Ladies Talkin’ Leafs

It’s officially the Leafs off-season but it doesn’t feel like it with GM John Chayka keeping us so busy! The Leafs management team has been very productive so far — and there's a lot to be excited about! This episode, we break down every move with a clear-eyed, honest take on what all this means for our team heading into next season. We kick things off with our fan-favourite Leaf It to the Ladies...

What a difference a few months makes!  It was all doom and gloom when the Leafs played their last game of the 2025-26 season on April 15th. From top to bottom the future looked very bleak but then lucky #12 showed up on May 5th and after this past weekend the Leafs future looks a lot brighter! On this episode of Ladies Talkin' Leafs, we look at the franchise-altering buzz around drafting Gavin McK...

The Toronto Maple Leafs offseason is moving at lightning speed — and we've got Ladies Talkin' Leafs insider Mike Augello here to help us make sense of it all. We are wasting no time getting into all the moves that Chayka and Co. have made as they begin to reshape the Maple Leafs! First up: the Joseph Woll trade. Did they trade the wrong guy? And what it means for the Leafs' goaltending situation a...

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the middle of one of the most uncertain and fascinating off-seasons in recent memory — and we're breaking it all down. In this episode, we're diving head long into the questions every Leafs fan is losing sleep over: Is Auston Matthews actually staying in Toronto? Who's going to be behind the bench next season? And what does this franchise even look like heading into...

Let's be honest — it's never a dull moment in Leafland! Craig Berube is now out as head coach, the front office is in full search mode, and oh yeah — the 2025 NHL Entry Draft is just around the corner. So we did what any self-respecting Leafs fan would do: we called in an expert. Pro hockey scout and prospect guru Sam Tirpák of Pro Hockey Group to join us to for The Third Period to make sense of i...

It was a week of whiplash for Leafs Nation! It all began with a puzzling and contentious press conference announcing the team's new front office structure, which left many baffled and concerned for the future. Then, a little more than 24hours later, the mood completely flipped as the Leafs parlayed their 5th spot in the draft order into the number 1 overall selection in the up and coming NHL entry...

LEAF IT TO THE LADIES   https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/428755/1/70vrrftg0jeql7ag The Toronto Maple Leafs have always been more than a hockey team — they're a story that never stops being told. In this episode, we take you on a journey from one of the most haunting chapters in franchise history all the way to the urgent questions facing the organization today. We open with a look at where the Leaf...

LEAF IT TO THE LADIES   https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/428755/1/70vrrftg0jeql7ag The offseason drama has already begun in Leafs Nation—and this one is massive! With a couple weeks to go in the Leafs season heads are already beginning to roll in the Maple Leafs organization!  MLSE CEO Keith Pelley fired Brad Treliving as GM of the Leafs on Monday night an hour or so before their game vs. Anaheim D...

LEAF IT TO THE LADIES   https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/428755/1/70vrrftg0jeql7ag The temperature is rising in Leafs Nation, and it’s tough right now given where the Leafs are at . In this episode of Ladies Talkin’ Leafs , we break down the current state of the Toronto Maple Leafs as we fans wrestle with frustration, hope, and big questions about where this team is headed . With the trade deadline...

LEAF IT TO THE LADIES  https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/428755/1/70vrrftg0jeql7ag It’s our Olympic Edition , Leafs Nation While we didn't get the results we hoped, no one can deny what a treat it was to once again experience hockey at its elite best during the Milan Cortina Olympics ice hockey tournament , where Team Canada battled through tough competition, key injuries, and high-pressure overtime...

LEAF IT TO THE LADIES    https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/428755/1/70vrrftg0jeql7ag With just 27 games left in the season, the pressure is officially on in Leafs Nation. In this episode of Ladies Talkin’ Leafs , we dig into the storyline everyone is talking about: with the Olympic break looming, what should the Leafs do as we approach the trade deadline? Will they be buyers or sellers, and how will...

LEAF IT TO THE LADIES  https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/428755/1/70vrrftg0jeql7ag Leafs Nation, this one’s packed. We kick things off with some big love for the Marlies as Toronto’s goalie depth keeps turning heads, then dive straight into a classic therapy session with The Good, The Bad & The Ugly . From Scott Laughton’s fire and Auston Matthews looking like himself again, to concerns on the blue...

LEAF IT TO THE LADIES  https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/428755/1/70vrrftg0jeql7ag The Leafs gave us plenty to talk about this week — and we’re breaking it all down with insight, energy, and a little fan therapy along the way. ️ Auston Matthews officially cements his place in Maple Leafs history, becoming the franchise’s all-time goals leader with 421 goals — but the conversation doesn’t stop there....

LEAF IT TO THE LADIES  https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/428755/1/70vrrftg0jeql7ag We want to hear from you Leafs Nation! The holidays are nearly upon us, and Leafs Nation is doing what it does best — reflecting, debating, and holding its breath! In this episode, we take a festive but honest look at where the Toronto Maple Leafs stand as the season hits a critical stretch. We start with some good vi...

We want to hear from you Leafs Nation! LEAF IT TO THE LADIES  https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/428755/1/70vrrftg0jeql7ag In this episode, we dive into all things Leafs with special guest Kevin McGran , longtime Toronto Star reporter and author of the brand-new book Auston Matthews: A Life in Hockey . We kick off the show looking back at the Leafs’ roller-coaster week, what the team looks like with...

What’s wrong with this version of the Maple Leafs? Are the Toronto Maple Leafs losing games because of their systems… or their mindset? This week, we’re joined by Kristen Shilton from ESPN , who brings her insights on the Leafs and the rest of the NHL to help us break down how belief, identity, and defense shape a team’s destiny. We get the show rolling with an instalment of the Good, the Bad and...

Not a good week in Toronto with the Blue Jays losing the World Series in a devastating way and now the focus will shift to the Leafs and Raptors. We're saying goodbye and good riddance to October!  It wasn’t a good month at all for the Leafs with a record of 5-5-1, but on a positive the last few seasons their record in October hasn’t been great either.   Yes, Leafs Nation is already feeling all th...

We all know its early, but the Leafs have so far gotten off to a shaky start with a roster in flux! We begin this episode hoping to tap into a little bit of that 1992-93 season magic, as Chris dives into her "Dream Season" bag of memories. That killer instinct was elusive even then, so we take a look at what that really means in in today's game and why Craig Berube’s mental approach behind the ben...

With goaltending bolstered and the team looking sharp in practice—Leafs Nation has plenty to be excited about as we head into the season. Just a week away now before the real games begin with the Leafs home opener vs the Montreal Canadiens on October 8th! Pre-season battles are heating up and we’re here to break it all down with you. We begin the show with a quick look at the 2025-26 Leafs schedul...

The ultimate fan guide to the Leafs’ new season — with insider insight from Nick Barden (The Hockey News Toronto). Leafs Nation, the countdown is on — the 2025 Toronto Maple Leafs pre-season is here, and this week we’re setting the stage with none other than Nick Barden from The Hockey News . Everything is new!  It’s a new season for Ladies Talkin’ Leafs - our 7th season of the podcast! I t’s also...

Welcome back Leafs Nation! Cooler weather is coming and that means hockey season is just around the corner! The page has officially turned. Mitch Marner’s comments may not have sat well with everyone, but maybe that’s a good thing — because this season feels less about one star and more about the team as a whole . For our final Patio Season episode we invited our LTL Insider Mike Augello for a cha...

It's another hot summer Leafs Nation… and we've been chilling on the patio contemplating another long Leafs' offseason. It’s August and it’s been pretty quiet, not just with the Leafs, but around the NHL!   Mitch Marner’s gone , and whether you’re calling it a sign and trade, a shake-up, or just another chapter in the “almost” era, the reality is simple — we’ve lost one of our best playmakers, lea...

It’s the end of an era—and yeah, we’re feeling it. With Mitch Marner signing in Vegas, Leafs Nation is once again bracing for change. In this episode, we explore the emotional fallout from the trade, the highs and lows of free agency, and what the newest draft picks might bring to the table. Is this the start of a true identity shift for the Leafs, or just another rebrand with familiar results? We...

In this episode of the #1-ranked podcast in women’s hockey , as recognized by Feedspot, we dive into the biggest questions facing the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason. With Mitch Marner’s departure all but sealed, we explore how his potential exit could reshape the team's identity—and what that could mean for John Tavares. We are also joined by Leafs beat reporter David Alter of The Hockey News,...

It’s June and the Stanley Cup Final is just getting going.  It’s a repeat of last year’s final with the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers facing off for the Cup.   While Connor McDavid is chasing the Stanley Cup in this repeat Final showdown, Leafs Nation is left wondering once again what’s missing in Toronto — and why it always seems just out of reach. In this episode, we start the show by dis...