Ladies Talkin’ Leafs

It’s March and this is where the games start to mean a lot more and teams get their game ready for the stretch drive to the playoffs.  The Leafs are 9-1-0 in the past 10 games and you can’t get much better than that! In this episode we start the show with a run down of some recent Leafs' milestones and recognize the achievements of several players, as well as coach Sheldon Keefe with regular seaso...

Time has flown by since our last episode and as always we have a lot to get into. The NHL standings are very tight and the Leafs right now sit 3rd in the Atlantic only three points ahead of the Lightning, but with 3 games in hand. We kick off the show with a bit of levity, sharing some fun social media posts. Then, we’re back to our regular programming, with the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, where w...

In this episode, Chris and Syl celebrate winning the Bronze Award at the Sports Podcast Awards. They review the Toronto Maple Leafs' performance in the first half of the season, highlighting the resiliency of the defense and also the team's inconsistency. They also discuss the team's needs at the trade deadline, focusing on the defense and left winger positions. The hosts then recap the NHL All-St...

This Leafs team is taking us through an emotional roller coaster and they are in a tough stretch of games right now playing 8 games in 13 nights and so far it hasn’t been great! In this episode we start the show with some Leaf Talk, and our conversation covers the team's recent struggles, concerns about coach Sheldon Keefe, and issues with specialty teams, the PK in particular. Then, for our Third...

Happy 2024 everyone!  A New Year, and for the Leafs they have started 2024 in pretty good shape, going 3 and 0 on their California road trip! Auston Matthews had a December to remember, and we’ve started the year with plenty of Nylander buzz, while also being in the midst of a full on All Star voting frenzy on X! This episode sees the return of our regular segments, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,...

Welcome to the 5th Annual LTL Holiday Special! So excited to be bringing this to you for a 5th straight season! This year we have a special show for you as we have Paul Hendrick to regale us with his favourite stories from his years covering the Leafs, and of course he gives us his insight on John Tavares' 1000 point milestone! To start the show, its time to give thanks to all the people that have...

We're baack! We are so excited to tell you about our trip to Stockholm, and what it was like being behind the scenes at the NHL Global Series! There were so many highlights, from mixing with the players and media members, witnessing touching fan interactions, and the splendour that is Stockholm. Each of us had moments we will never forget. Next, its the return of the Good the Bad and the Ugly, and...

We are back after a couple of big wins for the Leafs vs Flames and Canucks and now the team is heading off to Stockholm, Sweden for the NHL Global Series for games vs. Detroit Red Wings on Friday, Nov. 17th and vs. the Wild next Sunday, Nov. 19th. We'll be there to bring you all the news and highlights from a fans point of view and as a wrap we'll be holding our first ever livestream on YouTube Su...

Welcome to a bonus episode of the show!  Not because we want to talk about the Leafs losing streak, which is up to 4 games now after the loss to the Sabres. But, because we have great guest coming up in our 3rd Period segment! Before we get to our guest, we of course have some Leaf talk, and we look into the 3 games vs the Kings, Bruins and Sabres. While we managed to get a couple of points from t...

October is in the rearview mirror, and the Leafs have just returned from a stellar road trip, going 3-1-1 and are 5-2 and 1 to start the season! A much improved record when compared to the slow start a year ago. On the cusp on a new month, November could be a wildcard, with a trip overseas, something the Leafs haven’t done in a long time, and never during the regular season. To kick things off, in...

As a new NHL season begins, we thought we’d kick things off this episode by sharing our Podcast origin story for any new listeners that may have recently joined the LTL community. From fandom to becoming best friends and hockey buddies, we’ve channeled over 30 years of passion for the Blue and White into this show and we’re so grateful to have all of you along for the ride! Of course we want to he...

Can you believe it, it's just 11 days until the regular season kicks off, and the anticipation for the Leafs' home opener is off the charts! The preseason is well underway, and the Leafs are holding a middling record of 3 wins and 3 losses. Plus, we've got 2 more games to go, with the final two preseason clashes with the Red Wings. Speaking of things to look forward to, how great is it that the le...

Get ready, Leafs Nation! The most exciting time of the year is here as the Toronto Maple Leafs training camp opens its doors. Welcome to Season 5 of Ladies Talkin’ Leafs! It's great to be back and t’s exciting to see the guys back on the ice!  The start of training camp feels a lot like stepping onto a fresh sheet of ice--unmarred, inviting and full of potential. In our season opener we take a loo...

It’s an extra special show for a couple reasons - there is a lot of Leaf news to talk about and it’s also the 4th anniversary of our show! In this episode, we'll be reflecting on the incredible milestones we've achieved "Talkin' Leafs" with all of you! We wouldn't be here if it weren't for our listeners, so what better way to kick off this show than by paying tribute to you! Its been 4 i...

We are well into Patio Season and since our last show the Leafs have made some additions to their coaching and management staff as well as made some decisions with regards to their goaltending. G.M. Brad Treliving added Derek Clancey as an Assistant G.M., Player Personnel, which brings the number of Assistant G.M.’s to 5. With this hire, Treliving rounds out his staff adding a highly experienced t...

Welcome to Ladies Talkin’ Leafs’ Patio Season! Where Leaf fans come to either drown their sorrows (owing to another early playoff exit) or raise a hopeful glass to the potential of the season ahead! The sun is out, the weather has warmed, the draft is in the books and the free agent window is now open. Nothing could be better than pulling up a chair, sipping a cold beverage and talkin’ Leafs! In t...

Congrats to the Vegas Golden Knights on winning the Stanley Cup! The hardest trophy to win in all of professional sports, and the most beautiful trophy to boot! And with this begins the 2nd season–the NHL Offseason–beginning with the NHL Awards, followed by the NHL Draft and the start of the free agent signing period July 1st. Leafs Nation has had much too much time to think since our earlier than...

Welcome to June!  No shortage of Leaf news to talk about, that’s for sure and we love it! Its been tough to be patient in Leaf Land with so much riding on the off season, and there was no time to waste for Brendan Shanahan and MLSE in hiring Kyle Dubas's successor! On May 31st, Brad Treliving was named the 18th General Manager in Maple Leafs franchise history! While there were several experienced...

Some big and surprising news from the Leafs with President Brendan Shanahan announcing in a Friday afternoon press conference, that Kyle Dubas will not be returning as General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. We welcome back to the show our Ladies Talkin’ Leafs Insider Mike Augello to help us make sense of all the chaos! With Mike's help we attempt to dissect the timeline that lead to Dubas's d...

The Maple Leafs season is done and the Stanley Cup drought continues at 57 years and counting. As we all know, the Leafs lost their 2nd round series to the Florida Panthers in 5 games and there are a lot of questions going into the offseason. When Mike Babcock said "there will be pain", we certainly didn't think it would last this long, or cut this deep! Syl's Dad had a saying for the wa...

Not the greatest feeling right now with the Leafs down to the Panthers in their 2nd round series. LeafsNation has gone from elation to disbelief in what feels like a heartbeat! It's all in the player's hands now, and of course we, like all fans, pray the Leafs live to fight another week. Not much has gone right for the Buds so far, and we are curious as to what Keefe will do to help get them some...

They did it!  The 19yr drought without a series win is OVER! How we feelin’ LeafsNation….. The elation could be felt far and wide, and for many fans this was their first victory celebration in their lifetime! We say enjoy it to the fullest!  As usual though the team did not make it easy on themselves and made us all wait with baited breath, taking game 6 to yet a 3rd overtime in the series, before...

This is what we’ve been waiting for LeafsNation - playoff hockey! And so far it hasn’t disappointed! The Leafs are in a good spot right now, leading the series despite a poor start in Game 1, and somehow the team has found a way, in every game since, to win! It's been both thrilling and nerve-racking to say the least! We start things off with some Leaf Talk and assess the state of the series betwe...

The wait is finally over and the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are upon us! Knowing the Leafs would be playing Tampa since basically November has made things a bit anticlimactic but now that the day has arrived the excitement is beginning to boil!  Before we dive into playoff talk, we have some final regular season game moments to cover. In the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, we shine a light on two newco...

We're baaack! It feels like forever since we've been together over the airwaves! The Leafs have been holding firm over the last few weeks, with the Buds continuing to hang on to 2nd in the Atlantic, destined for a first round clash with the Tampa Bay Lightning. There's still 5 games to go though before the 2nd Season begins, and plenty of plays and stats to breakdown before the 2022/23 NHL regular...