Lamenting the Leafs

Cam and Nick are taking stock of a tough start to the Maple Leafs' season, in the shadow of a Blue Jays World Series appearance. Reflecting on Anthony Stolarz's comments, early-season struggles from Auston Matthews and the forward group, looking ahead to a home-and-home with Buffalo that may feature the second NHL start of Cape Bretoner Colten Ellis, and more. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our...

We're back! Cam and Nick are teeing up the Maple Leafs' 2025-26 season, chatting about Mitch Marner's departure, the situation in the crease, the likelihood of a Morgan Rielly bounce-back season, reviewing our predictions from last season & much more. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Bluesky: @lamentingtheleafs.bsky.social Cam -...

Cam and Nick riff on the aftermath of the 4 Nations Face-Off before getting into Toronto's 3-0-0 showing since the break, big contributions from the bottom six, potential trade targets, Nick's latest prospect rankings at The Leafs Nation, and more. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Bluesky: @lamentingtheleafs.bsky.social Cam - @c...

Cam and Nick get together for the first time in the new year to discuss the Maple Leafs' recent form, the return of Auston Matthews, Joe Woll's impressive run as the starter, Jake McCabe's injury, the Philippe Myers extension, and more. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Bluesky: @lamentingtheleafs.bsky.social Cam - @carlpeelash.b...

After an up-and-down month for the Maple Leafs, Cam and Nick discuss the status of Anthony Stolarz, Fraser Minten's return to the Marlies, the issues with forward depth and more, plus a check-in on some of Toronto's top prospects like Easton Cowan & Ben Danford. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Bluesky: @lamentingtheleafs.bsky.s...

We're back to discuss the international travel itinerary of the Maple Leafs' injured franchise player. Plus: 8:00 - Recounting some recent wins 11:00 - The continued emergence of Matthew Knies, and the forward depth situation 19:15 - Fraser Minten recalled 24:15 - Timothy Liljegren dealt to San Jose 28:45 - Reaves suspended five games 32:00 - Answering some questions from Bluesky 45:15 - Remember...

We're reflecting on the state of the Maple Leafs after 10 games, and a big road win over the Jets spurred by a hat trick from the former captain. Plus: 5:45 - Big game for Max Pacioretty in Winnipeg 12:00 - A blueline shuffle for the top four 18:15 - Jake McCabe signs extension (5x$4.51mil) 28:30 - How will the goalie rotation roll out this week? 31:30 - Remember a Leaf In/out: West Ave - "Sundin"...

Before we dive into our thoughts from the first two weeks of the Maple Leafs' season, we begin with a brief Amulet Chat. Plus: 3:00 - Goaltending making headlines early 10:45 - Other observations through seven games 15:15 - OEL + Tanev stabilizing the blueline 20:00 - Matthew Knies taking a leap 25:45 - Bobby McMann making good on his chances 30:00 - Timothy Liljegren trade rumours 36:00 - Remembe...

As puck drop nears for another season of Maple Leafs hockey, we start off by recapping some of the odds & ends surrounding the completion of Toronto's training camp. Plus: 11:45 - Discussing a possible Jake McCabe extension Season predictions! 23:00 - Reviewing our 2023-24 performance 29:00 - Atlantic playoff team picks 33:30 - Picking the other division winners 41:15 - Maple Leafs over/unders 56:...

We begin episode No. 100 with a re-introduction to your resident East Coast Maple Leafs fans. Plus: 4:00 - Nick Robertson making an impression in camp 9:45 - What to do with Easton Cowan? 15:30 - Patrik Laine/Cedric Pare/Arber Xhekaj incident(s) 21:30 - Mailbag! 57:00 - Remember a Leaf In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @...

On the eve of our 100th episode, Cam and Nick discuss a series of recent minor developments with the Maple Leafs as training camp nears, beginning with Nick Robertson's one-year deal. Plus: 6:15 - Max Pacioretty set to sign with Leafs 10:30 - Jani Hakanpää deal finally gets done 13:00 - Marshall Rifai extended for two years 16:30 - Diving into a pair of interesting PTOs 21:15 - Prospect Showdown t...

Cam and Nick return to break down a changing of the guard as Auston Matthews succeeds John Tavares as the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Plus: 9:30 - Does the captaincy really matter? 13:00 - What are the future implications of the move? 18:30 - Blues hit Oilers with double offer sheet 22:00 - Time for the Leafs to move on a Knies extension? ODDS & ENDS 24:30 - Peering in on the Jani Hakanpää...

With the dust settled, we dive into a (nearly) full recap of Toronto's moves this offseason. Plus: 1:30 - Chris Tanev (6×$4.5mil) 7:15 - Max Domi (4×$3.75mil) 11:45 - Oliver Ekman-Larsson (4×$3.5mil) 18:00 - Anthony Stolarz (2×$2.5mil) 22:45 - Joseph Woll extension (3×$3.66mil) 26:30 - Matt Murray (1×$875k) 27:45 - Timothy Liljegren extension (2×$3mil) 32:45 - Nick Robertson trade demand 40:30 - M...

Off the top, we discuss the conclusion of an eventually-exciting Stanley Cup Final, and the Conn Smythe decision. Plus: 5:30 - Maple Leafs nearing extension for Joseph Woll 13:30 - Marc Savard fills out Toronto's coaching staff MORE ROSTER-BUILDING! 15:15 - Recapping the returnees, casting a few more off 19:00 - Potential Marner trade partners, returns 31:30 - Will Järnkrok be a victim of the numb...

Before we dive into full offseason roster overhaul discussion mode, we kick around a couple of recent developments including the sale of CapFriendly and a Maple Leafs assistant coaching hire. Plus: 2:30 - Leafs talking extension with Tyler Bertuzzi 11:30 - Jacob Markström on Treliving's radar? Evaluating The Roster 17:00 - The Guys We're Keeping 27:00 - The Guys We Aren't 31:00 - What will happen...

On the heels of Craig Berube's appointment as the 32nd head coach in Maple Leafs history, Cam and Nick give their immediate reactions to the hire. Plus: 6:45 - Discussing some of the early Berube coverage 13:00 - What happens with the assistants? 15:00 - Insiders buzzing about a Mitch Marner exit 22:45 - What does a Marner deal look like? 29:00 - Remember A Leaf 31:00 - PWHL Toronto go down in fla...

After yet another disappointing first-round exit, we're breaking down Friday's year-end press conference, the firing of Sheldon Keefe, and the series against the Bruins. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRichard Keith - @KeithWhipp

Prior to puck drop for Game 1 against Boston, Cam and Nick get together to break down the end of the Leafs' season, discuss Auston Matthews falling short in his quest for 70 goals, and tee up the first-round series against the Bruins. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRicha...

We're back with our thoughts on the Maple Leafs' recent form after getting a couple of prominent players back from injury. Plus: 4:30 - The top line and implications for the forward group 10:15 - Reviewing the flexibility of bottom six options 13:15 - Will Reaves play Game 1? 15:30 - Who's the 3C? 17:00 - Bobby McMann, Simon Benoit sign extensions 23:00 - The goaltending picture entering playoffs...

We got together a few hours after the trade deadline passed to discuss the Maple Leafs' acquisitions of Ilya Lyubushkin, Joel Edmundson and Connor Dewar, as well as Toronto's recent performances against the Boston Bruins. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRichard Keith - @K...

Auston Matthews continues his insane goal-scoring pace, and we open the show by gushing about his latest performances. Plus: 6:45 - Another win over the Blues; blueline continues to hold up 12:00 - The possibility of a Rasmus Andersson trade, and potential packages 17:00 - Bobby McMann on a tear 22:00 - Revisiting the Anaheim destruction 26:30 - Remember A Leaf In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our...

On the heels of Morgan Rielly being disciplined by the NHL, Cam and Nick react to the incident with Ridly Greig and the resulting five-game suspension. Plus: 8:30 - Strong shorthanded showing against the Blues 17:25 - Circling back on the length of the suspension 22:00 - The Ongoing Blueline Improvement Discussion 27:45 - Joseph Woll back at practice 30:45 - Easton Cowan on a tear in the OHL 34:45...

The Maple Leafs headed into the All-Star break with a home-and-home sweep of the Jets, and we begin by chatting about those wins as well as Ilya Samsonov's return to form. Plus: 8:30 - The goalie picture moving forward 11:45 - Lineup options after Calle Järnkrok's injury 15:45 - Giving Nick Robertson a look 22:15 - The Ongoing Blueline Improvement Discussion 27:00 - Leafs well-represented at All-S...

William Nylander is a Maple Leaf for life on a max-term deal, and we're looking at it from all the angles starting with our immediate reactions to the contract extension. Plus: 4:30 - Raised expectations moving forward 9:45 - The contract as a status symbol 14:30 - Increased media noise around the negotiation 17:15 - Future salary cap implications 27:45 - Leafs sweep California 33:00 - Martin Jone...

The Maple Leafs are ringing in the New Year with a shuffle in the crease after Ilya Samsonov's demotion to the Marlies, and Cam and Nick are kicking off the show by discussing the ongoing goaltending circus. Plus: 7:00 - Dennis Hildeby gets his shot 14:30 - David Kampf rides the pine 16:00 - Depth defenders showing their worth 19:00 - Reviewing the state of the blueline 23:00 - Matthews cruising t...