Lamenting the Leafs

We open this week's (shorthanded) episode with a discussion of the Chicago Blackhawks investigation, the fallout, and Rick Westhead's interview with Kyle Beach. Plus: 7:15 - Leafs come back against the Blackhawks 11:30 - Toronto gets smoked on the Patrick Marleau Circuit 13:30 - Muzzin and Holl prime among blueline concerns 20:30 - Maple Leafs start five-game homestand vs. Red Wings 30:30 - Prospe...

The Maple Leafs' 2021-22 campaign has begun and we're starting off this week's show with birthday wishes, Auston Matthews talk, and general thoughts from the first four games. Plus: 10:00 - Spezza and Simmonds looking spry 16:00 - Third line off to a strong start 20:45 - Making some lofty Bunting comparisons 27:30 - Jack Campbell continues his incredible form 30:45 - Nick Robertson injured again 3...

It's the season preview show! We look ahead to a new Maple Leafs campaign and the opener against the Canadiens by taking a gut check, then dive into Toronto's unfortunate run of injury luck as training camp wound down. Plus: 6:00 - Adam Brooks claimed off waivers by Montreal 9:30 - Atlantic Division playoff picks 21:00 - Calling the other division winners 31:00 - LEAFS OVER/UNDERS! Toronto points...

Preseason is winding down for the Maple Leafs and the All or Nothing series has been fully consumed by your intrepid hosts. We kick off this week's show by discussing some adjustments we've liked so far in the exhibition games. Plus: 6:45 - The battle for spots on LW 13:00 - The cuts so far; Robertson, Ho-Sang 19:45 - Other camp thoughts - under-the-radar players 21:45 - The competition at the bot...

Preseason is underway, and we start with a chat about the Maple Leafs' first two exhibition contests against the Habs. Plus: 18:00 - The Two-First-Names Draft 29:45 - Saint John to host 2022 Memorial Cup 34:45 - Blue Jays final push 37:45 - The Bears suck, the Bills don't, and WNBA playoffs In/Out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitt...

Training camp has begun, and we're back for Season 2 of Lamenting the Leafs! We start by trying to determine what the Maple Leafs could do during the regular season to actually make us feel good about the team. Plus: 8:00 - Storylines heading into camp 17:00 - Ilya Mikheyev's rejected trade request 27:30 - Moving past the Marner moment 35:00 - Nick's impressions from the prospect tournament 43:00...

We've got hockey to talk about! Canada finally takes down the U.S. in overtime for gold at the Women's World Hockey Championship. We talk about the thrilling finish, Blayre Turnbull's iconic celebration, and other general tournament thoughts. Plus: 6:30 - Hurricanes sign Canadiens F Jesperi Kotkaniemi to offer sheet 19:00 - Auston Matthews undergoes wrist surgery 22:00 - Looking at Toronto's undra...

We're back! We start off the show by discussing this week's fumbling of the Dusty Imoo situation by the Marlies/Maple Leafs before taking a look at Toronto's offseason to this point. Plus: 11:15 - Diving into the Maple Leafs' free agent signings 13:00 - The signings we're most excited about 22:30 - Dissecting the David Kämpf choice at center 28:00 - What does the Mrázek deal mean for the future in...

The 2021 NHL Entry Draft is in the books, and we're joined by Tony Ferrari (@theTonyFerrari) to chat about it! We begin by discussing the story of the weekend, Montreal's selection of Logan Mailloux in the first round. Plus: 11:00 - Leafs choose not to trade down 16:45 - Diving into Matthew Knies' game 27:45 - Toronto selects Ty Voit in 5th round 32:30 - Goaltender Vyacheslav Peksa chosen in the 6...

Cam and Nick fire up an emergency podcast to discuss the Maple Leafs' acquisition of Jared McCann. We start off by talking about the price, the player, and the role we expect him to fill in Toronto. Plus: 11:00 - Implications for the expansion draft, and Alex Kerfoot 15:45 - Who should the Leafs protect with the final forward slot? 21:00 - Toronto adds a pair of assistant coaches

Rahef Issa (@rahef_issa) joins the pod! We start off with a crucial question: Are the Leafs cursed? Then we laugh at other teams. Plus: 10:00 - Will any more current Leafs UFAs re-sign? 18:00 - Frederik Andersen's camp talking to Toronto 21:00 - Could Dubas take another look at Taylor Hall? 28:30 - Discussing the big fish: Dougie Hamilton 38:00 - Free Agent targets: Goalies 43:00 - Free Agent targ...

The boys are vaxxed, the Habs are out, and Travis Dermott has a new contract with the Maple Leafs. Plenty of reason for us to start off on a positive note, and with another extended discussion of Dermott's future in Toronto. Plus: 12:00 - Wayne Simmonds returning on two-year deal 21:00 - Leafs hire Ryan Hardy to run Marlies and Growlers 29:30 - Seattle hires ex-Leafs assistants Hakstol, McFarland...

We're back! We get warmed up for the offseason on this episode by chatting about a few of the hot button issues facing the Leafs, but we start out positive with the recent news of Jason Spezza's signing. Plus: 6:00 - Zach Hyman's future (or lack thereof) in Toronto 19:30 - Reflecting on recent Mitch Marner discussions 40:00 - Auston Matthews nominated for the Hart 41:30 - NFLer Carl Nassib comes o...

Recorded roughly 72 hours after another embarrassing Maple Leafs elimination, we start off by trying to pinpoint what we're most pissed off about. Plus: 8:00 - Singling out Matthews and Marner 13:00 - Keefe's lack of adjustments 19:30 - The power play from hell 25:30 - Keith gets fired up 30:00 - Some empathy for Kyle Dubas 32:00 - Discussing Montreal's performance and where it fell apart for Toro...

The Leafs and Habs are tied 1-1 after two games in Toronto. We start off the show by discussing Game 2, the officiating, and the coach's* challenge. Plus: 8:00 - William Nylander looks great; also playing well 11:30 - The Tavares injury, the team's response, and how to move forward 18:15 - "Let's talk about Auston Matthews" 22:20 - Some earned props for Rielly and Engvall 25:30 - More inconsistenc...

On the eve of Game 1 against the Canadiens, we start off with a confidence check as we head into the playoffs. Plus: 4:00 - What would have to go wrong for the Leafs to lose? 10:00 - How will the bottom six shake out? 16:00 - Expectations for Toronto's top players 22:00 - PWHPA Dream Gap Tour in Calgary beginning May 24 Mailbag! 23:00 - Who plays on the third pair? 28:00 - Can Rielly play better?...

On our first Patreon episode, we're talking mullets, Freddy's future, Justin Fields, the World Under-18 Championship, playoff matchups and lineups, and more! Join our Patreon to get future bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs

Auston Matthews has 40 goals and the Maple Leafs clinched the North Division following two big wins over the Habs. We discuss those achievements, and whether 34 could score 70 in a season. Plus: 6:30 - Giving Mitch Marner his flowers 13:30 - More rave reviews for Rasmus Sandin 16:00 - Obligatory Frederik Andersen discussion 23:00 - What would it take for Campbell to lose the net? 30:30 - Leafs' de...

The Maple Leafs bagged two big wins against the Jets and we're feeling good. We kick off the show by chatting about the wins, and the "Dirty Leafs". Plus: 4:00 - Nick Foligno makes an impact in his first games 9:30 - Is Galchenyuk losing his spot in the playoff lineup? 16:00 - Joe Thornton wants to rip Nik Ehlers limb from limb 19:45 - Rasmus Sandin Norris Watch 25:30 - Will Sandin take Dermott's...

Trade talk time! After we brush past a miserable effort against the Habs, we dive into the Nick Foligno acquisition. Was the cost too high? Where does he fit in the lineup? Plus: 23:00 - Leafs acquire David Rittich for a 3rd 27:00 - Is Riley Nash bound for the 4th line? 32:45 - Hutton, Suomela added for depth 36:00 - Overall thoughts on the deadline 48:00 - Our letter grades for Toronto's deadline...

Keith is out, @jakebeleafs is in! We start off chatting about Jack Campbell's record-setting run with the Leafs this season. Plus: 11:00 - How does Campbell's performance affect Andersen? 23:00 - Freddie's injury and the impact on his play 35:00 - Injury chat continues with more Matthews talk 41:30 - TJ Brodie gets his first as a Maple Leaf/Rielly & Brodie discussion 52:00 - Trade Deadline Talk 53...

Recorded right after the Maple Leafs fell to the Oilers in overtime, we start off by discussing the game and the season series against Edmonton. Plus: 7:00 - No. 34 continues to adapt and improve through injury 11:00 - Leafs still carrying the play 5v5 despite results 14:30 - Goalie chat! Hutchinson's doomsday clock & Campbell's return 18:00 - PP frustrations 20:00 - Galchenyuk fitting in with 91...

Ian Tulloch joins the pod! Cam starts by asking him to grade Frederik Andersen's performance this season, and we discuss Jack Campbell taking the net and the goaltending situation moving forward. Plus: 13:00 - Matthews performing despite injury 17:00 - Freddie's legacy in Toronto 22:00 - Wayne Simmonds and the virtues of truculence 31:00 - What will Zach Hyman's next contract look like? 43:00 - Ja...

We're back! We kick things off with the question: are we worried about the Leafs? Plus: 6:00 - Fred continues to disappoint 21:30 - Matthews playing through injury 28:40 - Trade speculation; discussing some of the frequently-mentioned targets, and the costs to acquire 48:00 - Mikko Lehtonen dealt to Columbus 51:30 - Vesey claimed by Vancouver 56:00 - WWHC delayed a month; NWHL set for playoffs 57:...

On this mailbag episode, and on the heels of his first goal of the season, we open with a patented Travis Dermott love-in. There's also some expansion draft/trade chat. Plus: 8:50 - Who is the ~*~Mystery Top-Six Forward~*~? 16:30 - More mailbag Qs! 21:00 - Qs from Ian: HNIC's 1st intermission; top D in the North Division 29:00 - How does Toronto's blueline stack up in the division? 34:00 - Looking...