Locked On Leafs - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs showcased their prowess with a commanding 6-2 win over the Ottawa Senators in Game 1 of their playoff series. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti look at what went right against Ottawa, especially the power play, which helped put the Leafs over the top. Mike and Dave look at the impact of the special teams, Anthony Stolarz and the play of the "Fab Five" in their breakdown o...

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators reignite their storied rivalry in a thrilling NHL playoff series. Can the Leafs, led by stars like Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, overcome their playoff woes? Or will the Senators, with standout defenseman Jake Sanderson, seize the spotlight? Explore the strategic dynamics as hosts Ross Levitan, Brandon Piller, Mike DiStefano, and David Morassutti dis...

With the NHL playoffs on the horizon, the Leafs are gearing up for a high-stakes series against their provincial rivals. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti break down the Leafs' final regular season game, spotlighting standout performances from unlikely sources. Mike and rank the top defensemen and forwards, including Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander, while analyzing the playof...

Can the Toronto Maple Leafs finally break their playoff curse against the Ottawa Senators? Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti look at what the goal should be for the Leafs in their regular-season finale. Mike explains why he believes this year feels different for Toronto going into the playoffs, especially in their first-round match-up against the Senators. Dave then offers his reasons for why th...

NOTE: Recorded before the Western Conference wildcards and WC2 in the East are set   Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are talking about the biggest surprises and disappointments of the NHL season, before talking about which first round match-ups could involve an upset…   Suppo...

The Toronto Maple Leafs have secured their Atlantic Division title with a commanding victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti celebrate the milestone night for the Leafs and whether this year has a different feel for it. They move on to the rest of the excitement from the win over the Sabres with Mitch Marner, who hit the 100-point milestone, and Auston Matthews, who re...

With the Atlantic Division title within reach, the Toronto Maple Leafs look to play their final "road" game of the regular season. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti discuss the significance of clinching the division with a win and the opportunity to get it out of the way against the Buffalo Sabres. Mike and Dave then move on to Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews, and John Tavares being on the brink o...

The Toronto Maple Leafs are close to clinching the Atlantic Division after coming away with tough back-to-back wins. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti look at the Leafs' impressive victories over the Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes and what it says about their resiliency. Mike and Dave explore how the team's stellar goaltending from Joseph Wall and Anthony Solars was crucial to the we...

As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for the final games of the regular season, the spotlight is on key players but who has the most pressure on them to perform in the playoffs? Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti go through the latest dilemma with injuries to defensemen Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Jake McCabe leading to a decision to play shorthanded on Saturday. Mike and Dave analyze the upcoming mat...

Matthew Knies shines with a hat trick, propelling the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-3 victory in a nail-biting overtime finish against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti break down a Knies victory for the Leafs over the Lightning and how important the response was for the Buds. Dave and Mike hand out their 3 Stars of the game, recognizing Knies going beast mode against Tampa...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are talking about the playoffs! What are the ideal playoff match-ups this year? Should the format change to 1-8, or keep the Wildcards? Plus, if you could only choose one player to start your franchise with, who...

Can the Toronto Maple Leafs bounce back after their loss to the Florida Panthers? Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti break down the Leafs' 3-1 loss to the Panthers, which has fans questioning their playoff readiness. Mike and Dave look at how Joseph Woll was really the only positive development from the game and why they were not thrilled with Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander's...

The Toronto Maple Leafs get set for a showdown in Sunrise, but could it also be a round one preview? Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti give their thoughts on the idea of the Florida Panthers resting key players down the stretch and the implications it will have on the Eastern Conference playoff race. Mike and Dave then look at Florida's recent lineup and how it will signal their intentions of wa...

It was a monumental day for hockey as Alex Ovechkin moved past Wayne Gretzky to set the new all-time goal-scoring mark but will anyone, including anyone on the Toronto Maple Leafs, be able to overtake him? Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti give their thoughts on Ovechkin making history and the significance of the event. Mike and Dave then debate whether anyone will be able to challenge Ovechkin'...

Can the Toronto Maple Leafs maintain their lead in the Atlantic Division as the playoffs loom? Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti look at how the Leafs got more help in their pursuit of a division crown as they hold a three-point lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning and a four-point cushion on the Florida Panthers. The Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to earn a playoff spot and present a tough chal...

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in the playoffs following a well-earned victory over the Florida Panthers, but have to hold their breath as they wait for word on a key defenceman who was not able to finish the game. Mike DiStefano returns as he and David Morassutti go through the aftermath of the Leafs win over the Panthers and how the Atlantic Division race looks. Mike and Dave continue their an...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) are here to discuss the playoff races in the East and West, whether there are any teams that can make a surprise push, if the wildcard race in the West is set, and whether Ottawa and Montreal can hold on in the East!   Support Us By Suppo...

The Toronto Maple Leafs get a chance to earn a little breathing room from the Florida Panthers but another threat in the Atlantic Division remains. David Morassutti looks at how the Leafs got some help from the Montreal Canadiens to get some separation in the division, but the Tampa Bay Lightning are within striking distance, making this a tight race. David gives you a breakdown a matchup against...

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a big matchup that the team hopes will push them one step closer to a division title while the John Tavares' next contract continues to be the talk of the town. David Morassutti gets you set for the week with the Florida Panthers next up and the Leafs getting a bit of a breather with just two games on the schedule. David then gives his thoughts on the ongoing talk abou...

After a rocky start to their California road trip the Toronto Maple Leafs took home some valuable points in the standings with a pair of victories. David Morassutti is joined by Austin Owens to discuss the team's victories over the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks, the confusion with video review and a bounce-back effort. Dave and Austin provide their notable storylines from the weekend, includ...

The Toronto Maple Leafs found a way to get a point against the San Jose Sharks but the way they played certainly raised some alarm bells especially on defence. David Morassutti is joined by Frank Stanisci to discuss another game where the Leafs should've had the advantage but the effort wasn't there all game long. Dave and Frank look at what positives they can find from the game, which players nee...

The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to make a push for a division crown and have an opportunity ahead of them to try and get some valuable points in the standings. David Morassutti is joined by Frank Stanisci to give their thoughts on the Leafs road trip to California and why this is a prime chance for them to get ahead of Florida. They preview the game against the San Jose Sharks and what the Lea...

The Toronto Maple Leafs second line led the charge in a dominant victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, but can they maintain their pace? David Morassutti is joined by Frank Stanisci to break down the win over the Flyers and how John Tavares continues to lead by example. Dave and Frank detail how the Leafs second line has been the more consistent line since being put together as the trio earn the 3...

The Toronto Maple Leafs look to get back on track with another favourable matchup and the front office recruits another top NCAA free agent. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti give their thoughts on the Leafs moving Scott Laughton up to the third line. They look ahead to the matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers who have struggled this season and hopefully, present the Leafs with an opportunity...

The Toronto Maple Leafs missed out on a good chance to pull ahead in the Atlantic Division and could one of their top young talents be an offer sheet threat? Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti sound off on the Leafs falling apart against the Nashville Predators and call out a few players for their effort. Mike and Dave then move on to the discussion had about Matthew Knies and why an analyst beli...