The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

Jonas and James breakdown the Leafs win over Columbus, led by the Captain, John Tavares and number one centre Auston Matthews. Sheldon Keefe swapped Nylander and Marner on the 1st and 2nd line and the Leafs got their first win of the series. Arguably, the Maple Leafs best defenseman Jake Muzzin suffered potentially a serious injury, James and Jonas discuss what Muzzin's absence will mean to this l...

Jonas and James  break down the Buds game one loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The guys discuss the Leafs unease having to compete with a gritty defensive team like the Blue Jackets, and the ineffectiveness of Mitch Marner, William Nylander and John Tavares in game one, which was not the case for Auston Matthews max effort.   James and Jonas continue to debate the need to breakup the pairing of...

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TSN Hockey Analyst Ray Ferraro joins Jonas and James as the NHL's return to play, commencing with the 24 team play in tournament is only 10 days away. Ray discusses the set up in the hub cities of Edmonton and Toronto for the players, the media and what it will look like for the fans watching at home on TV.Plus, Ray, Jonas and James discuss how the Leafs looked at camp, how they matchup with Colum...

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Jonas and James return with a new Leaf Report and discuss the obstacles that the NHL must overcome to pull off the return to play plan later this Summer. They discuss the 2020 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, and where the Hall selection committee excelled and maybe missed the mark this year. The guys also look at some former Leafs that might get the call, and what current Leafs might get the call o...

Jonas and James offer their thoughts on the recent protests worldwide following the death of George Floyd, and how it's ignited the conversation about racism in hockey and society. The guys discuss players like Morgan Rielly, Evander Kane and Logan Couture using their platform to speak out and the impact of statements from athletes and teams, as well as what can be done moving forward in both hock...

Jonas and James catch up to discuss the latest on the NHL's approved return to play plan and what the 24-team playoff tournament means for the Leafs and the rest of the league, and debate other potential solutions, including less teams involved. With the Leafs set to take on the Blue Jackets in the qualifying round, the guys discuss their early thoughts on how the two teams match up in a five-game...

Former Maple Leaf and current analyst for TSN and NHL Network, Mike Johnson joins the podcast to look back at his career and his time with the Maple Leafs, including breaking into the league as an undrafted rookie and being put on Mats Sundin's wing, getting to play for the Leafs after growing up in Scarborough, his memories of Tie Domi as a teammate, and finding out he was traded to Tampa for Dar...

Jonas and James keep the tradition alive with another edition of The Leaf Report, discussing the NHL's efforts to plan a return to play and whether or not the potential revenue generated will be worth the safety risks involved with coming back sooner. With the season still on pause, the guys look ahead to the theoretical offseason and sort through some of the players the Leafs could target, includ...

Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell joins the podcast to chat about the move to Toronto and how he adjusted to a new team so quickly after being traded from L.A. Jack talks about being reunited with Kyle Dubas after their time in the Soo, his fit with the Leafs and his goal of being a No. 1 starter someday, his relationship with Frederik Andersen, as well as which of his Leafs teammates resemble...

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Former NHLer and co-host of the Spittin' Chiclets podcast, Paul Bissonnette chats about his involvement in a relief fund for ECHL players along with Leafs GM Kyle Dubas. Biz gets into his own minor league career including his start with Pittsburgh, his first NHL game against the Leafs, when he started fighting for a lineup spot and some of the most memorable bouts over his career. Paul also talks...

Jonas and James welcome Chris Johnston from Sportsnet to the show for a lengthy discussion on a number of topics, including the league's response to COVID-19 and the chances of salvaging the 2019-20 season. With the league on pause for the foreseeable future, the guys get into some of the toughest offseason questions facing the Maple Leafs, including Kasperi Kapanen's value on the trade market, Al...

Jonas and James congregate on what would have been the week kicking off the start of playoffs and discuss the latest around the Maple Leafs after winning the Alexander Barabanov sweepstakes, as well as what the signing could mean for a team strapped for cap space. Looking at the big picture, the guys debate who the Leafs might have to move to stay cap compliant going forward, the future of RFAs Tr...

Jonas and James welcome TSN Maple Leafs reporter Mark Masters back to the show this week. The longest serving guest of the Leaf Report helps the guys sort through the most interesting Leafs players from the 2019-20 season, including William Nylander, Michael Hutchinson, Morgan Rielly, Mitch Marner, Alexander Kerfoot, Andreas Johnsson, and Kasperi Kapanen. Plus, TV show recommendations and an updat...

Jonas and James check in while NHL season remains on pause, and James' NHL 20 career takes off. The guys discuss the Maple Leafs biggest 'What Ifs' that will go unanswered if the 2019-20 season doesn't resume, including Frederik Andersen turning around his play, Auston Matthews' chase for 50 goals and chance at winning the Rocket Richard, the return of Ilya Mikheyev and expectations for his next c...

Jonas and James reflect on a potentially lost Maple Leafs season as the NHL pauses play in the midst of COVID-19, discuss the impact the pandemic could have on the league and the chances of the NHL saving its season, and potential cap implications. Plus, your Twitter questions, including: how the Leafs should approach an extension with Frederik Andersen, the craziest Leafs moments they've witnesse...

TSN Hockey Analyst and former NHLer Ray Ferraro makes his debut on the podcast to chat about how the NHL is handling the Coronavirus outbreak, the Maple Leafs playoff chances and what's gone wrong in a season of high expectations, his thoughts on the cap situation and how Kyle Dubas managed salaries around the big four, as well as Ray's move into broadcasting after his playing career. Support The...

Jonas and James check-in from the Leafs California swing to dissect a tough start to the trip and discuss how this season will reflect on the Leafs top players, the role injuries have played in the team's inconsistency and lack of depth, and the idea of splitting up the top two lines to spread out the offence. Plus, what to make of Pierre Engvall's struggles after a hot start, assessing Alexander...

Jonas and James break down a quiet trade deadline for the Maple Leafs, including the decision not to trade Tyson Barrie and what it says about his remaining time with the Leafs, as well as the message from Kyle Dubas to the rest of the team. The guys also discuss options over the summer if the Leafs miss the playoffs, the value of Jake Muzzin and how his contract extension will look 1-2 years from...

Jonas and James take stock of the Maple Leafs play coming off one of the worst losses of the season going into the final week before the trade deadline. Breaking down the pressure the Leafs are facing to make the playoffs and some of the biggest reasons for the team's unpredictability this year, including injuries and the absence of Morgan Rielly on the top pairing, the Kadri for Barrie trade, as...