The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs, who collected 6 of a possible 8 points on their four game road trip are at a crossroads. Should they try to stay in the race, or sell for a quick reboot to ultimately strengthen the franchise for years to come? Jonas and James debate this important issue and look at the development of Easton Cowan, how the Leafs have fared without Morgan Rielly. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James...

After a lousy weekend in Toronto where the Maple Leafs lost on home ice to Vegas and Colorado, the Leafs, losers of 6 of their past 7 games see their playoff chances dip even further. Jonas and James wonder if there is anything Craig Berube and Brad Treliving can do, they discuss Auston Matthews off ice performance vs the Golden Knights and they address 'bird-gate', courtesy of William Nylander. H...

It's safe to say that the Maple Leafs most recent hot streak is a thing of the past. James welcomes Sean McIndoe to discuss the Leafs latest tailspin with home ice losses to Minnesota and Detroit, after a 2-1-1 road trip. The guys talk about the Leafs current chances of making the playoffs, injuries to Brandon Carlo and Oliver Ekman-Larsson on the blueline and how former Maple Leaf Mitch Marner wi...

Jonas and James look back on a poor effort by the Maple Leafs vs Minnesota, as they returned home from a five game road trip. The guys discuss the challenging upcoming schedule including games vs Detroit, Vegas, Carolina and Buffalo. They talk about the Leafs need for a number one defensemen, and if Dougie Hamilton could be the solution, and they provide an injury update on Anthony Stolarz and Wil...

Coming off a predictable loss in Utah for an exhausted Maple Leaf team, Jonas and James praise the game of the year for the buds, beating the NHL's best, the Colorado Avalanche, in Denver on Monday night. They discuss the highs and lows from their 8-0-2 run, the special teams improvement, how hot they have to remain to qualify for the playoffs and if they should make a trade, or stand pat, as...

With the Maple Leafs on a 6-0-2 run, James welcomes former Maple Leaf Carlo Colaiacovo, the host of TSN 1050's First Up to discuss the Leafs hot streak, Scott Laughton's all timer performance vs his former team in Philadelphia, Dennis Hildeby, Nick Robertson and Troy Stecher being pleasant surprises for the Leafs this season and how badly the team needs to trade for another defenceman. Plus, Mirtl...

Jonas and James return with the first new Leaf Report of 2026 and discuss Auston Matthews historic achievement, passing Mats Sundin for the most goals scored in Maple Leaf history. The guys discuss the Leafs 4-0-2 run, their chances of making the playoffs, the improved power-play, overtime ice time, the poor play of Morgan Rielly, yet another injury to Chris Tanev, and if they need to trade for a...

The Maple Leafs are free falling and Craig Berube's job continues to hang by a thread. Auston Matthews is a shell of the top line player that he once was. The Leafs powerplay, once lethal is now predictable. William Nylander hasn't scored a goal in December. Jonas Siegel and Dom Luszczyszyn try to get to the bottom of why this has happened and if there is any way out of this nightmare, for the 15t...

James Mirtle is joined by Sportsnet the Fan 590 Toronto host J.D. Bunkis to discuss the Maple Leafs worst effort of the season, a 4-0 loss to the Capitals in DC. The guys dig into the putrid power-play, the play of Auston Matthews, if the team has completely quit on Craig Berube, how much blame goes to roster construction and the fan apathy and empty seats at Scotiabank Arena. Host: James Mirtle W...

Auston Matthews seems to be a shell of the player that he once was. James Mirtle and Joshua Kloke look into why the former NHL MVP seems to have lost a few steps since he dominated the league two years ago. The guys discuss the lack of dominance from the Leafs leaders, the goalie rotation, Nick Robertson, Matias Maccelli and with the Maple Leafs currently at a 39% chance of making the playoffs, th...

James is joined by former Maple Leaf defender Frankie Corrado to discuss the rash of injuries to the Leafs blueline including Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Dakota Mermis, Brandon Carlo and Chris Tanev, the impact that waiver claim Troy Stecher has had with the team and what Henry Thun can add in a pinch. They guys look at the rise of Dennis Hildeby, the powerplay finally scoring a goal and William Nylande...

With Dennis Hildeby recording his first career shutout in the Leafs win over Tampa Bay on Monday night, Jonas and James discuss the new found strength and depth for the Leafs goaltending, they talk about the teams defensive improvements, Auston Matthews and Troy Stecher's recent play, the continued struggles of the power-play, what Matias Maccelli and Nick Robertson have to do to get back in the l...

The Leafs finished their road trip in convincing fashion with a 5-1 win over the Hurricanes in Raleigh on Thursday, despite losing starting goalie Joseph Woll to an undisclosed injury last night. James welcomes TSN's first class reporter Mark Masters to the show and the boys praise the beast mode of Matthew Knies, the emergence of the third line, the importance of Troy Stetcher and Scott Laughton...

Coming off a regulation win in Pittsburgh on Saturday night, Jonas and James wonder if that performance might be a turning point for the team. They discuss the odds against the Maple Leafs to make the playoffs, what the workload should be for Joseph Woll, how Auston Matthews has looked since his return from injury, and the major test for the Leafs this week with games against Florida, Ca...

James is joined by NHL insider Chris Johnston to discuss the Maple Leafs big overtime win in Columbus on Wednesday night, Joseph Woll's outstanding performance, Easton Cowan settling into the top 6, how Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies fared in their return from injury, the ongoing feud between William Nylander and Craig Berube. Host: James Mirtle With: Chris Johnston Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted...

With the Maple Leafs 3-5-2 in the past 10 games, Jonas and James reunite to discuss the perfect storm of storylines which see Toronto's hockey team with the 5th worst record in the NHL on November 24th. The guys dissect the poor play, if Craig Berube has any solutions, the injuries, the goalie situation, how the morale is inside the dressing room, trade options and if there is any way out of this...

Dom Luszczyszyn from the Athletic joins Mirtle to discuss the Maple Leafs at the quarter mark of the season, how surprised he is that the Leafs are in the tough spot that they are in, why the new guys haven't contributed, the issues with coach Craig Berube, if the goaltending is indeed as bad as it seems, who's having the worst season on the team and which are the worst current contracts value wis...

With the Maple Leafs losing streak at 5 games and counting, Jonas and James discuss the turmoil in Leaf land, including Craig Berube's future as head coach, his relationship with William Nylander, Nick Robertson's rise, Nic Roy's best game as a Leaf, the team picking up Troy Stetcher off of waivers, David Kamp's departure and the guys discuss trade options for the Leafs. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and Ja...

James welcomes JD Bunkis from the JD Bunkis podcast and Leaf Talk on Sportsnet Radio the Fan 590 in Toronto to discuss the latest loss by the Maple Leafs, the injuries to Auston Matthews and Anthony Stolarz, the brutal defensive play, the relationship between the coach and his players, what if anything the General Manager can do to improve this team, and if this team has anything for their fans an...

The Maple Leafs lost both of their home games on the weekend to the Bruins and Hurricanes, and head coach Craig Berube is more than a little frustrated with his team's commitment to defence. Jonas and James discuss this latest turmoil with the Leafs, which also includes subpar goaltending, Cayden Primeau being waived, Joseph Woll getting into game shape in the AHL and the latest injury to Scott La...

After a convincing Leaf win over Utah, their 5th in 6 games, James and Joshua appreciate the play of John Tavares who scored his 501st career goal in the win, Auston Matthews looking like himself, the resurgent Nick Robertson, Matias Machelli bouncing back after a benching and Scott Laughton's successful season debut. Plus the guys answer your questions, including Chris Tanev's long term&nbsp...

Auston Matthews had a huge third period which helped the Leafs beat the Penguins to get the win Monday night. Jonas and James discuss the brutal start and the better finish, the Leafs new look power-play and forward units at practice, the injury to Chris Tanev, the return of Scott Laughton and Steven Lorentz and they provide an update on David Kampf who wants out of Toronto. Hosts: Jonas Siegel an...

11 games into the season, the 5-5-1 Maple Leafs haven't been very good. Jonas and James provide concerning and encouraging trends, including roster construction, their defensive play, the power-play, and the overall play of stars Auston Matthews, William Nylander, John Tavares, Anthony Stolarz and Matthew Knies. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

James Mirtle along with former Maple Leaf Frank Corrado discuss which Maple Leafs have been the most disappointing so far this season, they talk about the revolving door of line-mates for Auston Matthews, they breakdown the Berube system and why they are spending so much time in their own zone, and celebrate the return of good guy Joseph Woll, from his leave of absence from the team. Host: James M...

With the Maple Leafs off to a middling 3-3-1 start to the season, Jonas and James dissect Craig Berube's shuffling of the lines at practice on Thursday, the slow start for Max Domi, Dakota Joshua and Auston Matthews, and why the Captain can't seem to elevate the play of his teammates. Plus the guys talk about the injury to Chris Tanev and how that changes the defensive pairings. Hosts: Jonas Siege...