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The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
A weekly look at the Toronto Maple Leafs with The Athletic's Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle, featuring in-depth coverage of the Blue and White throughout the NHL season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes
Likeable Laughton and his Maple Leafs are brimming with confidence 09.01.2026 39:57
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...
Auston Matthews makes history & Maple Leafs at the half 05.01.2026 49:32
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...
Will the Maple Leafs stick with Craig Berube? 22.12.2025 45:51
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...
Is this Maple Leaf season worth saving? 19.12.2025 49:28
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...
What has happened to Auston Matthews? 15.12.2025 38:08
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...
Thin Maple Leafs blue line takes another hit 12.12.2025 31:13
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...
Goaltending suddenly a strength for Maple Leafs 09.12.2025 53:33
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...
Are the Leafs back on track? 05.12.2025 39:24
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...
What happened to Auston Matthews' shot? 01.12.2025 43:50
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...
Maple Leafs thankful for Joseph Woll after OT win in Columbus 27.11.2025 43:59
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...
Is Berube losing the room? 24.11.2025 48:43
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...
The Maple Leafs at the quarter mark of the season 19.11.2025 42:02
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...
Struggling Maple Leafs in desperate need of a shakeup 17.11.2025 34:46
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...
Burnt out Maple Leafs searching for a solution 12.11.2025 40:17
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...
Maple Leafs 'immature' defensive deficiencies frustrate Berube 10.11.2025 40:44
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...
Have the Maple Leafs turned a corner after a slow start? 06.11.2025 50:31
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 ...
Did the real Auston Matthews finally show up in victory over the Penguins? 04.11.2025 55:03
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...
3 concerning and encouraging trends for the struggling Maple Leafs 30.10.2025 53:20
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...
Which Maple Leafs have been the most disappointing so far? 27.10.2025 36:41
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...
Will Nylander and Matthews joining forces spark the struggling Leafs? 23.10.2025 41:40
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...
Stolarz calls out Maple Leafs lack of intensity and toughness 20.10.2025 36:25
James Mirtle and Joshua Kloke discuss the Maple Leafs overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night and goalie Anthony Stolarz criticism of his team's toughness and their attention to detail, especially in overtime. The guys ask if 12 minutes of ice time in the NHL is good for the development of Easton Cowan? They break down the disappointing start to the season for new Maple Leafs Ma...
Is Cowan really the answer on the Maple Leafs top line? 15.10.2025 50:21
With the Leafs 2-2 to start the year, Jonas and James provide their analysis on how the team looks the first four games of the season, including Easton Cowan's performance and if he is the answer on the top line with Matthew Knies and Auston Matthews? The guys discuss the Leafs hot and cold power-play, Craig Berube's frustration with William Nylander, how the goaltending has looked and how the new...
Leafs handle the Habs on opening night 09.10.2025 44:19
James Mirtle welcomes The Athletic's Montreal Canadiens beat writer Arpon Basu to the Leaf Report to discuss the Leafs season opening win over the Habs, and get the scouting report on new additions Cayden Primeau and Sammy Blais. Plus Mirtle answers your Leaf questions on Kampf, Cowan, trade rumours and if the Leafs' new found toughness and deletion of skill might be a determinant, longterm to the...
Roster upheaval at Maple Leafs camp 06.10.2025 45:59
Jonas and James discuss the Leafs changing up the lines at training camp, the injury to Scott Laughton, if Easton Cowan is destined to begin the year in the AHL now and David Kampf being placed on waivers. The guys talk about waiver additions Sammy Blais and Cayden Primeau, Max Domi moving back to centre, what the future holds for James Reimer, who plays with Matthews and Knies on the first line r...
Is Easton Cowan a lock to make the Maple Leafs? 03.10.2025 35:27
James Mirtle welcomes former Maple Leaf Frankie Corrado to discuss pre-season Maple Leafs takeaways, Easton Cowan's shot at making the team, who else stays, and who goes? We get Frankie's thoughts on the Leafs revamped third line with Dakota Joshua, Nicolas Roy and Matias Macelli and if the blueline led by Morgan Rielly will add more offence this season. Plus, Mirtle gets Frankie's prediction on t...
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