Episodes

  • Toronto Maple Leafs move to 6-1 without Auston Matthews, Minten & Grebenkin impress in Leaf debut
    Nov 22 2024

    The Toronto Maple Leafs are now 6-1 without Auston Matthews in the lineup. In this episode, we analyze how the team has adapted and thrived in his absence. We also dive into the impressive NHL debuts of Fraser Minten and Nikita Grebenkin and unpack the controversial hit that sidelined Matthew Knies courtesy of Zach Whitecloud.

    Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4ZsVn73a_OE

    (0:00) - Intro
    (02:55) - Minten and Grebenkin impress in Leafs debut
    (09:25) - Could this force Treliving & Berube to rethink the bottom 6?
    (17:06) - GAMETIME
    (18:42) - Zach Whitecoulds hit on Matthew Knies
    (23:53) - The Leafs are now 6-1 without Auston Matthews

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    38 mins
  • Toronto Maple Leafs pick up win over Edmonton Oilers, Mitch Marner thriving without Auston Matthews
    Nov 17 2024

    The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up their second come from behind win in a row on Saturday night over the Edmonton Oilers. We discuss Mitch Marners continued excellence without Auston Matthews, Bobby McMann cementing himself as a top 6 forward, and give our thoughts on what we think of this Leafs team overall at the quarter season mark.

    Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/qrZ-nUcd0FU

    (0:00) - Intro
    (04:05) - Ryan Reaves facing suspension after hit on Darnell Nurse
    (05:39) - Mitch Marner is thriving without Auston Matthews
    (12:25) - Bobby McMann cementing himself as a top 6 forward
    (15:24) - GAMETIME
    (17:01) - Quarter season check-in

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    35 mins
  • Toronto Maple Leafs are consistently inconsistent. Marner, Nylander, Tavares help pick up W over Capitals
    Nov 14 2024

    If the Toronto Maple Leafs have shown us anything this season, it's that you never know what to expect on a nightly basis. We discuss the consistently inconsistent nature of this team in a week that saw them lose to the Ottawa Senators and battle back to beat the Washington Capitals. We also give our take on the core players, Max Domi’s struggles, Matthew Knies incredible start to the season and much more!

    Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/r8_uQjTJCIk

    (0:00) - Intro/Leafs battle back to beat the Capitals
    (07:55) - Live and die with the start players
    (11:55) - The nuance of the 'depth scoring' discussion
    (18:22) - GAMETIME
    (19:47) - John Tavares has played very well
    (23:32) - Max Domi's struggles
    (27:37) - Matthew Knies continues to be a difference maker

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    36 mins
  • Toronto Maple Leafs win 3 in a row, power play firing on all cylinders without Auston Matthews
    Nov 10 2024

    The Toronto Maple Leafs have won 3 straight games with a power play that's firing on all cylinders, all without Auston Matthews. We give our take on why the Leafs, and specifically Mitch Marner, seem to play very well when missing their star player. We also discuss the suddenly red hot power play, Conor Timmins having a quietly good season and take a look around the rest of the NHL.

    Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/qKLJ7kWTB88

    (0:00) - Intro
    (02:54) - The difference in the Leafs & Mitch Marner without Auston Matthews
    (13:05) - Lineup adjustments with Max Pacioretty on the shelf
    (19:00) - GAMETIME
    (20:36) - Stolarz, Woll and the November GOATS
    (28:06) - Conor Timmins quietly having a good season
    (31:40) - A look around the NHL

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    42 mins
  • Toronto Maple Leafs power play wakes up against Bruins & Auston Matthews slow start injury related?
    Nov 6 2024

    The Toronto Maple Leafs finally snapped their regular season losing streak against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night with an impressive 4-0 win & without Auston Matthews in the lineup. We discuss the Leafs power play finally clicking, Anthony Stolarz being the teams early season MVP, Max Pacioretty's physical impact and why the Leafs seem to always play well when a star player is not in the lineup.

    Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/wl0d7e6J9Hs

    (0:00) - Intro/the Leafs finally beat the Bruins in the regular season
    (05:15) - The power play finally wakes up
    (12:45) - Anthony Stolarz continues to shine
    (16:00) - Penalty trouble
    (17:10) - GAMETIME
    (18:45) - Max Pacioretty continues to be a difference maker
    (21:30) - The best version of Mitch Marner and mixing up line combos
    (27:00) - Auston Matthews slow star injury related?

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    41 mins
  • Toronto Maple Leafs pick up wins over Kraken & Jets. William Nylander asks Berube for more ice time
    Nov 1 2024

    The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up another W on Thursday night over the Seattle Kraken. We give our take on the coaching staff FINALLY changing up the personnel on the power play, the new look second line and the play of Joe Woll. We also discuss William Nylander asking for more ice time and subsequent 2 goal performance, the Leafs moving on from Timothy Liljegren, Jake McCabe’s contract extension and more!

    Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NlNHs28vhMU

    (0:00) - Intro
    (02:10) - Leafs pick up second straight win & new power play units!
    (08:15) - Willy Nylander wants more ice time (and deserves it)
    (15:22) - GAMETIME
    (16:57) - Max Pacioretty and John Tavares chemistry
    (20:00) - The Leafs trade Timothy Liljegren to San Jose
    (24:43) - Jake McCabe gets a new contract

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    36 mins
  • Toronto Maple Leafs lose 3rd straight in Boston. Matthews, Marner, Nylander revert to old habits
    Oct 27 2024

    The Toronto Maple Leafs lost their 3rd straight game on Saturday night in Boston. Did we get ahead of ourselves after the first 6 games of the season? Can Craig Berube undo nearly a decade of bad habits with the Leafs star players? What’s it going to take for the coaching staff to change the personnel on power play 1? We discuss all that and more!

    Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/_pmZ6OlUzCY

    (0:00) - Intro/can Berube rewire the Leafs star players?
    (10:55) - The horrendous power play, what will it take to change the personnel?
    (16:05) - Did we jump the gun after 6 games?
    (22:36) - GAMETIME
    (24:12) - The over night falloff after the win over Tampa
    (26:11) - The core 4
    (35:30) - Joe Woll's first start

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    40 mins
  • Toronto Maple Leafs blown out by Blue Jackets following dominant win over Tampa Bay Lightning
    Oct 23 2024

    The Toronto Maple Leafs went full ‘Leafy’ mode on Tuesday night in Columbus, a mere 24 hours after an incredible effort and win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. We discuss the dichotomy between the 2 games and what changes, if any, Craig Berube can make ahead of Thursday night against St.Louis. We also touch on goaltending, Pontus Holmberg, Mitch Marner, John Tavares and more!

    Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/oyfSa2yDW-Q

    (0:00) - Leafs get blown out in Columbus following dominant win over Tampa
    (8:00) - Dennis Hildeby struggles and Joe Woll is still MIA
    (12:30) - The ongoing power play discussion
    (14:57) - Pontus Holmberg is struggling
    (18:28) - GAMETIME
    (20:04) - Mitch Marner
    (24:55) - John Tavares next contract
    (31:50) - Defensive depth

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    36 mins