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The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Athletic
Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL
Mitch Marner
Auston Matthews
John Tavares
William Nylander
NHL Playoffs
Florida Panthers
Craig Berube
Joseph Woll
Boston Bruins
Sheldon Keefe
Anthony Stolarz
Goaltending
Trade Deadline
Maple Leafs
NHL Trade Deadline
Brad Treliving
Stanley Cup
Tyler Bertuzzi

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.

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Latest Episodes

The Maple Leafs were the busiest team on the first day of free agency, acquiring Nick Paul via trade, and Colton Sissons, Brandon Duhaime, Teddy Blueger and Jack Roslivic and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky via free agency. Jonas and James discuss the jo... more

The Maple Leafs drafted 10 players on the weekend, including first overall pick Gavin McKenna. Scott Wheeler joins Jonas and James to dissect the Leaf picks, including where McKenna best fits on the Leafs roster. With Free Agency opening up on Canada... more

The Maple Leafs kick started the off-season with a trade and signing for former Lightning defender Darren Raddysh. The Toronto native signs an 8 year contract to come home to the GTA to quarterback the power-play. Jonas and James discuss the right ha... more

Jim Hiller becomes the 41st head coach in the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Jonas and James discuss why Hiller was the right choice for the Leafs right now, his relationship with Auston Matthews and William Nylander and his flexibility on syste... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Wheeler
Draft expert invited to discuss Gavin McKenna and Leafs prospects
The Athletic
Episode: What will Gavin McKenna's impact be with the Maple Leafs?
Sean McIndoe
Writer/creator of Down Goes Brown
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Episode: Toronto Maple Leafs annual State of the Franchise
John Chayka
Hockey executive, former Arizona Coyotes GM, appointed to Maple Leafs front office
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Episode: Analyzing the Maple Leafs' unusual new front office and bizarre introductory press conference.
Mats Sundin
Legendary Maple Leafs forward, brought into front-office structure
Maple Leafs
Episode: Analyzing the Maple Leafs' unusual new front office and bizarre introductory press conference.
Carlo Colaiacovo
Former Maple Leaf co-host of Tsn 1050's First Up show
Episode: Likeable Laughton and his Maple Leafs are brimming with confidence
Auston Matthews
Toronto Maple Leafs forward and star player
Toronto Maple Leafs
Episode: Will the Maple Leafs stick with Craig Berube?
J.D. Bunkis
Host of the JD. Bunkis Podcast and the Fan 590
Fan 590
Episode: Is this Maple Leaf season worth saving?
JD Bunkis
Host of the JD Bunkis podcast on Sportsnet Radio, Leafs Talk at the Fan 590
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Episode: Burnt out Maple Leafs searching for a solution
Joshua Kloke
Guest on the show
The Athletic
Episode: Have the Maple Leafs turned a corner after a slow start?

Hosts

Jonas Siegel
Host of The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
James Mirtle
Co-host of The Leaf Report

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 875 ratings
  • Five Stars

    The best leaf pod bar none.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MTD_Toronto1967
    Canada2 months ago
  • Great content

    I like how measured and accurate there content is about the leafs! They dont go off topic and they give you the real facts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kkhez
    Canada2 months ago
  • The Negative Twins

    Wow. The post-July 1st podcast was an hour of complete negativity. They took the absolute worst case scenario for every new player and just assumed that’s the way it will go. Stunning to hear two supposed veterans go all negative. Hard to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Tserotas9
    Canada2 months ago
  • C’mon Myrtle

    After hearing Philly GM Brière speak highly of Andrae’s skating, I hear Myrtle of the radio suggesting he isn’t a good skater. Things like this explain why guys who went to school to learn to punctuate aren’t hockey savvy.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Tserotas9
    Canada3 months ago
  • Babcock

    Jonas defending Babcock tracks as that annoying person who argues for argument sake.

    Babcock is exactly what is wrong with hockey culture today.

    C’mon man, think.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BradfRoss
    Canada3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests and analysis are valued for insider context but reviews show mixed reactions to the hosts' style and tone.
Listeners sometimes feel the tone is heavily critical of the Leafs, with some episodes perceived as negative or data-driven rather than entertainment.
The hosts' strong Leafs focus draws deep dive discussions that are appreciated by hardcore fans.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#219
United States/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#75
United Kingdom/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#84
Canada/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#69
Australia/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#78
Italy/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#116
Germany/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Should the Maple Leafs select Gavin McKenna with their first pick?
Q: Tell me who you think the Leafs will take with the number one overall pick, and tell me who you think they should take with the number one overall pick.
Scott Wheeler argues Gavin McKenna is both the likely and desired pick for the Leafs, given his elite offense and marketability, while acknowledging the risks and the need for a patient development path.
Is this a make or break trade deadline for the Leafs?
Q: What might the Leafs do with players like McMahon, Lawton, and Ekman-Larsson at the deadline?
The panel suggests multiple smaller moves are likely, with possible signings or retainment considerations; in their view, big, dramatic trades are less probable given market conditions and value assessments.
Is this a make or break trade deadline for the Leafs?
Q: Is there a path for this team to be competitive next year, and what would that require?
Both hosts and CJ imply that without smarter moves and potentially a restructuring of the front office and ownership alignment, competing next year seems unlikely; they discuss signings vs. trading assets as strategic pivots to rebuild in a sustainable way.
Is this a make or break trade deadline for the Leafs?
Q: What are your expectations for the Leafs heading into this deadline, and how big could it be?
CJ suggests the market hasn't fully cooked yet, trade activity may be slower than past deadlines, and the Leafs may trade out a few players rather than make a blockbuster, depending on the value they receive and the term on contracts.
Toronto braces for the return of Mitch Marner
Q: What are your feelings on Mitch Marner's upcoming return?
Expectations are mixed, and there may be significant booing from the crowd due to the perception of him and recent team performances.

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This show provides in-depth, agenda-free hockey analysis focused on a single franchise, with frequent deep dives into roster moves, front-office decisions, coaching, and cap strategy. Episodes routinely feature two veteran Toronto-focused writers debating moves, evaluating signings, draft prospects, and the broader NHL market to assess impact on competitiveness and long-term trajectory. A notable strength is the willingness to challenge conventional wisdom with data-driven angles and high-profile guest perspectives, making it valuable for listeners who want blunt, informed takeaways and strategic context for the Maple Leafs' offseason and season-long plans.

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