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

Playoffs

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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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	434	Founded	11 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Sports NewsSportsNewsHockey

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Latest Episodes

Who will replace Berube behind the Maple Leafs bench?

Toronto Maple Leaf General Manager John Chayka relieved Craig Berube of his coaching duties after only two years behind the Leafs bench on Wednesday morning. Jonas and James discuss Berube's tenure as the Leafs head coach and they take a look at some... more

13 May 2026 • 40 min

Should the Maple Leafs select Gavin McKenna with their first pick?

On the heels of the Maple Leafs winning the draft lottery, Jonas and James welcome draft and prospect insider Scott Wheeler to discuss the pros and cons of the Leafs selecting dynamic winger Gavin McKenna with the first pick. They profile other optio... more

6 May 2026 • 34 min

Analyzing the Maple Leafs' unusual new front office and bizarre introductory press conference.

The Maple Leafs brand new hockey operations department was announced on Monday. Jonas and James discuss the addition of John Chayka as General Manager and Mats Sundin as senior executive advisor, and a strange uncomfortable press conference held by K... more

5 May 2026 • 42 min

Is John Chayka really the best option to guide the Maple Leafs?

With news trickling out about the hiring of a new Maple Leafs management team, Jonas and James discuss the shocking decision by the franchise to reportedly hire John Chayka as the next General Manager, and Mats Sundin as team president. They talk abo... more

30 Apr 2026 • 38 min

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Recent Guests

Scott Wheeler

NHL draft expert, The Athletic

The Athletic

Episode: Should the Maple Leafs select Gavin McKenna with their first pick?

John Chayka

Hockey executive, former Arizona Coyotes GM, appointed to Maple Leafs front office

Maple Leafs

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?

Dom Luszczyszyn

Hockey analyst and writer specializing in analytics

The Athletic

Episode: The Maple Leafs at the quarter mark of the season

JD Bunkis

Host of the JD Bunkis podcast on Sportsnet Radio, Leafs Talk at the Fan 590

Sportsnet Radio

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, often leads deep-dive discussions on Leafs strategy and front-office decisions

James Mirtle

Co-host of The Leaf Report, provides wide-ranging hockey analysis and fan-facing commentary

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 854 ratings

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Apple Podcasts
1
Ajent8
Canada2 months ago
Jonas is hard to listen too
I like mirtle. Jonas literally just says “they need to get better players” and offers no insight on how. Very frustrating to listen to
Apple Podcasts
1
Leafs931
Canada4 months ago
No Jonas
Lose one star because listening to Jonas negativity forces me to take a one star !!! I James and his guests but Jonas makes him a downer when he’s on
Apple Podcasts
3
shanes36
Canada5 months ago
Mid
Typical disinterested and disengaged pod from J and J. Gave it another chance after they were terrible last season and nothing has changed.
Apple Podcasts
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DDupere
Canada8 months ago
Dumb Reviews
Some of these reviews are absurd! This podcast is the best, and Jonas is the reason I joined the athletic in the first place. Great show with a smart approach to the game. I haven’t missed a show in 3 years. Anything Jonas is on is much watch, but I stay for James’ jokes!
Apple Podcasts
5
Evandouglas
Canadaa year ago

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Listeners frequently praise the show for deep hockey knowledge and access to insider info.

Audio quality and pacing receive mixed remarks, with calls for less bickering and more structured breakdowns.

Feedback often highlights strong Leafs insight and balanced guest perspectives, but criticism centers on perceived bias and heavy negativity from some hosts.

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Apple Podcasts	#51	United States/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts	#163	Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts	#9	United Kingdom/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts	#10	Canada/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts	#19	Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts	#5	France/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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A hockey-focused discussion show centered on the Toronto Maple Leafs, delivered by two Athletic writers who provide in-depth game analysis, roster moves, and season-long strategy. Episodes frequently cover trades, player performance, coaching decisions, and fan sentiment, with guests ranging from former players to top hockey analysts. The show distinguishes itself with candid front-office and on-ice debates, data-driven insights, and a clear emphasis on Leafs-centric playoff timelines and roster construction.

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2. John Chayka
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5. Auston Matthews
6. J.D. Bunkis
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