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The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Athletic
Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL
Auston Matthews
Tyler Bertuzzi
William Nylander
John Tavares
Maple Leafs
Trade Deadline
Mitch Marner
Playoffs
Player Performance
2023 NHL Season
Ilya Samsonov
Max Domi
Martin Jones
Sheldon Keefe
Chris Tanev
Goaltending
Defense
Joseph Woll

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

With the season ending injury to Auston Matthews still dominating the news, Jonas and James discuss the job of NHL player safety, and how it needs to be improved. They dissect the lack of response and team toughness from the Maple Leafs, and if Austo... more

The Maple Leafs are riding an 8 game losing streak with no end in sight. Jonas and James discuss if the team should fire Craig Berube now, or wait till the end of the season, if we should expect to see anymore callups from the Marlies, if there is a ... more

With the 2026 trade deadline in the rearview mirror, Jonas and James analyze the Maple Leafs three transactions, sending Nicolas Roy to Colorado for a 1st and 5th round pick, Bobby McMann returning a 2nd and 4th round pick from Seattle, and getting a... more

With the NHL's trade deadline four days away, and the Maple Leafs clearly not a playoff team, Jonas and James welcome NHL Insider Chris Johnston to discuss the latest on the trade front for the Leafs, what Brad Treliving's approach will be in restock... more

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Recent Guests

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?
Joshua Kloke
Guest analyst and contributor
The Athletic
Episode: What has happened to Auston Matthews?
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
Arpon Basu
Montreal writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Leafs handle the Habs on opening night
Sean McIndoe
Hockey writer known as Down Goes Brown
The Athletic
Episode: State of the Maple Leafs heading into free agency
Dane Bruegler
NFL Draft analyst
The Athletic
Episode: What is the ceiling for Matthew Knies?
Chris Johnston
TSN insider and host of the Chris Johnston Show
TSN
Episode: First place Maple Leafs at the midway point

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 848 ratings
  • 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
    Canada2 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
    Canada4 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
    1
    DDupere
    Canada6 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
  • Too Negative!

    I want to enjoy the podcast but there needs to be a better balance of negative and positive narratives.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Djdee1
    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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#61
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#11
United Kingdom/Sports/Hockey
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#14
Canada/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#33
Canada/Sports
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#25
Germany/Sports/Hockey
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#26
Italy/Sports/Hockey

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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.
Toronto braces for the return of Mitch Marner
Q: What's your takeaway of how the season has gone so far overall?
The hosts agree that the Leafs had a rough start but showed potential and are now back in a slump, reflecting on their playoff chances.

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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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1. Carlo Colaiacovo
2. Auston Matthews
3. J.D. Bunkis
4. Joshua Kloke
5. JD Bunkis
6. Arpon Basu
7. Sean McIndoe
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