On the final Leaf Report of the season, Jonas and James discuss the departure of Wes Clark, the director of scouting for the Maple Leafs. The guys look back on the year that was for the Leafs, what went right, what went wrong and look ahead to how the team fares with the new additions Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Anthony Stolarz, the return of Max Domi and why the signing of Jani Hakanpää isn't official yet. Plus, can youngsters Matthew Knies, Easton Cowan, Fraser Minton, Nick Robertson and Pontus Holmburg take the next step to strengthen the Leafs secondary scoring.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs free agency activity, signing Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jani Hakanpaa and extended Timothy Liljegren to bolster the blue line, Anthony Stolarz joining the extended Joseph Woll and the re-signed Matt Murray in goal and Max Domi returning to the forward group. The guys discuss the lack of improvement on the Leafs forward units, Nick Robertson's trade request and they take questions from Leafs nation in another edition of the Leaf Report Pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs massive home ice win in game six to force a 7th and deciding game in this series on Saturday night. The guys praise the play of Joseph Woll, Matthew Knies, Jake McCabe and William Nylander, and how the team has bought into an overall solid defensive plan which has so far, shutdown Bruins star forward David Pasternak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On the nine year anniversary of the Maple Leafs collapse in Boston in game 7, Jonas and James look back on the game 6 overtime loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday night. The guys praise Auston Matthews, John Tavares, William Nylander and Jack Campbell and the overall effort by the team. They discuss the glaring errors by Alex Kerfoot and Ilya Mikheyev and the penalty trouble that the team got into in the third, ahead of another playoff edition of the Maple Leafs pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James praise the work of John Tavares, William Nylander, Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews as the Maple Leafs win the pivotal game 5 vs the Lighting, setting up an elimination game 6 on Thursday night in Tampa Bay. The guys look at Jack Campbell's bounce back game, the positive contributions from Justin Holl and Mark Giordano and that inspirational intermission speech from Jason Spezza ahead of another edition of the playoff pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James sift through a listless effort by the Maple Leafs in the game four, 7-3 loss to Tampa Bay. The guys dissect the play of Captain John Tavares and his line, Auston Matthews line, Jack Campbell's effort and the guys try to figure out defensive pairings that might work for coach Sheldon Keefe, ahead of game five. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James breakdown the game three win by the Maple Leafs on a special Saturday playoff edition of the Leaf Report. The guys praise the play of Jack Campbell and David Kampf and the evolution of Pierre Engvall and Ilya Mikheyev and discuss the changes that Sheldoin Keefe made to the Leafs lineup in game three. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James recap a disappointing game two for the Maple Leafs which sees their series with Tampa Bay tied at a game a piece. The guys discuss too many penalties, special team struggles, a cold John Tavares and a fourth line that continues to hamper Toronto. Jonas and Mirtle praise the work of Matthews and Marner and look ahead to what changes the Leafs should make to the lineup for game three on Friday, May 6th.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James break apart the Maple Leafs 5-0 win over defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay on night one of the NHL playoffs. The guys discuss the penalty kill on the five minute major to Kyle Clifford, the crowd factor, Mitch Marner's overall performance, David Kampf's contributions and Auston Matthews and Jack Campbell playing huge rolls in the Leafs win. Plus the guys look ahead to game two and what the Leafs can expect from a motivated Tampa lineup and they take your questions in a playoff edition of the Leaf Report pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle host a live Leaf Report and welcome you to the show, taking your questions ahead of the playoffs for the Maple Leafs. Originally recorded at 3pm ET on Thursday, April 28th, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James dissect the Maple Leafs three game road swing which included the beat down in Tampa Bay, the bounce back loss in OT to Florida and an ordinary performance in a shootout win vs Washington on Sunday night.  The guys talk about Jack Campbell's resurgence, load management for John Tavares and Timothy Liljegren, Jake Muzzin's injury, Ilya Mikheyev fantastic season which will have him ringing the bell in free agency and how the injuries to Ondrej Kase and Michael Bunting are exposing the Maple Leafs depth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs solid effort in an elimination game five, with Max Domi stepping up in place of the injured Auston Matthews, Matthew Nies and Jake McCabe having their best game of the series, John Tavares working hard to get better and goalie Joseph Woll stepping up large in the net for Toronto. The guys look ahead to game 6 in Toronto on Thursday night as the Leafs look to snap their 6 game home losing streak in the playoffs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James return with a new Leaf Report on the heels of the Leafs win over Philadelphia on Tuesday Night. The guys discuss who the 2nd place Maple Leafs match up against best, the Tampa Bay Lightning or Boston Bruins in round one of the Stanley Cup playoffs.  Jonas and Mirtle play a Siegel copyrighted game, 'Concerned or Not Concerned', where we discuss Auston Matthews mysterious injury, the recent power-play struggles, and injuries to Muzzin, Kase, Sandin and Mrazek. Plus the guys look at the new look Maple Leaf lines, and if Sheldon Keefe will stick to these matchups headed into a first round series vs Boston or Tampa Bay, Alex Kerfoot's quietly good season and Pierre Engvall turning into a legitimate top nine forward in the NHL.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James look back on what went wrong in the loss to Buffalo on Tuesday night and try to figure out why the team has struggled in all games played against the Sabres this season. The guys take a look at Auston Matthews scoring pace, and what number he might end up with by seasons end, they provide an update on unsigned Leafs prospect Matthew Knies, how veteran Mark Giordano has strengthened the Leafs blue line, the ongoing ineffective 4th line, Ondrej Kase's potential season ending injury and Jack Campbell's load management, ahead of another edition of the Leaf Report Pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Johnston from NorthStar Bets, TSN and The Chris Johnston Show podcast at the Athletic joins Jonas and Mirtle to discuss the Maple Leafs win over Tampa Bay and their OT loss in Florida which included the return of Jake Muzzin on defence, Jack Campbell having to play back to backs because of an in game injury to Erik Källgren and Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner's torrid scoring pace. We take a look at Michael Bunting's calder calibre season, how Ilya Mikheyev's play has priced him out of return to Toronto and Matthews, the presumptive favourite for Hart. CJ sticks around to be grilled by the Leaf Report listeners in another edition of the Leaf Pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs injury riddled win in Boston which saw the team lose goalie Petr Mrazek and defenders Justin Holl and Ilya Lyubushkin. The guys discuss Auston Matthews quest for 50 goals, and the path that the Leafs centre is on to becoming one of his generations best players. Plus the Leaf Report critique the play of Mark Giordano and how the veteran has solidified the Maple Leafs blue line, and we touch on Wayne Simmonds struggle to stay in the lineup and Sheldon Keefe's comments on a struggling William Nylander as the Leaf forward units continue to be a work in progress.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James reconvene after their emergency Leaf Report on Sunday and Mark Giordano and Colin Blackwell's first practice with the Maple Leafs ahead of the leafs hosting New Jersey on Wednesday evening. The guys discuss the new additions, where they might suit up in the lineup and if GM Kyle Dubas did enough leading up to the deadline, especially with the Maple Leafs shaky goaltending. The guys also look into Dubas's harsh words for Chicago GM Kyle Davidson after news about trade discussions revolving around Marc-Andre Fleury were leaked, why the Leafs keep losing players to the waiver wire, the injury to defender Rasmus Sandin, the imminent return of Jake Muzzin and if the goaltending duo of Campbell and Mrazek can bounce back.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James provide Leaf nation with an emergency Sunday podcast, the day before the NHL trade deadline. The boys dissect the Leafs deal with the Seattle Kraken for Toronto native Mark Giordano, and right hand shooting bottom six centre Colin Blackwell with Toronto surrendering two 2nd round picks and a third rounder to the Kraken in the deal. Plus, the guys discuss the surprising decision by Leaf management to waive goalie Petr Mrazek, the signing of free agent goalie Harri Sateri and the salary dump which sees defender Travis Dermott moved to Vancouver for a third round pick.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James stick tap Erik Källgren who recorded his first NHL win and shutout in the Leafs 4-0 win over Dallas on Tuesday, but urge the fanbase to hit the brakes on anointing the young puck stopper the next great Maple Leaf goalie. The guys discuss possible Maple Leaf moves with the trade deadline now 5 days out, and which defenders and forwards fit best with the team including Justin Braun, Rickard Rakell, Andrew Copp, John Klingberg and Tyler Motte, and, can the team add a much needed goaltender for the playoff drive, or are they stuck with what they have in Campbell and Mrazek? Plus Mirtle and Jonas offer their opinion on the Auston Matthews two game suspension for the cross check in the Heritage Classic and we take your questions in another edition of the Leaf Report pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this edition of the Leaf Report, Jonas and James praise the play of Auston Matthews who is playing the best hockey of his young career, and is a leading contender to win the Hart Trophy this season. The guys take a look at the back to back wins over Columbus and Seattle, look ahead to the game vs Arizona on Thursday and the Heritage Classic in Hamilton vs the Buffalo Sabres. Mirtle and Jonas critique the play of the Tavares line, the good and bad with William Nylander, how Nick Robertson has fit in and the ongoing struggles of the Maple Leafs goaltending duo. Plus, the boys answer as many of your questions as they can in another edition of the Leaf Report Pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs terrible effort at home vs Buffalo on Wednesday night, including a brutal performance from Petr Mrazek, the wobbly defensive units and an out of synch forward group, and the harsh words that coach Sheldon Keefe had for his group post game. The boys welcome 'Down Goes Brown', Sean McIndoe to discuss the Leafs needs for the trade deadline which includes a starting goaltender, a top four defencemen and a top six forward. Not much to ask for. Plus the guys stick tap rookie Michael Bunting and take your questions in another edition of the Leaf Report Pod-Bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James discuss the shocking news released by the Maple Leafs Wednesday morning, announcing that 2020 first round pick Rodion Amirov has been battling a brain tumour. The boys analyze the trade with Arizona, sending Nick Ritchie to the desert for defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin and forward Ryan Dzingel. Jonas and James breakdown the play of Lyubushkin in his debut in the loss to Columbus last night and lament the loss of Dzingel to San Jose via waivers as a player they could have used to strengthen their forward depth. The guys also breakdown what is going wrong with the Maple Leafs, as the team has dropped 3 games in a row for the first time since October with goaltending, 5 on 5 play, defence and John Tavares's second line struggles and Jake Muzzin's latest injury dominating the Leafs current tailspin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a special Sunday edition of the Leaf Report, Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle breakdown the Maple Leafs uninspiring loss to the Boston Bruins in game four, the blowup on the bench involving Mitch Marner, William Nylander and Auston Matthews, the illness that Matthews is battling and if Tuesday night might be the final game for Marner in a Maple Leafs uniform. The guys try to find a solution to the Leafs struggling power-play and penalty kill, wonder if Joseph Woll will get the start in goal in game five and compare the job Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery is doing, as opposed to the Leafs Sheldon Keefe, with yet another season for the Maple Leafs on the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James return with an all new Leaf Report. With the Leafs dropping games in Calgary and Vancouver before winning over the expansion Kraken in Seattle on Monday, it's clear that the Maple Leafs will need to acquire a shutdown defenceman for the stretch drive. Since Jake Muzzin's return from injury, the Justin Holl, Jake Muzzin tandem has continued to struggle to be a viable unit for the Leafs blueline, so James and Jonas look at viable options on the trade market including Scott Mayfield, Mark Pysyk, Justin Braun, Josh Manson and Ben Chiarot. The guys praise Mitch Marner, who might be playing his best hockey in his six season career and we look at the inconsistency of Jack Campbell and Petr Mrazak in net. Plus, Jonas and Mirtle take your questions in the Leaf Report podbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new Leaf Report, Jonas and James discuss the health of Auston Matthews who is a game time decision vs the Flames in Calgary on Thursday night. The guys pick a part the midseason presser from Kyle Dubas, and wonder what prospects should be untouchable leading up to the deadline and they stick tap Mitch Marner's goal streak which is at eight games and counting. Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic's analytics writer joins Jonas and Mirtle to provide his analysis on this season's Maple Leafs, and he answers your questions in the Leaf Report Pod-Bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James share their optimism on the Leafs season as we have reached the unofficial midpoint at the all-star break. The special teams, forward depth and goaltending have all met or exceeded expectations, while the teams defence has taken a step back.  We take a look at what defender Rasmus Sandin's next contract might look like, and stick tap Jack Campbell who had a bounce back game in the 7-1 win of the Devils and we take your questions in an extended pod-bag on the Leaf Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TSN's Leaf Reporter Mark Masters joins Jonas and Mirtle for a midseason discussion on the Maple Leafs. The boys talk about Sheldon Keefe's decision to put Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and William Nylander on separate lines, and how well the experiment worked in the win over the Anaheim Ducks. We wonder what the Leaf goaltending assignments will look like leading up to the all-star break, the prolific Leafs power-play and the resurgence of Marner since his return from injury and COVID-19 protocol. The guys also pick a player who has exceeded expectations this season, if the Leafs do need to trade for a defenceman before the deadline, who the Leafs matchup best against in the first round and we take your questions in another edition of the podbag.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MIrtle and Jonas recap the Maple Leafs 6-3 loss to the New York Rangers, the fourth game in their last four where they have coughed up a 3 goal or more lead. The boys breakdown the play of the defence which struggled mightily, most notably Timothy Liljegren, Travis Dermott and Alex Biega. Jack Campbell who missed some shots he should have stopped, and the struggles of the Tavares and Spezza lines. In the Pod-Bag, fans vent to James and Jonas about the Leafs play, even though for a team that has the 6th best winning percentage in the NHL, one of the top power-plays in the league and one that possesses a Vezina trophy candidate, Auston Matthews and William Nylander and a top tier tandem on the blue line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Johnston from the Toronto Star and TSN joins Jonas and James on the latest Leaf Report. The guys look back on the Maple Leafs disappointing 2-1 loss in Arizona on Wednesday night, but praise the game that Auston Matthews played in his home town. The guys discuss if William Nylander is all-star worthy this season, if Evander Kane and John Klingberg could be a fit with the Maple Leafs and if the buds should be willing to trade the likes of Nick Robertson or Rasmus Sandin to improve their defence. Plus the guys discuss if the salary cap challenged Leafs have a shot at keeping impending UFA Ilya Mikheyev in the mix next season and CJ sticks around to answer your questions in the latest round of the pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James return with their first episode of the Leaf Report for 2022. The boys look at reasons for optimism and pessimism as the Leafs season rolls on. Salary Cap space and defence may still be a reason for pessimism, but the play of Jack Campbell in goal, the addition of Ondrej Kase and David Kampf to the third line, the resurgence of Morgan Rielly and John Tavares and the breakout season of William Nylander leave Leafs Nation and the Leaf pod listeners with plenty of optimism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James return for the final Leaf Report podcast of 2021. The boys discuss the league postponing the game between the Canucks and the Maple Leafs Saturday night, if Toronto will be able to play their next schedule game, which is December 23rd, and how the many postponed games in the NHL will be made up in the new year.   Plus, the guys take your questions in the final pod-bag of the year, including questions on Jonas and Mirtle's favourite Christmas movies, who the Leafs might give up in a trade for John Kllingberg what the next contracts for Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren might look like, and if the team should go after Max Domi if he becomes available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James huddle up by the fire in Edmonton, post game after the Maple Leafs 5-1 win in a game where Auston Matthews and Jack Campbell continue to shine. The guys discuss Matthews and Campbell being in the conversation for the Hart Trophy, What Ondrej Kase has brought to the first line, and Petr Mrazak and Ilya Mikheyev's return to the lineup from injury and what their presence means for the team moving forward. In the second half of the Leaf Report, two days later, Jonas and James record from Vancouver, to breakdown the struggles of Jake Muzzin and Justin Holl, and how solid Morgan Rielly and TJ Brodie have been this season. The guys also float the possibility of acquiring John Klingberg to strengthen the blue line at trade deadline. Siegel and Mirtle also hit on the Maple Leafs depth which is the best it's been in years, how the team has faired without the injured Mitch Marner and we take your questions in another edition of the Leaf Report Pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James talk about Auston Matthews and the red hot streak he has been on, as he leads the Maple Leafs to a bounce back win over Columbus after dropping two straight to Minnesota and Winnipeg.  The guys look back on the poor officiating in the game vs the Winnipeg Jets, the 6 game suspension to Jason Spezza, and who we can expect to step up in the absence of the injured Mitch Marner, Rasmus Sandin and Travis Dermot. Plus, Mirtle and Jonas present another edition of the pod-bag, (Which is an awesome name) where we discuss the Leafs power play, Petr Mrazek, Nick Ritchie and who Auston Matthews best friend on the team, now that Freddy Andersen plays in Carolina.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs game two win over Boston, and the dominant performance from star centre Auston Matthews and the overall effort of the first line. The guys praise the surprising contributions of the 4th line, the need to stay out of the box, and to be more disciplined, Sheldon Keefe sticking with the same lineup after a terrible effort in game one, Ilya Samsonov's better performance in game 2, specialty team concerns, how to get Mitch Marner on track, and they provide an update on William Nylander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James return with a new Leaf Report, fresh off the Maple Leafs 8-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday evening. The guys tackle a few topics and ask what is more encouraging, Auston Matthews heating up, or John Tavares's red hot start to the season? What's more encouraging, the Maple Leafs Penalty kill, or their potent power play? Finally, what has been more encouraging, the Leafs star players producing, or their depth players contributing as much as they have? Josh Kloke joins to discuss his one on one with Morgan Rielly, plus an update on the Toronto Marlies, led by Joseph Duszak and a look at some of the Maple Leafs prospects on the rise. As always, we wrap the podcast with Mirtle's time to shine with another edition of the Leaf Report Pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James record a new Leaf Report from California ahead of the Leafs three game road swing vs Los Angeles, San Jose and Anaheim. The boys spend the entire episode answer your questions on the Leafs, in an extended Leaf Report POD-bag. A number of pressing issues are on the minds of Leaf nation, including what to do with Nick Ritchie, line combinations, Josh Ho-Sang, why the Leafs are failing at generating offence five on five and if the skill level of John Tavares is indeed declining.  Plus the guys share their picks for surprise new Leafs of the season, the job Sheldon Keefe and his staff have done so far and how valuable Jack Campbell has been as the Leafs starter in net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James return with a new Leaf Report, after the Maple Leafs had a very successful 3-1 record last week. The Maple Leafs, 8 and 1 in their past 9 games have shaken their lines up again, reuniting Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and Nick Ritchie on the first unit, and John Tavares, William Nylander and Alex Kerfoot on the second line. Mirtle and Jonas discuss offensive options for the Leafs, other than the core four. The guys look at the new defensive pairings, Jack Campbell's next contract and the impact that the David Kampf line will have come playoff time and as always, we end with another edition of the Leaf Report Pod-bag with questions on where Kyle Dubas ranks in the league as a General Manager, if the Leafs should have signed Zack Hyman to the money Edmonton gave him, and if Jack Campbell can keep up his torrid run in net for the Leafs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James return with a new Leaf Report, with the Maple Leafs on a three game winning streak, including Tuesday night's 4-0 shutout vs the Vegas Golden Knights. The guys talk about the piano that has been removed from the backs of Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews, the performance of Jack Campbell and how good Timothy Liljegren has looked, paired with Rasmus Sandin. The guys discuss if the power-play has dug itself out of their early season abyss and we take your question in another edition of the Leaf Report pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James host an emergency Leaf Report to discuss the Maple Leafs signing Morgan Rielly to an eight-year extension, with an AAV of $7.5 million. The guys take a look at the salary cap, and project how the deal will play out longterm. The guys also get into Sheldon Keefe breaking up the top four defenders, and benching Justin Holl for Saturday night's home game vs the Detroit Red Wings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James return with a sky is falling episode of the Leaf Report as this Maple Leaf start to the season feels a lot like the last three games of their seven game series vs Montreal last season. The guys look at the flameout in Carolina, the sputtering offence, the power-play struggles and the MIA efforts from John Tavares, William Nylander, Mitch Marner and the struggles of the Maple Leaf defensive units. Mirtle and Jonas discuss if coaching is an issue and if it's Sheldon Keefe, management or the players who should be on the hot seat. Plus, the guys answer your questions in an extended Leaf pod-bag from a frustrated, fed up Leaf nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James critique Auston Matthews season debut in the Leafs 2-1 OT loss to the NY Rangers, they praise the play of William Nylander and Michael Bunting and why the chemistry between Mitch Marner and John Tavares seems to have dried up. The guys also wonder what to do with Nick Ritchie who has only taken 4 shots in the first four games, and if the team can elevate Ondrej Kase and Jason Spezza to more offensive roles. Plus the boys go a bit deeper with the Leafs risky, controversial decision to use University hockey goalie Alex Bishop on Saturday night when they found themselves in a cap crunch, and as always, we wrap the Leaf Report with another edition. of the pod-bag.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the eve of another Maple Leaf season, Jonas and James discuss the concerning news out of practice on Tuesday with Mitch Marner leaving early after a collision with Wayne Simmonds. The guys dissect the Maple Leafs depth on forward and wonder how the lines will shape up with what type roles Michael Amadio and Alex Kerfoot might play vs Montreal with Auston Matthews, and possibly Mitch Marner out of the lineup. The guys also take a look at curiosities with the team as the Leafs embark on another run at the playoffs including intriguing questions on Ondrej Kase, Michael Bunting Nick Ritchie, Rasmus Sandin, Timothy Liljegren and the goaltending duo of Jack Campbell and Petr Mrazek.  Join The Athletic Hockey Show’s official fantasy hockey pool on OfficePools.com: http://www.officepools.com/invite/classic/m/HAFE2H6Q Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James discuss the players that the Leafs sent packing today, and who remains on the training camp roster. With a mostly set roster, the Leafs currently have 2 goalies, 8 defenders and 17 forward with players like Pierre Engvall, Adam Brooks and Kurtis Gabriel still battling for the 13th forward spot on the team. Jonas presents his latest game, 'Convinced or Unconvinced', where he peppers Mirtle with Leaf question marks including new assistant coach Spencer Carbery's contribution to the Leafs power-play, if Morgan Rielly signs an extension midseason, if Ilya MIkheyev deserves another opportunity in the top six forward group and if Wayne Simmonds still has enough in the tank to be a regular NHL'er. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this edition of the Leaf Report, Jonas and James highlight Michael Bunting's performance Wednesday night in Ottawa, and who he best fits in with on the forward unit. The guys discuss the Leafs revamped power-play, Auston Matthews recovery, they take a look at wildcard players that might make the roster and who the perfect winger is on the Matthews/ Marner line. Plus James and Jonas review 'All or Nothing', the Amazon 6 part series on the Leafs ‘21 season, and take your questions in another round of the Leaf Report Pod-Bag. Join The Athletic Hockey Show’s official fantasy hockey pool on OfficePools.com: http://www.officepools.com/invite/classic/m/HAFE2H6Q Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James look back on the regular season of the Maple Leafs, led by the historic season by Auston Matthews and his 69 goals. The boys turn the page on the regular season and look ahead to the first round series with arch nemesis, the Boston Bruins and discuss some of the biggest question marks coming into the series including the goaltending, what six defenders will draw in, who will win the specialty teams battle and if the core four can finally overcome their Bruin demons? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs first day of training camp, dissecting the line combinations and defensive pairings. The guys love the prospect of Ondrej Kase playing in the top 6 and what roles Michael Bunting, Ilya Mikheyev and Nick Ritchie will play on this team. Jonas and James also take your questions in an extended Leaf pod-bag, including questions on Morgan Rielly's future with the buds, how many points the core four will score, and what the Leafs power-play will look like to tart the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James return with the season premiere of the Leaf Report. The guys discuss how Auston Matthews absence will affect the lines, especially in the top six, as training camp begins next week. The guys get into the result of the annual Maple Leafs Fan survey, including interesting results on the fanbases faith in Kyle Dubas and Sheldon Keefe, what contract concerns the fans the most, and what player they are most excited to see in a Leafs uniform. Jonas and James also debate the next contract for Morgan Rielly and the trade request made by Ilya Mikheyev, ahead of the first edition of the Leaf Pod-Bag for the new season.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ray Ferraro from TSN and ESPN joins Mirtle and Jonas on the season finale of the Leaf Report, as the guys take a close look at the free agent signings of Petr Mrazek, Michael Bunting, David Kampf, Kurtis Gabriel and defenders Alex Biega and Carl Dahlstrom who shore up the blueline depth in Toronto.  The guys also stick tap Frederik Andersen, Zach Hyman, Zach Bogosian and Nick Folingo who moved on from the Leafs to new teams during yesterday's free agent frenzy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices