Will Nylander and Matthews joining forces spark the struggling Leafs?
With the Maple Leafs off to a middling 3-3-1 start to the season, Jonas and James dissect Craig Berube's shuffling of the lines at practice on Thursday, the slow start for Max Domi, Dakota Joshua and Auston Matthews, and why the Captain can't seem to elevate the play of his teammates. Plus the guys talk about the injury to Chris Tanev and how that changes the defensive pairings.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stolarz calls out Maple Leafs lack of intensity and toughness
James Mirtle and Joshua Kloke discuss the Maple Leafs overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night and goalie Anthony Stolarz criticism of his team's toughness and their attention to detail, especially in overtime. The guys ask if 12 minutes of ice time in the NHL is good for the development of Easton Cowan? They break down the disappointing start to the season for new Maple Leafs Matias Maccelli and Dakota Joshua, plus Joshua provides a Marlies update, ahead of the boys looking ahead to Sheldon Keefe's Devils on Tuesday night.Host: James MirtleWith: Joshua KlokeProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is Cowan really the answer on the Maple Leafs top line?
With the Leafs 2-2 to start the year, Jonas and James provide their analysis on how the team looks the first four games of the season, including Easton Cowan's performance and if he is the answer on the top line with Matthew Knies and Auston Matthews? The guys discuss the Leafs hot and cold power-play, Craig Berube's frustration with William Nylander, how the goaltending has looked and how the new guys on the roster have fared so far.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Leafs handle the Habs on opening night
James Mirtle welcomes The Athletic's Montreal Canadiens beat writer Arpon Basu to the Leaf Report to discuss the Leafs season opening win over the Habs, and get the scouting report on new additions Cayden Primeau and Sammy Blais. Plus Mirtle answers your Leaf questions on Kampf, Cowan, trade rumours and if the Leafs' new found toughness and deletion of skill might be a determinant, longterm to the team?Host: James MirtleWith: Arpon BasuProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Roster upheaval at Maple Leafs camp
Jonas and James discuss the Leafs changing up the lines at training camp, the injury to Scott Laughton, if Easton Cowan is destined to begin the year in the AHL now and David Kampf being placed on waivers. The guys talk about waiver additions Sammy Blais and Cayden Primeau, Max Domi moving back to centre, what the future holds for James Reimer, who plays with Matthews and Knies on the first line right wing and what the Connor McDavid extension with the Oilers means for the Maple Leafs.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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