Monkey Off Your Back

Everyone on the Toronto Maple Leafs is seemingly week-to-week with an injury. And on top of that, they're riding a four game losing streak, losing all four games at home in regulation. Can the buds turn things around, or will this stretch be looked back on as where it all went wrong? Listen along as Ryan, Paul, and Zac talk everything Toronto Maple Leafs and the NHL.[1:33] Week in review (games against the Utah Mammoth, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, and Colorado Avalanche)[10:00] Leafs news and discussions[10:00] The injury bug continues [12:25] What happened to the Maple Leafs?[16:23] The Leafs with Kirill Marchenko vs without Kirill Marchenko[23:15] How long can John Chayka sit on his hands?[26:18] Wandering Willy is back[29:34] Has age finally caught up to John Tavares?[34:34] Jim Hiller's refusal to play the obvious and smart lines isn't funny anymore[47:20] NHL news and discussions[47:20] Connor McDavid is nasty[49:12] Connor Hellebuyck's return to Winnipeg[57:10] Looking ahead (games against the Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers, and Chicago Blackhawks)

Sergei Bobrovsky has to be better. It's that simple for the Toronto Maple Leafs. That remains true now more so than ever as the Leafs start a pivotal home stand that could have season-long implications. Listen along as Zac, Paul and Ryan discuss everything plaguing Leafs nation![1:26] Week in review (games against the Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Seattle Kraken, and Vancouver Canucks)[8:50] Leafs news and discussions[8:50] The injury bug strikes again (injury to Kirill Marchenko)[11:30] Some players are coming back from injury (Chris Tanev and Dakota Joshua return. John Tavares is close to returning)[17:30] Jim Hiller still isn't playing Gavin McKenna in close games and shutdown siutations[21:50] Sergei Bobrovsky has been struggling[29:30] Leafs placed Benoit-Olivier Groulx on waivers[31:40] NHL news and discussions [31:40] Finland and Latvia refuse to play against Russia in international hockey[38:38] Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings seemingly hit a breaking point[46:25] Nikita Kucherov request a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning[55:18] The NHL released their Hometown Remix jerseys[1:10:58] Looking ahead (Leafs starting a six-game home stand and play eight of their next nine games at home)

The Toronto Maple Leafs are a few weeks into the 2026-2026 NHL season, and one thing is clear, Gavin McKenna needs more minutes. Okay, there might be a few other things that are clear now too. Want to know what they are? Listen to the podcast![1:30] WEEK IN REVIEW (Games against the Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche, Utah Mammoth, Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, San Jose Sharks, Columbus Blue Jackets, and New York Rangers)[15:10] LEAFS NEWS & DISCUSSIONS[15:10] THE INJURY BUG IS BACK (Injuries to John Tavares, Chris Tanev, Marshal Rifai, Noah Blankenburg, and Jake McCabe)[16:30] DUE TO INJURIES, THE LINES HAVE BEEN ALL OVER THE PLACE[20:00] GAVIN McKENNA'S ICE TIME AND DEPLOYMENT[24:00] EASTON COWAN HAS CONTINUED TO IMPRESS[34:40] AUSTON MATTHEWS CONTINUES TO DOMINATE[39:50] WHAT SHOULD THE TEAM DO WITH TAVARES IN THE LINEUP WHEN HE COMES BACK?[46:05] THE SPECIAL TEAMS HAVE BEEN INCREDIBLE[51:15] WHAT LEAFS PLAYERS DESERVE THEIR FLOWERS? (Morgan Rielly and others)[57:00] THE CONNOR HELLEBUYCK TRADE[1:00:10] LOOKING AHEAD (The Leafs embark on a 4-game road trip with the first stop in Edmonton against the Oilers)

Gavin McKenna finally got the monkey off his back by recording his first NHL point and goal in his fourth ever game. This is sarcasm. Obviously. Four games into this NHL season, join the guys as they talk about everything going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs.TIME CODES[1:35] The Matthew Knies - Kirill Marchenko Trade[11:43] Week in Review (Games against the Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, and Nashville Predators)[14:43] Is it too early to read into things?[19:38] How have the new guys looked? (Jack Roslovic, Gavin McKenna, Nick Paul, Colton Sissons, Brandon Duhaime, Teddy Blueger, Darren Raddysh, Sergei Bobrovsky, and Zack MacEwen)[30:53] Is Easton Cowan making a case to play in the top six?[36:37] The third line of Cowan-Paul-Sissons has looked great[38:57] The Marchenko-Matthews-Roslovic line looks legit[43:15] Is Auston Matthews back?[46:25] The changing power play lines[49:26] Maple Leafs rumoured to be interested in Simon Edvinsson[55:56] Our way too early Leafs takes

To say it was a busy off season for the Toronto Maple Leafs is an understatement. With John Chayka at the helm, the Leafs made some major changes to the team, and this season is bound to look a lot different than years previous. Listen along in the first episode of season seven as Ryan, Paul, and Zac discuss the off season and take a look ahead at puck drop on the 2026-2027 National Hockey League season.TIMECODES:[2:21] Off Season in ReviewBrad Treliving is firedJohn Chayka and Mats Sundin are hiredToronto wins the NHL Draft Lottery and selects Gavin McKennaCraig Berube is firedJoseph Woll, Simon Benoit, Brandon Carlo, Nick Robertson and others are tradedJim Hiller is hired as head coachDarren Raddysh, Nick Paul is acquiredLeafs sign Sergei Bobrobsky, Jack Roslovic, Colton Sissons, Teddy Blueger, Zack MacEwan, Brandon Duhaime and others in free agency[59:13] 2026-2027 SEASON PREDICTIONSAtlantic Division standings predictions

Well, it's here. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are upon us, and for the first time in a while, the Toronto Maple Leafs are not in them. With the future of the team looking more worrisome than it has in a decade, the guys talk about the team's future and uncertainty. Listen along if you like that kind of thing...[2:15] END OF YEAR TEAM STATS[7:15] WHAT IS THE LIKELIHOOD OF THE LEAFS KEEPING THEIR 1ST ROUND DRAFT PICK?[14:15] AUSTON MATTHEWS' VAGUE FUTURE WITH THE TEAM[21:30] SHOULD CRAIG BERUBE REMAIN THE COACH?[26:45] MORGAN RIELLY TRADE RUMOURS AND DISCUSSION[33:40] KEITH PELLY ALLEGEDLY USING AI TO FIGURE OUT TRADE RETURNS AT THE DEADLINE[35:45] THE NEW GENERAL MANAGER AND VP OF HOCKEY OPERATIONS SEARCH[42:00] WHAT IS OUR IDEA OFF SEASON FOR THE TEAM?

It's no longer a speculation. It's time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to tank. Join the guys this episode as they talk about everything going on with the buds as the season nears an end.[1:45] Olympic Men's Hockey Review[6:45] Maple Leafs Horrible Week in Review[11:45] Maple Leafs News & Discussion Topics (Discussing the trade deadline, what's wrong with the team, and the team's goal moving forward)

The Toronto Maple Leafs are now on a winning streak, having won their final three games before the Olympic break. What does this do to the team's status ahead of the trade deadline? Listen to find out as Ryan, Paul, and Zac discuss it all![3:45] WEEK IN REVIEW (Games against the Seattle Kraken, Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, and Edmonton Oilers)[14:30] MAPLE LEAFS NEWS & DISCUSSIONS[14:30] Despite the three-game win streak, the Maple Leafs are still believed to be sellers at the trade deadline[37:15] HOCKEY NEWS & DISCUSSIONS[37:15] Gavin McKenna has been charged after an altercation at a bar[47:45] Artemi Panarin traded from the New York Rangers to the Los Angeles Kings[54:15] Olympic Hockey is upon us

It might be more of a rhetorical question than anything, but it looks like the writing is on the wall for this Toronto Maple Leafs team. While they likely don't need, and won't do, a full rebuild, their playoff hopes for this season are all but gone. As Paul is day-to-day with a lower body injury, join Ryan and Zac as they talk about the dumpster fire that is the Toronto Maple Leafs right now.[1:30] WEEK IN REVIEW (Games against the Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche, and Buffalo Sabres)[9:00] MAPLE LEAFS NEWS & DISCUSSIONS[9:00] Is it time for the Maple Leafs to tank/rebuild/retool for the season?[18:30] What would the goal of their retool be exactly?[22:00] What would a serious retool look like? (Discussing the following players and whether they Leafs should keep or trade them - Matias Maccelli, Calle Jarnkrok, Nick Robertson, Scott Laughton, Bobby McMann, Troy Stecher, Nicolas Roy, Brandon Carlo, Simon Benoit, Max Domi, Morgan Rielly, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson)[41:03] THE WEEK AHEAD (Games against the Seattle Kraken, Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, and Edmonton Oilers)

Have you ever heard of Toronto Maple Leafs Legend Rick "Rocky" Mallory? Good, neither has Paul. Listen along this episode as the guys discuss everything going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs are they had a losing record over their last week of hockey.[2:00] WEEK IN REVIEW (Games against the Vegas Golden Knights, Winnipeg Jets, Minnesota Wild, and Detroit Red Wings)[24:00] LEAF OR NO LEAF (Paul and Zac play this game where they have to say whether or not each player played a game for the Maple Leafs or not)[43:00] MAPLE LEAFS NEWS AND DISCUSSIONS [43:00 ]Where do we think the Leafs will finish the season standings wise?[47:30] Come the trade deadline, should the Leafs be a buyer, seller, or are they at a stand-still?[56:00] The injury bug keeps coming (William Nylander, Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Matthew Knies, Anthony Stolarz)[59:00] THE WEEK AHEAD (Games against the Vegas Golden Knights [Mitch Marner's Return], Colorado Avalanche, and Buffalo Sabres)