Why Jim Hiller is the right choice for the Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs kick started the off-season with a trade and signing for former Lightning defender Darren Raddysh. The Toronto native signs an 8 year contract to come home to the GTA to quarterback the power-play. Jonas and James discuss the right handed shots strengths and weaknesses, how he fits in with the club and what might be next for the Maple Leafs leading up to the draft.Hosts: Jonas Siegel & James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Hiller becomes the 41st head coach in the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Jonas and James discuss why Hiller was the right choice for the Leafs right now, his relationship with Auston Matthews and William Nylander and his flexibility on systems and coaching to his roster's strengths.Hosts: Jonas Siegel & James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maple Leafs General Manager John Chayka made his first major move, dealing Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to Philadelphia for Samuel Ersson, Emil Andrae and a 2026 third-round pick. Jonas and James try to make sense of the deal and clear up the Leafs cloudy goaltending situation, they provide an update on the Leafs coaching search, the rumours surrounding Morgan Rielly, and they look ahead to the draft in Buffalo next week. Hosts: Jonas Siegel & James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Maple Leafs are in the final phase of the search for a new head coach, with five candidates remaining. Jonas and James wonder if the Leafs should just wait until Bruce Cassidy is free and clear of the Vegas Golden Knights. They discuss the trade that wasn't, involving Matthew Knies to Montreal, and if the Leafs should go after Dylan Larkin? They talk about Max Domi's health, the success of Mitch Marner in the Stanley Cup Final, how Mike Babcock will fit in as the coach of the Edmonton Oilers and they remember former General Manager Cliff Fletcher who passed away at the age of 90 last week.Hosts: Jonas Siegel & James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Maple Leafs are in a transition this off-season, with a new front office and a laundry list of player evaluation decisions to make. Jonas Siegel is joined by Sean McIndoe to discuss if the number one pick should be in play, will Auston Matthews return to form as a Leaf, or for another team? Should Matthew Knies join Morgan Rielly on the trade block, and who the Leafs should hire as their next head coach? Plus Down Goes Brown offers his opinion on Mitch Marner's dynamic playoff run with the Vegas Golden Knights. Hosts: Jonas Siegel With Sean McIndoeProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 of the candidates that might be on the list to be the 42nd coach in Maple Leaf history.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 options including Swedish winger Ivar Stenberg, American defensemen Chase Reid and Canadian centre Caleb Malhotra, and James and Jonas wonder if this good news for the Leafs, changes Auston Matthews outlook on staying with Toronto.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleWith: Scott WheelerProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Keith Pelley, with more questions left unanswered by the head of Maple Leaf Sport and Entertainment.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 about Tie Domi's involvement in the decision, the possible conflict of interest in hiring Chayka as he is represented by the firm hired by MLSE to look for a new Hockey operations leader. Is Chayka, who has been out of the league for 5 years, and has had a checkered past and an iffy track record as GM of the Arizona Coyotes the best that Keith Pelley could do? Is the legendary Mats Sundin, who has been out of the game and in Europe for the past 17 years qualified to run and right this ship? What will Auston Matthews think? Will Pelley be able to get buy-in from a frustrated fanbase and the media? Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Leafs season mercifully coming to an end this evening in Ottawa, it’s been a stunning fall for the Maple Leafs, from perennial regular season juggernaut and playoff disappointment to the NHL basement. NHL insider Chris Johnston joins Jonas and Mirtle to discuss the Leafs fall, the influence of Keith Pelley, the AI of it all, and if the right person will be hired to save this franchise, yet again.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleWith: Chris JohnstonProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.