Is this Maple Leaf season worth saving?

James Mirtle is joined by Sportsnet the Fan 590 Toronto host J.D. Bunkis to discuss the Maple Leafs worst effort of the season, a 4-0 loss to the Capitals in DC. The guys dig into the putrid power-play, the play of Auston Matthews, if the team has completely quit on Craig Berube, how much blame goes to roster construction and the fan apathy and empty seats at Scotiabank Arena.Host: James MirtleWith: J.D. BunkisProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Auston Matthews seems to be a shell of the player that he once was. James Mirtle and Joshua Kloke look into why the former NHL MVP seems to have lost a few steps since he dominated the league two years ago. The guys discuss the lack of dominance from the Leafs leaders, the goalie rotation, Nick Robertson, Matias Maccelli and with the Maple Leafs currently at a 39% chance of making the playoffs, the long term future of Brad Treliving and Craig Berube in Toronto has to be on the line.Host: James MirtleWith: Joshua KlokeProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James is joined by former Maple Leaf defender Frankie Corrado to discuss the rash of injuries to the Leafs blueline including Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Dakota Mermis, Brandon Carlo and Chris Tanev, the impact that waiver claim Troy Stecher has had with the team and what Henry Thun can add in a pinch. They guys look at the rise of Dennis Hildeby, the powerplay finally scoring a goal and William Nylander moving down to the third line ahead of the Leafs next game, Saturday vs the Edmonton Oilers.Host: James MirtleWith: Frankie CorradoProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Dennis Hildeby recording his first career shutout in the Leafs win over Tampa Bay on Monday night, Jonas and James discuss the new found strength and depth for the Leafs goaltending, they talk about the teams defensive improvements, Auston Matthews and Troy Stecher's recent play, the continued struggles of the power-play, what Matias Maccelli and Nick Robertson have to do to get back in the lineup and Bobby McMann's date with NHL Player Safety after high sticking Oliver Bjorkstrand.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Leafs finished their road trip in convincing fashion with a 5-1 win over the Hurricanes in Raleigh on Thursday, despite losing starting goalie Joseph Woll to an undisclosed injury last night. James welcomes TSN's first class reporter Mark Masters to the show and the boys praise the beast mode of Matthew Knies, the emergence of the third line, the importance of Troy Stetcher and Scott Laughton and if the team has turned a corner after a tough start to the season.Host: James MirtleWith: Mark MastersProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming off a regulation win in Pittsburgh on Saturday night, Jonas and James wonder if that performance might be a turning point for the team. They discuss the odds against the Maple Leafs to make the playoffs, what the workload should be for Joseph Woll, how Auston Matthews has looked since his return from injury, and the major test for the Leafs this week with games against Florida, Carolina and Montreal.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James is joined by NHL insider Chris Johnston to discuss the Maple Leafs big overtime win in Columbus on Wednesday night, Joseph Woll's outstanding performance, Easton Cowan settling into the top 6, how Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies fared in their return from injury, the ongoing feud between William Nylander and Craig Berube.Host: James MirtleWith: Chris JohnstonProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Maple Leafs 3-5-2 in the past 10 games, Jonas and James reunite to discuss the perfect storm of storylines which see Toronto's hockey team with the 5th worst record in the NHL on November 24th. The guys dissect the poor play, if Craig Berube has any solutions, the injuries, the goalie situation, how the morale is inside the dressing room, trade options and if there is any way out of this tailspin?Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom Luszczyszyn from the Athletic joins Mirtle to discuss the Maple Leafs at the quarter mark of the season, how surprised he is that the Leafs are in the tough spot that they are in, why the new guys haven't contributed, the issues with coach Craig Berube, if the goaltending is indeed as bad as it seems, who's having the worst season on the team and which are the worst current contracts value wise and what Dom would do to fix the roster.Host: James MirtleWith: Dom LuszczyszynProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Maple Leafs losing streak at 5 games and counting, Jonas and James discuss the turmoil in Leaf land, including Craig Berube's future as head coach, his relationship with William Nylander, Nick Robertson's rise, Nic Roy's best game as a Leaf, the team picking up Troy Stetcher off of waivers, David Kamp's departure and the guys discuss trade options for the Leafs.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.