Leafs loss in Utah doesn't overshadow their improved play

Coming off a predictable loss in Utah for an exhausted Maple Leaf team, Jonas and James praise the game of the year for the buds, beating the NHL's best, the Colorado Avalanche, in Denver on Monday night. They discuss the highs and lows from their 8-0-2 run, the special teams improvement, how hot they have to remain to qualify for the playoffs and if they should make a trade, or stand pat, as they prepare for their first ever game against Mitch Marner, Thursday night in Vegas.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Maple Leafs on a 6-0-2 run, James welcomes former Maple Leaf Carlo Colaiacovo, the host of TSN 1050's First Up to discuss the Leafs hot streak, Scott Laughton's all timer performance vs his former team in Philadelphia, Dennis Hildeby, Nick Robertson and Troy Stecher being pleasant surprises for the Leafs this season and how badly the team needs to trade for another defenceman. Plus, Mirtle answers your questions in the Leaf Report pod-bag.Host: James MirtleWith: Carlo ColaiacovoProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas and James return with the first new Leaf Report of 2026 and discuss Auston Matthews historic achievement, passing Mats Sundin for the most goals scored in Maple Leaf history. The guys discuss the Leafs 4-0-2 run, their chances of making the playoffs, the improved power-play, overtime ice time, the poor play of Morgan Rielly, yet another injury to Chris Tanev, and if they need to trade for a defenceman.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Maple Leafs are free falling and Craig Berube's job continues to hang by a thread. Auston Matthews is a shell of the top line player that he once was. The Leafs powerplay, once lethal is now predictable. William Nylander hasn't scored a goal in December. Jonas Siegel and Dom Luszczyszyn try to get to the bottom of why this has happened and if there is any way out of this nightmare, for the 15th best team in the NHL's Eastern Conference.Host: Jonas SiegelWith: Dom LuszczyszynProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.