The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs, who collected 6 of a possible 8 points on their four game road trip are at a crossroads. Should they try to stay in the race, or sell for a quick reboot to ultimately strengthen the franchise for years to come? Jonas and James debate this important issue and look at the development of Easton Cowan, how the Leafs have fared without Morgan Rielly. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a lousy weekend in Toronto where the Maple Leafs lost on home ice to Vegas and Colorado, the Leafs, losers of 6 of their past 7 games see their playoff chances dip even further. Jonas and James wonder if there is anything Craig Berube and Brad Treliving can do, they discuss Auston Matthews off ice performance vs the Golden Knights and they address 'bird-gate', courtesy of William Nylander. Hosts: Jones Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet http://theathletic.com/survey26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's safe to say that the Maple Leafs most recent hot streak is a thing of the past. James welcomes Sean McIndoe to discuss the Leafs latest tailspin with home ice losses to Minnesota and Detroit, after a 2-1-1 road trip. The guys talk about the Leafs current chances of making the playoffs, injuries to Brandon Carlo and Oliver Ekman-Larsson on the blueline and how former Maple Leaf Mitch Marner will be received when the Vegas Golden Knights play in Toronto, on Friday night. Host: James Mirtle With: Sean McIndoe Producer: Jeff Domet Take our listener survey: http://theathletic.com/survey26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas and James look back on a poor effort by the Maple Leafs vs Minnesota, as they returned home from a five game road trip. The guys discuss the challenging upcoming schedule including games vs Detroit, Vegas, Carolina and Buffalo. They talk about the Leafs need for a number one defensemen, and if Dougie Hamilton could be the solution, and they provide an injury update on Anthony Stolarz and William Nylander. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Take our listener survey: http://theathletic.com/survey26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Mirtle Producer: 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 Mirtle With: Carlo Colaiacovo Producer: 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 Mirtle Producer: 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 Siegel With: Dom Luszczyszyn Producer: 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 Mirtle With: J.D. Bunkis Producer: 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 Mirtle With: Joshua Kloke Producer: 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 Mirtle With: Frankie Corrado Producer: 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 Mirtle Producer: 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 Mirtle With: Mark Masters Producer: 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 Mirtle Producer: 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 Mirtle With: Chris Johnston Producer: 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 Mirtle Producer: 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 Mirtle With: Dom Luszczyszyn Producer: 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 Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James welcomes JD Bunkis from the JD Bunkis podcast and Leaf Talk on Sportsnet Radio the Fan 590 in Toronto to discuss the latest loss by the Maple Leafs, the injuries to Auston Matthews and Anthony Stolarz, the brutal defensive play, the relationship between the coach and his players, what if anything the General Manager can do to improve this team, and if this team has anything for their fans and the city to look forward to. Host: James Mirtle With: JD Bunkis Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Maple Leafs lost both of their home games on the weekend to the Bruins and Hurricanes, and head coach Craig Berube is more than a little frustrated with his team's commitment to defence. Jonas and James discuss this latest turmoil with the Leafs, which also includes subpar goaltending, Cayden Primeau being waived, Joseph Woll getting into game shape in the AHL and the latest injury to Scott Laughton. It's not all bad though, the Power-play is showing signs of life and John Tavares and Nick Robertson are playing very well. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.