Lamenting the Leafs

Lamenting the Leafs episodes:

• 04.20.2024

  LTL's 2024 Maple Leafs vs. Bruins Playoff Preview

  Prior to puck drop for Game 1 against Boston, Cam and Nick get together to break down the end of the Leafs' season, discuss Auston Matthews falling short in his quest for 70 goals, and tee up the first-round series...

  
• 04.08.2024

  Home Stretch Cooking

  We're back with our thoughts on the Maple Leafs' recent form after getting a couple of prominent players back from injury. Plus: 4:30 - The top line and implications for the forward group 10:15 - Reviewing the flexibility of bottom six options 13:15...

  
• 03.10.2024

  2024 Trade Dud-Whine Show

  We got together a few hours after the trade deadline passed to discuss the Maple Leafs' acquisitions of Ilya Lyubushkin, Joel Edmundson and Connor Dewar, as well as Toronto's recent performances against the Boston Bruins. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our...

  
• 02.20.2024

  Big McMann On Campus

  Auston Matthews continues his insane goal-scoring pace, and we open the show by gushing about his latest performances. Plus: 6:45 - Another win over the Blues; blueline continues to hold up 12:00 - The possibility of a Rasmus Andersson trade, and potential...

  
• 02.15.2024

  Cross-check Country Checkup

  On the heels of Morgan Rielly being disciplined by the NHL, Cam and Nick react to the incident with Ridly Greig and the resulting five-game suspension. Plus: 8:30 - Strong shorthanded showing against the Blues 17:25 - Circling back on the length...

  
• 02.01.2024

  S-S-S-Sammy and the Jets

  The Maple Leafs headed into the All-Star break with a home-and-home sweep of the Jets, and we begin by chatting about those wins as well as Ilya Samsonov's return to form. Plus: 8:30 - The goalie picture moving forward 11:45 - Lineup...

  
• 01.09.2024

  A Willy Big Deal

  William Nylander is a Maple Leaf for life on a max-term deal, and we're looking at it from all the angles starting with our immediate reactions to the contract extension. Plus: 4:30 - Raised expectations moving forward 9:45 - The contract as...

  
• 01.02.2024

  Crease and Desist

  The Maple Leafs are ringing in the New Year with a shuffle in the crease after Ilya Samsonov's demotion to the Marlies, and Cam and Nick are kicking off the show by discussing the ongoing goaltending circus. Plus: 7:00 - Dennis...

  
• 12.02.2023

  Woll of Fame

  In honour of most of Toronto's recent games, the guys are putting in some overtime on a Friday night to discuss the latest in Maple Leafs hockey, starting with Mitch Marner's explosive showing on Thursday. Plus: 5:30 - Joe Woll claiming...

  
• 11.23.2023

  Mo Money, No Problems

  The Maple Leafs are set to return to action after their Sweden trip, and Cam and Nick are breaking down those games and another (expected) stellar showing from William Nylander. Plus: 5:00 - Second line clicking 8:00 - Mats Sundin gets the...

  
• 11.17.2023

  Swede Escape

  The Maple Leafs are in Sweden and we're back from our latest hiatus with a recap on what we've been up to, and a William Nylander discussion off the top. Plus: 8:30 - John Klingberg questions abound 11:30 - Is there a...

  
• 10.19.2023

  Big Dogs Eat

  Auston Matthews got the season going with a bang, and William Nylander is also off to a dominant start. The guys lead off by chatting about the performances from a couple of the big guns. Plus: 5:45 - Matthew Knies moved...

  
• 10.10.2023

  LTL's 2023-24 Maple Leafs Season Preview

  Another season is upon us, and the guys fully immerse themselves in Minten Mania to start off our 2023-24 season preview show. Plus: 7:45 - Sam Lafferty traded to Vancouver for a 5th 11:15 - Nylander at C experiment abandoned quickly 15:30...

  
• 09.21.2023

  LTL Season 4 Premiere

  We're back! After a long offseason break, the guys have plenty of Maple Leafs topics to react to. First, though, a summer show-and-tell. Plus: 5:30 - Nylander shifted to C to start Toronto's camp 12:45 - Reacting to the Auston Matthews contract...

  
• 06.28.2023

  Treliving Review & Draft Preview

  We rev up the offseason content machine on the eve of the draft to discuss all the changes with the Maple Leafs since the playoffs ended, after we each give our proof of life. Plus: 3:45 - Thoughts on Brad Treliving's...

  
• 05.21.2023

  Kiss Your Dubas Goodbye

  Cam and Nick have reconvened for the first time since the Maple Leafs' season ended to discuss the shocking firing of general manager Kyle Dubas, Brendan Shanahan's bizarre press conference, what this means for the organization moving forward, and a...

  
• 05.01.2023

  The Holiest of Mackinaws

  The Toronto Maple Leafs are on to the second round. We finally get to record the pod we've been waiting years for, starting with our reactions to the Game 6 victory, a chat about top performers and unsung heroes, and...

  
• 04.24.2023

  So Far, So Knies

  The Maple Leafs lead the series 2-1! Before we get into some of our thoughts from Game 3, we get Keith's report from his trip to Toronto for a dreadful opener. Plus: 6:00 - Rielly/Schenn pair coming through 15:30 - Matthew...

  
• 04.18.2023

  Leafs/Lightning Series Preview

  Nick and Keith break down the matchups, stakes for each team, potential X-Factors for the Leafs, and more on LTL's playoff preview show.

  
• 04.13.2023

  Mr. Knies Guy

  Recorded postgame after Toronto's 4-3 win over Tampa Bay, Cam and Nick chat about the game and some of the latest storylines around the Maple Leafs heading toward the postseason, including the debut of Matthew Knies and the amateur goalie...

  
• 04.04.2023

  Between Two Pipes

  Questions in the crease abound as the Leafs head into the final half-dozen games of the regular season. Cam and Nick discuss Matt Murray's injury and the path forward with Ilya Samsonov. Plus: 9:00 - Michael Bunting vs. the World 15:00 -...

  
• 03.29.2023

  Hitting a Stride

  Auston Matthews is heating up at just the right time, and we start off by chatting about both his and the Leafs' recent play. Plus: 7:30 - Keith takes a Jarnk20k victory lap 10:30 - Forward combos clicking down the stretch 13:00 -...

  
• 03.23.2023

  Frozen Form

  The Maple Leafs have struggled down the stretch post-trade deadline, so we start off by getting a read on how we're feeling with just a dozen games to go until Game 1. Plus: 11:00 - Kicking around some line combos System...

  
• 03.04.2023

  2023 Maple Leafs Trade Deadline Recap

  The biggest trade deadline of Kyle Dubas' career is in the rearview, and we're taking stock of the moves. We kick things off this week by discussing a sentimental return on the Leafs' blueline. Plus: 4:30 - Recapping 2/28 trades; Sandin/Gustafsson,...

  
• 02.28.2023

  Maple Leafs Acquire Jake McCabe, Sam Lafferty

  MORE DEALS! Kyle Dubas swings another trade with the Chicago Blackhawks, bringing in Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty. The guys break down the deal, where McCabe fits on the blueline, and Lafferty's place in the Maple Leafs' lineup. Plus, we...

  
• 02.18.2023

  Maple Leafs Acquire Ryan O'Reilly

  EMERGENCY POD! Ryan O'Reilly is a Toronto Maple Leaf, baby. Cam and Nick break down the Leafs' three-way trade with the Blues and Wild, where O'Reilly might fit in the lineup, Noel Acciari's place on this team, and what the...

  
• 02.14.2023

  Absorbitant

  We're kicking off the latest episode by getting the scoop on the Resident Cool Guy's latest adventures. Plus: 3:15 - Recapping the CBJ home-and-home 7:00 - Dubas presser; Muzzin and Murray injuries 10:30 - Approach to deadline and top assets 12:00 - Trade targets:...

  
• 01.25.2023

  Timo Time

  We're shorthanded this week and we're starting things off by grilling our resident Bills fan on the weekend's events, along with a quick chat about an impressive Leafs win over the Islanders. Plus: 2:30 - A familiar look returns in the...

  
• 01.18.2023

  Tricks of the Trade

  The Maple Leafs are coming off a stretch of tight games and it's got us thinking about what kind of additions might help this lineup in the coming weeks. Before kicking around some names, we chat a little about the...

  
• 01.11.2023

  A Golden Return

  We're back! After an extended hiatus that featured a rare LTL get-together at the World Juniors in Halifax, we kick things off by talking about the tournament and the feats of Connor Bedard. Plus: 6:45 - Auston Matthews injured, and discussing...

  
• 12.03.2022

  Marner-Mania

  The Leafs keep rolling as the injuries mount, and Mitch Marner's 18-game point streak is no small reason for that. We start off the show with some praise for the #16 and the Big Three. Plus: 10:00 - Blueline performing well...

  
• 11.17.2022

  Lineup Minutiae Extravaganza

  After a big road win in Pittsburgh, we take our own pulse on the Maple Leafs' season so far before getting into a goaltending discussion following the return of Matt Murray. Plus: 12:00 - Matthews and Marner finally split 19:00 - Appraising...

  
• 11.02.2022

  The One Where We Live Up To Our Name

  The lamenting begins early and often as we review the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs over the last couple of weeks, and give our top gripes from a miserable start to the season. Plus: 6:00 - Beefs with Keefe 12:00 -...

  
• 10.19.2022

  Everything Is Totally Fine

  The Maple Leafs have stumbled out of the gate, and we're back to talk about the first four games of the season, beginning with a letdown against the Coyotes on Monday. Plus: 9:00 - Matt Murray on LTIR 18:00 - Assessing...

  
• 10.11.2022

  LTL's 2022-23 Maple Leafs Season Preview

  The first puck drop of the season for the Toronto Maple Leafs is hours away, but we're starting off our preview show by diving into some of the heaping mound of hockey culture garbage from recent days. Plus: 9:30 -...

  
• 10.01.2022

  Cue Thin Lizzy

  Training camp is underway and your favourite East Coast Maple Leafs podcast boys are back. We kick things off by recapping our recent experiences with Hurricane Fiona. Plus: 3:00 - Nick gives us a training camp primer 5:00 - Rasmus Sandin re-signs...

  
• 07.28.2022

  Leafs Development Camp Recap with Nick Barden

  We're joined by Nick Barden (@nickbarden) from The Leafs Nation to discuss the recently-completed Maple Leafs development camp, but first we discuss the merits of a Cam sandwich. Plus: 1:30 - Nick's takeaways from development camp 4:00 - Matt Knies stands out 13:30...

  
• 07.20.2022

  Free Agency, the Draft, and the Resident Cool Guy Returns

  There's a lot of ground to cover with free agency and the draft in the books, but we kick things off with a sharing circle after a few busy weeks for your esteemed hosts. Plus: 6:30 - Maple Leafs running with...

  
• 07.06.2022

  LTL's 2022 NHL Draft Preview

  We're back to prepare for the 2022 NHL Draft, and tackle the Maple Leafs' perspective as they enter Thursday's first round with the 25th pick. First, though, we discuss some of the latest Leafs news, beginning with the recent promotions...

  
• 06.10.2022

  Maple Leafs System Update with Kyle Cushman

  Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush) joins Cam and Nick to give an update on the Maple Leafs' prospect pipeline. First, though, we take Kyle's temperature on the latest playoff exit, and we also discuss Jason Spezza's retirement after 19 seasons. Plus: 9:30 -...

  
• 05.24.2022

  Not Mad, Just Disappointed

  Another season of Toronto Maple Leafs hockey is at an end. We share our thoughts on the end of the series against the Lightning, and how we're feeling about the Leafs heading into another crucial offseason. Plus: 12:00 - Dubas and...

  
• 05.10.2022

  Why Do We Do This To Ourselves

  Toronto and Tampa Bay are getting down to brass tacks, and we're back to talk about the first four games of the series. We begin by addressing the overall sense of doom and gloom around the Maple Leafs. Plus: 11:30 -...

  
• 05.02.2022

  LTL @ 50 - Maple Leafs vs. Lightning Playoff Preview

  We're back for our 50th episode! First, Cam and Nick tee up the Maple Leafs' first round series against the Lightning, review the Game 1 lineup, and detail our concerns with both Tampa Bay and injuries. Plus: 13:00 - Getting hype...

  
• 04.04.2022

  Home Stretch Mailbag

  Auston Matthews is a 50-goal scorer. We open by chatting about the achievement, Jack Campbell's return from injury, the Maple Leafs' form in recent games, and Wayne Simmonds beating up on his old team. Then we open up the mailbag:...

  
• 03.29.2022

  Gio Shuffle

  We grill our very own NHL Insiderrr about the Nick Abruzzese signing to start off this week's show, before getting into the recent struggles of the fourth line, what the newest Leaf could bring, and other lineup chatter. Plus:...

  
• 03.17.2022

  All-In on Källgren

  Erik Källgren has, at least for now, stabilized the Maple Leafs' goaltending, and we kick off the latest episode by reviewing the performance to-date of our latest saviour between the pipes. Naturally, that leads to a discussion on the future...

  
• 03.10.2022

  The Auston Matthews Heart-Eyes Hour

  To start the show, we reflect on Wayne Simmonds' time with the Leafs in the wake of his 1,000th game before inevitably fawning over Auston Matthews for an extended period of time. Plus: 13:00 - Nick Roberton's play and what it...

  
• 02.28.2022

  Jakob Chychrun Summoning Circle

  We start off with well-wishes for Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov, who announced last week he's been diagnosed with a brain tumour. Then we get into the madness that was Saturday's matchup against the Detroit Red Wings, and our favourite...

  
• 02.16.2022

  Talkin' Trade Targets

  After the Leafs dropped two in a row out west, the guys kick off this week's episode by addressing the clearly falling sky. We dig into Toronto's recent games, Jack Campbell's struggles, the improved play of Jason Spezza, Mitch Marner...

  
• 02.04.2022

  Mid-season Mania

  After a short hiatus, we kick off the show by chatting about what we've been up to; Keith and Cam's birthdays, and Nick's new gambling addiction. Then we discuss Toronto's play heading into the All-Star break, Jack Campbell's struggles, and...