Lamenting the Leafs

On the eve of Game 1 against the Canadiens, we start off with a confidence check as we head into the playoffs. Plus:

4:00 - What would have to go wrong for the Leafs to lose?

10:00 - How will the bottom six shake out?

16:00 - Expectations for Toronto's top players

22:00 - PWHPA Dream Gap Tour in Calgary beginning May 24

Mailbag!

23:00 - Who plays on the third pair?

28:00 - Can Rielly play better?

34:30 - How will the forwards deal with Montreal's trap?

36:00 - How many goals for Matthews in the first round?

37:00 - Our Leafs/Habs series predictions

38:00 - The Backstays - "Waiting"

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Auston Matthews has 40 goals and the Maple Leafs clinched the North Division following two big wins over the Habs. We discuss those achievements, and whether 34 could score 70 in a season. Plus:

6:30 - Giving Mitch Marner his flowers

13:30 - More rave reviews for Rasmus Sandin

16:00 - Obligatory Frederik Andersen discussion

23:00 - What would it take for Campbell to lose the net?

30:30 - Leafs' depth players humming along down the stretch

35:00 - Will Mikheyev or Galchenyuk be the odd man out?

42:00 - The Backstays - "Forever Gold Bricks"

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The Maple Leafs bagged two big wins against the Jets and we're feeling good. We kick off the show by chatting about the wins, and the "Dirty Leafs". Plus:

4:00 - Nick Foligno makes an impact in his first games

9:30 - Is Galchenyuk losing his spot in the playoff lineup?

16:00 - Joe Thornton wants to rip Nik Ehlers limb from limb

19:45 - Rasmus Sandin Norris Watch

25:30 - Will Sandin take Dermott's spot on the blueline?

33:00 - Conspiracy Corner: Is Dermott's role being limited for value purposes?

39:00 - The starter split for the final eight games

45:00 - Women's Worlds canceled; we are pissed off

53:00 - Tony Ronalds - "Go"

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Trade talk time! After we brush past a miserable effort against the Habs, we dive into the Nick Foligno acquisition. Was the cost too high? Where does he fit in the lineup? Plus:

23:00 - Leafs acquire David Rittich for a 3rd

27:00 - Is Riley Nash bound for the 4th line?

32:45 - Hutton, Suomela added for depth

36:00 - Overall thoughts on the deadline

48:00 - Our letter grades for Toronto's deadline moves

51:30 - Slowcoaster - "As the Crow Flies"

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Keith is out, @jakebeleafs is in! We start off chatting about Jack Campbell's record-setting run with the Leafs this season. Plus:

11:00 - How does Campbell's performance affect Andersen?

23:00 - Freddie's injury and the impact on his play

35:00 - Injury chat continues with more Matthews talk

41:30 - TJ Brodie gets his first as a Maple Leaf/Rielly & Brodie discussion

52:00 - Trade Deadline Talk

53:30 - Nick Foligno

57:00 - Taylor Hall

1:01:00 - Scott Laughton

1:05:00 - Which prospects to move, which to keep?

1:13:00 - Could there be a darkhorse move on the blueline?

1:19:45 - 2021-22 goalies: If Campbell is 1a, who's 1b?

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Recorded right after the Maple Leafs fell to the Oilers in overtime, we start off by discussing the game and the season series against Edmonton. Plus:

7:00 - No. 34 continues to adapt and improve through injury

11:00 - Leafs still carrying the play 5v5 despite results

14:30 - Goalie chat! Hutchinson's doomsday clock & Campbell's return

18:00 - PP frustrations

20:00 - Galchenyuk fitting in with 91 & 88

24:00 - Tavares battling through; will he move to the wing?

33:00 - Chatting about Nick's segment on Sportsnet 590, and the 2011 Canada Winter Games

38:00 - Boston wins Isobel Cup

41:30 - Leafs sign Alex Steeves

43:00 - Subtle - "My Favourite Morning"

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Ian Tulloch joins the pod! Cam starts by asking him to grade Frederik Andersen's performance this season, and we discuss Jack Campbell taking the net and the goaltending situation moving forward. Plus:

13:00 - Matthews performing despite injury

17:00 - Freddie's legacy in Toronto

22:00 - Wayne Simmonds and the virtues of truculence

31:00 - What will Zach Hyman's next contract look like?

43:00 - Jason Spezza turning back the clock

46:00 - Who will settle in alongside Tavares-Nylander?

49:00 - Our top trade deadline targets

56:00 - To close, a meeting of Travis Dermott Truthers Anonymous

1:08:00 - The Backstays - "Aquarius"

We're back! We kick things off with the question: are we worried about the Leafs? Plus:

6:00 - Fred continues to disappoint

21:30 - Matthews playing through injury

28:40 - Trade speculation; discussing some of the frequently-mentioned targets, and the costs to acquire

48:00 - Mikko Lehtonen dealt to Columbus

51:30 - Vesey claimed by Vancouver

56:00 - WWHC delayed a month; NWHL set for playoffs

57:00 - The Backstays - "Aquarius"

On this mailbag episode, and on the heels of his first goal of the season, we open with a patented Travis Dermott love-in. There's also some expansion draft/trade chat. Plus:

8:50 - Who is the ~*~Mystery Top-Six Forward~*~?

16:30 - More mailbag Qs!

21:00 - Qs from Ian: HNIC's 1st intermission; top D in the North Division

29:00 - How does Toronto's blueline stack up in the division?

34:00 - Looking ahead: Getting healthy and the impact on the lineup

39:50 - Some praise for the Soup Man

45:00 - NWHL season falls apart with Toronto in top spot

49:00 - PWHPA/Maple Leafs announce partnership

53:00 - Women's World Hockey Championship "Update"

54:45 - Leafs unveil Barrier Breakers w/Black Girl Hockey Club

56:30 - Fire Valley Fire - "Bring An Army"

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