Lamenting the Leafs

We start off our 10th episode by giving our 1-10 ratings on the Maple Leafs after 10 games (which Nick punts on entirely). Plus:

6:00 - Discussing Keefe's overtime deployment versus Edmonton

9:00 - Blueline breakdown

20:00 - Muzzin vs. Tkachuk: We are laughing!

22:00 - "Should we talk about the officiating?"

32:00 - Sandin's frustration/Lehtonen & Barabanov situation

46:00 - Robertson and Thornton return to the ice

49:00 - Looking ahead to the Canucks & Canadiens

52:50 - West Ave - "Spring Break '08"

Intro: West Ave - "Sundin"

After the Maple Leafs beat the Oilers on Friday, @MerOutLoud joined us to chat about all kinds of Toronto hockey, starting with the Leafs' performance this week. Plus:

8:00 - Discussing the Matthews injury

11:00 - Depth forwards stepping up for Toronto

17:10 - Thornton and Robertson out for a month

21:45 - Freddie turns it around

29:30 - Leafs' depth compared to North Division

37:00 - Discussing the starter split for the road trip and Jack Campbell's future

45:40 - Discussing the Mike Babcock story in the Athletic

54:25 - NWHL season begins; previewing the Toronto Six

66:30 - Loviet - "Dullshine"

Read Mer's pieces at TLN that we discussed:

Mike Babcock - https://theleafsnation.com/2021/01/22/mike-babcock-breaks-his-silence-but-do-we-want-to-listen/

Toronto Six preview - https://theleafsnation.com/2021/01/21/digit-murphy-previews-the-toronto-six-season/

Intro: West Ave - "Sundin"

Goalie talk starts us off again this week after Frederik Andersen's poor showing to start the season. Do we have an Official Controversy? Plus:

11:00 - Leafs on waivers from Sunday

15:20 - Nick Robertson injury

18:00 - How did the new guys look through three games?

31:40 - Looking ahead to the Jets and Oilers

36:00 - NWHL: Season begins Saturday

40:40 - The Backstays - "No Hot Cargo"

Intro: West Ave - "Sundin"

Recorded after Saturday's Blue vs. White game, we stay true to the name of our pod by starting off with a Freddy Andersen gripe session. Plus:

8:00 - Joe Thornton joins Matthews and Marner on the top line

15:30 - Who else looked good?

24:00 - Discussing Matthews on the penalty kill

32:00 - How will the 3rd line be used?

37:00 - World Junior recap: Canada and Leafs prospects

54:00 - Our hottest Maple Leafs takes for 2020-21

55:30 - Pretty Archie - "This Whole Town"

Intro: West Ave - "Sundin"

We open with some training camp chatter, with Joe Thornton and Nick Robertson both making news recently. Plus:

10:00 - Why the hell is the WJC still going on?

11:30 - Discussing Toronto's WJC participants

17:00 - Seriously, why??

21:00 - Nick and Cam share notes on some of Canada's juniors

29:30 - Who will challenge the Leafs in the Canadian division?

37:00 - NWHL bubble set to begin in January

39:40 - Cam gets trolled by his Growlers jersey

44:00 - Marian - "Side Street"

Intro: West Ave - "Sundin"

After Cam gets his digs in on Connor McDavid's basketball court, we start off with some Leafs prospect talk centered on Artur Akhtyamov and Mikhail Abramov.

Plus:

9:00 - Answering your mailbag questions

36:20 - Growlers going ahead with Teddy Toss

38:20 - Kendall Coyne Schofield hired by Chicago

42:05 - The Town Heroes - "Babe Ruth"

Intro music: West Ave - "Sundin"

(This episode was recorded Nov. 24 but nothing is happening in the NHL so *shrug emoji*)

It's the offseason, so we lead off with a 20-minute discourse about jerseys. Plus:

20:00 - Discussing The Leafs Nation's prospect rankings

27:00 - Panthers hire Brett Peterson

34:20 - Proposed 60-game NHL season in 2021

39:15 - Newfoundland Growlers 20/21 campaign canceled as ECHL's North Division withdraws for season

42:20 - NWHL informal training camps underway

45:20 - Update on Anthony MacDonald's condition

53:30 - Song: Steve MacIntyre - "Too Small a Town"

The crew answers your questions including:

- What does Morgan Rielly’s next contract look like and will it be with the Leafs?

- How will the Leafs handle Zach Hyman’s expiring contract?

- What does the Leafs' goaltending situation look like a year from now?

- Which Nova Scotia bar is each of the Leafs' Big Four?

Donate to Anthony MacDonald's road to recovery: https://bit.ly/3nd2Nou

Intro music: West Ave - Sundin

Featured song: Andre Pettipas & The Giants - Sympathy Card

The guys discuss the Leafs’ latest signings, and what they mean for the team's roster flexibility going into a season clouded with uncertainty.

Plus:

-Breaking down Rodion Amirov's recent (limited) play

-Our thoughts on the Coyotes' handling of the Mitchell Miller situation

-Excitement for the PHWPA's sponsorship deal with Secret

And more!

Intro music: West Ave - Sundin

Featured song: Loviet - The Thrill

The guys get things cooking with some breaking news on the debut episode of Lamenting the Leafs, and discuss what Kyle Dubas’ offseason additions could bring to the Maple Leafs lineup.

Music: West Ave - "Sundin"