May 18, 2023

Leafs 2022/2023 Post-Mortem: What went wrong? | May 18, 2023

1 hour 24 minutes

Welcome to the Rink Rat Report podcast! In this episode, we conduct a comprehensive post-mortem on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2022/2023 season.

We begin with an introduction and share our immediate thoughts on this offseason, discussing what to look forward to in the coming weeks. We analyze potential roster changes, coaching decisions, and the overall outlook for the team moving forward.

Next, we delve into the Auston Matthews and William Nylander situations. We examine their contracts, performance, and speculate on what the future holds for these key players.

The goalie situation takes center stage as we discuss what the Leafs should do to address this critical position. We evaluate the current goaltending options and explore potential trade targets or free-agent signings.

Moving on, we reflect on the 2022 offseason and evaluate what went wrong and what went right with the goalies. We assess the Leafs' approach to goaltending acquisitions and identify areas for improvement.

We then shift our focus to judging the Leafs' depth acquisitions from the 2022 offseason. We analyze the impact of these additions and offer our assessments of their contributions to the team's overall depth.

The push to sign Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren takes the spotlight as we evaluate the Leafs' decisions in securing their young defensemen. We provide our offseason grades for the 2022 signings and extensions.

Next, we review the trade deadline and retrospectively rate the Leafs' moves during this crucial period. We analyze the impact of these trades and assess their effectiveness in bolstering the team's playoff aspirations.

Finally, we dive into rating the Leafs' performance in the playoffs. We analyze their strengths, weaknesses, and overall success during the postseason.

Join us as we dissect the Leafs' 2022/2023 season, providing insights, analysis, and our honest assessments. Remember to drop a review, follow us on social media, and share your thoughts on today's show.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:30 Immediate thoughts on this offseason and what to look forward to in the coming weeks

06:30 What is going to happen with Auston Matthews and William Nylander

14:30 What to do with the goalie situation

34:50 The 2022 Offseason: What went wrong and what went right with the Goalies, judging the Leafs' depth acquisitions from the 2022 offseason and the push to sign Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren

55:25 Looking at the trade deadline and rating our moves retrospectively

1:06:20 Rating the playoffs

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