Leafs Hour

Jeff Marek, host of Hockey Central and 31 Thoughts: The Podcast, weighs in on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Canadian teams on the brink of elimination, and the level of parity in the NHL.

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Justin Bourne, co-host of Hockey Central, stops by to chat about the Maple Leafs’ lingering issues on the blue line and the abundance of parity in the NHL.

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Ben and JD share their thoughts on Kyle Dubas’ exit interview with the media. Chris Johnston stops by to discuss Dubas’ resounding defence of Mitch Marner and the team’s most pressing off-season needs. Brian Burke discusses Dubas’ comments following another disappointing playoff exit and lingering questions about the front office’s philosophy on how to construct a winning team.

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Ben and JD can’t get over Mike Milbury’s “Space Needle” tweet and the unreal 5OT game between the Blue Jackets and Lightning. Sportsnet scribe Luke Fox tee-up the Maple Leafs’ end-of-season media session. We listen in to comments from some of the Leafs about what went wrong this year. NHL on NBC’s Patrick Sharp talks about what Toronto needs to find postseason success and why likening the squad to his Blackhawks teams isn’t valid.

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Ben and JD share their thoughts on the New York Rangers winning the NHL Draft Lottery. Sportsnet NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman weighs in on the possibility of the Leafs moving William Nylander, Frederik Andersen’s future, and how the NHL free agent market will be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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Ben and JD share their thoughts on the Leafs’ Game 5 loss to the Blue Jackets and Toronto’s most pressing questions heading into the off-season. Justin Bourne stops by to discuss the Leafs’ disappointing playoff exit, Frederik Andersen’s future in Toronto, and the need to add depth on the blue line. Steve Dangle, host of the Steve Dangle Podcast and author of This Team is Ruining My Life, checks in to voice his frustrations about the Leafs’ 2019-20 season and the team’s glaring defensive deficiencies. 

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Ben and JD look back at the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 overtime win in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers against the Blue Jackets. The guys discuss Columbus’ start to the game up 3-0, Toronto’s comeback in the third period, Leafs’ fourth line and set up Game 5.

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Ben and JD share their thoughts on the Leafs’ heartbreaking 4-3 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets. Anthony Stewart, former NHL forward and co-host of Hockey Central, chimes in on the Leafs’ inconsistent play, how the team can rebound in Game 4, and Sheldon Keefe’s management of his blue line. Sportsnet’s David Amber stops by to lament about the Leafs’ historic playoff failures and chat about Toronto’s efforts to stave off elimination in Game 4.

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Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Jake Gardiner checks in to chat about Carolina’s sweep of the New York Rangers and his experience inside the bubble. Sportsnet’s Brian Burke stops by to discuss the Maple Leafs’ adjustments in their Game 2 win over Columbus and how Toronto can cope with Jake Muzzin’s absence on the blue line. Ian Tulloch, host of the Leafs Geeks podcast, weighs in on Travis Dermott’s development and how Sheldon Keefe might deploy his blue line following Muzzin’s series-ending injury.

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Ben and JD discuss the Leafs’ 3-0 Game 2 win over the Blue Jackets and the impact of Jake Muzzin’s absence on the blue line. Colby Armstrong, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, weighs in on the Leafs’ dominant Game 2 performance and how Toronto can overcome Muzzin’s injury. News breaks that Muzzin is out for the series! Vegas Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves stops by to discuss his ongoing efforts to combat social injustice and his team’s pursuit of the Western Conference’s top seed. 

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