Leafs Hour

Leafs Hour

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Leafs Hour episodes

  • Oct. 31: We can see why John Tavares was given the ‘C’
    Mike Rupp, former NHL forward and current NHL Network analyst, joins Good Show’s Leafs Hour to chat about Auston Matthews’ development and the Leafs’ defensive struggles; Brian Burke, former NHL GM and current Sportsnet analyst, weighs in on Mitch Marner’s start to the season, Tyson Barrie’s offensive dryspell, and the Leafs’ current blue line depth.
    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
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  • Oct. 30: Alex Ovechkin gives Mike Babcock a gift
    Ian Tulloch, host of the Leafs Geeks podcast, weighs in on Mike Babcock’s deployment of the Leafs’ blue line with Jake Muzzin sidelined due to injury and discusses Toronto’s recent power play struggles; Later, Ben & JD dive into Tyson Barrie’s slow start to the regular season.
    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
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  • Oct. 29: Running out of excuses
    NHL Insider Chris Johnston checks in to discuss Morgan Rielly’s prolonged absence from practice, Travis Dermott’s return to the lineup on Tuesday, and Zach Hyman’s progression from off-season knee surgery; Rachel Doerrie, former player information analyst for the New Jersey Devils and co-host of The Staff & Graph Podcast, chimes in on Frederik Andersen’s workload and the Leafs’ philosophy regarding goalie usage during back-to-backs.
    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
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  • Oct 28: Leafs stars need to be accountable
    Steve Dangle, host of “The Steve Dangle Podcast” & author of “This Team is Ruining My Life,” joins Good Show’s Leafs Hour to vent his frustration about the Leafs’ underwhelming start to the season and offer his thoughts on Mike Babcock’s future in Toronto; Todd Warriner, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, checks in to discuss Auston Matthews’ conditioning level and the Leafs’ impending roster crunch.
    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
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  • Oct. 25: Is Mike Babcock already on the hot seat?
    It’s another game day edition of Good Show’s Leafs Hour!
    Rory Boylen and Ryan Dixon, hosts of Sportsnet’s Tape-to-Tape Podcast, join Ben & JD in studio for the hour to discuss Mike Babcock’s job security, the Leafs’ defensive woes, and Toronto’s impending roster crunch with Travis Dermott & Zach Hyman on the mend.
    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
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  • Oct. 24: Of course Babcock is shielding his players!
    Sportsnet NHL insider Chris Johnston joins Good Show’s Leafs Hour to chat about the Leafs’ slow start to the season, the mood in the locker room, and Mike Babcock’s job security; Brian Burke, former NHL GM and current Sportsnet analyst, addresses some of the undue panic in Leaf Land and chimes in on Auston Matthews’ progression towards becoming a 200-foot player.
    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
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  • Oct. 23: Matthews & Marner can’t hang with Bruins’ top line
    David Amber, studio host for Hockey Night in Canada & Hockey Central, joins Ben & JD in-studio to chat about the Leafs’ lack of defensive discipline and the one-dimensional nature of Toronto’s top-end talent; Later, the guys catch up with Sportsnet’s Colby Armstrong to discuss Auston Matthews’ defensive struggles and how the Leafs can develop an aura of toughness.
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  • Oct. 22: How can you look at these Leafs and be happy?
    Ian Tulloch, host of the Leafs Geeks podcast, joins Good Show’s Leafs Hour to chat about Auston Matthews’ inconsistent two-way game and Mike Babcock’s ongoing line juggling; Later, Matthew Barnaby checks in to discuss the Leafs’ lack of defensive discipline and Jake Muzzin’s importance to Toronto’s blue line.
    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
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  • Oct. 21: Are we not judging style points while Tavares is out?
    Sportsnet’s Steve Dangle drops by to discuss the sustainability of Frederik Andersen facing 40+ shots a game, and breaks down the injury to John Tavares and how it will affect the line juggling.
    Leafs Nation’s Nick Alberga picks up the conversation and the guys go in-depth on Mike Babcock, including the kind of pressure he’s facing, the gamesmanship when it comes to the lines in practice vs. what you see in-game, and shares some fantasy hockey advice for Leafs players.
    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
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  • Oct. 21: Raptors reward a player who's the living embodiment of its philosophy

    Donnovan Bennett joins Ben Ennis in-studio for the day (while JD Bunkis is recovering from a Seahawks home loss to the Ravens)! The guys open things up with a discussion on Pascal Siakam's brand new four-year, $130 million max contract extension, and speak with No Dunks Inc. podcast host Leigh Ellis on the Raps, Siakam, and what's to come on the eve of the NBA season opener.

    The pair are then joined by Baseball America's Kyle Glaser to recap the wild Astros' win over the Yankees and to look ahead to the World Series.

    Finally, former NBA referee Tim Donaghy joins to chat 'Inside Game', the movie based on the betting scandal involving him, as well as his thoughts on the state of officiating in the NBA today.

    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

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Ben Ennis & JD Bunkis discuss all the news and issues regarding the Toronto Maple Leafs with expert guests.