Leafs Hour

Andrew Berkshire, NHL scribe for Sportsnet, discusses Morgan Rielly’s defensive struggles and why Cody Ceci’s role in Toronto remains in flux; With John Tavares on the shelf, which Leafs centre should slide into his now-vacant second line role? Sportsnet’s Luke Fox checks in to chat about possible replacements for Tavares and how it impacts the rest of the Leafs’ lineup.

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.

Ben Ennis & George Rusic chime in on the inconsistency of the Leafs’ top-end skill players and lingering concerns about Toronto’s backup goalie situation; Anthony Stewart, former NHL forward and co-host of Hockey Central at Noon, joins Ben & George in studio to discuss Michael Hutchinson’s performance in Wednesday’s loss against the Capitals, Frederik Andersen’s workload, and the Leafs’ current forward 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.

Steve Dangle, co-host of Ice Surfing and author of “This Team is Ruining my Life,” joins Good Show’s Leafs Hour to discuss Trevor Moore’s (temporary) promotion to the Leafs’ top line, his role upon Zach Hyman’s return, and how Travis Dermott’s impending return impacts Toronto’s blue line; Scott Hartnell, former NHL forward and NHL Network analyst, discusses the Leafs’ expectations for this season, Toronto’s lack of grit and toughness, and his transition into the media industry; Ben & JD debut a new segment called “Game Notes” to share some of their ancillary observations from the Leafs’ 4-2 victory over the Wild on Tuesday. 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.

It’s another game day edition of Good Show’s Leafs Hour! Sportsnet NHL Insider Chris Johnston weighs in on Rasmus Sandin’s demotion to the Marlies, his prospects of rejoining the big club later in the season, and Travis Dermott’s recovery from off-season shoulder surgery; Jeff Marek, host of Hockey Central at Noon and co-host of 31 Thoughts, discusses the positive aspects of Sandin’s demotion and how Dermott’s looming return impacts Cody Ceci’s role on the Leafs’ blue line.

Ian Tulloch, co-host of the Leafs Geeks podcast, joins Good Show’s Leafs Hour to chat about Morgan Rielly’s deficiencies as a transition defender, Cody Ceci’s start to the season, and the Leafs’ ongoing fourth-line carousel; Ben & JD weigh in on the Leafs’ decision to demote Rasmus Sandin to the AHL and what it means for Toronto’s blue line moving forward.

Ryan Whitney, co-host of the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast and NHL Network analyst, joins Good Show’s Leafs Hour to discuss the Maple Leafs’ history of slow starts, the challenges associated with playing in Toronto, and the Leafs’ blue line depth; Ben & JD parse over some prevailing takeaways from the Leafs’ first five games of the regular season.

It’s another game day edition of Good Show’s Leafs Hour! Matthew Barnaby, former NHL forward and host of the “Unfiltered” podcast, weighs in on the importance of Thursday night’s game against the Lightning, Toronto’s new power play alignment, and Kasperi Kapanen’s slow start to the season; Mike Modano, Hall of Fame forward and executive consultant for the Minnesota Wild, weighs in on Jason Spezza’s role with the Maple Leafs and Mike Babcock’s coaching style.

Ben & JD weigh in on Patrick Marleau’s tenure in Toronto and his return to the San Jose Sharks; Steve Dangle, host of “The Steve Dangle Podcast” & author of “This Team is Ruining My Life,” discusses Patrick Marleau’s iron man streak, the challenges posed by the NHL’s current salary cup structure, and the value of veteran leadership; David Amber, studio host for Hockey Night in Canada and the NHL on Sportsnet, joins Ben & JD in studio to chat about the Leafs’ start to the season and Thursday night’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Ian Tulloch, host of the Leafs Geeks podcast, joins Good Show’s Leafs Hour to discuss William Nylander’s strong start to the regular season, the continued evolution of Nylander’s skill set, and Kasperi Kapanen’s performance against the Blues on Monday night; Sportsnet NHL Insider Chris Johnston weighs in on Rasmus Sandin’s uptick in ice time against the Blues, the Leafs’ ongoing personnel adjustments, and Ilya Mikheyev’s impressive transition to the NHL.

It’s another game day edition of Good Show’s Leafs Hour! Ben & JD chime in on the Leafs’ third period meltdown against the Montreal Canadiens, Kasperi Kapanen’s costly mental mishap, and some positive takeaways from the Leafs’ first three games of the regular season; Anthony Stewart, former NHL forward and co-host of Hockey Central at Noon, weighs in on the Leafs’ current blue line depth, Toronto’s lack of physical presence, and Ilya Mikheyev’s strong start to the season.