Original 6ix

By Original 6ix

A podcast dedicated to everything Toronto Maple Leafs. Join hosts Ryan Savein, Paul Ananiadis, and Zac Mullan weekly as they discuss everything TML. Listen for breaking news, analysis, debates, opinio... more

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May 08, 2024Numb to the Pain
After yet another disappointing Stanley Cup Playoff performance for the Toronto Maple Leafs, it is safe to say that fans are numb to the pain at this point. Listen along this episode as the guys talk about what went wrong in the series against the Boston Bruins, and what this loss means for the team and it's changes moving forward.
This episode's discussions:
Bruins beat the Maple Leafs in 7 games [5:35]

What went wrong? [13:50] (lack of scoring, special teams, goaltending, injuries and illnesses)

End of season reactions [30:50] (Sheldon Keefe, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander's press conferences and statements)

Are there any positives/takeaways? [38:20] (Joseph Woll, defence, Matthew Knies and other individual performers)

What changes are coming? [44:50] (talking about who the Leafs should re-sign, trade, let walk, and fire)
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1h 15min
May 01, 2024Do You Beleaf?
The Toronto Maple Leafs avoided elimination and forced game 6 in their 1st round series against the Boston Bruins. Do you think they can win games 6 and 7 and win the series? Or will the Bruins win one of the next two games and eliminate the Leafs from the NHL Playoffs once again? Join the guys as they break down the previous two games, and preview the rest of the series.
This episode's discussions:
- Week in review
Game 4: 3-1 loss [2:47]

Game 5: 2-1 overtime win [16:50]
- News and Discussions
This is familiar territory for the Bruins [28:47]

Scoring goals is still a problem for the Leafs [30:43]

The Leafs' stars need to be better [35:08] (Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, John Tavares, and Morgan Rielly)

Can the Leafs win at home? [39:51]

The Leafs' defence has been surprisingly good [46:15] (Jake McCabe, Joel Edmundson, Ilya Lyubushkin)
- The week ahead [50:17] (our predictions for game 6 and potentially 7 of the series)
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58min
April 26, 2024Where's Willy?
Where is William Nylander? Have you seen him? The Toronto Maple Leafs could definitely use him in the lineup as they find themselves down 2-1 in their 1st round series against the Boston Bruins in the NHL Playoffs. Join the guys as they discuss everything that went on in games 1-3, and the upcoming games as well.
This episode's discussions:
- Week in Review [3:00]
Game 1 - 5-1 L [3:30]

Game 2 - 3-2 W [7:30]

Game 3 - 4-2 L [11:50]
- Where is William Nylander? [24:10]
- Concerning Stats [31:00]
- Mitch Marner has to be better [42:10]
- Max Domi's bump on Jeremy Swayman [45:55]
- Silver linings [48:10]
- What has to change? [53:00]
- The week ahead [55:30] (games 4 and 5)
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1h 1min
April 19, 2024Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins Series Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be taking on the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. In other, completely separate news, we're all going to see our therapists again. Listen along this episode as the guys discuss the series and give their predictions for what they think might happen in the series.
This episode's discussions:
Season in review [2:00] (breaking down the 2023-24 NHL regular season for the Maple Leafs)

Leafs vs. Bruins matchup [16:00] (breaking down the series, including questions about the Leafs' starting lineup, how the Leafs matchup against the Bruins, the Leafs' x-factors)

Playoff bracket [38:40] (the guys make their joint playoff bracket)

The week ahead [44:00] (series predictions)
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47min
April 12, 2024Papi's Road to 70
Let's face it, the only thing Leafs Nation really cares about right now is Auston Matthews' road to 70 goals. Are we looking ahead to the playoffs? Sure. But, this is something special. Join the guys this episode as they discuss everything going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs as they head into their final week of the 2023-2024 NHL regular season.
This episode's discussions:
Week in review (games against the Montreal Canadiens [2:43], Pittsburgh Penguins [8:41], and New Jersey Devils [13:52] and [21:40])

Do we even want the Leafs to have home-ice advantage in the 1st round? [32:00]

Forward lines and deployments to keep an eye on [34:40] (the Bertuzzi-Matthews-Domi line, a loaded-up 2nd line vs. William Nylander on the 3rd line, Matthew Knies on the 4th line, Nick Robertson's spot in the lineup, Calle Jarnkrok)

William Nylander's struggles as of late [38:15]

Ryan's new found confidence in the Maple Leafs [52:15]

Is Sheldon Keefe going to rest Auston Matthews down the stretch? [57:15]

The week ahead [1:02:00] (games against the Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, and Tampa Bay Lightning)
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1h 7min
April 05, 2024Auston Matthews Is a Sniper
Have you heard? Auston Matthews is a sniper! That likely does not come as a surprise to you, but Zac might think differently. Join the guys this episode as they discuss the latest Toronto Maple Leafs news as the team heads into the penultimate (big word, I know right) week of the NHL season.
This episode's discussions:
Week in review [2:10] (games against the Washington Capitals [2:16], Buffalo Sabres [5:35], Florida Panthers [12:14]. and Tampa Bay Lightning [19:25])

Simon Benoit's contract extension [30:00]

Leafs sign Jacob Quillan [32:02]

Ryan Reaves' great play as of late [34:48]

Ryan's doubling down on the Tyler Bertuzzi - Auston Matthews - Max Domi line [38:44]

Will Connor Timmins see playoff action? [43:12]

Hypothetical: re-sign Tyler Bertuzzi or Max Domi? [46:24]

Hockey player name association game [50:28]

The week ahead [58:42] (games against the Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, and New Jersey Devils)
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1h 8min
March 28, 2024What's the Best 1st Round Matchup for the Maple Leafs?
What's the best 1st round playoff matchup for the Maple Leafs? Is it the Boston Bruins? The Florida Panthers? What about the New York Rangers? Even though all we can do is speculate, it will be interesting to see how the National Hockey League standings will be determined down the stretch. Join the guys as they discuss everything going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs as they approach the end of the regular season.
This episode's discussions:
Week in review [3:23] (games against the Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes, and New Jersey Devils)

The horrendous power play [22:13]

Leafs injuries [30:42]

Auston Matthews is back [33:10]

The success of the Bertuzzi-Matthews-Domi line [35:40]

What's the Maple Leafs' best 1st round matchup? [40:10]

Is this year's Leafs team better equipped for the playoffs physically? [48:20]

Should Ilya Samsonov be the playoff starting goalie? [53:20]

The week ahead [57:40] (games against the Washington Capitals, Buffalo Sabres, Florida Panthers, and Tampa Bay Lightning)
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1h 4min
March 22, 2024Should the Maple Leafs Healthy Scratch TJ Brodie?
Should the Toronto Maple Leafs make TJ Brodie a healthy scratch in parts of the regular season and into the playoffs? That's just one of many lineup questions that Sheldon Keefe has to figure out down the stretch and into the postseason. Listen along as the guys discuss everything going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs this past week and looking ahead to their upcoming schedule.
This episode's discussions:
Week in review (games against the Philadelphia Flyers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Washington Capitals)

William Nylander's dominance

John Tavares' resurgence

Sorting of the defensive mess on the back end

How have the Leafs been without Mitch Marner?

The week ahead (games against the Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes, and New Jersey Devils)
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1h 1min
March 14, 2024Treliving Is Playing the Long Game
There was quite a bit of frustration from Leafs fans after a relatively quiet NHL trade deadline for Brad Treliving and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The guys will break down the trades that Treliving did make, and gain an understanding about why he didn't make the big splashes that a lot of fans wanted him to.
This episode's discussions:
Week in review (games against the Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, and Montreal Canadiens)

Auston Matthews has not looked like his usual self lately

The trade deadline (the trades the Leafs made, Treliving's lack of moves, and the implications of them)

The week ahead (games against the Philadelphia Flyers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Washington Capitals)
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1h 9min
March 06, 2024Road-Ice Advantage
You've heard of home-ice advantage, but have you heard of... road-ice advantage? Well, the Toronto Maple Leafs have sure introduced it to us in abundance this season. Join Paul, Zac and Ryan this episode as they discuss the Leafs' play this past week and look ahead to the NHL's upcoming trade deadline.
This episode's discussions:
Week in review (games against the Arizona Coyotes, New York Rangers, and Boston Bruins)

The Ilya Lyubushkin trade

Calle Jarnkrok's return and Nick Robertson's demotion

A trade frenzy has begun

Who are the Leaf rumoured to be in on? (Colton Parayko, Matt Dumba, and Joel Edmundson)

The wee ahead (games against the Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, and Montreal Canadiens
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1h 4min

FAQs about Original 6ix:

How many episodes does Original 6ix have?

The podcast currently has 118 episodes available.