Original 6ix

Original 6ix

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Original 6ix episodes

  • Is John Klingberg the Answer?

    Is John Klingberg the answer to the Toronto Maple Leafs' defensive scoring and power play problems? Wow, never thought that would be on the 2025 bingo card. Listen along as the guys discuss everything going on with the buds amidst their 3-game losing streak.

    This episode's talking points:

    • Week in Review [2:00] (Games against the Carolina Hurricanes, Vancouver Canucks, and Dallas Stars)
    • Leafs News & Discussions [20:00] (Injuries to John Tavares and Jake McCabe, the team's goal scoring problems in the top 6, Auston Matthews is back, the Leafs' rumoured interest in John Klingberg)
    • The Week Ahead [40:00] (Games against the New Jersey Devils, Montreal Canadiens, and Tampa Bay Lightning)
      • 46 min
    • The Fifth Annual MSLE's (Mid-Season Leafs Evaluations)

      It's the most anticipated award show of the season... it's the MSLE's! Join the guys as they break down the past week of Toronto Maple Leafs hockey where they won 5 games in a row, and evaluate every aspect of the team now that they're halfway through the season.

      This episode's talking points:

      • Week in Review [2:00] (Games against the New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, and Philadelphia Flyers)
      • The MSLE's [26:00] (Individual Player Grades, Player Awards, Team Evaluations)
      • The Week Ahead [1:01:30] (Games against the Carolina Hurricanes, Vancouver Canucks, and Dallas Stars)
        • 1 hr 6 min
      • New Year, New Leafs?

        Will the new year bring new Maple Leafs? After an extended holiday break, the guys discuss what was potentially the Toronto Maple Leafs' worst stretch of hockey of the season so far. Will 2025 bring more of the same, or will it see a new and improved team?

        This episode's talking points:

        • Week in Review [3:00] (Games against the Dallas Stars, Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets, Detroit Red Wings, and Washington Capitals)
        • Leafs News & Discussions [34:50] (Auston Matthews' injury and the LTIR Loophole, Matthew Knies' slump, and the successful new-look third line of Bobby McMann, Max Domi, and Nick Robertson)
        • Leafs New Year's Resolutions [55:00] (Identifying what the teams' new year's resolution should be)
        • The Week Ahead [60:00] (Games against the New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, and Philadelphia Flyers)
          • 1 hr 6 min
        • Why Can't the Maple Leafs Score?

          Despite being a top team in the NHL and having a great record, the Toronto Maple Leafs are struggling to score goals. Listen along this episode as the guys discuss this and everything else going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

          This episode's talking points:

          • Week in Review [2:40] (Games against the Anaheim Ducks, Detroit Red Wings, and Buffalo Sabres)
          • Yay or Nay [34:15] (Playing the game 'Yay or Nay')
          • Leafs News & Discussions [42:15] (Talking about the team's injuries and roster moves, Is Denis Hildeby the right backup?, the Leafs' goal scoring and shooting struggle, trade rumours)
          • The Week Ahead [58:30] (Games against the Dallas Stars, Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, and Winnipeg Jets)
            • 1 hr 7 min
          • Are the Maple Leafs Better Without Auston Matthews?

            Look, we're not saying the Toronto Maple Leafs should go out and trade Auston Matthews. But, the team's record and stats with and without him in the lineup are definitely worth a look into. Listen along to this episode as Paul, Zac and Ryan talk about everything going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

            This episode's talking points:

            • Week in Review [3:00] (Games against the Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, and New Jersey Devils)
            • Leafs News & Discussions [25:20] (The Leafs' penalty problem, comparing the team's record and stats with and without Matthews, the power play, Nikita Grebenkin sent down and Alex Nylander waived)
            • The Week Ahead [Games against the Anaheim Ducks, Detroit Red Wings, and Buffalo Sabres]
              • 55 min
            • Mustache McGee

              Auston Matthews is back and he may or may not be Mustache McGee. The Toronto Maple Leafs are playing some of their best hockey. This is a very funny episode. Listen along as the guys discuss everything going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

              This episode's talking points:

              • Week in Review [4:00] (Breaking down the past week with games against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Chicago Blackhawks, and Nashville Predators)
              • Leafs News & Discussions [29:00] (The Leafs' strong home record vs weak road record, the McCabe-Tanev shutdown pairing, 4 Nations Face Off rosters announced)
                • The Week Ahead [49:00] (Looking ahead at games against the Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, and New Jersey Devils)
                  • 57 min
                • Backcheck, Forecheck, Paycheque

                  Nikita Grebenkin has it... Backcheck, forecheck, paycheque. The Toronto Maple Leafs good play came to an end with a loss against the Florida Panthers. Listen along as the guys discuss everything going on with the Leafs over the past week of hockey.

                  This episode's talking points:

                  • Week in Review [2:00] (Breaking down the games against the Utah Hockey Club and Florida Panthers)
                  • Blind Ranking: Maple Leafs Players of the Last Decade [14:30] (A new game to the podcast)
                  • Leafs News & Discussions [20:40] (The injuries continue, the opportunities for healthy forwards, trade rumours)
                  • The Week Ahead [43:20] (Looking ahead at the Leafs' upcoming games against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Chicago Blackhawks, and Nashville Predators)
                    • 49 min
                  • Fire in the Pants

                    Fire in the Pants is a new saying that's just caught on. Start using it now to be cool with the kids. The Maple Leafs kept buzzing this week with some entertaining games and good wins. Listen along as the guys talk everything Toronto Maple Leafs this past week.

                    This episode's talking points:

                    • Week in Review [2:00] - Games against the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights
                    • Leafs News & Discussion [34:20] - Leafs Injuries (Auston Matthews, Max Domi, David Kampf, Matthew Knies, Calle Jarnkrok), Players Who've Stepped up in Matthews' absence (Mitch Marner, John Tavares, Bobby McMann, Matthew Knies), The Great Leafs Goaltending Tandem (Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz)
                      • The Week Ahead [58:30] - Games against the Utah Hockey Club and Florida Panthers
                        • 1 hr 5 min
                      • Special Teams, Special Plays, Special Players

                        With Auston Matthews still out, the Toronto Maple Leafs have stepped up their game and somehow, even managed to figure out the power play. It is because of their special teams, special plays, and special players. Listen along as the guys discuss everything going on with the Maple Leafs this pas week.

                        This episode's talking points:

                        • Week in Review [1:45] (Games against the Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, and Washington Capitals)
                        • Maple Leafs News & Discussions [28:15] (Even strength goal scoring struggles, the figured out power play, great team defence, John Tavares and Conor Timmins' great play, Max Pacioretty's injury)
                        • The Week Ahead [54:00] (Games against the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights)
                          • 59 min
                        • Who Needs Auston Matthews Anyway?

                          Auston Matthews misses a game and the Toronto Maple Leafs score three power play goals. Coincidence? I think not! Listen along this episode as the guys talk about everything going on with the Maple Leafs this past week.


                          This episode's talking points:

                          • Week in Review [2:20] (Games against the Seattle Kraken, St. Louis Blues, Minnesota Wild, and Boston Bruins)
                          • Leafs News & Discussions [37:00] (Auston Matthews' injury status, Connor Dewar and Jani Hakanpaa's return, Easton Cowan's play)
                          • The Week Ahead [46:15] (Games against the Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, and Washington Capitals)
                            • 54 min

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                          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,…