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  • Knies Your Beak

    Knies your beak. All this Matthew Knies talk is getting a little out of hand. This week on the Original 6ix Podcast, the fellas talk about everything going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs and the NHL. This past week was not a great one for the Leafs even though they had a winning record, and the guys discuss why.

    This episode's talking points:

    • Week in review (games against the Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes, Ottawa Senators, and New York Islanders)
    • Leafs finally go back to 12 forwards and 6 defensemen
    • Matt Murray's impressive performance against the Ottawa Senators
    • Calle Jarnkrok's chemistry with Auston Matthews, fitting in the top six
    • Does Matthew Knies make the Toronto Maple Leafs' starting postseason lineup?
    • Zac's concern about the Maple Leafs' team stats
    • The week ahead (games against the Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Nashville Predators)
      • 40 min
    • The Cookie Monster

      Noel Acciari is The Cookie Monster! No, but seriously, he loves cookies. They call him Cookie. The top shelf is where Mama keeps the Noel Acciari jar. This episode of the Original 6ix Podcast features Zac, Paul, and Ry an discussing everything going on in the past week for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

      This episode's talking points:

      • Week in Review (games against the Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres)
      • Sheldon Keefe defends Matt Murray's play since his return from injury
      • The Maple Leafs continue to use 11 forwards and 7 defensemen
      • Kyle Dubas comments on Ryan O'Reilly's injury
      • Auston Matthews getting the tough matchups (recently against Connor McDavid and Tage Thompson)
      • Noel Acciari's impressive play as of late
      • Week Ahead (games against the Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes, Ottawa Senators, and New York Islanders)
        • 49 min
      • The PasSchenn

        Luke Schenn has the PasSchenn, do you? Join Paul, Zac and Ryan this episode as they talk about everything going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs now that the trade deadline has passed. Kyle Dubas made his moves, now it's time for the team to show they have what it takes, and that they too, have the PasSchenn.

        This episode's talking points:

        • Week in Review (games against the Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, and New Jersey Devils
        • Injury Report (Ryan O'Reilly, John Tavares, and Auston Matthews)
        • Discussing how the new players (Jake McCabe, Sam Lafferty, Erik Gustafsson, Luke Schenn) have played in their first four games with the team
        • The 9 Defensemen (how the Maple Leafs will, and should, deploy their 9 defensemen for the rest of the season)
        • Goaltending Drama (thoughts on the Ilya Samsonov / Matt Murray tandem as it compares to the goaltending of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins heading into the playoffs
        • The Week Ahead (games against the Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres)
          • 1 hr 2 min
        • KYLE DUBAS!!!

          KYLE DUBAS!!! KYLE DUBAS!!! KYLE DUBAS!!! Have you heard about Kyle Dubas? Well, he went out and made a trade, or two, or few, with more to come? Listen along this episode as the guys break down all of the Toronto Maple Leafs trades, as well as breaking down everything going on with the Leafs and NHL over the past week.

          This episode's talking points:

          • Maple Leafs acquire Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty from the Chicago Blackhawks
          • Trading Rasmus Sandin to the Washington Capitals
          • Trading Pierre Engvall to the New York Islanders
          • Acquiring Luke Schenn from the Vancouver Canucks
          • Other NHL trades (Mattias Ekholm to the Edmonton Oilers, Patrick Kane to the New York Rangers)
          • The week ahead (road trip with games against the Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, and New Jersey Devils)
            • 1 hr 14 min
          • An O'Reilly Good Episode

            The Toronto Maple Leafs traded for Ryan O'Reilly, which means that this episode will be, well, O'Reilly good. Join us this episode as Paul, Zac, and Ryan break down everything going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs over the past week.

            This episode's main talking points:

            • An in depth discussion about the Ryan O'Reilly/ Noel Acciari trade
            • Week in review (games against the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, and Buffalo Sabres)
            • Jake Muzzin's season is officially over
            • Auston Matthews' quiet play as of late
            • The Leafs' play against bottom-feeder NHL teams
            • Is Kyle Dubas going to make more trades?
            • The week ahead (games against the Minnesota Wild and Seattle Kraken)
              • 1 hr 1 min
            • Should the Maple Leafs Trade for Patrick Kane?

              Should the Toronto Maple Leafs trade for Patrick Kane? This is the biggest question plaguing Toronto Maple Leafs fans and media with the trade deadline approaching in a few weeks. Join Zac and Ryan this episode as they discuss everything going on with the Leafs and NHL over the past week.

              This episode's talking points:

              • Week in review (games against the Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks)
              • Auston Matthews' return from injury
              • Connor Timmins' contract extension
              • The NHL All-Star game and festivities
              • Trade deadline lead up and craziness (Patrick Kane, Jakob Chychrun, Vladislav Gavrikov, Timo Meier, depth vs big name[s], Leafs goaltending)
              • Week ahead (games against the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, and Buffalo Sabres)
                • 46 min
              • The Cocaine Bear

                Any and all questions in regard to the name of this episode, "The Cocaine Bear," shall be directed to one Paul Ananiadis. This episode, the boys are back to discuss all things Toronto Maple Leafs as the team, and the National Hockey League, heads into the All-Star break.

                This episode's talking points:

                • Week in Review (games against the New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Washington Capitals, and Boston Bruins)
                • Auston Matthews' knee injury
                • The Bo Horvat Trade (and it's implications for the Leafs and the rest of the NHL)
                • The Goaltending Situation (Ilya Samsonov's play, Matt Murray's injury, Joseph Woll's potential opportunity, and a possible goalie trade)
                • The Trade Deadline (each of our wish lists for the Maple Leafs)
                  • 42 min
                • IYKYK

                  If you know, you know. HAMMER TIME! This week on the Original 6ix Podcast, Ryan returns to join Zac and Paul to discuss everything going on in the world of the Toronto Maple Leafs over the past week. 

                  This episode's talking points:

                  • Week In Review (games against the Winnipeg Jets, Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders)
                  • Auston Matthews' elevated play as of late
                  • Ilya Samsonov has won the net
                  • Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner's reunion
                  • Bobby McMann has stuck around
                  • Maple Leafs trade rumours have started to heat up (Jake McCabe and Vladislav Gavrikov)
                  • The Week Ahead (games against the New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins)
                    • 38 min
                  • No Refs, No Ryan

                    On a rare episode without Ryan, Paul and Zac discuss the last week in Leafs hockey as well Nylander's great play, Robertson's injury update, and most importantly- the quality of the officiating.

                    42 min
                  • The 3rd Annual MSLEs (Mid-Season Leafs Evaluations)

                    It's the biggest award show of the year... it's the third annual MSLEs (Mid-Season Leafs Evaluations). It's that time of year again where the guys break down the first half of the 2022-2023 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL season. 

                    What we talk about this episode:

                    • Team Evaluations (giving grades to different areas of the team like offence, defence, special teams, etc.) 
                    • Player Evaluations (giving each player a grade)
                    • Individual Player Awards (awarding things like MVP, best newcomer, biggest bargain, etc)
                    • Needs Improvement (areas of improvement that can be fixed both internally and externally)
                    • Goals for 2nd Half of the Season
                      • 1 hr 18 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,…