TSN Hockey Analyst Ray Ferraro joins Jonas and James as the NHL's return to play, commencing with the 24 team play in tournament is only 10 days away.
Ray discusses the set up in the hub cities of Edmonton and Toronto for the players, the media and what it will look like for the fans watching at home on TV.

Plus, Ray, Jonas and James discuss how the Leafs looked at camp, how they matchup with Columbus, who on the Blue Jackets the team should look out for, and what Maple Leafs need to step up their game to lead the Leafs to a playoff spot this summer.
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Ray Ferraro from TSN Hockey on Leafs Chances vs Columbus Blue Jackets

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Jonas and James look back on the regular season of the Maple Leafs, led by the historic season by Auston Matthews and his 69 goals.
The boys turn the page on the regular season and look ahead to the first round series with arch nemesis, the Boston Bruins and discuss some of the biggest question marks coming into the series including the goaltending, what six defenders will draw in, who will win the specialty teams battle and if the core four can finally overcome their Bruin demons?
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Maple Leafs to meet the Bruins in round one as Auston Matthews quest for 70 ends

Jonas and James marvel at the scoring prowess of Auston Matthews and if the Maple Leafs should rest him in the final game if he hasn't reached the 70 goal mark?
The guys take a look at the defensive pairings, wondering if Ilya Lyubushkin and Timothy Liljegren will draw into the Leafs top 6 when the playoffs start, the resurgent TJ Brodie a tired William Nylander who has slowed down of late and who of Nick Robertson, Ryan Reaves, Connor Dewar and Pontus Holmberg will be the odd man out with a healthy Leaf lineup ready to begin the playoffs?
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Auston Matthews 66 goals are the most in the NHL cap era

Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs games this week vs the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, Auston Matthews quest to reach the 70 goal plateau and if the 70 goal benchmark is more impressive than 100 assists in a season. The guys tackle five questions ahead of game one of the playoffs, including should TJ Brodie play, has Ryan Reaves done enough to draw in, will Max Domi be the third line centre, who will skate with Matthews and what has Sheldon Keefe more concerned, the penalty kill or the powerplay?
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Five important questions for the Maple Leafs ahead of game one of the playoffs

Jonas and James discuss Sheldon Keefe's tough love for the Maple Leafs after a disappointing effort vs the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night, including calling out his veterans, most notably Captain John Tavares. The guys talk about the rash of injuries to the team including Mitch Marner, Ilya Samsonov, Calle Järnkrok, Joel Edmundson, Mark Giordano and Morgan Rielly. The guys talk about who should get the next two starts in goal for the Leafs vs Washington and Buffalo, and where they would slot T.J. Brodie moving forward.
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Sheldon Keefe makes a statement

Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs inability to hold leads, the penalty kill and injuries to Mitch Marner and Calle Järnkrok. They critique how the newly acquired Joel Edmundson, Connor Dewar and Ilya Lyubushkin have fared since joining the Maple Leafs. Plus they take a look at Auston Matthews scoring slump, the juggling of the forward lines and they stick tap Bobby McMann who signed a two year contract extension. 
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Ray Ferraro from TSN Hockey on Leafs Chances vs Columbus Blue Jackets

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