Jonas and James host an emergency Leaf Report to discuss the Maple Leafs signing Morgan Rielly to an eight-year extension, with an AAV of $7.5 million. The guys take a look at the salary cap, and project how the deal will play out longterm.

The guys also get into Sheldon Keefe breaking up the top four defenders, and benching Justin Holl for Saturday night's home game vs the Detroit Red Wings.

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Jonas and James return with a sky is falling episode of the Leaf Report as this Maple Leaf start to the season feels a lot like the last three games of their seven game series vs Montreal last season.

The guys look at the flameout in Carolina, the sputtering offence, the power-play struggles and the MIA efforts from John Tavares, William Nylander, Mitch Marner and the struggles of the Maple Leaf defensive units. Mirtle and Jonas discuss if coaching is an issue and if it's Sheldon Keefe, management or the players who should be on the hot seat.

Plus, the guys answer your questions in an extended Leaf pod-bag from a frustrated, fed up Leaf nation.

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Jonas and James critique Auston Matthews season debut in the Leafs 2-1 OT loss to the NY Rangers, they praise the play of William Nylander and Michael Bunting and why the chemistry between Mitch Marner and John Tavares seems to have dried up.

The guys also wonder what to do with Nick Ritchie who has only taken 4 shots in the first four games, and if the team can elevate Ondrej Kase and Jason Spezza to more offensive roles.

Plus the boys go a bit deeper with the Leafs risky, controversial decision to use University hockey goalie Alex Bishop on Saturday night when they found themselves in a cap crunch, and as always, we wrap the Leaf Report with another edition. of the pod-bag. 

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On the eve of another Maple Leaf season, Jonas and James discuss the concerning news out of practice on Tuesday with Mitch Marner leaving early after a collision with Wayne Simmonds. The guys dissect the Maple Leafs depth on forward and wonder how the lines will shape up with what type roles Michael Amadio and Alex Kerfoot might play vs Montreal with Auston Matthews, and possibly Mitch Marner out of the lineup.

The guys also take a look at curiosities with the team as the Leafs embark on another run at the playoffs including intriguing questions on Ondrej Kase, Michael Bunting Nick Ritchie, Rasmus Sandin, Timothy Liljegren and the goaltending duo of Jack Campbell and Petr Mrazek. 

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Jonas and James discuss the players that the Leafs sent packing today, and who remains on the training camp roster. With a mostly set roster, the Leafs currently have 2 goalies, 8 defenders and 17 forward with players like Pierre Engvall, Adam Brooks and Kurtis Gabriel still battling for the 13th forward spot on the team.

Jonas presents his latest game, 'Convinced or Unconvinced', where he peppers Mirtle with Leaf question marks including new assistant coach Spencer Carbery's contribution to the Leafs power-play, if Morgan Rielly signs an extension midseason, if Ilya MIkheyev deserves another opportunity in the top six forward group and if Wayne Simmonds still has enough in the tank to be a regular NHL'er.

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On this edition of the Leaf Report, Jonas and James highlight Michael Bunting's performance Wednesday night in Ottawa, and who he best fits in with on the forward unit. The guys discuss the Leafs revamped power-play, Auston Matthews recovery, they take a look at wildcard players that might make the roster and who the perfect winger is on the Matthews/ Marner line.

Plus James and Jonas review 'All or Nothing', the Amazon 6 part series on the Leafs ‘21 season, and take your questions in another round of the Leaf Report Pod-Bag.

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Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs first day of training camp, dissecting the line combinations and defensive pairings.

The guys love the prospect of Ondrej Kase playing in the top 6 and what roles Michael Bunting, Ilya Mikheyev and Nick Ritchie will play on this team.

Jonas and James also take your questions in an extended Leaf pod-bag, including questions on Morgan Rielly's future with the buds, how many points the core four will score, and what the Leafs power-play will look like to tart the season?

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Jonas and James return with the season premiere of the Leaf Report. The guys discuss how Auston Matthews absence will affect the lines, especially in the top six, as training camp begins next week.

The guys get into the result of the annual Maple Leafs Fan survey, including interesting results on the fanbases faith in Kyle Dubas and Sheldon Keefe, what contract concerns the fans the most, and what player they are most excited to see in a Leafs uniform.

Jonas and James also debate the next contract for Morgan Rielly and the trade request made by Ilya Mikheyev, ahead of the first edition of the Leaf Pod-Bag for the new season.  

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Ray Ferraro from TSN and ESPN joins Mirtle and Jonas on the season finale of the Leaf Report, as the guys take a close look at the free agent signings of Petr Mrazek, Michael Bunting, David Kampf, Kurtis Gabriel and defenders Alex Biega and Carl Dahlstrom who shore up the blueline depth in Toronto. 

The guys also stick tap Frederik Andersen, Zach Hyman, Zach Bogosian and Nick Folingo who moved on from the Leafs to new teams during yesterday's free agent frenzy. 

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On an all new Leaf Report, Jonas and Mirtle discuss the Jared McCann move and how it backfired for Leafs management. With McCann in Seattle now, will the Leafs hold on to Alex Kerfoot and Travis Dermott, or use them as trade trips to try to improve the team elsewhere.

Jonas and James also comment on some of GM Kyle Dubas's statements to the media at his press availability this afternoon and they take a look at options for the Leafs, via trade and free agency to replace the hard working and soon to be Edmonton Oiler Zach Hyman.

Finally, Mirtle and Jonas reach deep down into the Leaf Pod-bag to answer a frustrated Leaf fanbase's questions and concerns.

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