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In the pre-playoff preview, James and Jonas discuss how much stock to put into the Leafs inconsistent play once the playoffs start, what went wrong with Garret Sparks this season, and what to expect from the defence when Jake Gardiner returns from injury.

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Jonas and James analyze what impact different playoff outcomes will mean for the future of the Maple Leafs and what we can reasonably expect from this team in the post season. The guys also take a look at Mike Babcock's lack of load management and discuss the difficulty of balancing that management against keeping players at game speed.

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following a 6-2 drubbing at the hands of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Jonas and James discuss some of the struggles the team has faced in recent outings, and how some of those struggles have lingered since December.

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Jonas and James react to a rather quiet trade deadline for the Maple Leafs and assess the squad GM Kyle Dubas deemed fit for this year's playoff run.The boys also discuss what the Oilers can learn from Toronto and John Tavares' return to Long Island.

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Jonas and James look at the up and down nature of this Maple Leafs team and discuss what has been holding them back from fully finding their stride.

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Between the Auston Matthews contract extension, the drama surrounding Mitch Marner's potential contract extension and oh yes the team also plays hockey...there's no shortage of topics for Jonas and James on this week's episode.

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Jonas and James weigh in on the big news from the Maple Leafs' bye week, the team's acquisition of defenseman Jake Muzzin.

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