The Leafs Convo

Hockey historian and author, Mike Commito joins Norm on the podcast to explain his newly formed and unique role with the Sudbury Wolves. The two also exchange some cool personal stories spawn from a love of hockey. This is The Leafs Convo Interview Series. Enjoy.

It's the final game of the AHL season - Calder Cup Game 7. Mike and Norm predict the outcome, because really, that's all there's left to do. But for many of the players wearing blue and white there's more at stake than a hockey title. Game 7 also serves as a final audition to earn consideration to be among the group that attempts to crack the Leafs roster next season. And what about John Tavares come July 1st? Where does he sign? If Toronto isn't his destination, who might the Leafs look at for an upgrade at Centre? Could another London Knights graduate be an option? It's an interesting take. Mike unloads it in the podcast. Plus Jim Lang drops by to drop some of his vast hockey knowledge on us and play Forgotten Leafs. This is The Leafs Convo. Enjoy.

It's another big edition of TLC. Mike and Norm get to your Leafs questions as part of Mike's Mailbag segment, but not before the two go over the Top 5 tradeable Leafs according to MIB's latest item at Hockeybuzz.com. Also, getting it straight on whether the Leafs have any business tabling an offer to John Tavares on July 1st. The guys lay out JT's slim path to finding his way home to play this Summer. There's plenty of Marlies talk, too, ahead of their potential Calder Cup clincher, and Babtrump? We have reaction to that Leafs' fan amended image making the rounds on social media of Trump vs the Allies at the G7 Summit in Quebec. This is The Leafs Convo. Enjoy.

Draft Schmaft? Not a chance. No matter where the Leafs pick, it matters. Gus Katsaros returns to the podcast for some hockey talk focused on the upcoming NHL Entry Draft in Dallas. This is The Leafs Convo. Enjoy.

The Toronto Marlies are nearing completion of their Calder Cup journey. Norm and Mike debate whether the team can clinch the title while still in Texas. It's possible. But probable? Also, what happens to Sheldon Keefe when this Marlies run is all over? Could he be a target for Lou Lamoriello to poach - or - is the wily hockey executive, now running the New York Islanders, aiming at another coach inside the Leafs' organization? Some thoughts. Plus, the guys speculate on how the recent defection of Auston Matthews' agent from one firm to another could speed up an eventual showdown between the Star centre and Kyle Dubas. Oh, and there's Mike's Mailbag, too! MIB provides A's to your Q's. This is The Leafs Convo. Enjoy.

Norm and Mike collab again for some Leafs conversation. More basis is rolled out for trading Jake Gardiner. Yes, it’s a polarizing discussion, but we’re just talkin’ Leafs, man. Hear us out. Also, is John Carlson, and his potential salary requirements come July 1st, worth the pursuit? Some thoughts. Plus expressing caution and concern on the Marlies front. Is their dream season in danger of a nightmarish ending? This is The Leafs Convo. Enjoy.

Norm and Mike are together again. On topic? The Leafs' much maligned blue line. General consensus indicates that the Leafs need an upgrade back there before they can confidently achieve real contender status. Even former NHL'ers like Brandon Prust are expressing concern over the Leafs defensive situation. The guys discuss the problem, and potential solutions on the latest edition of the Podcast. Listen, then have your say in the comments section. Oh, there's Forgotten Leafs trivia, too. Can Mike be stumped? Enjoy The Leafs Convo.

The former NHL'er and key member of the CHL's Team of the Century (London Knights) jumped on the podcast with Norm for some fun conversation. They reminisced, they laughed, got serious, took fan questions, and much more. This is The Leafs Convo. Enjoy.

Are you as impressed with the VGK as we are? The first year squad is nearing completion of what could be the greatest Cup run in NHL history. Norm and Mike collabo on a breakdown of Vegas' Stanley Cup Final 6-4 opening game win over Washington. Also, details of the Kasimir Kaskisuo signing. What does it mean for Garret Sparks? Is the AHL's top goalie potentially on his way out of Toronto? There's salary cup talk, and Forgotten Leafs trivia. This is The Leafs Convo. Enjoy.

The latest podcast is part of our interview series. It features our friend, the wonderful, Bill Watters who gives his interesting takes on the Leafs, with Mike Augello. Bill always has plenty of things to say, and we're glad he's once again chosen The Leafs Convo to share his thoughts. Enjoy.