By Taxi Squad
The podcast currently has 43 episodes available.
Season 1, Episode 43.
In this episode, we talk about:
Our first guest - introducing DownTown Stephen Brown! (0:00), deep dive on Dryden McKay signing with the Leafs (6:31), Michael Bunting injured (16:51), discussing the Leafs playoff roster (23:52), are the Leafs ready for the Lightning? (49:20), parting words from DownTown Stephen Brown (59:43).
Recorded: Apr 25, 2022
Aired: May 6, 2022
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References:
- DownTown Stephen Brown's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DTSB_98
- DownTown Stephen Brown's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQjkptlsT0PkmjFTKGCTOJA
- Dryden McKay's stats: https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=176516
- Sportsnet article on the Leafs signing Dryden McKay: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/hobey-baker-winner-dryden-mckay-will-be-signing-with-maple-leafs/
- Dryden McKay's Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/drydenmckay/status/1516146851430424576
- List of Hobey Baker Memorial Award winners: https://www.collegehockeynews.com/reports/ncaa/hobey.php
- TSN article on Michael Bunting injury: https://www.tsn.ca/michael-bunting-injury-toronto-maple-leafs-florida-panthers-1.1789874
- NHL article on the 8 Eastern Conference playoff teams making history: https://www.nhl.com/news/eight-eastern-conference-nhl-teams-get-100-points/c-333391312
- CapFriendly: https://www.capfriendly.com/
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Season 1, Episode 42.
In this episode, we talk about:
We love the new Heritage Classic jerseys + brief baseball discussion (0:00), breaking down the Detroit Red Wings' 2021-2022 season (5:21), breaking down the Seattle Kraken's 2021-2022 season (24:59), Marc-Andre Fleury wants to play next season (39:13), Arizona Coyotes 2022-23 season ticket prices (40:22), Simon Says: Alex Ovechkin's greatness (52:32).
Recorded: Apr 21, 2022
Aired: May 2, 2022
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References:
- NHL article on Detroit missing the 2022 Playoffs: https://www.nhl.com/news/detroit-red-wings-miss-playoffs-for-sixth-straight-season/c-332811376
- NHL article on Seattle missing the 2022 Playoffs: https://www.nhl.com/news/seattle-eliminated-will-not-make-stanley-cup-playoffs/c-332467402
- Marc-Andre Fleury wants to play at least one more season: https://www.nhl.com/news/minnesota-wild-marc-andre-fleury-nhl-future-status/c-333182848
- Tweet about Arizona Coyotes season ticket prices: https://twitter.com/wyshynski/status/1517206683138904066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
- Alex Ovechkin makes another NHL record: https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/alex-ovechkin-ties-nhl-record-with-ninth-career-50-goal-season/c-333236178
- CapFriendly (referenced multiple times this ride): https://www.capfriendly.com/
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Season 1, Episode 41.
In this episode, we talk about:
Hyun-jin Ryu is not having the best start (0:00), Auston Matthews is injured (5:02), Leafs player accomplishments this season (12:08), discussing playoff matchups (22:40), goal differentials in the league (38:38), Question of the Day: Carey Price Hall of Fame? (44:39), Simon's new jersey + game predictions (55:20).
Recorded: Apr 19, 2022
Aired: Apr 30, 2022
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References:
- Auston Matthews injured: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/auston-matthews-frederik-anderson-nhl-injury-roundup-1.6423377
- Frederik Andersen injured: https://www.nhl.com/news/hurricanes-goalie-frederik-andersen-injury-update/c-333152330
- The Leafs have a +31 all-time goal differential: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2022/4/19/23031612/daily-nhl-news-toronto-maple-leafs-no-longer-a-loser-franchise
- Carey Price returns: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolschram/2022/04/19/carey-price-is-back-with-the-montreal-canadiens-whats-next/?sh=6413e1351bbd
- CapFriendly (referenced multiple times this ride): https://www.capfriendly.com/
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Season 1, Episode 40.
In this episode, we talk about:
Coming soon - our first guest! (0:00), discussing Matthew Knies and Kyle Dubas (2:56), Evgeni Malkin suspended for 4 games (16:41), Drew Doughty and the LA Kings (27:12), discussing the Edmonton Oilers and the Kane/Hartman situation (33:16), censorship in the NHL (36:50), reviewing Encanto, Batman, Dune and Marvel movies/TV shows (44:23).
Recorded: Apr 14, 2022
Aired: Apr 23, 2022
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References:
- Matthew Knies to meet with Kyle Dubas: https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-maple-leafs-prospect-matthew-knies-kyle-dubas-meet-wednesday-1.1784416
- Evgeni Malkin suspended 4 games: https://www.nhl.com/news/penguins-evgeni-malkin-gets-four-game-suspension/c-332888926
- Drew Doughty out for the season: https://www.nhltraderumor.com/nhl-injury-drew-doughty-out-for-the-season/
- Evander Kane/Ryan Hartman fued: https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/evander-kanes-ex-wife-anna-kane-helps-pay-ryan-hartmans-fine-for-giving-him-middle-finger/
- CapFriendly (referenced multiple times this ride): https://www.capfriendly.com/
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Season 1, Episode 39.
In this episode, we talk about:
Alek Manoah and the Blue Jays are the real deal (0:00), Auston Matthews will be the best Toronto Maple Leaf of all time (01:38), Simon's thinking about buying a new jersey (9:00), dissecting the disappointing 2021-22 Buffalo Sabres (12:35), dissecting the disappointing 2021-22 Ottawa Senators (29:56), Owen Power will be a force to behold (47:46), Questions of the Day: Blue Jays vs. Yankees prediction, Nets vs. Cavaliers prediction (54:13).
Recorded: Apr 12, 2022
Aired: Apr 18, 2022
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References:
- Best goal scorers in NHL history: https://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/records/nhl-players-all-time-goals-per-game-leaders.html
- NHL article on the Buffalo Sabres' season: https://www.nhl.com/news/buffalo-sabres-miss-playoffs-for-nhl-record-11th-straight-season/c-332716974
- CapFriendly (referenced multiple times this ride): https://www.capfriendly.com/
- NHL article on the Ottawa Senators' season: https://www.nhl.com/news/ottawa-stanley-cup-playoffs-drought-team-record/c-332716414
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Season 1, Episode 38.
In this episode, we talk about:
Discussing Auston Matthews and the rest of the Leafs lineup (0:00), breaking down the San Jose sharks after Doug Wilson's departure (23:40), teams that made and missed the playoffs this season (50:12).
Recorded: Apr 7, 2022
Aired: Apr 11, 2022
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References:
- Auston Matthews' goals against each team: https://www.statmuse.com/nhl/ask/auston-matthews-stats-against-each-team-career
- CapFriendly (referenced multiple times this ride): https://www.capfriendly.com/
- Doug Wilson steps down as Sharks GM: https://www.nhl.com/news/doug-wilson-steps-down-as-san-jose-gm/c-332731486
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Season 1, Episode 37.
In this episode, we talk about:
Baseball season's back baby! (0:00), is Auston Matthews the best player in the league? (3:15), Mitch Marner is also on an unbelievable run (26:31), Pierre Engvall is helping immensely (32:10), Leafs defence pairings (35:15), other news from around the league (40:16), Simon Says: captains on the Toronto Maple Leafs (47:33), Simon's parlay for tonight (50:25).
Recorded: Apr 5, 2022
Aired: Apr 7, 2022
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References:
- Simon's blog site: https://yuansi.substack.com/
- Marian Hossa retiring: https://www.nhl.com/news/marian-hossa-to-retire-with-chicago-blackhawks-after-signing-one-day-contract/c-332654486
- Sean Monahan out for season: https://www.nhl.com/news/sean-monahan-out-for-season-for-calgary-flames/c-332554382
- Ryan Getzlaf retiring: https://www.nhl.com/news/anaheim-ducks-ryan-getzlaf-to-retire-from-nhl-at-end-of-season/c-332658492
- Clinching scenarios for April 5: https://www.nhl.com/news/stanley-cup-playoffs-clinching-scenarios-for-april-5/c-332657726
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Season 1, Episode 36.
*apologies for the crappy audio - we tried some new settings this time*
In this episode, we talk about:
The Leafs can't afford any more injuries (0:00), Taylor Hall was not suspended for his hit on Ilya Lyubushkin (10:05), Martin St. Louis may be re-hired as head coach of the Montreal Canadiens (18:27), Justin Bieber trolling Montreal (25:21), news from the recent NHL GM meetings (27:25), Question of the Day: NHL trophy winner predictions (38:30).
Recorded: Mar 31, 2022
Aired: Apr 5, 2022
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References:
- Some Martin St. Louis' quotes when he was hired as head coach: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/martin-st-louis-says-canadiens-need-fun/
- NHL GM meeting article 1: https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-general-managers-return-to-in-person-meetings/c-332366652
- NHL GM meeting article 2: https://www.nhl.com/web/news/nhl-working-with-nhlpa-to-add-no-trade-documentation-to-contract-registry/c-332395514?tid=280748848
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Season 1, Episode 35.
In this episode, we talk about:
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars (0:00), will one of the Leafs' core four be moved this summer? (5:44), we'll be using our Evolving Hockey subscription in future episodes (28:18), Eugene Melnyk passed away (39:45), Simon Says: Calder Trophy race (43:55).
Recorded: Mar 29, 2022
Aired: Apr 1, 2022
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References:
- HockeyBuzz article on recent Leafs news: https://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Mike-Augello/Cap-projections-a-mixed-bag-Abruzzese-joins-club-Leafs-vs-Bruins/120/116781
- CapFriendly (referenced multiple times this ride): https://www.capfriendly.com/
- Evolving Hockey: https://evolving-hockey.com/
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Season 1, Episode 34.
In this episode, we talk about:
The Leafs have new jerseys again! (0:00), update on the Evgenii Dadonov situation (14:21), general updates from around the league (32:32), Question of the Day: our final 2021-22 NHL season standings predictions (34:57).
Recorded: Mar 25, 2022
Aired: Mar 31, 2022
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References:
- NHL article on the new Leafs jerseys: https://www.nhl.com/news/toronto-third-jerseys-designed-by-justin-bieber/c-332087670
- CapFriendly (referenced multiple times this ride): https://www.capfriendly.com/
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The podcast currently has 43 episodes available.