The Toronto Maple Leafs will end 2023 on a lackluster note having lost 5 of their last 6 games. In our final episode of the year, we discuss Ilya Samsonov's future with the Leafs organization and what options the team has going forward. Next, after bizarrely scratching David Kampf, we're once again questioning Sheldon Keefe's decision making & we also touch on the Leafs defensive depth.

https://youtu.be/ak61GkRt4Hw

0:00 - Intro/Its over for Ilya Samsonov

07:35 - Sheldon's gotta go

21:08 - Realistic expectations

26:56 - Why do fans target Mitch Marner?

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