We're back to discuss the international travel itinerary of the Maple Leafs' injured franchise player. Plus:8:00 - Recounting some recent wins11:00 - The continued emergence of Matthew Knies, and the forward depth situation19:15 - Fraser Minten recalled24:15 - Timothy Liljegren dealt to San Jose28:45 - Reaves suspended five games32:00 - Answering s…

We're reflecting on the state of the Maple Leafs after 10 games, and a big road win over the Jets spurred by a hat trick from the former captain. Plus:5:45 - Big game for Max Pacioretty in Winnipeg12:00 - A blueline shuffle for the top four18:15 - Jake McCabe signs extension (5x$4.51mil)28:30 - How will the goalie rotation roll out this week?31:30 …

Before we dive into our thoughts from the first two weeks of the Maple Leafs' season, we begin with a brief Amulet Chat. Plus:3:00 - Goaltending making headlines early10:45 - Other observations through seven games15:15 - OEL + Tanev stabilizing the blueline20:00 - Matthew Knies taking a leap25:45 - Bobby McMann making good on his chances30:00 - Tim…

As puck drop nears for another season of Maple Leafs hockey, we start off by recapping some of the odds & ends surrounding the completion of Toronto's training camp. Plus:11:45 - Discussing a possible Jake McCabe extensionSeason predictions!23:00 - Reviewing our 2023-24 performance29:00 - Atlantic playoff team picks33:30 - Picking the other divisio…

We begin episode No. 100 with a re-introduction to your resident East Coast Maple Leafs fans. Plus:4:00 - Nick Robertson making an impression in camp9:45 - What to do with Easton Cowan?15:30 - Patrik Laine/Cedric Pare/Arber Xhekaj incident(s)21:30 - Mailbag!57:00 - Remember a LeafIn/out: West Ave - "Sundin"Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.co…

On the eve of our 100th episode, Cam and Nick discuss a series of recent minor developments with the Maple Leafs as training camp nears, beginning with Nick Robertson's one-year deal. Plus: 6:15 - Max Pacioretty set to sign with Leafs10:30 - Jani Hakanpää deal finally gets done13:00 - Marshall Rifai extended for two years16:30 - Diving into a pair …

Cam and Nick return to break down a changing of the guard as Auston Matthews succeeds John Tavares as the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Plus:9:30 - Does the captaincy really matter?13:00 - What are the future implications of the move?18:30 - Blues hit Oilers with double offer sheet22:00 - Time for the Leafs to move on a Knies extension?ODDS &…

With the dust settled, we dive into a (nearly) full recap of Toronto's moves this offseason. Plus:1:30 - Chris Tanev (6×$4.5mil)7:15 - Max Domi (4×$3.75mil)11:45 - Oliver Ekman-Larsson (4×$3.5mil)18:00 - Anthony Stolarz (2×$2.5mil)22:45 - Joseph Woll extension (3×$3.66mil)26:30 - Matt Murray (1×$875k)27:45 - Timothy Liljegren extension (2×$3mil)32:…

Off the top, we discuss the conclusion of an eventually-exciting Stanley Cup Final, and the Conn Smythe decision. Plus:5:30 - Maple Leafs nearing extension for Joseph Woll13:30 - Marc Savard fills out Toronto's coaching staffMORE ROSTER-BUILDING! 15:15 - Recapping the returnees, casting a few more off19:00 - Potential Marner trade partners, returns…

Before we dive into full offseason roster overhaul discussion mode, we kick around a couple of recent developments including the sale of CapFriendly and a Maple Leafs assistant coaching hire. Plus:2:30 - Leafs talking extension with Tyler Bertuzzi11:30 - Jacob Markström on Treliving's radar?Evaluating The Roster 17:00 - The Guys We're Keeping27:00 …

On the heels of Craig Berube's appointment as the 32nd head coach in Maple Leafs history, Cam and Nick give their immediate reactions to the hire. Plus:6:45 - Discussing some of the early Berube coverage 13:00 - What happens with the assistants?15:00 - Insiders buzzing about a Mitch Marner exit22:45 - What does a Marner deal look like?29:00 - Remem…

After yet another disappointing first-round exit, we're breaking down Friday's year-end press conference, the firing of Sheldon Keefe, and the series against the Bruins. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin"Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafsFollow us on Twitter:@LamentingLeafsCam - @CarlPeelashNick - @_NickRichardKeith - @KeithWhip…

Prior to puck drop for Game 1 against Boston, Cam and Nick get together to break down the end of the Leafs' season, discuss Auston Matthews falling short in his quest for 70 goals, and tee up the first-round series against the Bruins.In/out: West Ave - "Sundin"Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafsFollow us on Twitter:@Lament…

We're back with our thoughts on the Maple Leafs' recent form after getting a couple of prominent players back from injury. Plus:4:30 - The top line and implications for the forward group10:15 - Reviewing the flexibility of bottom six options13:15 - Will Reaves play Game 1?15:30 - Who's the 3C?17:00 - Bobby McMann, Simon Benoit sign extensions23:00 …

We got together a few hours after the trade deadline passed to discuss the Maple Leafs' acquisitions of Ilya Lyubushkin, Joel Edmundson and Connor Dewar, as well as Toronto's recent performances against the Boston Bruins.In/out: West Ave - "Sundin"Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafsFollow us on Twitter:@LamentingLeafsCam -…

Auston Matthews continues his insane goal-scoring pace, and we open the show by gushing about his latest performances. Plus:6:45 - Another win over the Blues; blueline continues to hold up12:00 - The possibility of a Rasmus Andersson trade, and potential packages17:00 - Bobby McMann on a tear22:00 - Revisiting the Anaheim destruction26:30 - Remembe…

On the heels of Morgan Rielly being disciplined by the NHL, Cam and Nick react to the incident with Ridly Greig and the resulting five-game suspension. Plus:8:30 - Strong shorthanded showing against the Blues17:25 - Circling back on the length of the suspension22:00 - The Ongoing Blueline Improvement Discussion27:45 - Joseph Woll back at practice30…

The Maple Leafs headed into the All-Star break with a home-and-home sweep of the Jets, and we begin by chatting about those wins as well as Ilya Samsonov's return to form. Plus:8:30 - The goalie picture moving forward11:45 - Lineup options after Calle Järnkrok's injury15:45 - Giving Nick Robertson a look22:15 - The Ongoing Blueline Improvement Disc…

William Nylander is a Maple Leaf for life on a max-term deal, and we're looking at it from all the angles starting with our immediate reactions to the contract extension. Plus:4:30 - Raised expectations moving forward9:45 - The contract as a status symbol14:30 - Increased media noise around the negotiation17:15 - Future salary cap implications27:45…

The Maple Leafs are ringing in the New Year with a shuffle in the crease after Ilya Samsonov's demotion to the Marlies, and Cam and Nick are kicking off the show by discussing the ongoing goaltending circus. Plus:7:00 - Dennis Hildeby gets his shot14:30 - David Kampf rides the pine16:00 - Depth defenders showing their worth19:00 - Reviewing the sta…

In honour of most of Toronto's recent games, the guys are putting in some overtime on a Friday night to discuss the latest in Maple Leafs hockey, starting with Mitch Marner's explosive showing on Thursday. Plus:5:30 - Joe Woll claiming the net10:30 - Noah Gregor bringing it on 4th line16:00 - Depth defenders showing their worth19:30 - Zadorov off t…

The Maple Leafs are set to return to action after their Sweden trip, and Cam and Nick are breaking down those games and another (expected) stellar showing from William Nylander. Plus:5:00 - Second line clicking8:00 - Mats Sundin gets the spotlight10:00 - Morgan Rielly delivering at both ends of the ice18:00 - Klingberg's Leafs days appear numbered2…

The Maple Leafs are in Sweden and we're back from our latest hiatus with a recap on what we've been up to, and a William Nylander discussion off the top. Plus:8:30 - John Klingberg questions abound11:30 - Is there a deal with the Flames to be had?27:00 - Nick Robertson making his case to stick33:00 - The Ryan Reaves experiment fails36:30 - Goalie c…

Auston Matthews got the season going with a bang, and William Nylander is also off to a dominant start. The guys lead off by chatting about the performances from a couple of the big guns. Plus:5:45 - Matthew Knies moved up the lineup10:30 - McCabe, Klingberg and blueline shuffling19:30 - Ryan Reaves and the Leafs' new physical mentality28:00 - Artu…

Another season is upon us, and the guys fully immerse themselves in Minten Mania to start off our 2023-24 season preview show. Plus: 7:45 - Sam Lafferty traded to Vancouver for a 5th11:15 - Nylander at C experiment abandoned quickly15:30 - Nick Robertson starts with the Marlies22:00 - Easton Cowan turns heads in camp24:30 - Thoughts on Klingberg in…

We're back! After a long offseason break, the guys have plenty of Maple Leafs topics to react to. First, though, a summer show-and-tell. Plus:5:30 - Nylander shifted to C to start Toronto's camp12:45 - Reacting to the Auston Matthews contract extension22:30 - Roster chat: Forwards31:30 - Defense36:30 - Goaltenders42:15 - Remembering Rodion Amirov46…

We rev up the offseason content machine on the eve of the draft to discuss all the changes with the Maple Leafs since the playoffs ended, after we each give our proof of life. Plus:3:45 - Thoughts on Brad Treliving's tenure to date8:45 - Toronto talking extension with Kämpf, Kerfoot14:30 - Rebuilding the bottom six & blueline depth20:45 - Sheldon K…

Cam and Nick have reconvened for the first time since the Maple Leafs' season ended to discuss the shocking firing of general manager Kyle Dubas, Brendan Shanahan's bizarre press conference, what this means for the organization moving forward, and a cursory (emphasis on curse) look at potential replacements.In/out: West Ave - "Sundin"Join our Patre…

The Toronto Maple Leafs are on to the second round. We finally get to record the pod we've been waiting years for, starting with our reactions to the Game 6 victory, a chat about top performers and unsung heroes, and much more.In/out: West Ave - "Sundin"Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafsFollow us on Twitter:@LamentingLeaf…

The Maple Leafs lead the series 2-1! Before we get into some of our thoughts from Game 3, we get Keith's report from his trip to Toronto for a dreadful opener. Plus: 6:00 - Rielly/Schenn pair coming through15:30 - Matthew Knies making an impact23:00 - What to do when Bunting returns?26:45 - Ryan O'Reilly is a Toronto Maple Leaf30:30 - Expectations …

Nick and Keith break down the matchups, stakes for each team, potential X-Factors for the Leafs, and more on LTL's playoff preview show.Oleh Lamenting the Leafs

Recorded postgame after Toronto's 4-3 win over Tampa Bay, Cam and Nick chat about the game and some of the latest storylines around the Maple Leafs heading toward the postseason, including the debut of Matthew Knies and the amateur goalie carousel.In/out: West Ave - "Sundin"Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafsFollow us on T…

Questions in the crease abound as the Leafs head into the final half-dozen games of the regular season. Cam and Nick discuss Matt Murray's injury and the path forward with Ilya Samsonov. Plus:9:00 - Michael Bunting vs. the World15:00 - Marlies clinch; Niemela debuts; Tverberg hurt20:30 - 2023 draft report: Adam Fantilli24:15 - Remember A Leaf27:00 …

Auston Matthews is heating up at just the right time, and we start off by chatting about both his and the Leafs' recent play. Plus:7:30 - Keith takes a Jarnk20k victory lap10:30 - Forward combos clicking down the stretch13:00 - O'Reilly skating; Acciari day-to-day14:15 - Joseph Woll enters the goalie fray23:00 - Liljegren struggling at the wrong ti…

The Maple Leafs have struggled down the stretch post-trade deadline, so we start off by getting a read on how we're feeling with just a dozen games to go until Game 1. Plus: 11:00 - Kicking around some line combosSystem update!19:30 - Ryan Tverberg & Dmitry Ovchinnikov join the Marlies23:30 - Topi Niemela's season in Finland wraps up25:30 - Where w…

The biggest trade deadline of Kyle Dubas' career is in the rearview, and we're taking stock of the moves. We kick things off this week by discussing a sentimental return on the Leafs' blueline. Plus:4:30 - Recapping 2/28 trades; Sandin/Gustafsson, Engvall, Schenn15:00 - How to approach a crowded defensive unit20:15 - Matt Murray returning Sat & dis…

MORE DEALS! Kyle Dubas swings another trade with the Chicago Blackhawks, bringing in Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty. The guys break down the deal, where McCabe fits on the blueline, and Lafferty's place in the Maple Leafs' lineup. Plus, we get Keith's thoughts on the O'Reilly/Acciari deal & chat about their early impact, and wrap up by kicking around…

EMERGENCY POD! Ryan O'Reilly is a Toronto Maple Leaf, baby. Cam and Nick break down the Leafs' three-way trade with the Blues and Wild, where O'Reilly might fit in the lineup, Noel Acciari's place on this team, and what the move means for the rest of the lineup and the trade deadline strategy moving forward. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin"Join our Patr…

We're kicking off the latest episode by getting the scoop on the Resident Cool Guy's latest adventures. Plus:3:15 - Recapping the CBJ home-and-home7:00 - Dubas presser; Muzzin and Murray injuries10:30 - Approach to deadline and top assets12:00 - Trade targets: Travis Konecny15:00 - Jake McCabe23:00 - Jakob Chychrun29:00 - Gustav Nyquist31:00 - More…

We're shorthanded this week and we're starting things off by grilling our resident Bills fan on the weekend's events, along with a quick chat about an impressive Leafs win over the Islanders. Plus:2:30 - A familiar look returns in the top six5:00 - Bottom six shakeup and implications for Kerfoot/Engvall11:00 - Discussing the five-forward PP, and di…

The Maple Leafs are coming off a stretch of tight games and it's got us thinking about what kind of additions might help this lineup in the coming weeks. Before kicking around some names, we chat a little about the last week in Leafs hockey. Plus:4:00 - Discussing needs heading into the deadline9:30 - Two pieces or one impact player?16:45 - TIMO TI…

We're back! After an extended hiatus that featured a rare LTL get-together at the World Juniors in Halifax, we kick things off by talking about the tournament and the feats of Connor Bedard. Plus:6:45 - Auston Matthews injured, and discussing his season13:30 - #HolmbergChat18:45 - Blueline banter on Brodie's injury, Rielly's return24:00 - Murray an…

The Leafs keep rolling as the injuries mount, and Mitch Marner's 18-game point streak is no small reason for that. We start off the show with some praise for the #16 and the Big Three. Plus:10:00 - Blueline performing well post-Rielly injury21:30 - Goaltenders continues to shine as Samsonov returns30:00 - Lightning on deck for the first time since …

After a big road win in Pittsburgh, we take our own pulse on the Maple Leafs' season so far before getting into a goaltending discussion following the return of Matt Murray. Plus:12:00 - Matthews and Marner finally split19:00 - Appraising the fourth line24:30 - An extended Nick Robertson vs Pierre Engvall chat42:00 - Jake Muzzin injury and implicat…

The lamenting begins early and often as we review the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs over the last couple of weeks, and give our top gripes from a miserable start to the season. Plus:6:00 - Beefs with Keefe12:00 - Early struggles for Matthews & Marner19:00 - How to spark the top line?21:00 - Nick Robertson's diminishing role23:00 - TIMO TIME with…

The Maple Leafs have stumbled out of the gate, and we're back to talk about the first four games of the season, beginning with a letdown against the Coyotes on Monday. Plus: 9:00 - Matt Murray on LTIR18:00 - Assessing a bleak start for the blueline21:30 - Is the Denis Malgin Era at an end?23:30 - Where should Nick Robertson play?28:00 - Confidence …

The first puck drop of the season for the Toronto Maple Leafs is hours away, but we're starting off our preview show by diving into some of the heaping mound of hockey culture garbage from recent days. Plus: 9:30 - A lineup discussion after final cuts13:00 - Which opening night starter is not long for the Buds?20:30 - Will Leafs goals continue to m…

Training camp is underway and your favourite East Coast Maple Leafs podcast boys are back. We kick things off by recapping our recent experiences with Hurricane Fiona. Plus:3:00 - Nick gives us a training camp primer5:00 - Rasmus Sandin re-signs for 2x$1.4mil10:45 - The first tinfoil hat appearance of LTL Season 312:00 - John Tavares and Jake Muzzi…

We're joined by Nick Barden (@nickbarden) from The Leafs Nation to discuss the recently-completed Maple Leafs development camp, but first we discuss the merits of a Cam sandwich. Plus:1:30 - Nick's takeaways from development camp4:00 - Matt Knies stands out13:30 - Dennis Hildeby and the goaltending17:30 - Nick Robertson's training camp prospects23:…

There's a lot of ground to cover with free agency and the draft in the books, but we kick things off with a sharing circle after a few busy weeks for your esteemed hosts. Plus:6:30 - Maple Leafs running with Murray, Samsonov in the crease20:00 - Dubas goes shopping: Calle Järnkrok25:00 - Nicolas Aube-Kubel29:00 - Denis Malgin, Adam Gaudette31:30 - …