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Leafs Light It Up in Game 1 – A Playoff Start That Feels Different
Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs got going on Sunday night for the Leafs with a big win in Game #1 over the Ottawa Senators! In this episode, we break down everything from Anthony Stolarz’s rock-solid performance, to the power play finally clicking, to the stars showing up in a big way. Whether you bleed blue or just love playoff hockey, this is one post-game breakdown you won’t want to miss. Go Leafs Go!

Ready for the Run: Inside the Leafs’ Playoff Push with Andi Petrillo
This is our final podcast for the 2024-25 regular season and we are looking forward to a long playoff run for our Leafs! In this episode, we’re diving into everything Leafs Nation is buzzing about as we head into the post season. For the Third Period we welcome Andi Petrillo!

Playoff Pulse: Leafs Surge and Ovechkin’s Historic Milestone
The Leafs start April with a couple of wins - a big one vs. Florida Panthers and a shutout win vs. Columbus Blue Jackets. We get things started by paying some attention to a historic moment unfolding in NHL history as Alex Ovechkin cements his legacy in the NHL. Closer to home, our Maple Leafs are heating up at just the right time—clinching a playoff spot for the ninth consecutive season and holding a strong position in the Atlantic Division.

Leafs' Playoff Path: Why the Leafs MUST Win the Atlantic, with Mike Augello
It’s April and the NHL season is winding down! In this week’s edition of the Highlight Reel, we’re shining the spotlight on three standout players who not only lit up the scoreboard but also hit major milestones along the way! Then, for The Third Period, insider Mike Augello joins the conversation to dish out insights on the team’s biggest question marks as we head to the playoffs.

Can the Leafs Match Tavares’ Steady Game When It Matters Most?
There are now only 12 games remaining for the Leafs in this 2024-2025 NHL season!
In this episode of Leafs Quick Hits, we take a look at the Leafs' recent games, vs the Flames, Avs, Rangers and Preds, after what was for the most part, a positive week! And John Tavares earns this weeks Star of the Week honours!

Breaking Down the Leafs’ 5-on-5 Woes: What’s Really Going Wrong?
Well we missed a show and it seems we may have hurt the Leafs because since our last episode the Leafs have only 1 shootout win vs Utah and 5 losses, including Saturday night vs the Sens! Since we haven't had a chance to talk to you about the Trade Deadline, we give our assessment of how we think Brad did, as well as address some of things we’ve noticed that are concerning as we get closer to the playoffs!

What will the Leafs Do? Trade Deadline Insights with our insider Mike Augello
Welcome to March and the trade deadline edition of the show! What will the Leafs do, will they do anything? Its a fun time for us fans - for the players maybe not so much! In this instalment of the Good the Bad and the Ugly, where we celebrate a wily vet, and a young gun who is finally coming in to his own. Then we welcome our Insider Mike Augello to share his insights on the up and coming NHL Trade Deadline.

Leafs Are Back! Wrapping Up the 4 Nations and What’s Next as the Trade Deadline Looms
Welcome back to the NHL’s regular season after a 2 week break! We are so pumped to be talking Leafs again with you! In this Quick Hits episode, we start off the show by putting a bow on the 4 Nations Tournament. We also take a look ahead at the upcoming trade deadline, and Brad Treliving's potential shopping list (more to come next episode).

Leafs Enter 4 Nations Break with Positives to Build On: What's Working, What's Not and What’s Next
The Leafs are coming off a great trip out west having won 3 of 4! In this Quick Hits episode, we take a look at the road trip and breakdown the games. Our star of the week for this segment is a long serving D-man that has been struggling to find his game.

Leafs End Their Dry January! Is this Western Swing Coming at Just the Right Time?
January wasn’t a great month for the Leafs, with players still heading in and out of the lineup, and continued scoring struggles. In our intro to the show we discuss the big news in the NHL, the salary cap increase, and what it might mean for the Leafs. For the Third Period, we are excited to welcome guest Jeremy Ridgewell from Editor in Leaf, and get his insights on the Leafs leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline.

Leafs Weekly QuIck Hits: Toronto Coming Off a Meh Week | Can They Bounce Back Before the Break?
After another great showcase vs the Lightning on Amazon Prime Hockey, it ended up being a pretty forgettable week for the Leafs!
In this quick hits episode, we look at the week's games vs the afore mentioned Tampa Bay Lightning, the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Ottawa Senators. And announce this weeks Star of the Week, someone who is calm, cool and collected, and proving everyone wrong.
Go Leafs Go!

Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking Down a Wild Week | Game Insights and Reactions!
What a week it has been for the Leafs! From not starting on time, the boo-birds coming out, to late game heroics, this week had all the drama! In this quick hits episode, we look at the week's games vs Dallas, New Jersey and the Habs, unveil our latest Star of the Week, and take a look ahead at what is coming up for the Leafs.

Leafs Enter the Grind: Navigating the Dog Days of the NHL Season
The Leafs had a 5 game win streak going and, of course it ended and it wasn’t pretty! Enter the dog days of the NHL season...
Back to our usual format with the GBU, and Highlight Reel. Then for the Third Period we preview the 4 Nations Face Off, and take a look at the Atlantic division at the midway point of the NHL season.

Captain's Comeback, and Rocket McMann Shines as Star of the Week
In this episode of Leafs Quick Hits, we discuss the Captain’s return, Joseph Woll’s consecutive game streak, and we’re still looking for Willy Nylander 👀! Then its time to celebrate this week’s star of the week Bobby McMann!

2024 Leafs Rewind: Setting the Stage for 2025 with LTL Insider Mike Augello
Happy Holidays / Happy Hanukkah to everyone celebrating and Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a great Christmas and it’s time to talk Leafs!
In this episode of Ladies Talkin' Leafs, we reflect on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2024 season, with a special LTL Highlight Reel where we narrowed down our top 3 vote getters for the 2024 calendar year. Then, for the Third Period, we wrap up 2024 and usher in 2025 chatting with our insider Mike Augello!

Keeping the Maple Leafs On Santa's Nice List 🎅🏒 | An LTL Holiday Special
Welcome to our 6th annual LTL Holiday Special! We have a jingle-tastic show for you this week!
In addition to our regular GBU and LTL Highlight Reel segments, where we cover the Leafs performance over this past week, we also have a very special Holiday Third Period, where we feature stories of Christmas's past shared by three Leaf Fans that are part of our Facebook community. Then, Chris shares a story of a Leafs Christmas Wish from 1991, which is sure to surprise and its a wish that we can definitely get behind, even now in 2024!

Stars, Struggles and Snubs
In this episode of Leafs Quick Hits, we discuss the Leafs' recent segment of games, focusing on the return of Auston Matthews, the dynamics of team line adjustments, and the struggles of players like Nick Robertson. Then we spend a bit of time talking about the selection process for Team Canada, in particular we take a look at a few of the Leafs that may have been on the bubble.

Talkin' Leafs and Team Canada 4 Nations Picks with Damien Cox
We are just past U.S. Thanksgiving, which is the unofficial harbinger for NHL teams hopes of making the playoffs!
In the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, we highlight a couple of stellar performances in the midst of a sparse schedule. Then in our Third Period segment, we welcome back to the show journalist Damien Cox to share his insights on the Leafs' current season, and his thoughts on the decisions surrounding Team Canada’s roster as we approach the big reveal.

Leafs Quick Hits: What's Clicking and What's Missing at the Quarter Mark
Not a busy week for games, but there has been quite a bit of news regarding the Leafs roster, some good and some not so good. It’s also the quarter mark of the NHL season, so we're going to get into our impressions as we approach this all important first evaluation point!

Fair or Foul: Analyzing the Leafs' Ryan Reaves' Suspension with Anthony Stewart
In this episode we dive headfirst into the Leafs news of the week, some of which was not good. But it’s not all challenges—there’s plenty to celebrate, too! So, despite Auston Matthews' absence, and in LTL fashion, we roll the Highlight Reel and spotlight three standout moments from the past week. Then, for the Third Period, we welcome former NHL player Anthony Stewart for a rink-side chat.
“I truly believe that we’re going to get it done. we’re going to be better from our losses, and from the adversity we faced.”
~ auston matthews