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Leafs Quick Hits: Rivalry Recap: Division Battles Unpacked
In this episode of Leafs Quick Hits, we discuss the Leafs latest stretch of divisional games. Then we award our latest LTL Star of the Week with a spotlight on Mitch Marner, showcasing his leadership and performance in the absence of Matthews.
All the Right Moves? Leafs Contracts, Trades and Moves to Come with Mike Augello
It’s November and that means the Leafs should be turning a corner soon, since in the past few seasons they have had really good win-loss records in November, so let's hope that continues! Our LTL Insider Mike Augello joins us to give his thoughts on Brad Treliving's latest moves, as well as what he thinks may be coming given the looming roster crunch.
Leafs Quick Hits Vol 6.3: The October Blues
What a week it’s been! Started off great, but now, unfortunately, there is some familiar trouble in Leafland!
In this episode of Leafs Quick Hits we discuss the Leafs' recent performance, analyzing the highs and lows over this latest segment of games.
Leafs Quick Hits Vol 6.2: Showdown in the Six - Leafs vs LA & NY Rangers
Leafs Quick Hits is our newest show format where we'll be giving you our recap and fanalysis of the Leafs games from the past week. In addition, at the end of each show we will name a Star of the Week, so you will definitely want to stick around for that!
This past week's segment was quiet for the Leafs with only 2 games on the docket. The first vs. the L.A. Kings and then a Saturday night tilt vs. the NY Rangers.
Steady As She Goes: Breaking Down the Leafs' Strong Start in Week One
The NHL season is now underway for real, and each team is now playing for keeps. Its still early, but we all know that missteps in the early days can spell disaster in April so every point counts.
We’re back to our regularly scheduled programming, with the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, the LTL Highlight Reel and The Third Period. In this episode, we’re looking at the emerging foundation that the Leafs are building as they integrate Berube’s new system.
Simon Benoit: On His Game, The Leafs Big-D and Life with Baby
We have a very special guest joining us to get us ready for opening Night! Maple Leaf defensemen Simon Benoit stopped by to chat with us after Leafs practice on Friday, to discuss how he's feeling about his game heading into the season, what we can expect from our towering D-core and what life is like since welcoming his baby girl!
Rising Star: ESPN's Kristen Shilton on Nick Robertson and Leafs Season Preview
We are now just over a week away from the Leafs opener on October 9th. Before we get there though the Leafs have some decisions to make and we’re going to get into all that and more in this episode! We get the show rolling with a discussion about the upcoming NHL season, then for the Third Period ESPN's Kristen Shilton joins us to preview the Leafs Season and talk about Nick Robertson.
Prepping for Puck Drop: Leafs Training Camp Preview with Mike Augello
In this episode of Ladies Talkin' Leafs, its all about the pre-season, as we discuss training camp expectations, and highlight the excitement surrounding some of our rookie prospects, opening the show with a puck drop primer Q & A. Then we welcome back LTL Insider Mike Augello for the Third Period to help us analyze recent signings, and his overall outlook for the upcoming season.
Leafs Prospects: Ready or Not? Nick Barden Weighs in on Who Might Make the Leap!
Welcome to the final Patio Season episode of the Ladies Talkin’ Leafs offseason with another year in the books for our show! We are celebrating an incredible season and the 5th Anniversary of this Podcast, doing what we love, talkin' Leafs with all of you! In this episode we run a very special Anniversary edition of the LTL Highlight Reel. hen, with training camp just around the corner and many holes yet to fill, we welcome Nick Barden, contributor to The Hockey News Toronto, to discuss the top prospects in the Leafs organization and get his thoughts on who he thinks could make the Leap to the big club.
LTL Quick Hits Volume 4: The Toronto Maple Leafs Welcome a New Captain
The Leafs gave us some big news to talk about in naming Auston Matthews the 26th captain of the team! All things being equal, we don't think MLSE could've executed the move any better and by most accounts the official reveal was received positively by players and Leafs Nation alike. In this Quick Hit episode we discuss the the big announcement as we usher in the Matthews era.
What to Make of the Maple Leafs Radio Silence? A Review of the Leafs' Off-Season So Far
It's been a fairly quiet off-season for the Maple Leafs so far. In taking a bit of a closer look though, Brad Treliving and Co., have done some tidy business in the back-ground. In this episode we review what the front office has accomplished so far, and what we expect is still on their to-do list.
LTL Quick Hits Volume 3: Talkin' about the PWHL with Cheryl Pounder
Welcome to another episode of LTL Quick Hits!
In this instalment we revisit episode 5 from earlier this season where we welcomed former Olympian, as well as Hockey Analyst and Broadcaster Cheryl Pounder to discuss the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) and the excitement surrounding its inaugural season.
LTL Quick Hits Volume 2: With Mark Osborne
Welcome to Ladies Talkin’ Leafs Quick Hits!
In this episode, we take you back to our recent interview from our 100th episode, with former Leafs player Mark Osborne, as he shares with us his special memories from the Leafs magical playoff runs in 1993 and 1994.
How Do We Like the Leafs New Look?: A Supersized Review of the Draft and Free Agency with Mike Augello
This has been one exciting week for the NHL! We start the conversation discussing the NHL draft and free agency, and touch on the moves made by the Maple Leafs. For the Third Period, we welcome back our LTL Insider Mike Augello to break down the signings made by the Leafs during the opening hours of the NHL free agency period, getting Mike's insights on the team's moves in terms of goaltending, defense, and forward positions.
Is There Something Cookin' in Leaf Land? Talkin' Contracts, Marner and More
It's been almost eerily quiet in Leaf Land over the last few weeks. In this episode we open the show touching on a variety of topics including the Leafs coaching changes, the status of some of the current player contract negotiations, and of course the uncertainty surrounding Mitch Marner. We wrap up the show discussing the upcoming NHL draft and free agency, as well as potential players the Leafs could target.
Staying or Going? Lance Hornby Gives His Thoughts on a Leafs Future in Flux
Other than Mitch Marner and Craig Berube having a chat over coffee, there hasn’t been much going on in Leaf Land. In this episode we discuss the Leafs headlines of the day, looking at player performances, assistant coaching changes, and potential team strategies for the off-season. Then for The Third Period, we are joined by Lance Hornby of The Sun!
Welcome Coach Berube! The Ladies Give Their FANalysis of the New Hire and Explore What's Next for the Maple Leafs
The Leafs have a new head coach and we’re going to give our thoughts on the hiring of Craig Berube and what’s next on the to-do list for GM Brad Treliving! We also we explore a couple of trade possibilities involving players that may no longer fit the new mold. For the Third Period we revisit an interview with Damien Cox, who emphasizes the difference between fan expectations and the business side of success.
Are Changes Really Coming to the Maple Leafs? LTL Insider Mike Augello Says We'll See
It’s just over a week since the Leafs lost Game 7 to the Boston Bruins. A very familiar outcome, and we knew there would be a lot of news coming out of this playoff exit and so here we are with an extra episode! Once again we have invited our LTL insider on to discuss, the player’s post playoff comments, Keefe’s dismissal, coaching candidates, and Mike let’s us know whether he thinks changes are really coming to the Leafs.
Gone Too Soon, Another Maple Leafs Postmortem: Will There Be Any Survivors?
In an all too familiar turn of events, another season is over too soon and it’s going to be another interesting summer for the Toronto Maple Leafs! In this postmortem we discuss the highs and the lows from the Leafs first round playoff exit, as well as what might be next for the organization.
Emotions Boil Over: Can the Leafs Get on the Same Page Stave Off Elimination??
Leafs are down 3 to 1 in the series vs. Bruins and its quite the predicament the they find themselves in!
Emotions are running high on the bench and in the recording booth! In this playoff episode we discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' performance in this series vs the Boston Bruins so far.
“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