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.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 - …

We're back to prepare for the 2022 NHL Draft, and tackle the Maple Leafs' perspective as they enter Thursday's first round with the 25th pick. First, though, we discuss some of the latest Leafs news, beginning with the recent promotions and hirings in the front office. Plus:4:30 - Liljegren signs for two years, and the Sandin implications9:30 - Fre…

Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush) joins Cam and Nick to give an update on the Maple Leafs' prospect pipeline. First, though, we take Kyle's temperature on the latest playoff exit, and we also discuss Jason Spezza's retirement after 19 seasons. Plus:9:30 - What to do about Jack Campbell16:30 - Finding the "next Michael Bunting"21:00 - Exploring the unsigned…

Another season of Toronto Maple Leafs hockey is at an end. We share our thoughts on the end of the series against the Lightning, and how we're feeling about the Leafs heading into another crucial offseason. Plus:12:00 - Dubas and Keefe staying on14:30 - Mark Giordano signs two-year extension17:00 - Run It Back vs. Blow It Up22:30 - One fix from eac…

Toronto and Tampa Bay are getting down to brass tacks, and we're back to talk about the first four games of the series. We begin by addressing the overall sense of doom and gloom around the Maple Leafs. Plus:11:30 - Lineup shuffling; Holl, the blueline, and splitting Matthews from Marner16:15 - Discussing the Special Teams Playoffs, and Matthews on…

We're back for our 50th episode! First, Cam and Nick tee up the Maple Leafs' first round series against the Lightning, review the Game 1 lineup, and detail our concerns with both Tampa Bay and injuries. Plus:13:00 - Getting hype for Playoff Kampf16:30 - Leafs/Bolts series predictions18:00 - Auston Matthews hits 60 goals24:15 - LTL @ 50: An Audio Jo…

Auston Matthews is a 50-goal scorer. We open by chatting about the achievement, Jack Campbell's return from injury, the Maple Leafs' form in recent games, and Wayne Simmonds beating up on his old team. Then we open up the mailbag: 16:30 - Liljegren's spot and the playoff blueline23:30 - Takeaways from Abruzzese's debut30:00 - Where will Knies fit i…

We grill our very own NHL Insiderrr about the Nick Abruzzese signing to start off this week's show, before getting into the recent struggles of the fourth line, what the newest Leaf could bring, and other lineup chatter. Plus: 10:00 - Reflecting on early returns from Mark Giordano16:30 - Justin Holl's improved play and slotting the blueline20:00 - …

Erik Källgren has, at least for now, stabilized the Maple Leafs' goaltending, and we kick off the latest episode by reviewing the performance to-date of our latest saviour between the pipes. Naturally, that leads to a discussion on the future of Petr Mrázek in Toronto. Plus:13:00 - Venting about the blown call in OT and officiating in general19:30 …

To start the show, we reflect on Wayne Simmonds' time with the Leafs in the wake of his 1,000th game before inevitably fawning over Auston Matthews for an extended period of time. Plus:13:00 - Nick Roberton's play and what it means for Kerfoot23:00 - Goaltending remains very un-sharp25:00 - UPDATE! Campbell injured and lines shuffled31:00 - The rec…

We start off with well-wishes for Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov, who announced last week he's been diagnosed with a brain tumour. Then we get into the madness that was Saturday's matchup against the Detroit Red Wings, and our favourite Joel Plaskett songs. Plus:9:00 - Leafs struggling mightily between the pipes14:00 - Toronto acquires Ilya Lyu…

After the Leafs dropped two in a row out west, the guys kick off this week's episode by addressing the clearly falling sky. We dig into Toronto's recent games, Jack Campbell's struggles, the improved play of Jason Spezza, Mitch Marner continuing to roll, and more. Plus:10:45 - Showing some love to the special teams12:30 - Zadorov's hit on Ondřej Ka…

After a short hiatus, we kick off the show by chatting about what we've been up to; Keith and Cam's birthdays, and Nick's new gambling addiction. Then we discuss Toronto's play heading into the All-Star break, Jack Campbell's struggles, and Petr Mrázek picking up the slack. Plus:8:00 - Mitch Marner finds his stride11:30 - Keefe shakes up the lines,…

The Maple Leafs are halfway through a road trip and it's been a fairly miserable affair with two blown leads and a loss to a brutal club. We start off by reflecting on the last three games, and by trying to figure out just what the hell Justin Holl is doing out there. Plus:9:15 - Auston Matthews on a tear, tries the Michigan12:15 - William Nylander…