The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

Darren Raddysh deal is high risk, high reward for Maple Leafs 19.06.2026 38min

The Maple Leafs kick started the off-season with a trade and signing for former Lightning defender Darren Raddysh. The Toronto native signs an 8 year contract to come home to the GTA to quarterback the power-play. Jonas and James discuss the right handed shots strengths and weaknesses, how he fits in with the club and what might be next for the Maple Leafs leading up to the draft.Hosts: Jonas Siegel & James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Jim Hiller is the right choice for the Maple Leafs 18.06.2026 31min

Jim Hiller becomes the 41st head coach in the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Jonas and James discuss why Hiller was the right choice for the Leafs right now, his relationship with Auston Matthews and William Nylander and his flexibility on systems and coaching to his roster's strengths.Hosts: Jonas Siegel & James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Making sense of the Joseph Woll trade 16.06.2026 31min

Maple Leafs General Manager John Chayka made his first major move, dealing Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to Philadelphia for Samuel Ersson, Emil Andrae and a 2026 third-round pick. Jonas and James try to make sense of the deal and clear up the Leafs cloudy goaltending situation, they provide an update on the Leafs coaching search, the rumours surrounding Morgan Rielly, and they look ahead to the draft in Buffalo next week. Hosts: Jonas Siegel & James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should the Maple Leafs trade Matthew Knies? 09.06.2026 49min

The Maple Leafs are in the final phase of the search for a new head coach, with five candidates remaining. Jonas and James wonder if the Leafs should just wait until Bruce Cassidy is free and clear of the Vegas Golden Knights. They discuss the trade that wasn't, involving Matthew Knies to Montreal, and if the Leafs should go after Dylan Larkin? They talk about Max Domi's health, the success of Mitch Marner in the Stanley Cup Final, how Mike Babcock will fit in as the coach of the Edmonton Oilers and they remember former General Manager Cliff Fletcher who passed away at the age of 90 last week.Hosts: Jonas Siegel & James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toronto Maple Leafs annual State of the Franchise 02.06.2026 35min

The Maple Leafs are in a transition this off-season, with a new front office and a laundry list of player evaluation decisions to make. Jonas Siegel is joined by Sean McIndoe to discuss if the number one pick should be in play, will Auston Matthews return to form as a Leaf, or for another team? Should Matthew Knies join Morgan Rielly on the trade block, and who the Leafs should hire as their next head coach? Plus Down Goes Brown offers his opinion on Mitch Marner's dynamic playoff run with the Vegas Golden Knights. Hosts: Jonas Siegel With Sean McIndoeProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who will replace Berube behind the Maple Leafs bench? 13.05.2026 40min

Toronto Maple Leaf General Manager John Chayka relieved Craig Berube of his coaching duties after only two years behind the Leafs bench on Wednesday morning. Jonas and James discuss Berube's tenure as the Leafs head coach and they take a look at some of the candidates that might be on the list to be the 42nd coach in Maple Leaf history.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should the Maple Leafs select Gavin McKenna with their first pick? 06.05.2026 34min

On the heels of the Maple Leafs winning the draft lottery, Jonas and James welcome draft and prospect insider Scott Wheeler to discuss the pros and cons of the Leafs selecting dynamic winger Gavin McKenna with the first pick. They profile other options including Swedish winger Ivar Stenberg, American defensemen Chase Reid and Canadian centre Caleb Malhotra, and James and Jonas wonder if this good news for the Leafs, changes Auston Matthews outlook on staying with Toronto.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleWith: Scott WheelerProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Analyzing the Maple Leafs' unusual new front office and bizarre introductory press conference. 05.05.2026 42min

The Maple Leafs brand new hockey operations department was announced on Monday. Jonas and James discuss the addition of John Chayka as General Manager and Mats Sundin as senior executive advisor, and a strange uncomfortable press conference held by Keith Pelley, with more questions left unanswered by the head of Maple Leaf Sport and Entertainment.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is John Chayka really the best option to guide the Maple Leafs? 30.04.2026 38min

With news trickling out about the hiring of a new Maple Leafs management team, Jonas and James discuss the shocking decision by the franchise to reportedly hire John Chayka as the next General Manager, and Mats Sundin as team president. They talk about Tie Domi's involvement in the decision, the possible conflict of interest in hiring Chayka as he is represented by the firm hired by MLSE to look for a new Hockey operations leader. Is Chayka, who has been out of the league for 5 years, and has had a checkered past and an iffy track record as GM of the Arizona Coyotes the best that Keith Pelley could do? Is the legendary Mats Sundin, who has been out of the game and in Europe for the past 17 years qualified to run and right this ship? What will Auston Matthews think? Will Pelley be able to get buy-in from a frustrated fanbase and the media? Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside the Maple Leafs stunning fall from grace 15.04.2026 49min

With the Leafs season mercifully coming to an end this evening in Ottawa, it’s been a stunning fall for the Maple Leafs, from perennial regular season juggernaut and playoff disappointment to the NHL basement. NHL insider Chris Johnston joins Jonas and Mirtle to discuss the Leafs fall, the influence of Keith Pelley, the AI of it all, and if the right person will be hired to save this franchise, yet again.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleWith: Chris JohnstonProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is Craig Berube still coaching the Maple Leafs? 07.04.2026 42min

With the Leafs officially eliminated from the playoffs after nine straight playoff seasons, Jonas and James discuss why the Maple Leafs have held on to Craig Berube with Peter Deboer coming off the board, being hired by the New York Islanders this past weekend. Plus the guys talk about Florida Panthers assistant General Manager Sunny Mehta, one of the names the Leafs are interested in as the next hockey operations leader for Toronto's hockey team.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Keith Pelley in over his head as President of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment? 31.03.2026 1h 12min

Brad Treliving lasted less than three seasons as General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Monday night, before the Leafs game in Anaheim vs the Ducks, the hockey club announced Treliving's firing after a nightmare season which saw the end of a nine year playoff streak for Toronto. Jonas and James provide reaction from Tuesday's press conference involving MLSE president Keith Pelley, who should be considered to be the next leader of the Maple Leafs, what the rest of the management structure should look like and the guys take a look at Treliving's tenure as the Maple Leafs general manage before answering your questions in the Leaf Report pod-bag..Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shades of the 14/15 season for the Maple Leafs 23.03.2026 40min

The Maple Leafs chances have landing a top five pick are growing with each loss. Jonas and James get into that, they debate Craig Berube's usage of the roster, how much of this current team should even come back, Morgan Rielly fighting against the Islanders and the forced toughness debate and the rematch with Anaheim, coming up next week.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MIrtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is Auston Matthews long-term future with the Maple Leafs? 16.03.2026 54min

With the season ending injury to Auston Matthews still dominating the news, Jonas and James discuss the job of NHL player safety, and how it needs to be improved. They dissect the lack of response and team toughness from the Maple Leafs, and if Auston Matthews has played his last game for the Leafs? Plus, the boys talk about the team needing a new leader with a definitive plan, the suddenly hot Leafs, possibly playing themselves out of a top 5 pick and who exactly Bo Groulx is?Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How low can the 'stuck in the mud' Maple Leafs go? 11.03.2026 51min

The Maple Leafs are riding an 8 game losing streak with no end in sight. Jonas and James discuss if the team should fire Craig Berube now, or wait till the end of the season, if we should expect to see anymore callups from the Marlies, if there is a way Brad Treliving returns as General Manager next season, Easton Cowan's usage, Auston Matthews 12 game goalless streak and how realistinc the Leafs race to the bottom of the standings is and why finishing 5th last, might not be the best for the franchise.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Middling trade deadline for the Leafs magnifies a season failure 07.03.2026 44min

With the 2026 trade deadline in the rearview mirror, Jonas and James analyze the Maple Leafs three transactions, sending Nicolas Roy to Colorado for a 1st and 5th round pick, Bobby McMann returning a 2nd and 4th round pick from Seattle, and getting a conditional 3rd round pick from Los Angeles for Scott Laughton. The guys discuss the players that didn't move, Brad Treliving's post trade comments, and how Craig Berube should approach the final 19 games of the 25/26 Maple Leafs season.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is this a make or break trade deadline for the Leafs? 03.03.2026 45min

With the NHL's trade deadline four days away, and the Maple Leafs clearly not a playoff team, Jonas and James welcome NHL Insider Chris Johnston to discuss the latest on the trade front for the Leafs, what Brad Treliving's approach will be in restocking the Leafs prospect cupboard and Jonas and James discuss Craig Berube's failure to adjust his coaching plan for the roster that he has to work with.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleWith: Chris JohnstonProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Auston Matthews is an Olympic Champion 23.02.2026 54min

The 12 year wait for the NHL to participate at the Winter Olympics was worth it. The Milan games was a tournament for the ages with Jonas and James looking back on the two week event, they critique the performance of Gold Medalist Auston Matthews and how William Nylander and Oliver Ekman-Larsson looked for Team Sweden. Plus the boys break down the Leafs upcoming schedule leading up to the trade deadline and provide an injury update on Dakota Joshua and Chris Tanev.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will the Maple Leafs be aggressive leading up to the deadline? 04.02.2026 51min

The Maple Leafs, who collected 6 of a possible 8 points on their four game road trip are at a crossroads. Should they try to stay in the race, or sell for a quick reboot to ultimately strengthen the franchise for years to come? Jonas and James debate this important issue and look at the development of Easton Cowan, how the Leafs have fared without Morgan Rielly.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the Maple Leaf season beyond repair? 26.01.2026 42min

After a lousy weekend in Toronto where the Maple Leafs lost on home ice to Vegas and Colorado, the Leafs, losers of 6 of their past 7 games see their playoff chances dip even further. Jonas and James wonder if there is anything Craig Berube and Brad Treliving can do, they discuss Auston Matthews off ice performance vs the Golden Knights and they address 'bird-gate', courtesy of William Nylander.Hosts: Jones Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domethttp://theathletic.com/survey26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.