Ladies Talkin’ Leafs

The Leafs are moving on! We love that we get to talk about the Leafs in Round 2 of the playoffs after winning their 1st round series vs. the Ottawa Senators in 6 games!  Round #2 is going to be a much tougher opponent vs. the Florida Panthers!

In this episode, we put a bow on Toronto’s first-round win over the Ottawa Senators and look ahead to a tough matchup against the Florida Panthers. From Anthony Stolarz’s solid playoff debut to Simon Benoit stepping up big time, the boys in blue are finding their stride—but will it be enou...

The Toronto Maple Leafs are just one win away from sending the Ottawa Senators packing, and in this episode, we’re breaking down all the action. The Leafs' have so far showed a lot of composure under pressure and seem to have taken Coach Berube's message to heart. Add strong defensive play and elite goaltending to this mix and you have what should be a recipe for success in this first round and hopefully the makings of a long playoff run.

But it's not all smooth sailing. We've been talking for some time about the critical importance of...

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 between the pipes to the power play finally clicking (3 for 6, baby!). Marner and Tavares showed up in a big way, and it wasn’t just the stars—every line was buzzing with chemistry.

We also dive into how the coaching change is clearly paying off, why this year’s playoff vibe feels different, and how the crowd’s electric e...

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. From Mitch Marner closing in on that elusive 100-point season (and all the uncertainty surrounding his future in Toronto), the Berube factor, and a new look Battle of Ontario, there’s no shortage of story lines as we head into the post season!

We kick off the show with our final regular season Highlight Reel, with nods to an over...

The Leafs start April with a couple of wins - a big one vs. Florida Panthers and a shutout win vs. Columbus Blue Jackets.

But before we get into the Leafs news of the day, we get things started by paying some attention to a historic moment unfolding in NHL history as Alex Ovechkin hits yet another milestone, cementing his legacy in the league. 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.

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It’s April and the NHL season is winding down! A lot of excitement and some anxious times ahead for us Leaf fans as we head towards the playoffs! In this episode, we break down everything you need to know as the Leafs gear up for the postseason!

To start things off we introduce you a few new players the team has signed from the NCAA free agent pool. Then, 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 ma...

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! There were excellent performances across the whole lineup, which highlighted to us the need for consistency, as they close out the season.

Speaking of consistency, the Buds have a great role model in John Tavares who for 7 years running has scored at least 30 goals! His 5 points in 4 games, i...

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!

The team has certainly struggled since the Trade Deadline, and we take a look at what may be going on in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. It's actually been an oddly positive year, with not too many ups and downs, but over this latest segment its sure been hard to pin point many note worthy performances. The new guys are...

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!  

But before we get into all the NHL Trade Deadline talk, its time for another 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. Not too much in the negative column for the Leafs these days, but with another key injury, as well as a la...

Welcome back to the NHL’s regular season after a 2 week break! We are so pumped to be talking Leafs again with you! The grind of the NHL schedule gets going again for the Leafs with 3 games in 4 nights right off the hop!

In this Quick Hits episode, we start off the show by putting a bow on the 4 Nations Tournament, and the dramatic OT win by Team Canada, breaking down the performances of our Leafs, and sharing our personal highlights.

With the break behind us now, its time to turn the page and return to...

The Leafs are coming off a great trip out west having won 3 of 4! During this roadie we also welcomed back John Tavares, Anthony Stolarz, and in a figurative way Morgan Rielly, who after a chat with the coach is starting to look like his old self again.

In this Quick Hits episode, we take a look at the road trip and breakdown the games. There was lots to excited about, including a power play that finally started clicking, player milestones, and a hometown hatty! There is still room for improvement though, especially with the line combinations, something...

January wasn’t a great month for the Leafs, with players still heading in and out of the lineup, and continued scoring struggles. Thankfully we've turned the page on the calendar, and are heading into the month of February with a chance to reset and recharge.

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. We're hoping that our team will finally get the cap relief we've all been waiting for.

Then, in this instalment of the GBU, we...

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 discuss how the Leafs managed to turn a great start, into a pretty meh week overall, squandering a chance to take 2 divisional games, and losing to a couple of opponents that they could meet in the first round if things continue to track as they have been.

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, and discuss how the Leafs managed to turn around a rough start, complete with fan-backlash, and finished up with a late game romp over the Montreal Canadiens.

Then we unveil our Star of the week, a sniper who put his money where his mouth is, and ended the week w...

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...

We're back to our usual format for this show starting with the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, giving shout outs to the penalty kill, the one part of our specialty teams that is actually performing, as well as our most improved blue-liner. Sadly, some ugliness has crept into our segment for the first time this season, with both of us keying in on some similar themes, most notably the Power Pl...

While fans have been easing their way back into post Holiday routines, the Leafs have hit the ground running playing 3 games in 4 nights since New Year's Day! It's been a pretty good stretch too, with the club winning 4 out of 5 games up to Sunday's tilt vs Philly. Not a bad way to start 2025!

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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!

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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!

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A lot of games to talk about after a very busy week!

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. We also analyze the upcoming returns of key players, and what that may mean for the roster. 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...

We are just past U.S. Thanksgiving, which is the unofficial harbinger for NHL teams hopes of making the playoffs! 

In this episode we kickoff the show talking a bit about the start of the PWHL season, highlighting the Toronto Sceptres' first win and the excitement surrounding the league's sophomore season. Then in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, we highlight a couple of stellar performances in the midst of a sparse schedule. In addition the Refs make their season debut in the Bad category, and we also express our continued concern over the overflowing Leafs i...

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! 

In this episode we discuss the most recent games with a recap of their matchups against Vegas and Utah. Then we dive into the team's performance as we approach American Thanksgiving. In particular, we highlight the much improved defense and continue our love-in with the...

In this episode we dive headfirst into the Leafs news of the week, some of which was not good.

We begin with the "Good, Bad, and Ugly", breaking down the highs and lows of the Leafs' recent performance, where the team's growing ability to dig in, their still stellar goaltending, depth scoring concerns, and the battle to find chemistry on the third line, are all on the table.

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 spotlig...

What a difference a week makes!

In this episode of Leafs Quick Hits, we discuss the Leafs latest stretch of divisional games. We open the show highlighting the impressive streak of prospect Easton Cowan and the return of Fraser Minten, both feel good stories. Then we get into the Leafs recent showdowns versus their original six rivals, focusing on their on-fire power play and the impact--or not--of injuries to key players like Auston Matthews and Max Pacioretty. Then we award our latest LTL Star of the Week with a spotlight on Mitch Marner, showcasing his leadership and...

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! We are just past the 10 game mark on the season, and its been an up and down so far.

In this episode we discuss the Leafs' performance over the first part of the season, highlighting key players, goaltending and the new look defense. It's always good to start with the positives and we do just that with our latest instalment of the LTL Hi...

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. We look into the impact, or lack there of, of their key players, particularly Mitch Marner, and the struggles of the power play. We also touch on our impressions of Craig Berube's coaching style so far, the defensive pairings, and player evaluations leading into game number 10. Despite the lack of results overall this week, th...

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.

In this recap we focus on what is up with the power...

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.

In this episode we're going to cut to the chase and review the Leafs first 3 games, but first we kick things off with a brief introduction to us and our show. Every season brings new listeners, so we wanted to share a bit about us, and how our Podcast came to be with the new members of our Ladies...

Welcome to our first regular season episode of Leafs Quick Hits!  The NHL regular season has already started over in Europe with the Devils and Sabres playing in Prague. The regular season in North America gets going on Tuesday, with our Leafs hitting the ice for the 2024-25 season on Wednesday! 

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 ex...

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, focusing on the league's recent rule changes. Then we have a special Preseason edition of the Ladies Talkin' Leafs Highlight Reel where we give kudos to the Coach and note some key improvements on specialty teams and on the back end.

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Welcome to our 6th season talkin’ Leafs!

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, including Nick Robertson and Max Pacioretty, while also addressing the goaltending concerns and defensive pairings. We wrap up our conversation getting Mike's impression surrounding the significance of Auston Matthews being named captain an...

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're going to take a listen down memory lane as we run a very special Anniversary edition of the LTL Highlight Reel, featuring our most popular episodes from each of the past 5 seasons. Then, with training camp just around the corner and many holes yet to fill, we welcome Ni...

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. John Tavares handled the transition with grace and we are certain will continue to be a valuable presence in the dressing room. The appointment of Matthews as captain begins a new chapter and will help bridge the generational divide within the team.

The press conference was filled...

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.

We open the show with our Leaf Talk segment reviewing what the Leafs have accomplished to this point in the off-season, highlighting Development Camp, and some of the standout players. We then discuss the recent management changes, including the hiring of...

Welcome to another episode of Ladies Talkin’ Leafs Quick Hits!  It’s Patio Season and we hope everyone is having a great summer!  

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. Cheryl highlighted several of the teams and players to watch out for, including players like Carla McLeod and Brianne Jenner from Ottawa, Alina Mueller from Boston, and Marie-Philippe Poulin from Montreal. She also mentioned the depth o...

Welcome to Ladies Talkin’ Leafs Quick Hits!  It is our Patio Season, but as we mentioned in our previous episode we will be with you all summer long!

In this episode, we take you back to our recent interview from our 100th episode, with former Leafs player Mark Osborne. It was so great to interview him and of course we could not resist asking Mark about the ‘93 and ‘94 playoff runs. Mark shared with us his special memories from those exciting years for Leaf players and LeafsNation. He talked about the team's resilience and the special moments that defined...

This has been one exciting week for the NHL! Before the dust had even settled on an electric Stanley Cup win by the Florida Panthers, the league pivoted right to the NHL Awards, followed in quick succession by the Draft at Sphere and the opening of the Free Agency. For Leaf fans like us this also signalled an end to the lull in Leafs news, giving us lots to talk about in a jam packed show, our first of Patio Season!

We start the conversation discussing the NHL draft and free agency, and touch on the moves...

It's been almost eerily quiet in Leaf Land over the last few weeks, with only a few hushed exits and a hiring on the coaching front to speak of. With the Cup still up for grabs, and Gary's unwritten "No Announcements" rule, its probably to be expected (the Stanley Cup Final is still being contested as I write this). But, we cover the Toronto Maple Leafs though, which means there's never a shortage of ongoing off-season storylines to follow and discuss.

In this episode we open the show touching on a variety of topics including the NHL...

Other than Mitch Marner and Craig Berube having a chat over coffee, there hasn’t been much going on in Leaf Land. But that doesn't mean there's a shortage of things to talk about when it comes to the Leafs!

In this episode, before we get into the Leaf Talk, we take a bit of time to congratulate some Leafs that are enjoying some off-season success as well as weigh in on the PWHL Playoffs, and the incredible foundation that was laid this season for that league's future success!

After a brief conversation covering a ran...

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 start off this episode, looking at Craig Berube, the former player, and coach, as well as the potential changes that may come under his leadership. To that end we explore a couple of trade possibilities involving players that may no longer fit the new mold like Timothy Liljegren, Nick Robertson and possibly also Mitch Marner.

For the Third Period we revisit an i...

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!

In this bonus Third Period instalment, we welcome back LTL Insider Mike Augello to discuss the Leafs latest playoff exit, and the fallout, as we head into another early off-season. We get his thoughts on everything from the end of season player comments, including Mitch Marner's remarks, to an analysis of Sheldon Keefe's fir...