Early Evaluation

FromThe Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

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Early Evaluation

FromThe Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

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37 minutes

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Oct 19, 2015

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The boys share early evaluations of the new look Maple Leafs and discuss what areas Mike Babcock has most dramatically affected in the young club through five games.

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Released:

Oct 19, 2015

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Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

A weekly look at the Toronto Maple Leafs with The Athletic's Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle, featuring in-depth coverage of the Blue and White throughout the NHL season.

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Proving People Wrong: With the leafs on a tear since November, Jonas and James discuss what has contributed most to the team's success. The boys also toy with the idea of shuffling around D-pairings and travel down memory lane to reflect on some of the decisions made by Toronto's previous coaches. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
42 min listen
Between the Pipes: With Jonathan Bernier seemingly in the dog house, Jonas and James discuss the resurgence of James Reimer. The guys also look toward the future between the pipes for Toronto, after Garrett Sparks went down in history as the first Leafs goalie to have a shut out in his NHL debut. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
31 min listen
The Leaf Report - Kessel Deal, Kadri Contract and NHL Draft: Jonas and James share thoughts on Brendan Shanahan's ousting of Phil Kessel from Leaf Land, discuss the Kadri contract and look back at some of the team's decisions at the NHL Draft. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
43 min listen
A Dominant Center?: It's just about Christmas so Jonas and James discuss whether or not Auston Matthews has become the dominant center Mike Babcock predicted. What is Matthews' ceiling? Who is he comparable to? Who should his line mates be? Who should he be matched up against? The boys share their thoughts on the Byron Froese call up and weigh in on Frank Corrado. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
31 min listen
Quarterly Report: Jonas and James provide their assessment of the Maple Leafs through one quarter of the season. The guys also discuss best and worst decisions so far, touch on Marner's demotion, the Peter Holland trade, and take a look at the team's continual development under Mike Babcock. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
43 min listen
Early Evaluation: The boys share early evaluations of the new look Maple Leafs and discuss what areas Mike Babcock has most dramatically affected in the young club through five games. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
37 min listen
The Leaf Report - May 25th, 2015: TSN 1050 Leafs Reporter Jonas Siegel and The Globe and Mail's James Mirtle siphon through the wreckage of a tumultuous season for the Blue and White, and discuss the impact having Mike Babcock as Head Coach will have on the organization. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
44 min listen
Leading in the 3rd: Among the topics of the latest Leaf Report, Jonas and James discuss Toronto's inability to hold a lead, whether or not Morgan Rielly can fulfill #1 defender duties and William Nylander's sneaky-good season. The boys also take a look at Toronto's record against good teams vs. bad teams and whether or not "Marner for Team Canada 2018" is a pipe dream. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
47 min listen
The Leaf Report - September 10th: After a long hiatus, TSN 1050 Toronto Maple Leafs Reporter Jonas Siegel and The Globe and Mail's James Mirtle break down an eventful Leafs off season and look ahead to training camp. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
38 min listen
A Glaring Nee-D: It's projection time as the boys take a realistic shot at some player point totals come season's end. The Leafs' most glaring weakness comes on the blue line but what will it cost to address that need? Jonas and James also discuss the psyche of Nikita Zaitsev and break down Babcock's D-pairings. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
42 min listen
All-Star Evaluation: Two games away from the All-Star break, Nazem Kadri has tied his career-high in goals, Jonas and James break down how his usage has led to his success. The boys also discuss the the impact healthy diets can have on the performance of aging athletes and debate whether or not Matthews is a shoe-in as team's scoring leader by season's end. Some thoughts on whether or not Kevin Shattenkirk and other rumoured trade bait would be a good fit in Toronto as well. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
45 min listen
Line Shuffle: In the midst of a 7-0 trouncing at the hand of the Kings, Mike Babcock did some line juggling. Has the line structure and assigned roles worked out for the Head Coach so far? Is Leo Komarov a long-term fixture for the organization? The boys bounce around a number of questionable fits on the roster and take a look at some of the positives/negatives from the top rookies. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
35 min listen
The Leaf Report - October 6th, 2015: With training camp coming to a close, TSN 1050 Maple Leafs Reporter Jonas Siegel and the Globe and Mail's James Mirtle forecast the upcoming season. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
29 min listen
February 18th, 2015: With trade deadline looming, Jonas and James discuss the Leafs' current state of affairs and share opinions on the best path moving forward. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
33 min listen
Chasing Calder: As the Matthews/Laine debate rages on, Jonas and James add their two cents, and question whether or not Mitch Marner can enter that conversation. The boys discuss Marner's absence from the line up and how Josh Leivo/Nazem Kadri have stepped up. James also shares highlights and thoughts from his conversation with Lou Lamoriello. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
44 min listen
Auston's Impact: Auston Matthews is officially on a tear following his OT game winner against Detroit in the Centennial Classic. But what is his ceiling? Jonas and James deliberate comparable players and potential point totals for Toronto's top centre. He's not the only Leaf turning heads, as Frederik Andersen has fully emerged as the top backstop Toronto traded for...which leads to our @LeafReport twitter question: How many Maple Leafs should be sent to the 2017 All-Star game? by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
42 min listen
A Rielly Big Problem: With the Leafs losing Morgan Rielly to injury,Jonas and James discuss how the D pairings will be affected. Should Toronto pursue the likes of Kevin Shattenkirk, one of trade deadline's "big fish", in order to offset the loss? If not, what other options are available? The boys also dive into the philosophy of a rookie-heavy team, debating the advantages of having numerous players on cap-friendly contracts. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
36 min listen
Losing Sucks: With the Leafs sluggish coming out the gate to a 1-5-2 start, Jonas and James discuss what impact this role reversal will have on career-winner Mike Babcock. The boys also dive into the roster and try to forecast who might be out the door by season's end. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
34 min listen
Back to Backs: With uncertainty looming over the Marner injury, Jonas and James consider the potential impact his removal from the line up would have. The boys also discuss how Toronto's goaltending will need to be better with a number of back-to-back situations forthcoming, and reflect on the Dion Phaneuf trade. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
39 min listen
On The Right Track: With the off-season officially in full swing, Jonas and James discuss the most pressing issues for the rebuilding Maple Leafs. Is Frederik Andersen the answer between the pipes? What other acquisitions are plausible in what is likely to be a very busy draft and free agency period for the team. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
39 min listen
Sophomore Season: Expectations are through the roof for a Leafs team primed to build on last season's success. But there are still plenty of question marks as the team heads into training camp. Is there room for the likes of Kaspari Kapanen on a roster littered with young stars and veterans with intangibles the Head Coach values? Which blueliner will take the next step? The boys debate where all the pieces will fall, and have lofty expectations of their own for Auston Matthews. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
52 min listen
A New Era: The boys are back and have tons to talk about! What to make of Toronto's fresh, young roster? How will the acquisition of Frederik Andersen play out? Jonas and James break it all down. It's your Toronto Maple Leafs 2016/2017 season primer! by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
29 min listen
Line Shufflez: A visibly agitated Head Coach Mike Babcock has given his lines a substantial shuffle. Jonas and James break down the moves, sharing thoughts on the return of Connor Carrick and Josh Leivo to the lineup. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
32 min listen
2016 --> 2017: In the New Years edition of the Leaf Report, Jonas and James recount their most memorable Maple Leafs stories from 2016, and reflect on some of the moments that have led to the team's turnaround. The boys also look ahead to 2017, forecasting player production and potential roster moves. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
44 min listen
Hot and Cold: Jonas and James dive right in with the Babsocks "Babcock Quote of the Week", analyzing Babcock's recent changes on the blue line. The boys take a look at the streaky nature of certain players and the team as a whole, discuss 4th line usage with the addition of Brian Boyle and break down the playoff race. That and more! by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
53 min listen
Preseason Roster Battles: As the Leafs' preseason rolls on, Jonas and James dive deep into some of the ongoing battles for roster spots. Will Mike Babcock stick with his favourites at the start of training camp, or has any player forced him to change his mind? by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
23 min listen
All-Star Break: With the Leafs on the All-Star break, Jonas and James evaluate what they've seen from the team and coach so far. The guys look ahead to trade deadline discussing who could be on the move, and debate which prospects could make the leap to the NHL next season. With the future of both James Reimer and Jonathan Bernier up in the air, Jonas and James also try to answer the biggest question mark for Toronto heading into next season: Who will own the goal crease? by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
30 min listen
Playoff Race Question Marks: New sponsor: Babsocks! On the "heels" of NHL All-Star festivities, Jonas and James discuss how the ceiling continues to rise for Auston Matthews. The race for a playoff spot is as tight as ever in the East, but what is Toronto's biggest question mark heading into the final stretch? The boys also take a look at the Calder race and detail our new partner, Babsocks! by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
33 min listen
Trending Upward: With the Leafs starting to string together some W's, Jonas and James dive into what has contributed to the team's success. The boys also look ahead at what potential trades Toronto could make, and what it would have to concede to execute these potential deals. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
33 min listen
Work in Progress: With the Maple Leafs rookies blowing expectations out of the water, Jonas and James discuss how best the veterans can be used to compliment. The boys also share thoughts on the performances of Toronto’s new-look goaltending tandem, and discuss what conclusions can be drawn from the team’s inability to hold a lead in the third period. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
31 min listen

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