Sportsnet's Chris Johnston on Tough Leafs Offseason Decisions and the NHL Pause

Press Pause: COVID-19, Saving the Season, Cap Implications + Listener Q & A: Jonas and James reflect on a potentially lost Maple Leafs season as the NHL pauses play in the midst of COVID-19, discuss the impact the pandemic could have on the league and the chances of the NHL saving its season, and potential cap implications. Plus, your Twitter questions, including: how the Leafs should approach an extension with Frederik Andersen, the craziest Leafs moments they've witnessed, Nick Robertson's chance of playing in the top-six next season, TV show recommendations, nostalgic sports video games, and much more. Support The Leaf Report! Get 40% off your Athletic subscription by going to theathletic.com/leafreport Follow the show on Twitter: @LeafReport Follow James: @mirtle Follow Jonas: @jonassiegel by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

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Under Pressure: Drafting Leafs Trade Targets + Goaltending Upgrades & Acquisition Costs: Jonas and James discuss the latest on Frederik Andersen's injury, and the growing need to upgrade the backup position coming off another poor Michael Hutchinson performance. With Andersen likely to miss time, the guys discuss the pressure on Kyle Dubas to make a move sooner than later, and the guys sort through their draft of 15 potential Maple Leafs trade targets heading into the deadline. You can read the full piece on potential trade deadline targets at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/1578450/2020/02/04/fifteen-potential-trade-targets-for-the-maple-leafs-before-the-2020-deadline by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

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Down Goes Brown grades the Maple Leafs off-season on the season finale of the Leaf Report by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

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Maturation Process: Judging Top Players, Deep Depth Shortages, Rielly's Timeline, Contending Status & more: Jonas and James check-in from the Leafs California swing to dissect a tough start to the trip and discuss how this season will reflect on the Leafs top players, the role injuries have played in the team's inconsistency and lack of depth, and the idea of splitting up the top two lines to spread out the offence. Plus, what to make of Pierre Engvall's struggles after a hot start, assessing Alexander Kerfoot's play on the Tavares-Nylander line, the goaltending strategy and the team's level of confidence in Frederik Andersen, projecting defensive pairings when Morgan Rielly returns to the lineup, and much more. Fill out the listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25VZGGQ Support The Leaf Report! Get 40% off your Athletic subscription by going to theathletic.com/leafreport Follow the show on Twitter: @LeafReport Follow James: @mirtle Follow Jonas: @jonassiegel by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

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Kapanen Dealt to Pittsburgh For 1st Round Pick and Cap Relief: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle discuss the Maple Leafs first big trade of the off-season, as Kyle Dubas deals Kasperi Kapanen to Pittsburgh for the 15th overall selection in the 2020 Draft. The Leafs also received RFA Evan Rodrigues, prospect Filip Hallander and minor leaguer David Warsofsky in the deal. Jonas and James look at who else might be moved this off-season by Kyle Dubas including Frederik Andersen, Andreas Johnsson and Alexander Kerfoot, and how vital it is for the Leafs to gain cap space over the next couple of seasons in the flat cap era. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

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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

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Unanswered 'What-Ifs' of the Maple Leafs Season + Players We Might Not See Again: Jonas and James check in while NHL season remains on pause, and James' NHL 20 career takes off. The guys discuss the Maple Leafs biggest 'What Ifs' that will go unanswered if the 2019-20 season doesn't resume, including Frederik Andersen turning around his play, Auston Matthews' chase for 50 goals and chance at winning the Rocket Richard, the return of Ilya Mikheyev and expectations for his next contract, as well as the Leafs finding playoff success and proving the ability to get out of the first round. Plus, the guys discuss some of the notables from James' list of 15 players who may have played their last NHL game, and what the future holds for Jason Spezza. Follow the show on Twitter: @LeafReport Follow James: @mirtle Follow Jonas: @jonassiegel by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

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Most Interesting Maple Leafs of 2019-20 with TSN's Mark Masters: Jonas and James welcome TSN Maple Leafs reporter Mark Masters back to the show this week. The longest serving guest of the Leaf Report helps the guys sort through the most interesting Leafs players from the 2019-20 season, including William Nylander, Michael Hutchinson, Morgan Rielly, Mitch Marner, Alexander Kerfoot, Andreas Johnsson, and Kasperi Kapanen. Plus, TV show recommendations and an update on James' NHL 20 career. Follow the show on Twitter: @LeafReport Follow James: @mirtle Follow Jonas: @jonassiegel by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

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Suns land No. 10 pick in 2020 NBA Draft Lottery: On today's episode, Evan and Brandon (@AZSportsZone) provide their instant reaction to the Phoenix Suns landing the No. 10 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery. The highest probability ended up happening for Phoenix, but there's still plenty of possibilities that should intrigue the front office. Suns GM James Jones spoke to the media right after and provided some thoughts on what Phoenix could do with their pick. From all indications, it sounds like Phoenix will keep their pick and add a prospect to this improving roster. Jones also went into detail on what they look for in draft prospects, which provides a guide to who to watch over the next few months. Players such as Killian Hayes, Devin Vassell, Tyrese Haliburton, and Kira Lewis Jr. are the obvious candidates to watch at No. 10. However, could Jones surprise once more? Watch out for Aaron Nesmith and Grant Riller as dark horse candidates. All of this, plus so much more, as the by Locked On Suns - Daily Podcast On The Phoenix Suns

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