Future of Sports Pt. 2

FromThe Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

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Future of Sports Pt. 2

FromThe Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

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21 minutes

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May 15, 2022

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In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league.
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May 15, 2022

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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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0-2: With all flights to Toronto grounded, special guest Mark Masters joins Jonas and James as they record on the road back to the T-dot in a rental Hyundai. The boys try to find a solution to help turn the series around after a largely dominant performance by the Bruins through the first two games of the series. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
22 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
Salary Shedding: With trade deadline right around the corner, Jonas and James discuss how the Leafs have been creative in shedding salary from the roster. Which players will survive the cull? Which players are most likely to be dealt at the deadline, and for what value? The boys project the long-term look of the roster. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
22 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
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
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
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
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 - 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bye Week Buzz: With the Leafs on their five-day bye, Jonas and James compare preseason expectations to mid-season realities. The boys discuss the acquisition of Curtis McElhinney on the heels of the Jhonas Enroth trade, and weigh in on Auston Matthews' All-Star nomination. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
44 min listen
2017/2018 Season Preview: It's the eve of puck drop! The 2017/2018 season is finally here and Jonas and James cover all you need to know. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
48 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
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
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
Points of Concern: Jonas and James address some of the more glaring issues Toronto will want to have New Year's resolutions for including PK problems, defensive break downs and an offence failing to fire on all cylinders. The boys discuss how much the Leafs are missing Matthews and share thoughts on how Marner and Nylander have filled the void. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
40 min listen
Clinching Scenario: With the Maple Leafs' post-season aspirations all but a reality, Jonas and James discuss what impact the team's lack of playoff experience may have. The guys take a look at some of the pros and cons of potential playoff opponents, update player award favourites, discuss Zaitsev's rumoured contract extension and share thoughts on the team's strict player policies. by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
53 min listen
PLAYOFFS?!: With Toronto on tap for its first playoff series since the lockout-shortened season, Jonas and James gauge how the Leafs and Capitals stack up, It's the Stanley Cup Playoff preview! by The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs
43 min listen

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