Best Deep in the Heart of Hockey Podcasts (2025)

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End of an Era: Maple Leafs’ Playoff Collapse and the Offseason Crossroads 1:25:52

8d ago1:25:52

1:25:52

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ season ends in familiar fashion—a heartbreaking Game 7 loss, this time in humiliating fashion to the Florida Panthers, marking the latest chapter in their long playoff struggles. With the “Core Four” era potentially over, team President Brendan Shanahan out the door, and star forward Mitch Marner likely to test free agency,…

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Maple Leafs at a Crossroads: Tied 2-2 with the Panthers, What’s Next for Toronto? 1:06:34

17d ago1:06:34

1:06:34

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in a pivotal moment as their tightly contested series with the Florida Panthers is now deadlocked at 2-2. After being outplayed and shut out 2-0 in Game 4 on the road, the Leafs must regroup and adjust quickly to regain control. We dive into Toronto’s struggles with discipline and offensive execution, the rel…

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Leafs Survive the Battle of Ontario: Panthers Await 1:18:36

27d ago1:18:36

1:18:36

The Maple Leafs have done it-Toronto clinched a hard-fought first-round series over the Ottawa Senators in six games, with Max Pacioretty’s late heroics and William Nylander’s offensive surge sealing the deal in Game 6. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing: after racing out to a 3-0 series lead, the Leafs let Ottawa claw back and force a tense finish, …

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Leafs Light Up the Battle: Toronto Dominates Senators in Playoff Opener 26:50

1M ago26:50

26:50

The Battle of Ontario is back—and the Toronto Maple Leafs made a statement in Game 1. On this episode, we break down the Leafs’ emphatic 6-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators in their first-round playoff clash. Mitch Marner led the charge with a goal and two assists, while William Nylander and John Tavares each tallied a goal and an assist of their …

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Berube’s Blueprint: Leafs’ Final Push and Playoff Preview 37:29

1M ago37:29

37:29

With just two games left, the Maple Leafs are on the brink of clinching their first full-season division title since 2000. Under new coach Craig Berube, Toronto has tightened up defensively and looks playoff-ready despite some key injuries. Join us as we break down the final regular-season matchups, Berube’s impact, and what to expect in the playof…

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Leafs on the Rise: Tavares' Renaissance and Division Dreams 28:43

2M ago28:43

28:43

This week, we dive into the Toronto Maple Leafs' recent performances, highlighting key victories that have kept them in contention for the Atlantic Division title. With John Tavares enjoying a remarkable resurgence, we explore how his leadership is impacting the team's success. As the Leafs continue their push for the division crown, we analyze wha…

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Leafs Under the Microscope 22:12

2M ago22:12

22:12

Join us as we dive into the latest developments with the Toronto Maple Leafs. In this episode, we discuss the team's recent performance and the challenges they face in their quest to win the division. We analyze their strengths and weaknesses, and explore what they need to do to elevate their game and secure a top spot in the standings. From their …

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Leafs in Focus: Trade Deadline Breakdown with Kyle Cushman 32:14

3M ago32:14

32:14

Join us as we dive into the world of the Toronto Maple Leafs with special guest Kyle Cushman from TheScore. In this episode, we explore the Maple Leafs' recent trade deadline acquisitions and what they mean for the team's future. We also discuss the ongoing health concerns surrounding Auston Matthews and the latest rumors surrounding Mitch Marner's…

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Maple Leafs on the Move: Reaves Waived and Trade Deadline Frenzy 45:41

3M ago45:41

45:41

In this action-packed episode, we dive into the Toronto Maple Leafs' latest roster shake-up as they place enforcer Ryan Reaves on waivers just hours before the NHL trade deadline. We'll explore the implications of this move and how it frees up valuable cap space for potential trades. Plus, we'll dissect the hottest Leafs trade rumors, including the…

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Maple Leafs Surge: Robertson and Steeves Shine in Weekend Victories 21:40

3M ago21:40

21:40

In this episode, we dive into the Toronto Maple Leafs' exciting win over the Carolina Hurricanes this weekend, where they triumphed 6-3. We highlight the standout performances of Nick Robertson, who scored two goals, and Alex Steeves, who not only netted his first NHL goal but also contributed an assist. Join us as we discuss the implications of th…

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Matthews' Misfortune: 4 Nations Face-Off Drama 37:50

3M ago37:50

37:50

In this episode, we dive into the latest developments at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament. We discuss Auston Matthews' unexpected absence from Team USA's lineup due to upper-body soreness, potentially jeopardizing his participation in the championship game against Canada. We'll analyze how this injury might impact both Team USA's perfo…

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Nylander's Hat Trick, Woll's Brilliance, Power Play Surge, and Penalty Kill Concerns 37:04

4M ago37:04

37:04

Join us as we dive into the Toronto Maple Leafs' thrilling 6-3 victory over the Calgary Flames, highlighted by William Nylander's electrifying hat trick. We'll explore how Nylander's performance has catapulted him to the top of the NHL scoring charts. Additionally, we'll discuss Joseph Woll's impressive goaltending, which has been a key factor in t…

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Leafs on the Edge: Marner, Rielly, and the Hurricanes' Blockbuster Shake-Up 40:41

4M ago40:41

40:41

Join us as we dive deep into the Toronto Maple Leafs' potential trade deadline moves, focusing on the possibility of Mitch Marner and Morgan Rielly becoming trade chips to make a roster defining move to bolster the team's chances in the playoffs. We'll break down the implications of the recent blockbuster trade that sent Mikko Rantanen to the Carol…

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Leafs on Fire: From Holiday Surge to Trade Deadline Dreams 47:36

4M ago47:36

47:36

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been on a tear since and holding steady at the top of the Atlantic Division. We'll analyze standout performances from players like William Nylander and Auston Matthews, and discuss the team's improved defensive play under Joseph Woll's goaltending. As the 2025 NHL trade deadline approaches, we'll explore potential block…

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Maple Leafs Momentum: Tavares Shines Amid Stolarz Setback 18:10

5M ago18:10

18:10

Join us in this episode of "Maple Leafs Momentum" as we dive deep into the thrilling world of the Toronto Maple Leafs! With the team currently sitting atop the Atlantic Division, we celebrate the clutch performances of captain John Tavares, who continues to show his skill on the ice. However, it’s not all smooth sailing; we discuss the recent injur…

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Maple Leafs Unplugged: Scoring Dilemmas and National Team Snubs 55:11

6M ago55:11

55:11

Join us in this episode of "Maple Leafs Unplugged" as we dive deep into the current challenges facing the Toronto Maple Leafs. We discuss their recent struggles, including a disappointing record of 0-9-1 when scoring two goals or less, highlighting the urgent need for secondary scoring to bolster their offensive output. Additionally, we explore the…

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Maple Leafs Talk: Overcoming Injuries and Hot Starts with Mike Commito 39:20

6M ago39:20

39:20

In this episode, we welcome Mike Commito, the esteemed author of the Hockey 365 series published by Dundurn Press. Join us as we dive into a lively discussion about the Toronto Maple Leafs and their promising start to the season despite facing numerous injuries.We explore William Nylander's remarkable performance, highlighting his hot start and his…

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Maple Leafs on Fire: Thriving Without Matthews 28:09

6M ago28:09

28:09

The Toronto Maple Leafs are surging with a stellar 7-2-1 record in their last 10 games, including an impressive 7-1 run without Auston Matthews in the lineup. Join us as we break down the exceptional goaltending led by Joseph Woll, who earned NHL Third Star of the Week honors with a .967 save percentage, a 2-0 record, and a shutout. We’ll also high…

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Leafs Under Pressure: Injuries, Suspensions, and Big Moments 30:43

6M ago30:43

30:43

The Toronto Maple Leafs face mounting challenges as Auston Matthews and David Kämpf join the injury list. How will the team fill the void left by key players? Meanwhile, Ryan Reaves’ suspension for a controversial hit raises questions about discipline and roster depth. We’re breaking down the Leafs' response to these setbacks, the emerging opportun…

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Unleashing the Leafs: Matthews, Nylander, Marner, and the Accountability Crisis 41:28

7M ago41:28

41:28

In this episode, we’re digging into the hard truths about the Toronto Maple Leafs' performance this season. From William Nylander's impressive consistency to Mitch Marner's struggles under pressure, we're dissecting how each key player is impacting the Leafs' shaky start. We also take a deep dive into Toronto's ongoing power play issues—why can't t…

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Inside the Leafs with Mike Wilson & Rick Vaive of Squid and the Ultimate Leafs Fan Podcast: Marner, McCabe, and More 30:52

7M ago30:52

30:52

In this special episode, we sit down with Mike Wilson and Rick Vaive, hosts of the Squid and the Ultimate Leafs Fan Podcast, to dive deep into the Leafs’ season so far. We cover everything from Mitch Marner’s play and Jake McCabe’s role to the challenges and opportunities the Leafs face as they aim for greatness. Mike and Rick share insights from t…

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Leafs' Early Surge: Breaking Down Their 3-1-0 Start 47:15

7M ago47:15

47:15

The Toronto Maple Leafs are off to a hot 3-1-0 start, with Auston Matthews scoring his first goal of the season and William Nylander posting back-to-back multi-point performances. The team has shown strong offensive output and commitment to Coach Berube’s system. However, despite the solid start, there are still areas where the Leafs can fine-tune …

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Toronto Maple Leafs 2024/25 Season Preview 52:13

8M ago52:13

52:13

Get ready for the 2024/25 Toronto Maple Leafs season with in-depth analysis, player updates, and expert predictions. Join us as we break down what’s ahead for Leafs Nation, from a change behind the bench to roster changes, and everything in between.

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Interviews from the NHLAA All-Star Speaker Series: SUNDIN & CUJO! 15:01

1+ y ago15:01

15:01

In this week's podcast, we have interviews with Maple Leafs' Legends and Alumni Mats Sundin, Curtis Joseph, Gary Roberts, Kris Versteeg and Sportsnet's own Elliotte Friedman! Toronto Maple Leafs, Mats Sundin and Curtis Joseph reminisced about the 2000 All-Star Game and stories from their stellar careers. The evening was hosted by Sportsnet’s Elliot…

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Grading The Maple Leafs First Quarter 1:45:00

1+ y ago1:45:00

1:45:00

In this week's episode we grade the Maple Leafs' first quarter of the season, we discuss the continued themes that have come up at the quarter mark. We look at some possible trads scenarios, and room for improvement. We also offer up grades for the GM, coach and so much more!

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Changes On The Horizon In Leafland 53:10

1+ y ago53:10

53:10

In this week's podcast, We look at the trade winds blowing in Toronto, as Nikita Zadorov's name has been linked to the Maple Leafs and what that trade may look like and so much more!

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Maple Leafs Coming Out Flat 1:03:53

1+ y ago1:03:53

1:03:53

In this week's podcast we continue our conversation on the Maple Leafs issues with scoring, and some flat performances against Nashville Predators and Los Angeles Kings. For how much longer can this team keep with these issues before alarm bells need to be rung and so much more!

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Joseph "Wall", Leafs Big Four On Fire! 49:27

1+ y ago49:27

49:27

In this week's episode, we look at the hot start by Joseph Woll and the Maple Leafs top four continue to shine. We continue our discussion on some solutions for depth scoring in the Maple Leafs bottom six and so much more!

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Interview with Mike Commito 34:02

1+ y ago34:02

34:02

Mike Commito is a writer from Sudbury, Ontario. He is the Team Historian for the Sudbury Wolves and the author of the Hockey 365 series on Dundurn Press. His latest book is Leafs 365, which features 365 short stories about the Toronto Maple Leafs, one for every day of the year. We discuss the Maple Leafs start, areas of improvement, and his books a…

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Toronto Maple Leafs: 2023/24 Season Preview 1:07:21

1+ y ago1:07:21

1:07:21

In our first episode of the season, we look at the Maple Leafs moves from the summer and what their impact might be come playoffs and so much more!

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Toronto Maple Leafs: Winds Of Change Are Brewing 55:57

2y ago55:57

55:57

In our final podcast of the 2022/23 season we discuss the loss to the Florida Panthers and what that means for the Toronto Maple Leafs franchise and the direction it may go in this offseason of unrest and some big changes on the horizon and so much more!

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Toronto Maple Leafs Exorcise Their Demons 49:37

2y ago49:37

49:37

The Toronto Maple Leafs exorcise their demons as they defeat their divisional rivals the Tampa Bay Lightning with a historic 2-1 in overtime.We discuss the series MVP, what this series means for round two and so much more!

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Toronto Maple Leafs: On The Brink Of History 49:10

2y ago49:10

49:10

In this week's podcast we look at the Maple Leafs play in games 3 and 4, the miraculous comebacks, Michael Bunting and so much more!

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Toronto Maple Leafs: Calm After The Storm 46:45

2y ago46:45

46:45

After a disaster game one against Tampa Bay, the Maple Leafs stars shine in game two. We look at the contrasting between the game, Bunting, Knies and so much more!

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Interview with Ben Dowsett 41:38

2y ago41:38

41:38

In this week's podcast we have Ben Dowsett, Freelance writer for ESPN/538. Mostly NBA and lifelong Maple Leafs fan.We discuss issues with the officiating in the NHL, how the NHL deals with its biggest market and so much more!

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Maple Leafs Musings & Yes We Are Talking Playoffs 50:21

2y ago50:21

50:21

In this week's podcast we discuss the dust up between Coach Keefe and Michael Bunting, Auston Matthews finding his game, Morgan Rielly and so much more!

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Maple Leafs-Post Deadline Mussings 55:42

2y ago55:42

55:42

In this week's podcast we look at the post NHL trade deadline storylines, Auston Matthews, Ryan O'Reilly, Morgan Rielly and so much more!

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Maple Leafs acquire Ryan O'Reilly and NHL Trade Deadline Arms Race 48:37

2+ y ago48:37

48:37

In this week's podcast we discuss the Maple Leafs acquisition of Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari, and how this trade set off an arms race we the league turns to the NHL Trade Deadline and so much more!

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Maple Leafs-Turning Down the Rhetoric 1:10:08

2+ y ago1:10:08

1:10:08

In this week's podcast, we look at the Maple Leafs play against the league basement dwellers and the rhetoric that comes with each loss or win and so much more!

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NHL & Bettman Under Fire; A League losing ground in the sporting landscape 1:37:16

2+ y ago1:37:16

1:37:16

NHL facing drops in sponsorship revenue and t.v. ratings. In this podcast we look at the causes and possible solutions to what has been a NHL Season under so much scrutiny, everything from the Provorov controversy, NHL's continued distance with the Hockey Diversity Alliance, the Playoff format and so much more!…

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Toronto Maple Leafs Round Table: Liljegren, Nylander, Samsonov and so much more! 1:29:12

2+ y ago1:29:12

1:29:12

In this week's podcast, we discuss Timothy Liljegren's ascension into untradable status, William Nylander on fire, Ilya Samsonov going on a run in net and so much more!

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Toronto Maple Leafs: Dog Days of the season and NHL courting controversy 1:27:51

2+ y ago1:27:51

1:27:51

In this week's podcast, we discuss the Maple Leafs goaltending as of late, defensive lapses and the constant issues with the officiating that has become a story across the league and so much more.

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Interview with Rick Vaive and Mike Wilson of the Squid and Ultimate Leafs Fan Podcast 1:07:26

2+ y ago1:07:26

1:07:26

In this week's podcast we have Rick Vaive and Mike Wilson of the Squid and Ultimate Leafs Fan Podcast, we discuss everything from the Maple Leafs defence, to goaltending, and so much more!

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49: Here's How We're Going to Do It 46:04

2+ y ago46:04

46:04

Are our favorite teams still saddled with Problematic Players? You bet. Are we tired of these things keeping us from the game we love? One Hundred Percent! In this episode we work our way through and beyond the messiness and get back to the joy of the sport. We catch up on our teams, make a (very) small case for Torts being the right coach for Phil…

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Maple Leafs: New Year, Old Habits 1:18:05

2+ y ago1:18:05

1:18:05

In the first podcast of 2023, we look at the Maple Leafs play as of late, the recent struggles of Ilya Samsonov and so much more!

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Maple Leafs-Bring Holiday Cheer 1:29:54

2+ y ago1:29:54

1:29:54

In our last podcast of 2022, we look at the Maple Leafs steller defensive play as of late, we tackle the tired media narratives and so much more!

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Interview with SportsNet & Fan590's JD Bunkis 50:19

2+ y ago50:19

50:19

In this week's podcast, we discuss with JD Bunkis his thoughts on the Maple Leafs start to the year, Sheldon Keefe, Mitch Marner and William Nylander's season to date and so much more!

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Toronto Maple Leafs November March Continues 34:01

2+ y ago34:01

34:01

In this week's podcast, we look at the Maple Leafs steller play as we head into December, Mitch Marner's point and so much more!

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Toronto Maple Leafs Sizzle In November 1:44:41

2+ y ago1:44:41

1:44:41

In this week's podcast we look at the Maple Leafs scorching November, the play of Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov, Alexander Kerfoot's standing on the roster and so much more!

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