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Cam and Nick are taking stock of a tough start to the Maple Leafs' season, in the shadow of a Blue Jays World Series appearance. Reflecting on Anthony Stolarz's comments, early-season struggles from Auston Matthews and the forward group, looking ahead to a home-and-home with Buffalo that may feature the second NHL start of Cape Bretoner Colten Ellis, and more. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Bluesky: @lamentingtheleafs.bsky.social Cam - @carlpeelash.bsky.social Nick - @nickrichard.bsky.social Keith - @keithwhipp.bsky.social

We're back! Cam and Nick are teeing up the Maple Leafs' 2025-26 season, chatting about Mitch Marner's departure, the situation in the crease, the likelihood of a Morgan Rielly bounce-back season, reviewing our predictions from last season & much more. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Bluesky: @lamentingtheleafs.bsky.social Cam - @carlpeelash.bsky.social Nick - @nickrichard.bsky.social Keith - @keithwhipp.bsky.social

Cam and Nick riff on the aftermath of the 4 Nations Face-Off before getting into Toronto's 3-0-0 showing since the break, big contributions from the bottom six, potential trade targets, Nick's latest prospect rankings at The Leafs Nation, and more. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Bluesky: @lamentingtheleafs.bsky.social Cam - @carlpeelash.bsky.social Nick - @nickrichard.bsky.social Keith - @keithwhipp.bsky.social

Cam and Nick get together for the first time in the new year to discuss the Maple Leafs' recent form, the return of Auston Matthews, Joe Woll's impressive run as the starter, Jake McCabe's injury, the Philippe Myers extension, and more. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Bluesky: @lamentingtheleafs.bsky.social Cam - @carlpeelash.bsky.social Nick - @nickrichard.bsky.social Keith - @keithwhipp.bsky.social

After an up-and-down month for the Maple Leafs, Cam and Nick discuss the status of Anthony Stolarz, Fraser Minten's return to the Marlies, the issues with forward depth and more, plus a check-in on some of Toronto's top prospects like Easton Cowan & Ben Danford. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Bluesky: @lamentingtheleafs.bsky.social Cam - @carlpeelash.bsky.social Nick - @nickrichard.bsky.social Keith - @keithwhipp.bsky.social

We're back to discuss the international travel itinerary of the Maple Leafs' injured franchise player. Plus: 8:00 - Recounting some recent wins 11:00 - The continued emergence of Matthew Knies, and the forward depth situation 19:15 - Fraser Minten recalled 24:15 - Timothy Liljegren dealt to San Jose 28:45 - Reaves suspended five games 32:00 - Answering some questions from Bluesky 45:15 - Remember a Leaf In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Bluesky: @lamentingtheleafs.bsky.social Cam - @carlpeelash.bsky.social Nick - @nickrichard.bsky.social Keith - @keithwhipp.bsky.social

We're reflecting on the state of the Maple Leafs after 10 games, and a big road win over the Jets spurred by a hat trick from the former captain. Plus: 5:45 - Big game for Max Pacioretty in Winnipeg 12:00 - A blueline shuffle for the top four 18:15 - Jake McCabe signs extension (5x$4.51mil) 28:30 - How will the goalie rotation roll out this week? 31:30 - Remember a Leaf In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRichard Keith - @KeithWhipp

Before we dive into our thoughts from the first two weeks of the Maple Leafs' season, we begin with a brief Amulet Chat. Plus: 3:00 - Goaltending making headlines early 10:45 - Other observations through seven games 15:15 - OEL + Tanev stabilizing the blueline 20:00 - Matthew Knies taking a leap 25:45 - Bobby McMann making good on his chances 30:00 - Timothy Liljegren trade rumours 36:00 - Remember a Leaf In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRichard Keith - @KeithWhipp

As puck drop nears for another season of Maple Leafs hockey, we start off by recapping some of the odds & ends surrounding the completion of Toronto's training camp. Plus: 11:45 - Discussing a possible Jake McCabe extension Season predictions! 23:00 - Reviewing our 2023-24 performance 29:00 - Atlantic playoff team picks 33:30 - Picking the other division winners 41:15 - Maple Leafs over/unders 56:30 - Bold predictions 60:15 - Remember a Leaf In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRichard Keith - @KeithWhipp

We begin episode No. 100 with a re-introduction to your resident East Coast Maple Leafs fans. Plus: 4:00 - Nick Robertson making an impression in camp 9:45 - What to do with Easton Cowan? 15:30 - Patrik Laine/Cedric Pare/Arber Xhekaj incident(s) 21:30 - Mailbag! 57:00 - Remember a Leaf In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRichard Keith - @KeithWhipp

On the eve of our 100th episode, Cam and Nick discuss a series of recent minor developments with the Maple Leafs as training camp nears, beginning with Nick Robertson's one-year deal. Plus: 6:15 - Max Pacioretty set to sign with Leafs 10:30 - Jani Hakanpää deal finally gets done 13:00 - Marshall Rifai extended for two years 16:30 - Diving into a pair of interesting PTOs 21:15 - Prospect Showdown this week in Montreal 27:15 - PWHL team branding; Toronto moving to Ricoh 29:30 - Remembering Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRichard Keith - @KeithWhipp

Cam and Nick return to break down a changing of the guard as Auston Matthews succeeds John Tavares as the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Plus: 9:30 - Does the captaincy really matter? 13:00 - What are the future implications of the move? 18:30 - Blues hit Oilers with double offer sheet 22:00 - Time for the Leafs to move on a Knies extension? ODDS & ENDS 24:30 - Peering in on the Jani Hakanpää situation 26:00 - Connor Dewar re-signs for one year 27:00 - Alex Nylander signs with the Marlies 28:30 - Mark Leach hired as director of amateur scouting 30:45 - Ben Danford inked to ELC 31:45 - Miroslav Holinka joining WHL Edmonton 33:00 - Returning to tie up some 2024 draft loose ends 39:50 - Remember A Leaf In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRichard Keith - @KeithWhipp

With the dust settled, we dive into a (nearly) full recap of Toronto's moves this offseason. Plus: 1:30 - Chris Tanev (6×$4.5mil) 7:15 - Max Domi (4×$3.75mil) 11:45 - Oliver Ekman-Larsson (4×$3.5mil) 18:00 - Anthony Stolarz (2×$2.5mil) 22:45 - Joseph Woll extension (3×$3.66mil) 26:30 - Matt Murray (1×$875k) 27:45 - Timothy Liljegren extension (2×$3mil) 32:45 - Nick Robertson trade demand 40:30 - Mitch Marner staying put 44:30 - Draft recap - Leafs pick Ben Danford at No. 31 55:45 - Reviewing the rest of the class 59:45 - Wes Clark leaves to join Pittsburgh 62:30 - Leafs affiliate with Cincinnati (ECHL) 63:00 - Remember A Leaf In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRichard Keith - @KeithWhipp

Off the top, we discuss the conclusion of an eventually-exciting Stanley Cup Final, and the Conn Smythe decision. Plus: 5:30 - Maple Leafs nearing extension for Joseph Woll 13:30 - Marc Savard fills out Toronto's coaching staff MORE ROSTER-BUILDING! 15:15 - Recapping the returnees, casting a few more off 19:00 - Potential Marner trade partners, returns 31:30 - Will Järnkrok be a victim of the numbers game? 35:15 - Re-examining The Bertuzzi/Domi Paradox 39:00 - Reviewing our top target(s) as UFA nears DRAFT PREVIEW! 48:45 - Stian Solberg 50:50 - Liam Greentree 52:15 - Igor Chernyshov 56:15 - Adam Jiříček 59:00 - EJ Emery 61:35 - Charlie Elick 64:15 - Harrison Brunicke 66:40 - Dominik Badinka 68:30 - Jett Luchanko 69:50 - Sacha Boisvert 71:35 - Cole Beaudoin 73:50 - Michael Hage 76:55 - Ryder Ritchie 77:20 - Teddy Stiga 78:50 - Sam O'Reilly 82:45 - Yegor Surin 88:00 - Remember A Leaf In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRichard Keith - @KeithWhipp

Before we dive into full offseason roster overhaul discussion mode, we kick around a couple of recent developments including the sale of CapFriendly and a Maple Leafs assistant coaching hire. Plus: 2:30 - Leafs talking extension with Tyler Bertuzzi 11:30 - Jacob Markström on Treliving's radar? Evaluating The Roster 17:00 - The Guys We're Keeping 27:00 - The Guys We Aren't 31:00 - What will happen with Marner? 37:00 - Easton Cowan's ascendant season ends 39:45 - Remember A Leaf 41:30 - Sarah Fillier goes No. 1 in PWHL draft In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRichard Keith - @KeithWhipp