Original 6ix

After yet another disappointing Stanley Cup Playoff performance for the Toronto Maple Leafs, it is safe to say that fans are numb to the pain at this point. Listen along this episode as the guys talk about what went wrong in the series against the Boston Bruins, and what this loss means for the team and it's changes moving forward.

This episode's discussions:

• Bruins beat the Maple Leafs in 7 games [5:35]
• What went wrong? [13:50] (lack of scoring, special teams, goaltending, injuries and illnesses)
• End of season reactions [30:50] (Sheldon Keefe, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander's press conferences and statements)
• Are there any positives/takeaways? [38:20] (Joseph Woll, defence, Matthew Knies and other individual performers)
• What changes are coming? [44:50] (talking about who the Leafs should re-sign, trade, let walk, and fire)

The Toronto Maple Leafs avoided elimination and forced game 6 in their 1st round series against the Boston Bruins. Do you think they can win games 6 and 7 and win the series? Or will the Bruins win one of the next two games and eliminate the Leafs from the NHL Playoffs once again? Join the guys as they break down the previous two games, and preview the rest of the series.

This episode's discussions:

- Week in review

• Game 4: 3-1 loss [2:47]
• Game 5: 2-1 overtime win [16:50]

- News and Discussions

• This is familiar territory for the Bruins [28:47]
• Scoring goals is still a problem for the Leafs [30:43]
• The Leafs' stars need to be better [35:08] (Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, John Tavares, and Morgan Rielly)
• Can the Leafs win at home? [39:51]
• The Leafs' defence has been surprisingly good [46:15] (Jake McCabe, Joel Edmundson, Ilya Lyubushkin)

- The week ahead [50:17] (our predictions for game 6 and potentially 7 of the series)

Where is William Nylander? Have you seen him? The Toronto Maple Leafs could definitely use him in the lineup as they find themselves down 2-1 in their 1st round series against the Boston Bruins in the NHL Playoffs. Join the guys as they discuss everything that went on in games 1-3, and the upcoming games as well.

This episode's discussions:

- Week in Review [3:00]

• Game 1 - 5-1 L [3:30]
• Game 2 - 3-2 W [7:30]
• Game 3 - 4-2 L [11:50]

- Where is William Nylander? [24:10]

- Concerning Stats [31:00]

- Mitch Marner has to be better [42:10]

- Max Domi's bump on Jeremy Swayman [45:55]

- Silver linings [48:10]

- What has to change? [53:00]

- The week ahead [55:30] (games 4 and 5)

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be taking on the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. In other, completely separate news, we're all going to see our therapists again. Listen along this episode as the guys discuss the series and give their predictions for what they think might happen in the series.

This episode's discussions:

• Season in review [2:00] (breaking down the 2023-24 NHL regular season for the Maple Leafs)
• Leafs vs. Bruins matchup [16:00] (breaking down the series, including questions about the Leafs' starting lineup, how the Leafs matchup against the Bruins, the Leafs' x-factors)
• Playoff bracket [38:40] (the guys make their joint playoff bracket)
• The week ahead [44:00] (series predictions)

Let's face it, the only thing Leafs Nation really cares about right now is Auston Matthews' road to 70 goals. Are we looking ahead to the playoffs? Sure. But, this is something special. Join the guys this episode as they discuss everything going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs as they head into their final week of the 2023-2024 NHL regular season.

This episode's discussions:

• Week in review (games against the Montreal Canadiens [2:43], Pittsburgh Penguins [8:41], and New Jersey Devils [13:52] and [21:40])
• Do we even want the Leafs to have home-ice advantage in the 1st round? [32:00]
• Forward lines and deployments to keep an eye on [34:40] (the Bertuzzi-Matthews-Domi line, a loaded-up 2nd line vs. William Nylander on the 3rd line, Matthew Knies on the 4th line, Nick Robertson's spot in the lineup, Calle Jarnkrok)
• William Nylander's struggles as of late [38:15]
• Ryan's new found confidence in the Maple Leafs [52:15]
• Is Sheldon Keefe going to rest Auston Matthews down the stretch? [57:15]
• The week ahead [1:02:00] (games against the Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, and Tampa Bay Lightning)

Have you heard? Auston Matthews is a sniper! That likely does not come as a surprise to you, but Zac might think differently. Join the guys this episode as they discuss the latest Toronto Maple Leafs news as the team heads into the penultimate (big word, I know right) week of the NHL season.

This episode's discussions:

• Week in review [2:10] (games against the Washington Capitals [2:16], Buffalo Sabres [5:35], Florida Panthers [12:14]. and Tampa Bay Lightning [19:25])
• Simon Benoit's contract extension [30:00]
• Leafs sign Jacob Quillan [32:02]
• Ryan Reaves' great play as of late [34:48]
• Ryan's doubling down on the Tyler Bertuzzi - Auston Matthews - Max Domi line [38:44]
• Will Connor Timmins see playoff action? [43:12]
• Hypothetical: re-sign Tyler Bertuzzi or Max Domi? [46:24]
• Hockey player name association game [50:28]
• The week ahead [58:42] (games against the Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, and New Jersey Devils)

What's the best 1st round playoff matchup for the Maple Leafs? Is it the Boston Bruins? The Florida Panthers? What about the New York Rangers? Even though all we can do is speculate, it will be interesting to see how the National Hockey League standings will be determined down the stretch. Join the guys as they discuss everything going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs as they approach the end of the regular season.

This episode's discussions:

• Week in review [3:23] (games against the Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes, and New Jersey Devils)
• The horrendous power play [22:13]
• Leafs injuries [30:42]
• Auston Matthews is back [33:10]
• The success of the Bertuzzi-Matthews-Domi line [35:40]
• What's the Maple Leafs' best 1st round matchup? [40:10]
• Is this year's Leafs team better equipped for the playoffs physically? [48:20]
• Should Ilya Samsonov be the playoff starting goalie? [53:20]
• The week ahead [57:40] (games against the Washington Capitals, Buffalo Sabres, Florida Panthers, and Tampa Bay Lightning)

Should the Toronto Maple Leafs make TJ Brodie a healthy scratch in parts of the regular season and into the playoffs? That's just one of many lineup questions that Sheldon Keefe has to figure out down the stretch and into the postseason. Listen along as the guys discuss everything going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs this past week and looking ahead to their upcoming schedule.

This episode's discussions:

• Week in review (games against the Philadelphia Flyers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Washington Capitals)
• William Nylander's dominance
• John Tavares' resurgence
• Sorting of the defensive mess on the back end
• How have the Leafs been without Mitch Marner?
• The week ahead (games against the Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes, and New Jersey Devils)

There was quite a bit of frustration from Leafs fans after a relatively quiet NHL trade deadline for Brad Treliving and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The guys will break down the trades that Treliving did make, and gain an understanding about why he didn't make the big splashes that a lot of fans wanted him to.

This episode's discussions:

• Week in review (games against the Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, and Montreal Canadiens)
• Auston Matthews has not looked like his usual self lately
• The trade deadline (the trades the Leafs made, Treliving's lack of moves, and the implications of them)
• The week ahead (games against the Philadelphia Flyers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Washington Capitals)

You've heard of home-ice advantage, but have you heard of... road-ice advantage? Well, the Toronto Maple Leafs have sure introduced it to us in abundance this season. Join Paul, Zac and Ryan this episode as they discuss the Leafs' play this past week and look ahead to the NHL's upcoming trade deadline.

This episode's discussions:

• Week in review (games against the Arizona Coyotes, New York Rangers, and Boston Bruins)
• The Ilya Lyubushkin trade
• Calle Jarnkrok's return and Nick Robertson's demotion
• A trade frenzy has begun
• Who are the Leaf rumoured to be in on? (Colton Parayko, Matt Dumba, and Joel Edmundson)
• The wee ahead (games against the Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, and Montreal Canadiens

With just about a week until the March 8th NHL Trade Deadline, the biggest questions surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs is if they're going to be buyers. Brad Treliving definitely has his hands full, and Leafs nation will be closely watching his every move. Join the fellas this episode as we discuss all things Toronto Maple Leafs.

This episode's discussions:

• Week in review (games against the Arizona Coyotes, Vegas Golden Knights, and Colorado Avalance)
• The evolving goaltender situation (Joseph Woll's return, Matt Murray facing pucks, and what both of those mean for the team)
• The new look forward lines (including Mac Domi and the 2nd)
• Have Noah Gregor, Mark Giordano, and Calle Jarnkrok found themselves on the outside looking in?
• Have the Leafs played their way into being trade deadline buyers?
• The week ahead (games against the Arizona Coyotes, New York Rangers, and Boston Bruins)

Thanks to Auston Matthews and Bobby McMann, it's officially hatty season for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The buds seem to have found a groove since Morgan Rielly's suspension, and we're praying it continues.

This episode's discussions:

• Week in review (games against the Philadelphia Flyers, Anaheim Ducks, and St. Louis Blues)
• Auston Matthews and Bobby McMann's hot play as of late
• The 4-game win streak without Rielly
• The Leafs' power play is finally clicking
• The week ahead (games against the Arizona Coyotes, Vegas Golden Knights, and Colorado Avalanche)

Let us quote the wise words of Ryan Reaves, "Make Hockey Violent Again." Couldn't have said it better myself, Reavo. Join us this episode as we chat everything Toronto Maple Leafs over the past week.

This episode's discussions:

• Week in review (games against the Ottawa Senators and St. Louis Blues)
• Morgan Rielly's suspension (thoughts on the play, suspension, and who needs to step up in his absence)
• Depleted forward lines (Mitch Marner and John Tavares out will an illness)
• Injury report (Martin Jones)
• The week ahead (games against the Philadelphia Flyers, Anaheim Ducks, and St. Louis Blues)

This is just your friendly reminder to put the toilet seat down. Yeah, we're talking to you, Toronto Maple Leafs. Listen along this episode as the guys break down the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend in Toronto, and the Maple Leafs' play coming off the break.

This episode's discussions:

• Week in review (All-Star weekend, games against the New York Islanders and Dallas Stars)
• Who needs to have the biggest bounce-back second half of the season for the Maple Leafs?
• Is this roster really built for the playoffs?
• Trade rumours (Western Conference team)
• Injury Report (Joseph Woll and David Kampf)
• NHL announces the 4 Nation Cup and their return to the Olympics
• The week ahead (games against the Ottawa Senators and St. Louis Blues)

Did you hear? Tate McRae is an NHL All-Star! Paul is very excited about that, let me tell you. Listen along this episode as the guys discuss the Leafs' last couple of games before heading into the NHL All-Star break this weekend.

This episode's discussions:

• Week in review (two games against the Winnipeg Jets)
• Having now won 3 games in a row, have the Toronto Maple Leafs turned a corner?
• With injuries to Calle Jarnkrok and Bobby McMann, will Pontus Holmberg and Ryan Reaves be mainstays in the Leafs' lineup?
• Do the Leafs have no choice but to ride Ilya Samsonov's momentum?
• Trade deadline look ahead
• The week ahead (the NHL All-Star weekend, games against the New York Islanders and Dallas Stars)

It's the most anticipated award show of the season, it's the 4th annual MSLEs (Mid Season Leafs Evaluations). Join the fellas this episode as they evaluate all of the different parts of the Toronto Maple Leafs this season.

This episode's discussions:

• Week in review (games against the Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, and Seattle Kraken)
• Maple Leafs news (Edmonton Oilers sign Corey Perry, Ryan Reaves speaks out about being scratched)
• The MSLEs (team evaluations, player evaluations, player awards, goal for the 2nd half of the season)
• The week ahead (2 games against the Winnipeg Jets)

Whether or not you believe that the Toronto Maple Leafs' struggles are Sheldon Keefe's fault, you have to admit that there has to be some sort of change. Is it time to fire Sheldon Keefe? Will Brad Treliving and co actually fire him? I guess we'll have to wait and see.

This episode's discussions:

• The week in review (games against the Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red Wings, and Edmonton Oilers)
• Talking about some frightening and concerning facts about this Leafs team
• What isn't working?
• Is it time to fire Sheldon Keefe?
• What other changes can be made?
• The week ahead (games against the Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, and Seattle Kraken)

William Nylander got paid, big time. On the heels of his 8-year extension, the Toronto Maple Leafs seemed to fall into old habits after starting the year off with 4 straight wins. Listen in this episode as the guys discuss everything going on with the Maple Leafs.

This episode's discussions:

• Week in review (games against the San Jose Sharks and New York Islanders)
• The William Nylander extension
• The ongoing goaltender situation (Ilya Samsonov being recalled, Denis Hildeby sent back to the Marlies)
• Could Corey Perry be a fit for the Leafs?
• Injury report on Matthews Knies and Joseph Woll
• The week ahead (games against the Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red Wings, and Edmonton Oilers)

It's episode 100 for the Original 6ix Podcast! Thank you so much for everyone who has listened and been a part of this journey with us so far. It's a new year, which hopefully means that it's time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to turn the page and get back in the win column. Listen along as the fellas break down the buds' past 6 games and look ahead at the games to come.

This episode's talking points:

• Week in review (games against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ottawa Senators, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, and Anaheim Ducks)
• Auston Matthews is a freak of nature (goal scoring)
• The Ilya Samsonov situation (being sent down to the Marlies)
• William Nylander contract extension talks
• Dirty NHL stuff (Cole Perfetti and Ryan Hartman, Nick Cousins and Jason Zucker)
• Toronto Maple Leafs' New Year's resolutions
• The week ahead (games against the San Jose Sharks and New York Islanders)

The Toronto Maple Leafs gave up 9 goals to the Buffalo Sabres. That's the reality we're dealing with. Listen along as the fellas break down everything going on with the buds this past week in the National Hockey League.

This episode's talking points:

• Week in review (games against the Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, and Buffalo Sabres)
• What should the Leafs do with the goaltending situation (Ilya Samsonov, Martin Jones, and Hoseph Woll)
• Are we back to the "score your way out of trouble" Maple Leafs?
• Playing "name the Leafs player based in their career path"
• The week ahead (games against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ottawa Senators, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, and Anaheim Ducks)

What's more Leafy than overtime loses, tons of injuries, and a player being welcomed to Robidas Island? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Listen along this episode as the fellas break down the past 5 games of Toronto Maple Leafs hockey.

This epsiode's talking points:

• The week in review (games against the Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators, New York Islander, New York Rangers, and Columbus Blue Jackets)
• Is the lack of regulation wins really a problem?
• The offence is coming alive
• Who has been playing well lately? (Noah Gregor, Jake McCabe, Matthew Knies)
• Key Injury Updates (John Klingberg, Ryan Reaves, Joseph Woll, Matthew Knies, William, Lagesson)
• The week ahead (games against the Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, and Buffalo Sabres)

Another couple of games for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and you guessed it, more overtime. We love that for us. Listen this week as the guys break down the previous week of Leafs hockey in yet another sombre mood.

This episode's talking points:

• Week in review (games against the Seattle Kraken and Boston Bruins)
• The regulation win problem continues
• Has Joseph Woll won the net?
• Top players have started to find their groove (Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner)
• Trade talk (Nikita Zadorov to the Vancouver Canucks, the Leafs' interest in Chris Tanev)
• Leafs injury update
• The week ahead (games against the Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, and New York Islanders)

The Toronto Maple Leafs are tied in 27th for regulation wins in the National Hockey League. Yikes. Join the guys this week as they break down what exactly went wrong during this past week of Maple Leafs hockey.

This episode's discussions:

• The week in review (games against the Chicago Blackhawks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Florida Panthers)
• The regulation win problem
• The Core 4 is still slumping (Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Mitch Marner, and John Tavares)
• John Klingberg placed on LTIR
• Patrick Kane is a Detroit Red Wing
• The Corey Perry Situation
• The week ahead (games against the Seattle Kraken and Boston Bruins)

Sure, the Toronto Maple Leafs won both of their games in Sweden during the NHL's 2023 Global Series, but were the victories really as good as they seemed? Join the guys this episode as they break down the Leafs' past week and look ahead to upcoming games as well.

This episode's talking points:

• Week in review (games against the Detroit Red Wings and Minnesota Wild)
• It's officially the William Nylander show
• The 1st line has been quiet as of late (Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and Matthew Knies)
• Has Tyler Bertuzzi finally found his game?
• Were we too quick to give up on Ilya Samsonov?
• The week ahead (games against the Chicago Blackhawks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Florida Panthers)

It wouldn't be a Toronto Maple Leafs season without some good 'ole trade rumours. It's been an up and down season for the Leafs so far, and that hasn't stopped the trade rumours from swirling already.

This episode's talking points:

• The week in review (games against the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Tampa Bay Lightning, Ottawa Senators, Calgary Flames, and Vancouver Canucks)
• Goals against remains an issue
• Lineup changes (Nick Roberston's call up, Matthew Knies moved to the 1st line, Max Domi playing centre, Morgan Rielly playing on the top power play)
• Trade Rumours (Nikita Zadorov, Patrick Kane, and John Klingberg)
• William Nylander continues to dominate (15-game point streak)
• The week ahead - the 2023 NHL Global Series in Sweden (games against the Detroit Red Wings and Minnesota Wild)

Is it too early to panic? No seriously, we're asking. Even though the Toronto Maple Leafs are in familiar end-of-October terriotry, their 5-3-1 record hasn't prevented fans from panicking. Why do things seem grim with a winning record? Are we right to panic, or will the team put everything at easy with yet another incredible November? Join the guys this episode as they talk about everything going on in the world of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the NHL.

This episode's discussions:

• The week in review (games against the Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, and Los Angeles Kings)
• Why does it feel like things are much worse than they are?
• The new guys still seem out of place (Tyler Bertuzzi, Max Domi, Ryan Reaves, John Klingberg)
• Team goals per game isn't where it should be
• The penalty kill has been struggling
• Auston Matthews announced as Prime's newest signed athlete
• A "way too early" version of "Yay or Nay"
• The week ahead (games against the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Ottawa Senators)

William Nylander is off to an incredibly hot start so far this season, in what is a contract year for him. Let's see how this plays out for the rest of the season. Join the boys this episode as we talk about all things going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs after the first two and a half weeks of the 2023-24 National Hockey League season.

This episode's discussions:

• Week(s) in review (4-2-0 record after games against the Montreal Canadiens, Minnesota Wild, Chicago Blackhawks, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Washington Capitals)
• How has the team been doing so far?
• How have the new players been performing? (Tyler Bertuzzi, Max Domi, Ryan Reaves, and John Klingberg)
• 3 members of the Core 4 leading the way offensively (Auston Matthews, William Nylander, John Tavares)
• William Nylander's play and contract situation
• How has the team's defence been?
• The goaltending situation (Ilya Samsonov vs. Joseph Woll)
• What is the Leafs' opportunity in the Atlantic division this season?
• The week ahead (upcoming games against the Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, and Los Angeles Kings)

The boys are back! Both in terms of the Toronto Maple Leafs are back and gearing up for the 2023-24 NHL season, and we're back for our 4th season of the podcast!

Join us for our first episode of the season where we break down all things off season and free agency, as well as looking ahead at the season to come.

This episode's talking points:

• Free Agency (Departures, players who resigned, new acquisition)
• Pre-Season (Auston Matthews and William Nylander contract extension talk, Nylander playing centre, John Klingberg quarterbacking power play one)
• Season Preview (Impact of the new additions, Matthews' goal scoring, Knies and Robertson's impact, preferred lines and pairings)

On the day the Vegas Golden Knights win the Stanley Cup, we really are about to talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs. About a month since the Leafs' second round elimination by the hands of the Florida Panthers, the fellas talk about all things going on with the Maple Leafs organization.

This episode's talking points:

• Kyle Dubas going to Pittsburgh
• Brad Treliving as the new General Manager (his priorities, hiring Shane Doan)
• Are there any other management changes to come (Sheldon Keefe's job security)
• Core 4 staying put? (The future of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, and John Tavares as Maple Leafs)
• Who might want to re-sign? (Luke Schenn and Noal Acciari)
• Newcomers? (will Milan Lucic become a Maple Leaf?)
• Off-season goals for the team (trade/player rumours, what does the team need to do now)

It's the same old story. The Toronto Maple Leafs may have made it to the second round of the National Hockey League playoffs, but here we are again after they've been eliminated. After a showing that was good enough to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Leafs went on to lose the first three games against the Florida Panthers and end up losing the series 4-1. The big questions now becomes, what do the Leafs do from here?

This episode's talking points:

• Week in review (breaking down game 5 against the Florida Panthers)
• Series in review (discussing the Maple Leafs' 4-1 series loss against the Florida Panthers)
• What's next? (discussing the teams end of season availability about Ryan O'Reilly, Michael Bunting, Morgan Rielly, Auston Matthews, and Luke Schenn)
• Off-season moves (what should the Leafs do with their pending unrestricted and restricted free agents such as Alex Kerfoot, David Kampf, Justin Holl, Ilya Samsonov, and more)
• Next episode's preview (glimpse into our opinions on what the Leafs should do with the management team [Brendan Shanahan, Kyle Dubas, Sheldon Keefe] and core four [Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, John Tavares] this off season and heading into next year

New round, same old Toronto Maple Leafs. The buds are down 3-1, and they have a lot of work to do if they want to win this sereies. Join Zac and Ryan this episode as they break down the Toronto Maple Leads - Florida Panthers NHL Playoffs series.

This episode's talking points:

• Week in review (games 1-4 against the Florida Panthers)
• Can the Leafs win 3 more in a row?
• Core 4 didn't show up in the first 3 games
• Matthew Knies and Ilya Samsonov injuries
• Officiating
• Sheldon Keefe still doesn't know what his best lineup is
• What do the Leafs have to do now?
• Week ahead (game 5, and potentially games 6 and 7, against the Florida Panthers)

THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BEAT THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING AND ARE IN THE 2ND ROUND OF THE 2023 NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS. Up next, the Florida Panthers! Join the guys this episode as they break down the series win against the Lightning, and preview the round two matchup against the Panthers!

This episode's talking points:

• Week in review (games 5 and 6 against the Tampa Bay Lightning)
• Series in review (reviewing the entire Maple Leafs 6-game series win in the 1st round)
• Leafs News (Wild celebrations in Toronto, Florida restricting round 2 sales to US citizens)
• Leafs vs. Panthers series preview
• The week ahead (games 1 and 2 in Toronto, and games 3 and 4 in Florida)

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a 3-1 series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning. We don't quite believe it either. The series isn't over, and we know all too well that there's still time for Tampa to make a comeback. But, is this the year the Leafs finally make it out of the first round?

This episode's talking points:

• Week in review (games 1, 2, 3 and 4 against the Lightning)
• Series at a glance (themes from the first four games)
• Goaltending (breaking down Andrei Vasilevskiy and Ilya Samsonov's play so far)
• Some of the new Leafs have been playing incredibly (Luke Schenn, Ryan O'Reilly, Noel Acciari, and Matthew Knies)
• Who hasn't been playing so well (the forwards [defensively], Mark Giordano, Justin Holl, TJ Brodie, and Jake McCabe)
• Michael Bunting's return (does he come back in for game 5, and who comes out of the lineup if so?)
• Sheldon Keefe (his coaching so far in the series)
• The week ahead (game 5, and games 6 and 7 if necessary against the Lightning)

Well, it's that time of year again. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning will kick off their first round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday. Is this finally the year the Leafs will make it out of the first round? Or will history repeat itself once again?

This episode's talking points:

• Maple Leafs regular season in review
• What will the Maple Leafs' starting lineup be for game one?
• Is this the same Lightning team we're used to seeing?
• How do the Leafs match up against the Lightning?
• What do the Leafs need to do in order to win?
• Creating our collective 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket
• The week ahead (games 1-4 against the Lightning)

It's the final stretch of the season for the Toronto Maple Leafs. With five games left in the regular season and a confirmed first round matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning, this is the Leafs' last chance to fine-tune things before the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

This episode's talking points:

• The week in review (games again the Ottawa Senators, Detroit Red Wings, and Columbus Blue Jacket)
• Ryan O'Reilly's return from injury
• Radim Zahorna (his games with the Leafs so far, and can/will he play for the team in the playoffs?)
• Sheldon Keefe calls out the officiating (what is the officiating going to be like for Michael Bunting in the playoffs?)
• Matt Murray's injury (and its implications on the rest of the season and playoffs)
• Should Sheldon Keefe rest players over the last five games?
• The week ahead (games against the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Florida Panthers, and Tampa Bay Lightning)

On this Ryan-less episode of the Original 6ix podcast, Paul and Zac go through the latest week in Maple Leafs hockey, one that was average at best. The boys cover:

• The last 4 Leafs games versus Florida x2, Carolina, and Nashville
• A long awaited Mullan-MD report
• Jarnkrok's play on the 1st line
• Tavares' quiet good week
• More Matthew Knies talk / hype
• And finally, Zac gives a wizard prediction that doesn't make Paul too happy

Knies your beak. All this Matthew Knies talk is getting a little out of hand. This week on the Original 6ix Podcast, the fellas talk about everything going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs and the NHL. This past week was not a great one for the Leafs even though they had a winning record, and the guys discuss why.

This episode's talking points:

• Week in review (games against the Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes, Ottawa Senators, and New York Islanders)
• Leafs finally go back to 12 forwards and 6 defensemen
• Matt Murray's impressive performance against the Ottawa Senators
• Calle Jarnkrok's chemistry with Auston Matthews, fitting in the top six
• Does Matthew Knies make the Toronto Maple Leafs' starting postseason lineup?
• Zac's concern about the Maple Leafs' team stats
• The week ahead (games against the Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Nashville Predators)

Noel Acciari is The Cookie Monster! No, but seriously, he loves cookies. They call him Cookie. The top shelf is where Mama keeps the Noel Acciari jar. This episode of the Original 6ix Podcast features Zac, Paul, and Ry an discussing everything going on in the past week for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

This episode's talking points:

• Week in Review (games against the Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres)
• Sheldon Keefe defends Matt Murray's play since his return from injury
• The Maple Leafs continue to use 11 forwards and 7 defensemen
• Kyle Dubas comments on Ryan O'Reilly's injury
• Auston Matthews getting the tough matchups (recently against Connor McDavid and Tage Thompson)
• Noel Acciari's impressive play as of late
• Week Ahead (games against the Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes, Ottawa Senators, and New York Islanders)

Luke Schenn has the PasSchenn, do you? Join Paul, Zac and Ryan this episode as they talk about everything going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs now that the trade deadline has passed. Kyle Dubas made his moves, now it's time for the team to show they have what it takes, and that they too, have the PasSchenn.

This episode's talking points:

• Week in Review (games against the Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, and New Jersey Devils
• Injury Report (Ryan O'Reilly, John Tavares, and Auston Matthews)
• Discussing how the new players (Jake McCabe, Sam Lafferty, Erik Gustafsson, Luke Schenn) have played in their first four games with the team
• The 9 Defensemen (how the Maple Leafs will, and should, deploy their 9 defensemen for the rest of the season)
• Goaltending Drama (thoughts on the Ilya Samsonov / Matt Murray tandem as it compares to the goaltending of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins heading into the playoffs
• The Week Ahead (games against the Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres)

KYLE DUBAS!!! KYLE DUBAS!!! KYLE DUBAS!!! Have you heard about Kyle Dubas? Well, he went out and made a trade, or two, or few, with more to come? Listen along this episode as the guys break down all of the Toronto Maple Leafs trades, as well as breaking down everything going on with the Leafs and NHL over the past week.

This episode's talking points:

• Maple Leafs acquire Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty from the Chicago Blackhawks
• Trading Rasmus Sandin to the Washington Capitals
• Trading Pierre Engvall to the New York Islanders
• Acquiring Luke Schenn from the Vancouver Canucks
• Other NHL trades (Mattias Ekholm to the Edmonton Oilers, Patrick Kane to the New York Rangers)
• The week ahead (road trip with games against the Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, and New Jersey Devils)

The Toronto Maple Leafs traded for Ryan O'Reilly, which means that this episode will be, well, O'Reilly good. Join us this episode as Paul, Zac, and Ryan break down everything going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs over the past week.

This episode's main talking points:

• An in depth discussion about the Ryan O'Reilly/ Noel Acciari trade
• Week in review (games against the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, and Buffalo Sabres)
• Jake Muzzin's season is officially over
• Auston Matthews' quiet play as of late
• The Leafs' play against bottom-feeder NHL teams
• Is Kyle Dubas going to make more trades?
• The week ahead (games against the Minnesota Wild and Seattle Kraken)

Should the Toronto Maple Leafs trade for Patrick Kane? This is the biggest question plaguing Toronto Maple Leafs fans and media with the trade deadline approaching in a few weeks. Join Zac and Ryan this episode as they discuss everything going on with the Leafs and NHL over the past week.

This episode's talking points:

• Week in review (games against the Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks)
• Auston Matthews' return from injury
• Connor Timmins' contract extension
• The NHL All-Star game and festivities
• Trade deadline lead up and craziness (Patrick Kane, Jakob Chychrun, Vladislav Gavrikov, Timo Meier, depth vs big name[s], Leafs goaltending)
• Week ahead (games against the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, and Buffalo Sabres)

Any and all questions in regard to the name of this episode, "The Cocaine Bear," shall be directed to one Paul Ananiadis. This episode, the boys are back to discuss all things Toronto Maple Leafs as the team, and the National Hockey League, heads into the All-Star break.

This episode's talking points:

• Week in Review (games against the New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Washington Capitals, and Boston Bruins)
• Auston Matthews' knee injury
• The Bo Horvat Trade (and it's implications for the Leafs and the rest of the NHL)
• The Goaltending Situation (Ilya Samsonov's play, Matt Murray's injury, Joseph Woll's potential opportunity, and a possible goalie trade)
• The Trade Deadline (each of our wish lists for the Maple Leafs)

If you know, you know. HAMMER TIME! This week on the Original 6ix Podcast, Ryan returns to join Zac and Paul to discuss everything going on in the world of the Toronto Maple Leafs over the past week. 

This episode's talking points:

• Week In Review (games against the Winnipeg Jets, Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders)
• Auston Matthews' elevated play as of late
• Ilya Samsonov has won the net
• Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner's reunion
• Bobby McMann has stuck around
• Maple Leafs trade rumours have started to heat up (Jake McCabe and Vladislav Gavrikov)
• The Week Ahead (games against the New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins)

On a rare episode without Ryan, Paul and Zac discuss the last week in Leafs hockey as well Nylander's great play, Robertson's injury update, and most importantly- the quality of the officiating.

It's the biggest award show of the year... it's the third annual MSLEs (Mid-Season Leafs Evaluations). It's that time of year again where the guys break down the first half of the 2022-2023 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL season. 

What we talk about this episode:

• Team Evaluations (giving grades to different areas of the team like offence, defence, special teams, etc.) 
• Player Evaluations (giving each player a grade)
• Individual Player Awards (awarding things like MVP, best newcomer, biggest bargain, etc)
• Needs Improvement (areas of improvement that can be fixed both internally and externally)
• Goals for 2nd Half of the Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been giving up far too many goals against, and it's time to address it. This week, the guys talk about everything going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs's season, and past week of NHL hockey. 

This episodes talking points:

• Week in review (games against the Arizona Coyotes, Colorado Avalanche, and St. Louis Blues)
• Injury update (Rasmus Sandin and Morgan Rielly)
• Auston Matthews' 500th career point
• The team's lacklustre defence and goaltending over the last couple of week
• Do the Maple Leafs play down to their oppononent?
• Connor Bedard and the team Canada World Juniors
• The week ahead (games against the Seattle Kraken, Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers, and Nashville Predators)

Both Sheldon Keefe and the Toronto Maple Leafs received fines from the National Hockey League. That's a new one. This week on the Original 6ix Podcast, the guys talk about everything going on with the Maple Leafs over the last week. This episode's topics: week in review (games against the Philadelphia Flyers and St. Louis Blues), Over / Under (Auston Matthews and William Nylander's goal totals), Injury Update (Morgan Rielly, Rasmus Sandin and Joseph Woll), the fines, 2023 Toronto Maple Leafs New Year's resolutions, and the week ahead.

Yeah, it finally happened. The Toronto Maple Leafs' point streak came to an end, and so did Mitch Marner's. This week on the Original 6ix Podcast, Zac, Paul and Ryan break down the week in review which included the Maple Leafs' first regulation loss since November 11, and their first consecutive regulation losses of the season. The guys also play "Where Is that Ex-Leaf Now?" and discuss topics like team's injury update (including Calle Jarnkrok's return), the Denis Malgin/Dryden Hunt trade, William Nylander's dominant play, and taking a look at the week ahead for the buds.

Do the Toronto Maple Leafs miss Morgan Rielly? I mean, they have to, right? Join Zac, Paul and Ryan and as they discuss everything going on in the world of the National Hockey League and Toronto Maple Leafs. This week, the guys take a look at the past week of Maple Leafs' hockey (which included two shutouts) with games against the Los Angeles Kings, Calgary Flames, and Anaheim Ducks. The guys also play the first game of two truths and a lie of the season, talk about the team's injury update (Nick Robertson's injury and TJ Brodie's return), the team's 15 game point streak, the continued incredible goaltending, dealing with all of the injuries, and what the team's number one trade need is as of right now. The fellas also take a look ahead at the Maple Leafs' upcoming week, which includes games against the New York Rangers, Washington Capitals, and Tampa Bay Lightning.