The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs (The Athletic)

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Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs trade deadline, with Brad Treliving acquiring Joel Edmundson on Thursday and Ilya Lyubushkin the week before to bolster the blue line, and Connor Dewar as a depth forward who should help on the penalty kill, and prospect Cade Webber, as the Leafs roster is now set for the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James recap an epic two day NHL draft which saw the Maple Leafs draft 12 new players in 7 rounds. The guys discuss first pick Rodion Amirov, and the Leafs decision to continue to draft small players. Plus the guys tackle the Leafs decision not to qualify Frederik Gauthier, Evan Rodrigues and Jeremy Bracco. The guys discuss the somewhat surprising decision by Kyle Clifford who declined to sign a three year extension, and what players the Leafs should be targeting in free agency, that can help on the 4th line and the penalty kill. Jonas and James also debate which defensive defensemen the team should go after, to compliment mainstays Morgan Rielly and Jake Muzzin on the blue line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James return to discuss the Maple Leafs latest transaction, signing future hall of fame centre Joe Thornton. The guy discuss what Jumbo will bring to the team, where he might lineup and why he decided that Toronto was his best opportunity to win a Stanley Cup. Plus, Jonas and James dip into the Leaf Report mailbag, and answer listener questions on Freddy Anderson, the Leafs depth, if Jumbo will ever play with Matthews, Ilya Mikheyev arbitration case and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Johnston, Senior Hockey Writer at Sportsnet and contributor to Hockey Night in Canada, joins Jonas and James to discuss the Leafs off-season so far. The guys analyze the additions of Joe Thornton, TJ Brodie, Wayne Simmonds and Jimmy Vesey. Plus they look at the four goalies on the Leafs roster, led by Frederik Andersen and Jonas and James take your Leaf questions via twitter to CJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James analyze the Maple Leaf fan survey 2.0 with some surprising results on what off-season signing you didn't like, should the Leafs have moved on from Freddy Andersen, how many points the team will get next season and who joins Brodie, Rielly and Muzzin in the top 4 on defence? Plus James and Jonas discuss who the Leafs biggest challenger will be in the proposed all Canadian Division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Masters from TSN hockey joins Jonas and James on a new Leaf Report as the guys present three curiosities each on the new Maple Leafs season will play out. Among the issues at hand include the impact of Joe Thornton in the Leafs dressing room and on the ice, how much better can Matthews, Marner and Nylander get? How Sheldon Keefe handles his first full NHL season as the Leafs bench boss, and how the goaltending will play out in this shortened season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Hendrick the Maple Leafs legendary rink side host, joins Jonas and James to discuss his career covering the Maple Leafs and his reason to step down from covering the team this past summer. Plus, Henny, James and Jonas discuss the strength and weaknesses of the current roster, and Henny tells the boys about his new podcast 'The first question' and he answers listener questions as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Burke the former President and General Manager of the Maple Leafs, and now a best selling author and studio analyst for Sportsnet joins James and Jonas to promote his book Burke's Law. Burkie looks back at his time in Toronto and shares stories on Phil Kessel, Ron Wilson, Randy Carlyle, Lou Lamoriello and many more. Burkie also shares his thoughts on one of the newest maple leafs, defender T.J. Brodie on the final Leaf Report of 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle discuss the free agent deals that the Leafs made on day one of free agency with Wayne Simmonds and TJ Bodie joining the blue and white.  The Leafs are now just south of 4 million dollars over the cap. Jonas and James discuss what the Leafs next moves should be, to get into cap compliance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James recap game two of the Leafs playoff series with Tampa, the polar opposite of game one. The guys dissect the play of Ilya Samsonov, Matthews, Marner, Nylander, O'Reilly and Tavares. Plus they offer analysis on Matthew Knies, the three fights from defenders Mark Giordano, Justin Holl and Luke Schenn, the record tying night from Morgan Rielly and what the Leafs can expect from an experienced disciplined Tampa Bay Lightning team in game three on Saturday night. Plus the guys provide their thoughts on the three game suspension to Michael Bunting ahead of another edition of the Leaf Report Pod-bag.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the first Leaf Report of 2024, Jonas and James look back on a busy couple of weeks for the Maple Leafs over the Christmas break with Auston Matthews, the Leafs All-Star representative continuing to score at will, William Nylander's contract negotiations reportedly getting close to being done and Ilya Samsonov's struggles between the pipes and his subsequent move to the minors after being waived by the team. Plus the guys look back on the Leafs mini two game win streak to start the new year through California, with a date with the San Jose Sharks next on the list, on Saturday night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James dissect the Maple Leafs 8 year extension for William Nylander, if he can keep his career year scoring pace up, and why the Leafs have continued to overpay for their home grown stars. The guys discuss Martin Jones improbable elevation to Leaf number one goalie, provide an update on injured goaltender Joseph Woll and they wonder if the current plan for Ilya Samsonov, is the correct one for the embattled goalie.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs latest third period collapse and loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the recent slide which began with an OT loss to the Islanders 4 games ago, the lack of offence, the inability to hold a lead and the roster issues that this team has with slumps dominating the play of John Tavares, William Nylander, Matthew Knies, Tyler Bertuzzi and Max Domi. Plus the guys discuss Sheldon Keefe's job security and take your questions in a spirited edition of the Leaf Report pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TSN hockey analyst and former NHL defencemen Frank Corrado joins Jonas and James on this week's Leaf Report. The guys discuss the Maple Leafs recently wrapped Western Road Trip, Ilya Samsonov's big win Sunday night over Seattle, the Leafs team defence which has struggled this season, and if the Maple Leafs should be buyers this season at the NHL trade deadline? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James dissect the Maple Leafs season at the All-Star break, including the number of players who have taken a step back from their performance from the season before. The guys discuss Ilya Samsonov's return to grace, if a three goalie system can work for this team, William Nylander's play since the contract extension, what the team should do with Nick Robertson, Ryan Reaves and Bobby McMann and the job that GM Brad Treliving has done in his first year guiding the Maple Leafs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James provide reasons for why the Maple Leafs should be buyers, not sellers or standing pat at the NHL trade deadline, they look back on the loss and win this week vs the Islanders and Stars, the continued lack of secondary scoring depth on this team and if Sheldon Keefe has reached his expiry date and if the Maple Leafs need a new voice behind the bench, before an extended edition of the Leaf Report Pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James provide their thoughts on the five game suspension to Morgan Rielly, how the Leafs handled his absence in the win over St. Louis and the night to remember for Bobby McMann as the shorthanded Leafs beat up on the Blues. The guys discuss Tyler Bertuzzi's scoring drought, plans for the goaltending moving forward and the latest trade rumours involving the maple leafs with 23 days until the trade deadline.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas asks James if he thinks Auston Matthews will score 70 plus goals this season, if Tyler Bertuzzi's nightmare season will be saved with a solid playoff performance and if General Manager Brad Treliving will surrender a first round pick leading up to the deadline to help strengthen the Maple Leafs roster, heading into the playoffs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas welcomes Mark Masters from TSN and Joshua Kloke from the Athletic on this roundtable edition of The Leaf Report. The guys dive deep into the Maple Leafs goaltending, with the team carrying three goaltenders on the roster, to the Maple Leafs left handed shot defence core and the improvement on forward depth over the past month, providing support for Mitch Marner, William Nylander and Auston Matthews.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic and TSN hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Jonas and James, four days ahead of the NHL's trade deadline to discuss how active he thinks Brad Treliving and the Maple Leafs will be this week, leading up to the Friday at 3pm ET deadline. CJ shares his thoughts on who the Leafs might move, who they might be looking at to acquire and the lack of assets the team has to deal, including draft picks already dealt in previous deadlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs inability to hold leads, the penalty kill and injuries to Mitch Marner and Calle Järnkrok. They critique how the newly acquired Joel Edmundson, Connor Dewar and Ilya Lyubushkin have fared since joining the Maple Leafs. Plus they take a look at Auston Matthews scoring slump, the juggling of the forward lines and they stick tap Bobby McMann who signed a two year contract extension.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James discuss Sheldon Keefe's tough love for the Maple Leafs after a disappointing effort vs the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night, including calling out his veterans, most notably Captain John Tavares. The guys talk about the rash of injuries to the team including Mitch Marner, Ilya Samsonov, Calle Järnkrok, Joel Edmundson, Mark Giordano and Morgan Rielly. The guys talk about who should get the next two starts in goal for the Leafs vs Washington and Buffalo, and where they would slot T.J. Brodie moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs games this week vs the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, Auston Matthews quest to reach the 70 goal plateau and if the 70 goal benchmark is more impressive than 100 assists in a season. The guys tackle five questions ahead of game one of the playoffs, including should TJ Brodie play, has Ryan Reaves done enough to draw in, will Max Domi be the third line centre, who will skate with Matthews and what has Sheldon Keefe more concerned, the penalty kill or the powerplay? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James marvel at the scoring prowess of Auston Matthews and if the Maple Leafs should rest him in the final game if he hasn't reached the 70 goal mark? The guys take a look at the defensive pairings, wondering if Ilya Lyubushkin and Timothy Liljegren will draw into the Leafs top 6 when the playoffs start, the resurgent TJ Brodie a tired William Nylander who has slowed down of late and who of Nick Robertson, Ryan Reaves, Connor Dewar and Pontus Holmberg will be the odd man out with a healthy Leaf lineup ready to begin the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James look back on the regular season of the Maple Leafs, led by the historic season by Auston Matthews and his 69 goals. The boys turn the page on the regular season and look ahead to the first round series with arch nemesis, the Boston Bruins and discuss some of the biggest question marks coming into the series including the goaltending, what six defenders will draw in, who will win the specialty teams battle and if the core four can finally overcome their Bruin demons? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs terrible effort at home vs Buffalo on Wednesday night, including a brutal performance from Petr Mrazek, the wobbly defensive units and an out of synch forward group, and the harsh words that coach Sheldon Keefe had for his group post game. The boys welcome 'Down Goes Brown', Sean McIndoe to discuss the Leafs needs for the trade deadline which includes a starting goaltender, a top four defencemen and a top six forward. Not much to ask for. Plus the guys stick tap rookie Michael Bunting and take your questions in another edition of the Leaf Report Pod-Bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs game two win over Boston, and the dominant performance from star centre Auston Matthews and the overall effort of the first line. The guys praise the surprising contributions of the 4th line, the need to stay out of the box, and to be more disciplined, Sheldon Keefe sticking with the same lineup after a terrible effort in game one, Ilya Samsonov's better performance in game 2, specialty team concerns, how to get Mitch Marner on track, and they provide an update on William Nylander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a special Sunday edition of the Leaf Report, Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle breakdown the Maple Leafs uninspiring loss to the Boston Bruins in game four, the blowup on the bench involving Mitch Marner, William Nylander and Auston Matthews, the illness that Matthews is battling and if Tuesday night might be the final game for Marner in a Maple Leafs uniform. The guys try to find a solution to the Leafs struggling power-play and penalty kill, wonder if Joseph Woll will get the start in goal in game five and compare the job Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery is doing, as opposed to the Leafs Sheldon Keefe, with yet another season for the Maple Leafs on the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James look back on another heartbreaking loss in game seven against the Boston Bruins. The guys try to read between the lines of another locker clean-out day media availability, and give their opinion on the future of Brendan Shanahan, Sheldon Keefe, John Tavares and Mitch Marner with the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of the management press conference with GM Brad Treliving, Shanahan and new MLSE President Keith Pelley on Friday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Friday edition of the Leaf Report, Jonas and James discuss the end of season management press conference with Keith Pelley, Brendan Shanahan and Brad Treliving.  The guys talk about a change in messaging, that members of the 'core four' aren't guaranteed to come back, that they will consider anything and everything with the intention to make the Leafs better and ultimately, win when it matters most. They also talk about who the coaching candidates are to replace Sheldon Keefe and what we should expect moving forward in the most important off-season in Toronto in a long time.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James welcome The Athletic's Sean McIndoe to discuss the Maple Leafs decision to bring Brendan Shanahan back for another season as Toronto's team president, and the mistakes that the hall of famer has made during his time running the Leafs and the mountain of work on Brad Treliving's desk to improve the team this summer. They talk about what pieces the Maple Leafs could acquire for a player like Mitch Marner, and if John Tavares would consider waiving his no movement clause and Craig Berube and Todd McLellan interviewing for the head coach position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James welcome Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic's St. Louis Blues reporter to give the Leaf Report the 411 on new Leafs coach Craig Berube, his coaching style and philosophy, how he will work with the star players and media and what else to expect as the Leafs look to reshape their team. Plus the boys answer your questions in a summer pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dom Luszczyszyn joins Jonas and James to discuss the Maple Leafs off-season, who Brad Treliving will target in free agency, if and why Mitch Marner could be dealt this summer and what Leaf free agents should come back as the Maple Leafs look to re-tool their roster under new head coach Craig Berube. Plus Jonas and James stick tap Sheldon Keefe who signed a 4 year deal to coach the New Jersey Devils earlier this week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Hayes, the host of Overdrive on TSN Radio Toronto joins Jonas and James to discuss the Maple Leafs off-season including Mitch Marner's future in Toronto, the guys look at the Maple Leafs wants and needs, including punching up the goaltending, defence, second line centre and team depth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James answer your questions in an all mailbag edition of the Leaf Report, including who will round out Craig Berube's coaching staff, Mitch Marner moving to center, if the Leafs should move on from Timothy Liljegren and David Kampf, what players the Maple Leafs should target during free agency and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James take a look at some of the intriguing names in free agency on the blue line that the Maple Leafs will be targeting on July 1st, including Brady Skjei, Brandon Montour, Matt Roy, Chris Tanev and Nikita Zadorov. Plus the guys address the Joseph Woll extension talks, what goalies could be brought in to support the youngster, and they provide an update on Mitch Marner's status as a Maple Leaf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Maple Leaf and current analyst for TSN and NHL Network, Mike Johnson joins the podcast to look back at his career and his time with the Maple Leafs, including breaking into the league as an undrafted rookie and being put on Mats Sundin's wing, getting to play for the Leafs after growing up in Scarborough, his memories of Tie Domi as a teammate, and finding out he was traded to Tampa for Darcy Tucker. Mike also talks about his time in smaller markets like Tampa and Phoenix and his eventual move into the media, as well as his thoughts on the current team and how a player like William Nylander is perceived in the market. Plus, Jonas and James discuss the latest proposal for the NHL's return to play efforts and the issues surrounding a 24-team playoff format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs free agency activity, signing Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jani Hakanpaa and extended Timothy Liljegren to bolster the blue line, Anthony Stolarz joining the extended Joseph Woll and the re-signed Matt Murray in goal and Max Domi returning to the forward group. The guys discuss the lack of improvement on the Leafs forward units, Nick Robertson's trade request and they take questions from Leafs nation in another edition of the Leaf Report Pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the final Leaf Report of the season, Jonas and James discuss the departure of Wes Clark, the director of scouting for the Maple Leafs. The guys look back on the year that was for the Leafs, what went right, what went wrong and look ahead to how the team fares with the new additions Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Anthony Stolarz, the return of Max Domi and why the signing of Jani Hakanpää isn't official yet. Plus, can youngsters Matthew Knies, Easton Cowan, Fraser Minton, Nick Robertson and Pontus Holmburg take the next step to strengthen the Leafs secondary scoring.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jonas and James recap a disappointing end to the Maple Leafs season which saw the blue and white being eliminated in five games by the Florida Panthers. With the loss still raw for the players, coaching staff, management and their faithful fans, the boys discuss what to do with John Tavares, William Nylander, Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews, four wonderfully talented players who at the end of the day, might not posses the playoff factor that this team sorely needs. Plus the guys take a look at head coach Sheldon Keefe, General Manager Kyle Dubas and President Brendan Shanahan, and what the future will be, and should be, with the Toronto Maple Leafs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Coming off a game one 4-2 loss against Florida in the second round, Jonas and James take a look at what went right, what went wrong and what should be adjusted ahead of game two vs Florida on Thursday. The guys discuss perhaps sitting Mark Giordano or going with 11 forwards and 7 defenders in game two. Plus they stick tap Matthew Knies who battled, to record his first ever NHL goal, ahead of another edition of the Leaf Report playoff pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James dissect a frustrating 3-2 game two loss for the Maple Leafs at the hands of the Florida Panthers. The guys take a closer look at Ilya Samsonov being outplayed by Sergei Bobrovsky, the Matthew Knies injury, the Tavares line getting crushed territorially, the underlying numbers from William Nylander's game two performance, and the disciplined play from Michael Bunting. Jonas and James discuss what the Leafs need to work on, two days ahead of their biggest game of the season, Sunday night in Sunrise Florida and we take your questions in another edition of the Leaf Report playoff pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs game one loss to Montreal, and the horrific injury to captain John Tavares. The guys discuss who, if anyone might replace JT in the lineup at second line centre, and the guys tackle 'the code', as Nick Foligno dropped the gloves with Corey Perry.  We analyze the addition of Rasmus Sandin on the struggling Maple Leafs power-play, praise Jack Campbell's effort and take your questions in another edition of the Leaf Report Pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jonas and James forecast a busy two months for Kyle Dubas and the Toronto Maple Leafs front office this fall. Jonas present his list of what players are attractive to the Leafs in free agency and in trade, with the boys taking a deep dive on blue line help, including Alex Pietrangelo, Dougie Hamilton, TJ Brodie and Jonas Brodin.  The guy also discuss possible replacements for Frederik Andersen in goal, including Robin Lehner, Matt Murray and Jacob Markstrom. Plus, what forwards could be brought in, if the Leafs move the likes of William Nylander, Alex Kerfoot, Andreas Johnsson and Pierre Engvall this off-season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new Leaf Report, Jonas and James discuss the fallout from the Maple Leafs season ending media availability, the comments from Brendan Shanahan and Kyle Dubas, which state their intent to keep Marner, Tavares, Nylander and Matthews, and continue to build the team around those four players. Jonas and James try to figure out how the team can accomplish this, plus they give their thoughts on retaining Zach Hyman, what to do with Morgan Rielly who is a UFA after next season, plus Travis Dermott's value, bringing back Jason Spezza and Zach Bogosian, and who will backup Jack Campbell next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Johnston joins James and Jonas to discuss the contract extension for Nathan MacKinnon and how it will affect Auston Matthews. CJ provides an update on the ongoing contract negotiations between the Leafs and Rasmus Sandin's camp, the injuries to Timothy Liljegren and Pierre Engvall and how it will affect the teams cap, and GM Kyle Dubas, without a contract for next season. Plus the guys answer your burning Maple Leaf questions in another edition of the Leaf Report pod-bag.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James praise the training camp and pre-season for winger Nick Robertson and where he best fits in on the roster. The guys project how the rest of the team will shape up, they comment on the signing of Rasmus Sandin and look ahead to contract extensions for Auston Matthews and William Nylander, ahead of another edition of the Leaf Report pod-bag. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BKz27u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the eve of opening night in Montreal, Jonas and James breakdown the Maple Leafs 20 man roster, their cap limitations, saying goodbye to Wayne Simmonds and why Nick Robertson isn't on the opening night roster. The guys discuss new Maple Leafs Denis Malgin, Zach Aston-Reese, Nicolas Aubé-Kubel, Calle Järnkrok, Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov, the four dollars they have remaining on their cap and possibly opening up the season short-handed if Captain John Tavares is unable to play on Wednesday night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James take a look back on the disappointing effort against Arizona on Monday night, the controversial hand pass call and the continuing search for a solution to the Maple Leafs second line, defensive pairings and goaltending issues. The guys also discuss the injuries to Matt Murray and Jake Muzzin and the subsequent call-ups Victor Mete, Nick Robertson and Wayne Simmonds and how and when they might be inserted into the lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James discuss the struggles of the Maple Leafs number one forward unit, the ineffectiveness of the third and fourth lines, Justin Holl and the defence deficiency and on the plus side, the strong start to the season from Captain John Tavares and William Nylander. Plus the guys critique the play of goalie Ilya Samsonov so far, and they provide an update on the potential season ending injury to Jake Muzzin, ahead of another edition of the Leaf Report pod-bag.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On all Hallows' eve, Jonas and James recap the nightmarish five game road trip which saw the Maple Leafs go 1-2-2, including Sunday night and another third period collapse, this time against the bottom feeding Anaheim Ducks. The guys discuss coach Sheldon Keefe's decision to bench Mitch Marner for a couple of shifts, the relationship between the star player and the coach, the brutal defensive play from the Maple Leafs, how the lineup changes worked out for the team on the weekend, and the roster that General Manager Kyle Dubas has constructed for Keefe.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the heels of a triumphant weekend for the Maple Leafs, Jonas and James look back on a couple of statement games against Boston and Carolina on Saturday and Sunday. The guys praise the return of Timothy Liljegren, the surprising decision to waive Nicolas Aubé-Kubel, the successful pairing of TJ Brodie and Justin Holl on the second unit and the lack of goaltending depth in the organization after the injury to Ilya Samsonov and the signing of Keith Petruzzelli. Plus the guys take your questions in the Leaf Report Pod-Bag ahead of the Leafs home game rematch vs Vegas on Tuesday night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Hall of Fame weekend wraps up, Jonas and James stick tap Börje Salming and the Maple Leafs for honouring the franchises best defencemen of all time. The guys discuss the decision to split up Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner and how Erik Källgren fared, getting back to back starts against Pittsburgh and Vancouver. Plus the guys analyze the play of newcomers Calle Järnkrok and Zach Aston-Reese, the debut of Jordie Benn on the blue-line, and provide an update on TJ Brodie ahead of the Leafs road game on Tuesday in Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Maple Leafs reach the twenty game mark on the season, Jonas and James discuss the teams struggles in overtime, the Morgan Rielly injury which could keep the Leafs best defender on the sidelines along with TJ Brodie and Jake Muzzin and Auston Matthews ice time. Plus the boys discuss Nick Robertson's continued banishment to the press box, John Tavares' effectiveness on the Powerplay and the Jonas and Mirtle take your questions in another edition of the pod-bag ahead of games vs New Jersey, Minnesota and Pittsburgh this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James take a look back on a very successful month for the Maple Leafs in which they went 11-1-3 led by Mitch Marner who tied a club record scoring a point in 18 straight games. The guys discuss the goalies, the defensive play, Auston Matthews quietly effective season and when new acquisition Conor Timmins might draw into the lineup, ahead of an extended edition of the Leaf Report pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James discuss the red hot Maple Leafs who have gone 13-1-4 in their past 18 games, led by Mitch Marner's 21 game point streak, the goaltending duo of Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov, the unsung heroes of the Maple Leafs defence, the injury to Nick Robertson, Pierre Engvall's date with player safety and the return of TJ Brodie to the Leafs blue line, all ahead of the Leaf Report pod-bag.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the final Leaf Report of 2022, Jonas and James look back on the recent play of the Maple Leafs including a solid effort in a 4-1 win over Tampa on Tuesday. The guys address the trade of Denis Malgin to Colorado for Dryden Hunt, the return of Calle Järnkrok and if Toronto should be in the market for a defender or a top 6 forward before the deadline. Plus the guys discuss how Conor Timmins has fit in, the rejuvenated Pierre Engvall, Alex Kerfoot and David Kampf line and we look ahead to home heavy schedule in January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the first new Leaf Report of the new year, Jonas and James talk about the up and down play of the Maple Leafs of late, Auston Matthews becoming the fastest Leaf to record 500 career points, Michael Bunting's red hot roll of late, William Nylander's dominant season Sheldon Keefe's decision to start the third line in overtime and the recent struggles of Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov in goal.  Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Right now, you can get a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for just $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Rocket Money Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/Athletic Athletic Greens  Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/nhl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James discuss Mitch Marner being named to the NHL all-star game and that William Nylander should be the next Leaf named to that squad, not Auston Matthews. With Matthews missing practice on Tuesday, they wonder if the star forward is again playing hurt. The guys praise Calle Järnkrok's goal scoring surge on the second line and we welcome Cam Charron, freelance contributor to The Athletic's NHL coverage. Cam worked in the Maple Leafs front office for eight years as a hockey research analyst and he takes your questions and discusses the growth of analytics in hockey and his time with the Leafs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James take a look at possible forward trade candidates for the Maple Leafs including Ryan O'Reilly, Bo Horvat and Max Domi. The guys discuss William Nylander's resurgence, how the team is stronger with Matthews and Nylander together and Tavares and Marner paired up, the injury to Nick Robertson and Bobby McMann's solid play in limited time for the big club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James take a look at the available defencemen that the Maple Leafs should target ahead of the trade deadline. The guys discuss the development of Timothy Liljegren and goalie Ilya Samsonov seizing his moment. The boys also talk about Sheldon Keefe's decision to reunite Auston Matthews with Mitch Marner and the pairing of William Nylander and John Taveres, ahead of another edition of the Leaf Report Podbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TSN's Mark Masters joins Jonas and Mirtle to discuss the unofficial first half of the Maple Leafs season. The guys touch on the big picture issues surrounding the team, and if they should make it a priority to improve the goaltending, defence, and top and bottom 6 forwards. The guys look at some of the more attractive players available, including defenders Jake McCabe and Vladislav Gavrikov, and on the forward end, Tyler Bertuzzi, Ryan O'Reilly, Timo Meier and Travis Konecny and they wonder if the Leafs should give top prospect Matthew Knies a shot in the playoffs, ahead of another edition of the Leaf Report Pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Maple Leafs unofficial second half of the season ready to kick off on Friday night in Columbus, Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs salary cap and how it can be massaged for the buds to afford both a high end forward and defenceman. The guys debate the merits of dealing their first round pick or top prospect Matthew Knies, and they compare the NBA's trade deadline to the NHL's before dipping into a hefty Leaf Report Pod-bag, ahead of back to backs vs lowly Columbus, this weekend. Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/NHL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elliotte Friedman from Hockey Night in Canada and 32 Thoughts joins Jonas and Mirtle, 16 days ahead of the deadline to discuss the Maple Leafs wants and needs leading up to March 3rd.  Plus the guys critique the play of possible Leaf targets Patrick Kane, Timo Meier, Vlad Gavrikov, Ivan Barbashev, Ryan O'Reilly, Luke Schenn and Tyler Bertuzzi ahead of another edition of the Leaf Report Pod-Bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James dissect the Maple Leafs big trade which saw them acquire Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari late Friday night. The guys discuss the impact of adding these players ahead of the playoffs, John Tavares' move to the wing, what line they see O'Reilly on long term and if the Leafs have anything left to deal ahead of the March 3rd trade deadline. Get up to 20 free meals with purchase plus free shipping on your first box at hellofresh.ca/Leaf20 with code Leaf20 Take advantage of MANSCAPED®’s best valued bundle and save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code NHL23 at Manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James who are on the road in Seattle with the Maple Leafs, breakdown Toronto's latest deadline deal, which sees the buds acquire defenceman Jake McCabe and forward Sam Lafferty from Chicago. The guys discuss where the new players will draw into the Leafs lineup, what moves if any are left to be made and what the status of injured goalie Matt Murray and his huge cap hit is, with the deadline approaching fast. Plus the guys take your questions from the App and via twitter, in a spirited edition of the Leaf Report podbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Maple Leaf Jeff O'Neill, from Hayes, Noodles and the O-Dog on TSN 1050 joins Jonas and James on the latest Leaf Report. O-Dog, the star of the NHL trade deadline on TSN, discusses the Maple Leafs moves at the deadline, how the team shapes up leading into the playoffs and Jeff, Jonas and Mirtle take your questions on the pod-bag.  Go to Indochino.com and use code AthleticNHL to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James return with an all new Leaf Report where the boys discuss the recent play of the team, the play of Matt Murray and how the Leaf plan to use him and Ilya Samsonov as the playoffs approach. Plus the guys talk about Auston Matthews hand injury and his play of late, how Sheldon Keefe will handle the defensive pairings and how the Leaf will use Matthew Knies, if and when the US college hockey star signs with Toronto. Get up to 20 free meals with purchase plus free shipping on your first box at hellofresh.com/leaf20 with code Leaf20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James stick tap Auston Matthews heater, and how well he is gelling with line-mate Mitch Marner, just in time for the playoffs. The guys discuss the second line, focusing on William Nylander and Michael Bunting who have struggled in the month of March, who the Leafs will give the nod to in net in game one of the playoffs and how the defensive pairings are beginning to shape up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James welcome former NHL'er and current TSN and TSN 1050 Toronto Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado, to help preview the Maple Leafs playoff series vs the Tampa Bay Lightning. The guys discuss line combinations, defence pairings, goaltending, the coaching of Sheldon Keefe and what player they are looking at to take their game to the next level. Plus Jonas and James take your questions in another edition of the pod-bag.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs recent success, with Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews stepping up as the regular season winds down, Ilya Samsonov getting some rest ahead of the playoffs in favour of Matt Murray, how the Leafs will use Ryan O'Reilly and how well Jake McCabe has fit in with the team since he was acquired from Chicago.  The guys welcome Josh Kloke who provides the 411 on the Maple Leafs top prospect Matthew Knies. Knies, a Hobey Baker finalist, signed an NHL contract on Sunday and is expected to play for the Leafs on their end of season road trip through Florida, Tampa Bay and New York.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs game one loss to Tampa Bay in the first round of the playoffs. The guys discuss Ilya Samsonov's struggle in net, the poor performances of the bottom six forward group, the play of Giordano, Holl, Brodie and McCabe on the blue-line which seemed out of sorts and where Matthew Knies will draw into the lineup after Michael Bunting's hit on Erik Černák will surely see the Leafs forward suspended ahead of game two on Thursday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James revisit the Maple Leafs shocking come from behind 5-4 overtime victory in game four in Tampa Bay on Monday night. The guys discuss the changes the Leafs need to make tactically in game 5, what line formations they would like to see with Michael Bunting eligible to return from his three game suspension on Thursday night, and the fellas discuss how splitting up Matthews, Marner, Tavares and Nylander, was essential in the Leafs big win, and how that trend should continue to be the game plan Thursday night in game five. Plus the guys answer your questions from an on edge Leaf fanbase on a playoff edition of the Leaf Report pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James take a look back on the Maple Leafs six game series win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, and how fitting that the 19 year curse was ended with Captain John Tavares scoring the overtime series winner, plus the boys highlight the Leafs best players in the series with the Bolts, led by Morgan Rielly, Auston Matthews, Luke Schenn and Ilya Samsonov, the lineup changes in game six which assisted in the win, and what the Leafs are in for, facing the Florida Panthers in the second round which begins in Toronto on Tuesday night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James breakdown a disappointing game three overtime loss for the Maple Leafs in Florida on Sunday night which sees the blue and white on the brink of being swept out of the second round. The guys discuss the overall play of the 'core four' of Matthews, Marner, Nylander and Tavares who have failed to record a goal in this series, and who might just lack that extra gear to excel in the playoffs. Plus the boys talk about the injection of Justin Holl and Eric Gustafsson into the lineup, David Kampf and Sam Lafferty's positive play in game three, the injury to Ilya Samsonov, the performance of Joseph Woll in relief, and who of Woll, Samsonov or Matt Murray will start in game four on Wednesday night? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James breakdown the Maple Leafs season ending media availability and discuss the future of John Tavares, Auston Matthews, William Nylander and Mitch Marner with the Leafs. The guys wonder if Sheldon Keefe has any chance of returning, and if not him, who is available and would be impactful to coach the team? Plus, they take a look at the surprising comments from Kyle Dubas regarding his future as General Manager, and his willingness to move on from some of the core four of Tavares, Matthews, Marner and Nylander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James breakdown a critical game three for the Maple Leafs as they steal a win over the Lightning in Tampa Bay, in overtime. The guys praise the work done in game two by Ilya Samsonov, Ryan O'Reilly, Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies and Luke Schenn but lament the struggles of the majority of the team in game three. The boys bring up the concern of the play of the Leafs second and 4th lines, the defensive pairing of McCabe and Brodie which struggled in game three and what changes they would like to see ahead of game four in Tampa on Monday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James breakdown the explosive, timeline outlining press conference held by Maple Leaf president Brendan Shanahan, announcing that the team had decided to move on from Kyle Dubas as the General Manager of Toronto's NHL team. The guys discuss Shanahan's comments about Kyle's longterm commitment to the Leafs, the offer increase from his agent, and Brendan's shift in thinking towards walking away from a new deal for Dubas. Plus Jonas and James look at some of the top contenders that could be considered as the new General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the heels of the game 5 loss, Jonas and James dissect the Leafs failure to close out the series with Tampa Bay, the nightmare game five for Justin Holl and Mark Giordano on defence, the third and fourth lines who struggled in game five, and how dangerous it is for the Leafs to give Andrei Vasilevskiy and Tampa the opportunity to get back in this series. The boys discuss if Holl will come out of the lineup? Who will Michael Bunting replace on the forward units, and where will he play? Is Jon Cooper out coaching Sheldon Keefe? Will Matthews, Marner, Nylander, Rielly and Tavares shake the choke moniker and find a way to advance to the 2nd round? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James welcome Chris Johnston and Down Goes Brown to provide their take on the bizarre press conference from Brendan Shanahan last week, why the relationship with Shanahan and Kyle Dubas fell apart, who the Leafs next General Manager might be, where Dubas may end up next in his hockey career and CJ's report that the core four has been told by Shanahan, that they aren't going anywhere. Plus CJ and DGB answer your questions in an extended edition of the Leaf Report podbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs hiring of Brad Treliving as the 18th General Manager in the history of Toronto's hockey team. The guys analyze Treliving's comments on Auston Matthews and the core four, Sheldon Keefe's status and the team roster at 'Tree's' media conference Thursday morning and the role that President Brendan Shanahan will continue to have on hockey decisions. Plus the guys touch on former General Manager Kyle Dubas who takes a new job with the Pittsburgh Penguins as president of hockey operations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan Hayes, the host of Overdrive on TSN 1050 Toronto joins Jonas and James to talk about the reports that Brendan Shanahan and Brad Treliving will keep the core four intact and extend Sheldon Keefe. The guys discuss what changes they'd like to see the team make, how Toronto can generate more scoring, Auston Matthews and William Nylander's next contracts and how the Maple Leafs can continue to manage the salary cap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs flurry of activity during free agency, critiquing the team adding Ryan Reaves, Max Domi, John Klingberg and Tyler Bertuzzi and if this team is better then the one that got eliminated by Florida in this past seasons second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.  The guys provide an update on the contract extensions for Auston Matthews and William Nylander, and if Matt Murray will be traded or bought out ahead of James and Jonas recapping the Leafs at the 2023 NHL draft from Nashville.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James congregate on what would have been the week kicking off the start of playoffs and discuss the latest around the Maple Leafs after winning the Alexander Barabanov sweepstakes, as well as what the signing could mean for a team strapped for cap space. Looking at the big picture, the guys debate who the Leafs might have to move to stay cap compliant going forward, the future of RFAs Travis Dermott and Ilya Mikheyev, as well as if the league can do anything to lessen the impact of a stagnant cap ceiling when hockey returns. Plus, James prepares to break down a simulated first round playoff matchup between Leafs and Lightning with The Athletic's Dom Luszczyszyn. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James return with a recap of the Maple Leafs season ending media availability, and a defensive Kyle Dubas, as the current roster that he constructed needs some tweaks to be able to compete for a long playoff run. The guys discuss the future of Frederik Andersen and Kasperi Kapenen in Maple Leaf uniforms, and if the core four needs an adjustment.Plus the guys debate the trades with Colorado and Ottawa last summer which brought the Leafs Tyson Barrie, Alex Kerfoot and Cody Ceci, and the ongoing cap issues for the Leafs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James breakdown the Leafs win over Columbus, led by the Captain, John Tavares and number one centre Auston Matthews. Sheldon Keefe swapped Nylander and Marner on the 1st and 2nd line and the Leafs got their first win of the series. Arguably, the Maple Leafs best defenseman Jake Muzzin suffered potentially a serious injury, James and Jonas discuss what Muzzin's absence will mean to this lineup, and which defender steps in to replace him? The guys dissect the floundering power play, the struggles of Alex Kerfoot, Nick Robertson the 4th line and Ilya Mikheyev plus a bounce back game from Cody Ceci. With game three Thursday evening, the guys talk about the important of duplicating game two's effort and avoiding their recent history of a Jekyll and Hyde team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TSN Hockey Analyst and former NHLer Ray Ferraro makes his debut on the podcast to chat about how the NHL is handling the Coronavirus outbreak, the Maple Leafs playoff chances and what's gone wrong in a season of high expectations, his thoughts on the cap situation and how Kyle Dubas managed salaries around the big four, as well as Ray's move into broadcasting after his playing career. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs massive home ice win in game six to force a 7th and deciding game in this series on Saturday night. The guys praise the play of Joseph Woll, Matthew Knies, Jake McCabe and William Nylander, and how the team has bought into an overall solid defensive plan which has so far, shutdown Bruins star forward David Pasternak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s expansion into the U.K., how the team got through the shutdown of sports and challenges that lay ahead. Writers, Marcus Thompson, Anthony Slater, Zach Harper and David Aldridge give their thoughts on that process as well. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs disappointing effort in game 5, the sluggish start, the battle back to tie it, which led to the egregious giveaway by Alex Galchenyuk in OT which lead to the Habs forcing game 6. The guys discuss what changes need to be made ahead of game 6 in Montreal, including a better effort from Mitch Marner, more ice time for William Nylander and if there should be any lineup changes for game 6. Plus, Mirtle and Jonas look to ease the stress level of Leaf fans, in another edition of the Leaf Report playoff pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James breakdown the Maple Leafs ahead of the first game of the season, Wednesday evening at home vs the Montreal Canadiens. The guys take a look at how Jumbo will fit in on the 1st line, Travis Dermott outplaying Mikko Lehtonen to win a full time soot on defence, how the new look power-play units shape up and Fredrik Andersen looking to have a better regular season. Jonas and James also discuss coach Sheldon Keefe, and the pressure on Brendan Shanahan and Kyle Dubas, as the Leafs look to win a round or two in the playoffs for the first time in 17 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s first steps into the marketplace. The challenges they met selling this idea to investors, and journalists they were trying to recruit, specifically with the expansion into the Bay Area. Writers, Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater give their thoughts on that process as well. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann about how they met, how an idea for better sports coverage materialized into a significant media player in the sports landscape and the spirit at the heart of The Athletic’s culture. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices