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Episode 109: A Vlad Start to the Season linktr.ee/lamentingthe...

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Cam and Nick are taking stock of a tough start to the Maple Leafs' season, in the shadow of a Blue Jays World Series appearance. Reflecting on Anthony Stolarz's comments, early-season struggles from Auston Matthews and the forward group, looking ahead to a home-and-home with Buffalo that may feature the second NHL start of Cape Bretoner Colten Ellis, and more. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Bluesky: @lamentingtheleafs.bsky.social Cam - @carlpeelash.bsky.social Nick - @nickrichard.bsky.social Keith - @keithwhipp.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Episode 108: LTL's 2025-26 Maple Leafs Season Preview linktr.ee/lamentingtheleafs

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We're back! Cam and Nick are teeing up the Maple Leafs' 2025-26 season, chatting about Mitch Marner's departure, the situation in the crease, the likelihood of a Morgan Rielly bounce-back season, reviewing our predictions from last season & much more.
October 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Episode 107: 4 Nations Afterglow linktr.ee/lamentingtheleafs

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Cam and Nick riff on the aftermath of the 4 Nations Face-Off before getting into Toronto's 3-0-0 showing since the break, big contributions from the bottom six, potential trade targets, Nick's latest prospect rankings at The Leafs Nation, and more. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Bluesky: @lamentingtheleafs.bsky.social Cam - @carlpeelash.bsky.social Nick - @nickrichard.bsky.social Keith - @keithwhipp.bsky.social
February 28, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Episode 106: January Round-Up linktr.ee/lamentingtheleafs

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Cam and Nick get together for the first time in the new year to discuss the Maple Leafs' recent form, the return of Auston Matthews, Joe Woll's impressive run as the starter, Jake McCabe's injury, Philippe Myers' extension, and more. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Bluesky: @lamentingtheleafs.bsky.social Cam - @carlpeelash.bsky.social Nick - @nickrichard.bsky.social Keith - @keithwhipp.bsky.social
January 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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We're back this week to provide the multiple layers of analysis that our listeners have come to expect
Lamenting the Leafs group chat Nick: Leafs might have just played their worst period of the season Cam: Joel Farabee is 24 and he looks like he's been divorced at least twice
January 8, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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Episode 105: Midseason Vibe Check linktr.ee/lamentingtheleafs

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After an up-and-down month for the Buds, Cam and Nick discuss the status of Anthony Stolarz, Fraser Minten's return to the Marlies, the issues with forward depth and more, plus a check-in on some top prospects like Easton Cowan & Ben Danford. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Bluesky: @lamentingtheleafs.bsky.social Cam - @carlpeelash.bsky.social Nick - @nickrichard.bsky.social Keith - @keithwhipp.bsky.social
December 18, 2024 at 6:59 PM
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Lamenting the Leafs group chat: Cam sends bet slip of Leafs moneyline bet in the 3rd period; Nick responds, "Not tonight, I fear". Cam responds with image of Auston Matthews dressed like a Tekken character.
December 11, 2024 at 2:54 AM
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Episode 104: Ger-Man Down linktr.ee/lamentingtheleafs

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We're back to discuss the international travel itinerary of the Maple Leafs' franchise player. Plus: 8:00 - Recounting some recent wins 11:00 - The continued emergence of Matthew Knies, and the forward depth situation 19:15 - Fraser Minten recalled 24:15 - Timothy Liljegren dealt to San Jose 28:45 - Reaves suspended five games 32:00 - Answering some questions from Bluesky 45:15 - Remember a Leaf In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Bluesky: @lamentingtheleafs.bsky.social Cam - @carlpeelash.bsky.social Nick - @nickrichard.bsky.social Keith - @keithwhipp.bsky.social
November 20, 2024 at 9:09 AM
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Episode 103: Have Your Jake & Sign Him, Too linktr.ee/lamentingtheleafs

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We're reflecting on the state of the Maple Leafs after 10 games, and a big road win over the Jets spurred by a hat trick from the former captain. Plus: 5:45 - Big game for Max Pacioretty in Winnipeg 12:00 - A blueline shuffle for the top four 18:15 - Jake McCabe signs extension (5x$4.51mil) 28:30 - How will the goalie rotation roll out this week? 31:30 - Remember a Leaf In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Bluesky: @lamentingtheleafs.bsky.social @nickrichard.bsky.social @keithwhipp.bsky.social @carlpeelash.bsky.social
October 30, 2024 at 5:32 PM
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Episode 102: Stolarz Panel linktr.ee/lamentingtheleafs

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Before we dive into our thoughts from the first two weeks of the Maple Leafs' season, we begin with a brief Amulet Chat. Plus: 3:00 - Goaltending making headlines early 10:45 - Other observations through seven games 15:15 - OEL + Tanev stabilizing the blueline 20:00 - Matthew Knies taking a leap 25:45 - Bobby McMann making good on his chances 30:00 - Timothy Liljegren trade rumours 36:00 - Remember a Leaf In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Bluesky: @lamentingtheleafs.bsky.social Cam - @carlpeelash.bsky.social Nick - @nickrichard.bsky.social Keith - @keithwhipp.bsky.social
October 24, 2024 at 3:52 PM
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Episode 101: LTL's 2024-25 Maple Leafs Season Preview linktr.ee/lamentingtheleafs

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As puck drop nears for another season of Maple Leafs hockey, we start off by recapping some of the odds & ends surrounding the completion of Toronto's training camp. Plus: 11:45 - Discussing a possible Jake McCabe extension Season predictions! 23:00 - Reviewing our 2023-24 performance 29:00 - Atlantic playoff team picks 33:30 - Picking the other division winners 41:15 - Maple Leafs over/unders 56:30 - Bold predictions 60:15 - Remember a Leaf In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs
October 8, 2024 at 5:23 PM
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Episode 100: Lament by a Century linktr.ee/lamentingtheleafs

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We begin episode No. 100 with a re-introduction to your resident East Coast Maple Leafs fans. Plus: 4:00 - Nick Robertson making an impression in camp 9:45 - What to do with Easton Cowan? 15:30 - Patrik Laine/Cedric Pare/Arber Xhekaj incident(s) 21:30 - Mailbag! 57:00 - Remember a Leaf In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRichard Keith - @KeithWhipp
October 2, 2024 at 5:54 PM
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Episode 99: Camp Ramp-Up linktr.ee/lamentingtheleafs
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On the eve of our 100th episode, Cam and Nick discuss a series of recent minor developments with the Maple Leafs as training camp nears, beginning with Nick Robertson's one-year deal. Plus: 6:15 - Max Pacioretty set to sign with Leafs 10:30 - Jani Hakanpää deal finally gets done 13:00 - Marshall Rifai extended for two years 16:30 - Diving into a pair of interesting PTOs 21:15 - Prospect Showdown this week in Montreal 27:15 - PWHL team branding; Toronto moving to Ricoh 29:30 - Remembering Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on BlueSky: @nickrichard.bsky.social @keithwhipp.bsky.social @carlpeelash.bsky.social
September 12, 2024 at 5:52 PM
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Episode 98: O Papi, My Captain linktr.ee/lamentingtheleafs

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Cam and Nick return to break down a changing of the guard as Auston Matthews succeeds John Tavares as the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Plus: 9:30 - Does the captaincy really matter? 13:00 - What are the future implications of the move? 18:30 - Blues hit Oilers with double offer sheet 22:00 - Time for the Leafs to move on a Knies extension? ODDS & ENDS 24:30 - Peering in on the Jani Hakanpää situation 26:00 - Connor Dewar re-signs for one year 27:00 - Alex Nylander signs with the Marlies 28:30 - Mark Leach hired as director of amateur scouting 30:45 - Ben Danford inked to ELC 31:45 - Miroslav Holinka joining WHL Edmonton 33:00 - Returning to tie up some 2024 draft loose ends 39:50 - Remember A Leaf In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Bluesky: @lamentingtheleafs.bsky.social Nick - @nickrichard.bsky.social Keith - @keithwhipp.bsky.social Cam - @carlpeelash.bsky.social
August 15, 2024 at 1:52 PM
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Episode 97: 2024 Offseason Round-Up linktr.ee/lamentingtheleafs

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With the dust settled, we dive into a (nearly) full recap of Toronto's moves this offseason. Plus: 1:30 - Chris Tanev (6×$4.5mil) 7:15 - Max Domi (4×$3.75mil) 11:45 - Oliver Ekman-Larsson (4×$3.5mil) 18:00 - Anthony Stolarz (2×$2.5mil) 22:45 - Joseph Woll extension (3×$3.66mil) 26:30 - Matt Murray (1×$875k) 27:45 - Timothy Liljegren extension (2×$3mil) 32:45 - Nick Robertson trade demand 40:30 - Mitch Marner staying put 44:30 - Draft recap - Leafs pick Ben Danford at No. 31 55:45 - Reviewing the rest of the class 59:45 - Wes Clark leaves to join Pittsburgh 62:30 - Leafs affiliate with Cincinnati (ECHL) 63:00 - Remember A Leaf In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRichard Keith - @KeithWhipp
July 11, 2024 at 4:41 PM
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Episode 96: LTL's 2024 Maple Leafs Offseason Preview Extravaganza linktr.ee/lamentingtheleafs

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Off the top, we discuss the conclusion of an eventually-exciting Stanley Cup Final, and the Conn Smythe decision. Plus: 5:30 - Maple Leafs nearing extension for Joseph Woll 13:30 - Marc Savard fills out Toronto's coaching staff MORE ROSTER-BUILDING! 15:15 - Recapping the returnees, casting a few more off 19:00 - Potential Marner trade partners, returns 31:30 - Will Järnkrok be a victim of the numbers game? 35:15 - Re-examining The Bertuzzi/Domi Paradox 39:00 - Reviewing our top target(s) as UFA nears DRAFT PREVIEW! 48:45 - Stian Solberg 50:50 - Liam Greentree 52:15 - Igor Chernyshov 56:15 - Adam Jiříček 59:00 - EJ Emery 61:35 - Charlie Elick 64:15 - Harrison Brunicke 66:40 - Dominik Badinka 68:30 - Jett Luchanko 69:50 - Sacha Boisvert 71:35 - Cole Beaudoin 73:50 - Michael Hage 76:55 - Ryder Ritchie 77:20 - Teddy Stiga 78:50 - Sam O'Reilly 82:45 - Yegor Surin 88:00 - Remember A Leaf In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs
June 28, 2024 at 5:46 PM
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Episode 95: The Fix Is Within linktr.ee/lamentingtheleafs

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Before we dive into full offseason roster overhaul discussion mode, we kick around a couple of recent developments including the sale of CapFriendly and a Maple Leafs assistant coaching hire. Plus: 2:30 - Leafs talking extension with Tyler Bertuzzi 11:30 - Jacob Markström on Treliving's radar? Evaluating The Roster 17:00 - The Guys We're Keeping 27:00 - The Guys We Aren't 31:00 - What will happen with Marner? 37:00 - Easton Cowan's ascendant season ends 39:45 - Remember A Leaf 41:30 - Sarah Fillier goes No. 1 in PWHL draft In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRichard Keith - @KeithWhipp
June 12, 2024 at 7:05 PM
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Episode 94: Goodbye Keefe, Hello Chief! linktr.ee/lamentingtheleafs

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On the heels of Craig Berube's appointment as the 32nd head coach in Maple Leafs history, Cam and Nick give their immediate reactions to the hire. Plus: 6:45 - Discussing some of the early Berube coverage 13:00 - What happens with the assistants? 15:00 - Insiders buzzing about a Mitch Marner exit 22:45 - What does a Marner deal look like? 29:00 - Remember A Leaf 31:00 - PWHL Toronto go down in flames 35:00 - Remembering two Canadian sportscasting legends In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRichard Keith - @KeithWhipp
May 22, 2024 at 6:36 PM
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Episode 93: Redefining Insanity linktr.ee/lamentingtheleafs

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After another disappointing first-round exit, we're breaking down Friday's year-end press conference, the firing of Sheldon Keefe, and the series against the Bruins. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRichard Keith - @KeithWhipp
May 12, 2024 at 11:40 AM
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Episode 92: LTL's 2024 Maple Leafs vs. Bruins Playoff Preview linktr.ee/lamentingthe...

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April 20, 2024 at 1:53 PM
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EPISODE 90: 2024 Trade Dud-Whine Show linktr.ee/lamentingthe...

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We got together a few hours after the trade deadline passed to discuss the Maple Leafs' acquisitions of Ilya Lyubushkin, Joel Edmundson and Connor Dewar, as well as Toronto's recent performances against the Boston Bruins. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRichard Keith - @KeithWhipp
March 10, 2024 at 4:34 PM
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EPISODE 89: Big McMann On Campus linktr.ee/lamentingtheleafs

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Auston Matthews continues his insane goal-scoring pace, and we open the show by gushing about his latest performances. Plus: 6:45 - Another win over the Blues; blueline continues to hold up 12:00 - The possibility of a Rasmus Andersson trade, and potential packages 17:00 - Bobby McMann on a tear 22:00 - Revisiting the Anaheim destruction 26:30 - Remember A Leaf In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRichard Keith - @KeithWhipp
February 20, 2024 at 5:14 PM
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EPISODE 88: Cross-check Country Checkup linktr.ee/lamentingtheleafs

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On the heels of Morgan Rielly being disciplined by the NHL, Cam and Nick react to the incident with Ridly Greig and the resulting five-game suspension. Plus: 8:30 - Strong shorthanded showing against the Blues 17:25 - Circling back on the length of the suspension 22:00 - The Ongoing Blueline Improvement Discussion 27:45 - Joseph Woll back at practice 30:45 - Easton Cowan on a tear in the OHL 34:45 - Remember A Leaf 39:15 - Nova Scotia's Snowmageddon 42:15 - Chiefs win the Super Bowl In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRichard Keith - @KeithWhipp
February 15, 2024 at 3:05 PM
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EPISODE 87: S-S-S-Sammy and the Jets linktr.ee/lamentingtheleafs

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The Maple Leafs headed into the All-Star break with a home-and-home sweep of the Jets, and we begin by chatting about those wins as well as Ilya Samsonov's return to form. Plus: 8:30 - The goalie picture moving forward 11:45 - Lineup options after Calle Järnkrok's injury 15:45 - Giving Nick Robertson a look 22:15 - The Ongoing Blueline Improvement Discussion 27:00 - Leafs well-represented at All-Star 32:00 - Remember A Leaf 34:00 - Five members of 2018 Canadian WJC team charged 37:00 - Chiefs vs 49ers in the Super Bowl In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRichard Keith - @KeithWhipp
February 1, 2024 at 3:59 PM
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EPISODE 86: A Willy Big Deal linktr.ee/lamentingtheleafs

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William Nylander is a Maple Leaf for life on a max-term deal, and we're looking at it from all the angles starting with our immediate reactions to the contract extension. Plus: 4:30 - Raised expectations moving forward 9:45 - The contract as a status symbol 14:30 - Increased media noise around the negotiation 17:15 - Future salary cap implications 27:45 - Leafs sweep California 33:00 - Martin Jones 2nd star of the week; Matthews named to All-Star team 37:30 - Expectations for Hildeby's upcoming usage 43:45 - Noah Chadwick signs ELC 45:30 - Remember A Leaf 47:45 - PWHL Toronto get first win 49:00 - Bills make the postseason; Bears with No. 1 pick again In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRichard Keith - @KeithWhipp
January 9, 2024 at 7:59 PM