Locked On Leafs - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Maple Leafs Locked On Podcast Network
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Locked On Leafs podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the National Hockey League. Hosted by TSN 105’s Mike DiStefano and Sportsnet’s David Morassutti, the Locked On Leafs podcast provides your daily Maple Leafs fix with expert opinions, local analysis, great guest interviews, and coverage of all aspects of the Leafs franchise. Locked On Leafs takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Leafs locker room and all over the NHL. The Locked On Leafs podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Leafs could be without Matthews for do-or-die Game 5
The Toronto Maple Leafs head into a must-win game and could be without their best player. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti get you set up for Game 5 against the Bruins and the Leafs preparing to play without Auston Matthews and the challenge it will be for Toronto. Mike and Dave look at what the lineup could look like without Matthews and what are some areas the team will have to mindful of. To end the show, Mike and Dave give their thoughts on Sheldon Keefe not naming a starting goaltender and who they think should get the nod and other teams that are battling to remain in the lineup.
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Leafs fall flat in Game 4 as core's frustration sinks in
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the danger zone after a list listless performance in Game 4. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti look at what went wrong in the game including more woes at home, Auston Matthews having to leave the game and the obvious frustration from it. Mike and Dave try to find something positive to talk about in the game, they look into the ugliness from the team's effort including their offensive struggles, another special teams debacle and mistakes coming back to bite them again. Mike and Dave discuss the Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and William Nylander moment on the bench that was captured on camera and what they took from it, are the core players giving enough effort and how most of the first-round series have look lopsided.
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Leafs need to sort out special teams, Nylander's status for Game 4
The Toronto Maple Leafs face a critical Game 3 against the Boston Bruins and will need improvements from special teams if they want to get back into the series. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti start off the show by looking at the report about William Nylander missing time with migraines and why it's still a perplexing situation. They go over the struggling power play, why it's been an issue for years in the playoffs and what changes can realistically be done to improve it. To end the show, Mike and Dave shift their focus to the penalty kill and whether the team will consider changing the lineup for Game 4 in order to improve it and also give their tribute to Bob Cole.
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Leafs power play, officiating a letdown in Game 3 loss
There were plenty of missed opportunities for the Toronto Maple Leafs who gave away their home-ice advantage following a 4-2 loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 3. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti give their thoughts on the issues that led to the loss including a brutal night for the officiating and Brad Marchand doing Brad Marchand things. Mike and Dave give some kudos to the play of Matthews Knies and the Leafs' ability to get some goals in the dirty areas, but they also had many letdowns on the night including the special teams, and defensive breakdowns. To end the show, Mike and Dave touch on the struggling power play and whether a big shakeup is needed.
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Will Leafs get Nylander back for Game 3? What's going on with Marner?
The Toronto Maple Leafs will return home looking to take advantage of some momentum heading into Game 3. Mike DiStefano and Davd Morassutti are joined by Julia Tocheri from BarDown and the Jocks in Jills Podcast to get her thoughts on what she's seen from the Leafs early on in the series. She gives her thoughts on Mitch Marner's play through two games in the series and why she's optimistic about his ability to turn things around. Mike, Dave and Jula give their thoughts on the ongoing situation with William Nylander and how they expect the lineup to change if he were to return. Julia also gives the guys an update on what's going on with the Toronto PWHL team and their chances heading into the playoffs. Mike and Dave end the show giving their Keys to Victory in Game 3.
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Maple Leafs even up series with Auston Matthews leading the way
The Toronto Maple Leafs got back in their series against the Boston Bruins with a victory in Game 2 with Auston Matthews playing a big role in the win. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti give their thoughts on how Matthews took over the game in many ways, Brad Marchand's Oscar-worthy performance and what else went right for Toronto into game. In their look at the 3 Stars of the Game, Mike and Dave look at Tyler Bertuzzi and Max Domi putting their stamp on the game, Ilya Samsonov's big saves that kept them in the game and of course Auston Matthews playing the hero. To end the show, Mike and Dave touch on what the Leafs still need to improve on including a lacklustre night from Mitch Marner, some undisciplined plays that need to be cleaned up and where is William Nylander?