From Barilko to the Boardroom: The Leafs at a Crossroads

About this episode

The episode discusses the Toronto Maple Leafs' current challenges and historical context with insights from notable guests.

The Leafs are at a crossroads. We explore the franchise's haunting past with filmmaker Steve Paikin and his Bill Barilko documentary — then get brutally honest about the present with Leafs insider Mike Augello. GM search, coaching futures, trades, and tough questions. No filter. All Leafs.

People in this episode

Hosts: Christine Dimoff, Sylvia Hargittay

Guests: Steve Paikin, Mike Augello

Topics covered

• Leafs history
• Bill Barilko
• coaching futures
• GM search
• trades
• hockey analysis

Keywords

• Toronto Maple Leafs
• hockey
• Steve Paikin
• Mike Augello
• Bill Barilko
• GM search
• coaching
• trades

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Leafs

Books & works: Bill Barilko documentary

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