Inside the Maple Leafs stunning fall from grace

About this episode

The episode discusses the Toronto Maple Leafs' dramatic decline from a top team to the NHL basement, featuring insights from NHL insider Chris Johnston.

With the Leafs season mercifully coming to an end this evening in Ottawa, it’s been a stunning fall for the Maple Leafs, from perennial regular season juggernaut and playoff disappointment to the NHL basement. NHL insider Chris Johnston joins Jonas and Mirtle to discuss the Leafs fall, the influence of Keith Pelley, the AI of it all, and if the right person will be hired to save this franchise, yet again. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle With: Chris Johnston Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jonas Siegel, James Mirtle

Guest: Chris Johnston

Topics covered

• Toronto Maple Leafs
• NHL
• hockey
• sports news
• team management
• season analysis

Keywords

• Toronto Maple Leafs
• NHL
• Chris Johnston
• Keith Pelley
• hockey analysis
• season end
• playoff disappointment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Athletic, NHL

Places: Ottawa

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