Leafs Nation
739 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 17 ratingsBrent Gunning and former Toronto Maple Leafs GM Gord Stellick provide the most insightful Maple Leafs pre- and post-game show with Leafs Nation.
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Locker Room Cleanout Day
May 17, 2022 16:06 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBBrent Gunning recaps the end of the Maple Leafs season, what's next for the roster, and the upcoming offseason and walks us through the Leafs' end-of-season availabilities as we hear from some of the players including Jason Spezza (0:17), Auston Matthews (9:34), Morgan Rielly (17:29), Mark Giordano (28:16), William Nylander (41:26), Jake Muzzin (47:40), Jack Campbell (56:56) and John Tavares (1:06:22). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and...
2021-22 Season Comes to an End
May 15, 2022 03:01 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBBrent Gunning and Gord Stellick recap the Maple Leafs 2-1 loss to the Lightning in Game 7 and discussed how Tampa Bay held onto their one-goal lead, difficulties getting past Vasilevskiy, why this year's Toronto team never quit, how this compared to Game 7s in the past, the core roster never getting past the first round, Brayden Point's injury, and John Tavares' goal being waived off. Plus, we hear post-game sound from The Captain, Morgan Rielly, and are joined by Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox for...
Lightning Stave Off Elimination With Game 6 OT Win
May 13, 2022 04:07 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBBrent Gunning & Gord Stellick break down the 4-3 Lightning OT win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 6 of their first round series, and hear from both John Tavares & Auston Matthews in their post game availabilities. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Leafs Rally To Secure A Massive Game 5 Win
May 11, 2022 03:06 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBBrent Gunning & Gord Stellick break down the Leafs' exhilarating 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Lightning Tie The Series With Emphatic Game 4 Win
May 09, 2022 02:50 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBBrent Gunning & Gord Stellick break down the Leafs 7-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in game 4. We hear from all the principles involved with the game and Luke Fox from Tampa! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Leafs Outlast Bolts In Exciting Game 3 Win
May 07, 2022 02:52 - 20 minutes - 19 MBGord Stellick & Brent Gunning break down an exhilarating 5-2 Leafs win over the Bolts in game 3 of their first round series. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Lightning Strike Back in Game 2
May 05, 2022 03:12 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBGord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' 5-3 Game 2 loss to the Lightning at Scotiabank Arena. We hear from Sheldon Keefe, and look ahead to Game 3 in Tampa. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Leafs Crush Lightning In Statement Game 1 Win
May 03, 2022 02:50 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBBrent Gunning & Gord Stellick break down the Leafs' impressive 5-0 Game 1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning at Scotiabank Arena! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
The Official Leafs Playoff Preview
May 01, 2022 17:29 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBBrent Gunning and Gord Stellick get set for the beginning of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, as the Leafs drop the puck vs. the Lightning in just over 24 hours! They break down the lines at Sunday practice, the shuffling of the blue line (including who is in and out), the status of Michael Bunting, and give their official predictions. Afterwards, they take a look at the rest of the playoff series across the NHL, including how much faith you should still have in Sidney Crosby. The views and opi...
A Win in the Final Tune-up
April 30, 2022 01:59 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBBrent Gunning and Gord Stellick look back at the Leafs 5-2 win over the Bruins in the final game of the regular season and discussed Sheldon Keefe resting some of his star players and number one goaltender, players having each other back's on the ice, a quick look at the first-round matchup against the defending Stanley Cup Champions, Pierre Engvall and Ilya Mikheyev's seasons, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not ne...
Matthews Gets 60 As Leafs Beat Detroit
April 27, 2022 02:07 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBGord Stellick & Brent Gunning break down the Leafs 3-0 victory over the Detroit Red Wings in which Auston Matthews became the first Leaf ever to score 60 goals! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Leafs Rally For Shootout Victory In DC
April 25, 2022 02:55 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBGord Stellick & Brent Gunning break down the Leafs 4-3 come from behind shootout victory over the Washington Capitals. We hear from principles involved in the game including Mark Giordano, Jason Spezza & head coach Sheldon Keefe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Leafs Lose in OT to the Panthers
April 24, 2022 02:48 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MBA solo Brent Gunning breaks down the Leafs' 3-2 OT loss to the Florida Panthers. He checks in on the injury to Michael Bunting, takes a look at the return of Auston Matthews, and examines where the team stands before the back-to-back continues against the Capitals on Sunday. Plus, we hear post-game sound from Sheldon Keefe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Leafs Get Thumped by the Lightning
April 22, 2022 03:24 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBBrent Gunning and Gord Stellick recap the Maple Leafs 8-1 loss to the Lightning in Tampa Bay, a potential preview into a first-round playoff matchup between the two teams, resting Auston Matthews, the physicality through the game, and we hear post-game comments from Mark Giordano. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Leafs Skate Past Lowly Flyers
April 20, 2022 02:17 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBBrent Gunning & Gord Stellick break down the Leafs' 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Franchise Record 50 Wins
April 18, 2022 03:09 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBBrent Gunning and Gord Stellick recap the Maple Leafs 4-2 win over the Islanders and discussed the three-game winning streak, the vibes at Scotiabank Arena, the goaltending matchup, Auston Matthews' minor injury, and we hear post-game comments from Mitch Marner, William Nylander, Jack Campbell, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Gio With the OT Winner Over the Sens!
April 17, 2022 02:23 - 23 minutes - 22 MBBrent and Gord break down the Maple Leafs 5-4 overtime win over the Senators and chat about Toronto's fightback, confidence within the team, the amount of times Leafs have played 3-on-3, the top line continuing to excel in every area, Mitch Marner haters, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Leafs Win Big Against Washington
April 15, 2022 02:20 - 23 minutes - 22 MBGord Stellick & Brent Gunning break down the Leafs 7-3 victory over the Washington Capitals. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Leafs Underwhelm In Loss To Buffalo
April 13, 2022 02:06 - 21 minutes - 20 MBGord Stellick & Brent Gunning break down the Leafs loss to the Buffalo Sabres in which Owen Power made his NHL debut. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Playoffs Clinched & Matthews Best Season Continues
April 10, 2022 02:26 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBBrent Gunning and Gord Stellick recap the Leafs 3-2 victory over the Canadiens and discuss Auston Matthews' stretch of games scoring 51 goals in 50 games, how the top line would perform in the playoffs, honouring Rick Vaive, plus we hear post-game comments from Auston Matthews, Michael Bunting, and Morgan Rielly. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Matthews' Historic Night Leads Leafs Past Stars
April 08, 2022 05:47 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBGord Stellick & Brent Gunning break down Auston Matthews' record setting night in which he broke Rick Vaive's Leafs single season goal scoring record and added the OT winner! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Leafs Blow a 5-1 Lead To the Panthers
April 06, 2022 03:01 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBBrent Gunning and Gord Stellick recap the Maple Leafs 7-6 loss in OT against the Panthers and discussed the power-play, Jack Campbell jumping in net for an injured Erik Kallgren, we hear from some of the players involved in the game including Mitch Marner, and John Tavares. Plus, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox stops by to break down the game and chat about the Panthers' comeback. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect th...
Matthews Ties Vaive In Leafs Statement Win
April 05, 2022 03:10 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBGord Stellick & Brent Gunning break down the Leafs emphatic 6-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning! We hear from some of the principles involved in the game including Sheldon Keefe, Auston Matthews & more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
51 for Matthews, a Win in Campbell’s Return
April 03, 2022 02:25 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBBrent Gunning and Gord Stelick recap the Maple Leafs 6-3 win over the Flyers in Philly and discussed Sheldon Keefe's line juggling following the 1st period, Pierre Engvall's performance, Wayne Simmonds vs. Zack MacEwen, Jack Campbell's return, and we hear post-game comments from some of the Leafs players. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Auston Matthews Joins the 50 Goal Club
April 01, 2022 02:55 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBGord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' 7-3 win over the Jets at Scotiabank Arena, as Auston Matthews notches his 50th goal of the year! They discuss how special it is to watch him play, the energy of the crowd, and how the Leafs got a measure of revenge after the last time these two teams faced off. Producer Sam McKee joins as well, and the trio break down the play of the different lines, William Nylander turning in a good performance, and the duo of Nylander-Tavares and wheth...
Leafs Outlast the Bruins In Beantown
March 30, 2022 02:36 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBGord Stellick & Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' 6-4 win over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night, and discuss the physicality of the game, the injuries to Justin Holl, Ilya Lyubushkin, and Petr Mrázek, and the play of Erik Källgren. We also hear post game comments from John Tavares, Alex Kerfoot & Sheldon Keefe! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Leafs Win First Meeting Against Panthers
March 28, 2022 02:44 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBBrent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Maple Leafs 5-2 victory over the Panthers in their first meeting this season, Petr Mrazek's performance in net, John Tavares back to back powerplay goals, and how the team played following their loss to the Habs on Saturday night. Plus, producer Sam McKee jumps in to join the chat about William Nylander shifted to the third line, and how Mikheyev compliments Tavares. And we hear from head coach Sheldon Keefe with his post-game comments. The ...
Another Loss to the Habs
March 27, 2022 02:17 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBBrent Gunning goes solo to break down the Leafs 4-2 loss to the Habs in Montreal and discusses the prospect of splitting Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner on the same line, not being able to depend on their defencemen, why is there a hype train for Matthew Knies and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Leafs Win In Giordano's Debut
March 24, 2022 02:35 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBGord Stellick & Brent Gunning break down the Leafs 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils in Mark Giordano's debut. We hear from Giordano in his post game availability as well as head coach Sheldon Keefe.
Hour 3: Setting the Leafs up for Playoff Success w/ Jamal Mayers
March 21, 2022 19:19 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBBrent and Gord bring former NHLer Jamal Mayers in-studio to discuss his experiences with players like Mark Giordano and Nick Leddy, and to break down what the Leafs need to do both on and off the ice to be successful in the playoffs (0:43). Afterwards, with the deadline ticking down, the guys break down the news that Petr Mrazek clears waivers, and Harri Säteri is claimed off of waivers by Arizona (27:52). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests an...
Hour 2: Managing Goaltending Peaks and Valleys w/ Kelly Hrudey
March 21, 2022 18:22 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBColby Armstrong joins the show to chat about trade deadline day, Marc-Andre Fleury being traded to Minnesota, the Wild's active deadline, the state of the Penguins, teams getting deals done early, his own experience getting moved on deadline day, the Avalanche's goaltending situation, and Auston Matthews' physicality (0:50). Afterwards, Kelly Hrudey weighs in on the Leafs' acquisition of Mark Giordano, Giordano's evolution as a player, Petr Mrázek's up-down-play, Jack Campbell's struggles, a...
Hour 1: Ranking Mark Giordano's Possible Blue Line Partners
March 21, 2022 17:14 - 49 minutes - 45 MBIt's a special NHL Trade Deadline edition of Leafs Nation! Brent and Gord look back on some of the early deadline deals, and chat about which Leafs' defenceman would make most sense to be paired with Mark Giordano, Kaapo Kahkonen heading to San Jose, Marcus Johansson being acquired by the Capitals, the Wild going all-in with Marc-Andre Fleury, Colin Blackwell's usability, and Travis Dermott parting thoughts (0:57). Later, Jennifer Botterill stops by to chat about Fleury heading to Minnesota,...
Emergency Pod: Giordano In, Dermott Out
March 20, 2022 22:08 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBGord Stellick and Brent Gunning get the call to the studio, as the Leafs acquire Mark Giordano from the Kraken, and deal away Travis Dermott to the Canucks. They discuss Petr Mrazek being put on waivers, the signing of Finnish goaltender Harri Säteri, break down the acquisition cost for Giordano - two second round picks - and bring on Sportsnet's David Amber to discuss where the Leafs stand after the changes on defence (19:48). Afterwards, they chat with the man who broke the news, Ryan Lesl...
Leafs Fall Short In The Music City
March 20, 2022 02:45 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBBrent Gunning & Gord Stellick break down the Leafs 6-3 loss to the Nashville Predators. We hear from Sportsnet's Luke Fox live from Nashville and Auston Matthew's post game availability.
The Boys in Green Get The Win!
March 18, 2022 02:09 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBBrent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Maple Leafs 3-2 victory over the visiting Hurricanes and discuss Erik Källgren getting another start in net for two straight games, Frederik Andersen's return to Toronto, and Mitch Marner's performance without Auston Matthews. Plus we hear post-game comments from goaltender Erik Källgren The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or a...
Källgren's Shutout Gets Leafs Back On Track
March 16, 2022 02:29 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBGord Stellick & Brent Gunning break down the Leafs 4-0 win over the Dallas Stars in which their rookie goalie Erik Källgren posted a shutout in his first career start. We hear from him and Rasmus Sandin in their post game avails. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Leafs Get Bottled Up in Heritage Classic
March 14, 2022 00:04 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBGord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Sabres at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. They bring on producer (and rinkside reporter) Sam McKee, who describes the ambiance of the Heritage Classic amidst the snow, and the trio break down yet another high-scoring loss. They discuss the play of Petr Mrazek, Michael Bunting getting into a scrap, and Auston Matthews scoring his 45th goal of the season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are th...
Leafs' Comeback Falls Short vs Coyotes
March 11, 2022 03:26 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBGord Stellick & Brent Gunning break down the Leafs 5-4 OT loss to the Arizona Coyotes. We hear from principles involved in the game including Petr Mrazek, Auston Matthews & Sheldon Keefe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Matthews Powers the Leafs' Victory With a Hat Trick
March 09, 2022 04:06 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBBrent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Maple Leafs 6-4 victory over the visiting Seattle Kraken, discuss Auston Matthews scoring a hat trick, the top line's production, and more. Plus, we hear from head coach Sheldon Keefe and Auston Matthews. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Leafs Hang On for a 5-4 Victory Over the Blue Jackets
March 08, 2022 03:49 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBBrent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Maple Leafs 5-4 victory over the Blue Jackets and discuss Columbus' compete against Toronto, the top line's performance including Auston Matthews scoring his 40th and Michael Bunting scoring his 20th goals of the season, and Petr Mrázek's play in net. Plus, we hear post-game comments from Auston Matthews and head coach Sheldon Keefe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily refle...
The Leafs This Week: Auston Matthews for the Hart?
March 06, 2022 18:30 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBGord Stellick and Brent Gunning take a look at the week that was for the Leafs, including a gritty win and a few tough losses. They discuss the goaltending issues that have plagued both Jack Campbell and Petr Mrazek, the pairings on defence being shaken up all week, and Nick Robertson getting a promotion to the second line. They also discuss Auston Matthews leading the league in goals and his candidacy for the Hart Trophy, and John Tavares breaking a 14-game drought by scoring vs. Vancouver....
Leafs Can't Buy A Save
March 06, 2022 03:35 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBGord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' 6-4 loss to the Canucks at Scotiabank Arena. They discuss the continuing goaltending issues with Jack Campbell, the play of TJ Brodie, and (on a lighter note) Auston Matthews notching two goals. Plus, Wayne Simmonds plays in his 1000th career game. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Leafs Get Booed Off Ice in Loss to Sabres
March 03, 2022 03:59 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBGord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' 5-1 loss to the Sabres at Scotiabank Arena in front of a packed (and unhappy) house. They discuss the Morgan Rielly - Rasmus Sandin pairing, the goals allowed by Petr Mrazek, and where on the scale of 'worst loss' this falls this season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Leafs Outlast Caps In Back & Forth Affair
March 01, 2022 03:57 - 28 minutes - 26 MBGord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs 5-3 victory over the Washington Capitals! We hear from principles involved in the game including head coach Sheldon Keefe & Rasmus Sandin. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
The Leafs This Week: Still Buzzing After a 17-Goal Game
February 27, 2022 18:02 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBBrent Gunning and Gord Stellick recap the week that was for the Maple Leafs including Mitch Marner's 4-goal night in a 10-7 win over the Red Wings, Sheldon Keefe tinkering with the defensive pairings without having Jake Muzzin in the lineup, Nick Robertson's season debut, Auston Matthews' performance against the Wild, and preview Toronto's upcoming games including the Capitals and Sabres. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necess...
A Wild Win in Detroit
February 27, 2022 03:53 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBBrent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Maple Leafs 10-7 victory over the Red Wings and touche on Mitch Marner's 4-goal night and the goaltending on both sides. Plus, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox stops by to chat about the high-scoring game and the concerns for both goalies. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Matthews' Dominance Leads Leafs Past Wild
February 25, 2022 03:35 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBBrent Gunning & Gord Stellick break down the Leafs' impressive 3-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild! We hear from principles involved in the game including Auston Matthews & HC Sheldon Keefe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Leafs' Skid Hits Three Games in Columbus
February 23, 2022 03:49 - 34 minutes - 32 MBGord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' 4-3 OT loss to the Blue Jackets in Columbus. They continue to discuss the play of Jack Campbell, which goals are his fault and which are not, including a Patrik Laine snipe in OT to end the game. They also break down Jason Spezza's game-tying goal with two minutes to go, and debate whether or not it was kicked in the net. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the...
Leafs Lay An Egg In Montreal
February 22, 2022 03:42 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBBrent Gunning & Gord Stellick break down the Leafs 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night. We hear from Luke Fox from Montreal and head coach Sheldon Keefe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
The Leafs This Week: Early Blue Line Reinforcements
February 20, 2022 18:21 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBGord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the week of Leafs hockey, including wins over the Kraken and Penguins, and a loss to the Blues. They dive into the play of Jack Campbell, and analyze the trade that sent forward Nick Ritchie and a future draft pick to Arizona in exchange for forward Ryan Dzingel and defenceman Ilya Lyubushkin. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or an...