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It is time to have a conversation on Mitch Marner's future and what options the Toronto Maple Leafs will need to consider this off-season. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti go through the three likely options the Leafs management team will have to ponder with Marner. They start things off by talking about option no. 1 where they debate whether or not the Leafs should consider a contract extension for Marner this off-season. Mike and Dave then shift gears to option no. 2 which is to let Marner play out his contract and leave in free agency. To end the show, Mike and Dave look at the option of getting Marner to waive his no-movement clause in order to facilitate a trade and take a quick look at how the pros and cons that scenario presents.

The Toronto Maple Leafs held their locker cleanout day as the team gave their final address to the media as they break for the off-season. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti give an overview of what they took from what was said and shifted the focus to the news that Brendan Shanahan, Brad Treliving and Keith Pelley will speak to reporters on Friday. They dive into what that could mean for Shanahan and for Sheldon Keefe. Mike and Dave then shift their focus to what Keefe had to say including the accountability he took, and what he had to say about his future which led to a debate between Mike and Dave as to whether the Leafs coach deserves to return. Mike and Dave end the show by focusing on what Mitch Marner and Morgan Rielly had to say in their press conferences with one getting some eyebrow raised and the other providing some much needed honesty.

Once again, the Toronto Maple Leafs are out of the playoffs after a Game 7 loss. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti give their post-mortem on the Leafs loss to the Bruins. They look at the week ahead and the curious decision to have the management staff do their end-of-season availability days after the coach and players and not mention who will be speaking. How much pressure will there be on Brendan Shanahan and is there a chance we see him lose his job as the 'Shanaplan' has another unsuccessful season? Mike and Dave also talk about Sheldon Keefe's future and if there is any chance he returns next season.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading back to Boston for Game 7! Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti give their thoughts on Toronto flipping the script on the Bruins as they now sit a win away from completing the comeback. They look at how the team's defensive play has been a big factor in getting back on track with Joseph Woll's play providing the boost they need. Mike and Dave also look at William Nylander stepping up to provide the offence that they need. As they look at the 3 Stars of the Game, Mike and Dave are in sync on who had the biggest impact in this game highlighting Matthew Knies becoming a big-time player, Nylander and Woll with the hero play. To end the show, Mike and Dave wonder if Auston Matthews will be able to recover in time for Game 7 and if he can't will the team stick with the same lineup?

Will the Toronto Maple Leafs be able to win another game to extend this series to a Game 7? Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti give their thoughts on what needs to happen to get over the hump and what the team learned from Game 5 that can help them. Mike and Dave go through Auston Matthews' status for Game 6, and if they expect the team to pull through again if the Leafs can pull off another win without him. They also look at whether Toronto can get this power play on track and how big of a swing it would be if they can get it on track.

The Toronto Maple Leafs will live to fight another day as they find a way to stave off elimination. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti give their thoughts on the Leafs stepping up to get the big win in Game 5 with Joseph Woll giving a boost with his performance in goal and the team putting a stamp on the game right off the hop. Mike and Dave move on to the 3 Stars of the Game looking at how Max Domi and John Tavares stepped up at centre, Matthew Knies getting himself in the right spot for the overtime winner but also had a memorable moment in the game with David Pastrnak. They also look closely at how Woll showed why he was the right choice in goal and how he brings an element the team has been needing. To end the game, Mike and Dave debate about what to do with the lineup if Auston Matthews is able to return and if the Leafs can add doubt to the Bruins' minds.