Episodes
Published 08/25/23
Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving took care of his No. 1 priority this summer by locking up Auston Matthews to a four-year, $53 million deal. So what happens now? Is a William Nylander extension next or do things settle down a bit? Get David Alter's articles on The Hockey News Rink Wide: Toronto is presented by Bodog See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/25/23
The Leafs add another goaltender to the mix by signing Martin Jones to a one-year contract. Will they be able to keep him when the roster is cut down down? Are the Leafs done with their defence plus other news and notes.  Get David Alter's articles on The Hockey News Rink Wide: Toronto is presented by Bodog See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/10/23
Ilya Samsonov is awarded a one-year, $3.55 million deal in arbitration and gets the ability to walk to unrestricted free agency next summer? Did the Maple Leafs bungle this one? Also, the story of how Guy Boucher, just hired to be an assistant in Toronto, was set to become the head coach of the Maple Leafs in 2015. Samsonov arbitration story click here Rink Wide: Toronto is presented by Bodog  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/24/23
We break down Ryan O’Reilly’s decision to join the Nashville Predators despite strong interest from the Toronto Maple Leafs in trying to retain the forward. Where things stand with extension talks for Auston Matthews and William Nylander and what to expect in arbitration between the Maple Leafs and Ilya Samsonov. Tavares article on Hockey News click here Rink Wide: Toronto is presented by Bodog See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/18/23
Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving adds four players in free agency who have clearly-defined roles with the club. Did he address the team’s needs? Where do things stand with William Nylander and why did Ryan O’Reilly not re-sign with the club? Rink Wide: Toronto is presented by Bodog See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/04/23
The first day of free agency is in the books and the Leafs saw way more go out the door than what came in. Are Ryan Reaves and John Klingberg enough? Are there more moves on the way? Also, what’s the latest on Auston Matthews and William Nylander? Rink Wide: Toronto is presented by Bodog See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/02/23
It’s NHL Draft Day but with free agency around the corner it’s easy to forget about that. Where do things stand with Auston Matthews and William Nylander? Plus David Kampf re-signs in Toronto. Rink Wide: Toronto is presented by Bodog See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/28/23
It’s been all quiet on the Leafs front but that’s expected to change as teams get ready to meet in Nashville for the NHL Draft. Plus, is this finally the year for Alexander Mogilny to get his rightful spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame? Rink Wide: Toronto is presented by Bodog See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/21/23
Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving has made his first front office hire, bringing in Arizona Coyotes legend Shane Doan as an assistant. What does it mean for Auston Matthews’ future in Toronto and who else might be staying or going. Rink Wide: Toronto is presented by Bodog See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/09/23
The Maple Leafs introduced Brad Treliving to the media on Thursday. David Alter breaks down everything Leafs new GM had to say, including what his plan is in re-signing Auston Matthews, what to do with the Core 4, and the status of Sheldon Keefe as the head coach.  Rink Wide: Toronto is presented by Bodog See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/02/23
The Maple Leafs lose an assistant coach to the Washington Capitals and there are conflicting reports about Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Is he waiting for better opportunity or is the negotiation process continuing on? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/31/23
The list of candidates to interview for the Maple Leafs general manager expands and it’s time for Kyle Dubas fans to look forward and not in the past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/27/23
Brad Treliving seems to be in the driver’s seat at interviews get underway for the open Leafs GM post. Kyle Dubas meets with the Pittsburgh Penguins. And should signing Luke Schenn to a new contract be high on Toronto’s priority list? See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/25/23
After a long weekend of reflection, former Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas makes a statement, the mudslinging continues as reports show detail what kind of trades were nixed and is there any path to Doug Armstrong going to Toronto? Leave your questions and comment on our episode page: https://www.rinkwidetoronto.com/123 See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/24/23
A shocker as Kyle Dubas is dismissed as GM of the Maple Leafs. We dig into team president Brendan Shanahan’s reasoning for the decision and what the team will look like going forward.  Leave your questions and comment on our episode page: https://www.rinkwidetoronto.com/122 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/20/23
The Maple Leafs clean out their lockers and leave more questions than answers about what the future holds for the team. Kyle Dubas makes it clear it’s Toronto or nowhere for him and will the core-four finally be broken up? It seems like everything is on the table.  Leave your questions and comment on our episode page: https://www.rinkwidetoronto.com/121 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/16/23
The Leafs season ends in five-game series loss to the Panthers. What happened to the offense. Does the fire stick around to run it back again? Who sticks around from an executive level?
Published 05/13/23
William Nylander takes the fun of Game 4 and puts on a clinic with a goal and complete 200-foot game as the Toronto Maple Leafs avoid the brooms and force a Game 5 back home. Joseph Woll delivers makes 24 saves in his first NHL playoff start. Final Score:Maple Leafs: 2 (Shots 25)Panthers: 1 (Shots 25) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/11/23
The Toronto Maple Leafs shake up the lineup ahead ahead of Game 4 against the Florida Panthers. Joseph Woll will make his first NHL playoff start and talking about different vibes in both rooms as Toronto stares down at avoiding a sweep. Leave your questions and comment on our episode page: https://www.rinkwidetoronto.com/118 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/09/23
The Maple Leafs fail to put forth an effort that matched the desperation level against the Panthers and now find themselves in a 3-0 hole in their second-round series. Ilya Samsonov goes down with an injury, thrusting Joseph Woll into the net and where is Toronto’s core players in this series?
Published 05/08/23
The Leafs lose Matthew Knies for Games 3 and 4 and possibly the remainder of the series with a concussion. How do the team respond to Sam Bennett’s pair of hits that mostly went unpunished and an honest conversation about Mark Giordano. Leave your comments and question on our episode page: https://www.rinkwidetoronto.com/116 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/05/23
The Maple Leafs find themselves in a bit of a hole as some costly mistakes early in the second period results in a another loss to the Panthers. Toronto is down 2-0 as the series shifts to Fort Lauderdale? Has Toronto’s luck run out? Final Score:Panthers: 3 (Shots 29)Maple Leafs: 2 (Shots 37) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/05/23
A bit of a weird game as the Maple Leafs don’t take advantage of some early chances on the power play and Sergei Bobrovsky comes up big for the Panthers, who take Game 1. Do the Leafs need to tinker their lineup to get their offense going? Or is it about minimizing mistakes?
Published 05/03/23
The Maple Leafs get ready to host the Florida Panthers on Tuesday in Game 1 of the second round. What can we expect? Is it right for the Panthers to keep tickets restricted from Canadians and Joe and Ralph are finally back on the road.
Published 05/01/23