It's been eight seasons since we hit record for the first time — and this show we're going full circle. We revisit our very first episode from 2019, dig into our own hockey origin stories (Uncle John, Mike Palmateer, and a certain Wendel Clark jersey all make an appearance), and unpack how much has actually changed for the Toronto Maple Leafs since the Kadri trade and the 2018-19 season.
We trace the threads that still echo today: the Marner contract saga, the Marleau trade and the Seth Jarvis "what if," Babcock's final season, and the goaltending carousel that's followed this team for years.Then we take a look ahead: an 84-game season, a jam-packed December, the 100th anniversary of the Maple Leafs name, and a finale at MSG. Grab a coffee — this one's for the long-time listeners and the new fans alike.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Why the eighth season feels like a full-circle moment
00:50 - Revisiting the first episode and what changed since 2019
01:16 - The original podcast intro and mission for Leafs fans
01:55 - Chris’s hockey origin story through Uncle John
02:50 - Syl’s hockey origin story through her dad
03:16 - Mike Palmateer, Doug Gilmour, and early favorite players
03:32 - Syl’s first jersey memory and why Auston Matthews feels safe
04:21 - What the first episode covered: 2018-19 season, draft, free agency, and Kadri trade
05:16 - Swapping the old jersey setup and returning to Wendel Clark
05:48 - Why the Marner contract saga still echoes years later
06:45 - The Marleau trade, Seth Jarvis what-if, and cap-space pressure
07:19 - Babcock’s final season and why that still stands out
08:11 - Coaching turnover and the long-running goaltending question
09:53 - Freddie Andersen, Wimbledon strawberries and cream, and the old Kadri trade optimism
10:26 - Why Tyson Barrie and other incoming pieces didn’t work out as hoped
11:20 - How the show’s earliest themes still feel familiar today
12:05 - The return to an 84-game season and opening night in September
12:57 - November homestand, December road swing, and schedule balance
13:29 - Boxing Day in Montreal, back-to-backs, and the busiest month
14:20 - The 100th anniversary of the Maple Leafs name change
14:42 - Season finale at Madison Square Garden
15:19 - Why this Leafs season feels more promising than recent years
16:02 - How to support the show and stay connected with the hosts
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