The State of the Leafs + Ken Reid on Hockey Stories and Scouting

Jan 21

LEAF IT TO THE LADIES https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/428755/1/70vrrftg0jeql7ag

Leafs Nation, this one’s packed.

We kick things off with some big love for the Marlies as Toronto’s goalie depth keeps turning heads, then dive straight into a classic therapy session with The Good, The Bad & The Ugly. From Scott Laughton’s fire and Auston Matthews looking like himself again, to concerns on the blue line, Matthew Knies’ quiet stretch, and the worry around William Nylander’s injury — nothing is off the table. Honest takes, passionate debate, and real fan talk all the way through.

Then in our Third Period, we’re thrilled to welcome Sportsnet broadcaster, hockey historian, and bestselling author Ken Reid. We talk about his fantastic new book The Next One: Hockey Scouts, Remote Rinks and Hidden Talent, the hidden world of scouting, legendary Leafs scout Jerry McNamara, and the people behind the scenes who shape the game. Ken also weighs in on the Leafs, the Mitch Marner departure, media pressure in Toronto, and why hockey is just better when both the Leafs and Canadiens are good at the same time.

Big opinions, great stories, and lots of Leafs energy — this one’s for the fans who live and breathe it. Go Leafs Go!

️Guest: Ken Reid (Sportsnet)
Book: The Next One: Hockey Scouts, Remote Rinks and Hidden Talent
Segments: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly + Third Period Interview

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro & What’s on Today’s Show
02:30 Marlies Love & Goalie Depth
08:45 The Good
18:40 The Bad
30:15 The Ugly
42:20 Third Period – Ken Reid Joins the Show
50:10 Ken Reid on The Next One
1:02:30 Leafs Talk with Ken Reid
1:10:45 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

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