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Mike Augello joins the Ladies on the Patio to Talk Free Agency and the Draft, and its the Dawn of a New Era for Women's Hockey!
Sylvia Hargittay Sylvia Hargittay

Mike Augello joins the Ladies on the Patio to Talk Free Agency and the Draft, and its the Dawn of a New Era for Women's Hockey!

Welcome to Ladies Talkin’ Leafs’ Patio Season! In this our first episode of the off-season, we have a ton of ground to cover! In this our first episode of the off-season, we have a ton of ground to cover! We start with a few NHL headlines, then get right into discussing the landmark partnership between the PWHPA and PHF, a huge milestone for professional women’s hockey! Then, in our Third Period segment, we dive into all the Leafs news coming out of the NHL Draft and the early days of free agency with our LTL Insider Mike Augello.

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Welcome to the NHL Offseason: The Cycle of Hope Renews for the Leafs with the Draft and Free Agency on the Horizon
Christine Dimoff Christine Dimoff

Welcome to the NHL Offseason: The Cycle of Hope Renews for the Leafs with the Draft and Free Agency on the Horizon

Congrats to the Vegas Golden Knights on winning the Stanley Cup! Like all Leaf Fans we can’t wait for the drama to begin to unfold, as we watch our 2023-2024 team take shape. In this episode we look at new hire Shane Doan and what he brings to the table. Then we’ll look at what needs to be done in the offseason with our key players. And in the Third Period we discuss who the Leafs could be targeting in the upcoming draft and Free Agency!

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Never a Dull Moment: Mike Augello Joins the Ladies to dissect the Dramatic Departure of Kyle Dubas and What's Next for the Leafs!
Christine Dimoff Christine Dimoff

Never a Dull Moment: Mike Augello Joins the Ladies to dissect the Dramatic Departure of Kyle Dubas and What's Next for the Leafs!

Some big and surprising news from the Leafs with President Brendan Shanahan announcing on Friday that Kyle Dubas will not be returning as General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. We welcome back to the show our Ladies Talkin’ Leafs Insider Mike Augello to help us make sense of all the chaos! With Mike's help we attempt to dissect the timeline that lead to Dubas's demise.

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From Elation to Heartbreak: Talkin' With Lance Hornby About the Fallout After the Leafs' Second Round Exit
Sylvia Hargittay Sylvia Hargittay

From Elation to Heartbreak: Talkin' With Lance Hornby About the Fallout After the Leafs' Second Round Exit

The Maple Leafs season is done and the Stanley Cup drought continues. As we all know the Leafs lost their 2nd round series to the Florida Panthers in 5 games. In this episode we are going to try and make sense of it all in the playoff edition of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. For our final Playoff Highlight reel, were going with a defense oriented theme, as we celebrate 3 performers on our back end that were able to rise to the occasion. Then for the Third Period, we welcome Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun to the show to discuss the Leafs 2023 playoff run and what could be next for the team. No doubt, after yet another disappointing exit, changes will be coming.

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When the Chips are Down: Talkin' Frustration as the Leafs Fall Behind vs the Florida Panthers
Christine Dimoff Christine Dimoff

When the Chips are Down: Talkin' Frustration as the Leafs Fall Behind vs the Florida Panthers

Not the greatest feeling right now with the Leafs down to the Panthers in their 2nd round series. We are curious as to what Keefe will do to help get them some sort of edge. Key players will have to rise to the occasion, and we discuss whether William Nylander can become a difference maker. In the LTL Playoff Highlight Reel there have been a few moments to celebrate, and one that was especially bittersweet. In the Third Period we welcome back our Ladies Talkin' Leafs Insider, Mike Augello and get his thoughts on how the Leafs can get back into the series.

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Breaking the Curse: Maple Leafs Advance to Second Round for First Time in 19 Years
Sylvia Hargittay Sylvia Hargittay

Breaking the Curse: Maple Leafs Advance to Second Round for First Time in 19 Years

They did it!  The 19yr drought without a series win is OVER! As usual though, the team did not make it easy on themselves taking game 6 to yet a 3rd overtime in the series, before new Dad, Captain JT, would seal the deal. We start the show with some Leaf Talk and recap the last 3 games of the series with the Lightning. In the LTL Playoff Highlight Reel we feature 3 of the Big Dogs that came through in the clutch. Then we are naming our first ever Stars and Breakout Stars of the Series. We hope we will be featuring several of these selections over a long playoff run!

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Talkin' Bout The Key "Factors" Leading to the Leafs Comeback Win
Christine Dimoff Christine Dimoff

Talkin' Bout The Key "Factors" Leading to the Leafs Comeback Win

This is what we’ve been waiting for LeafsNation - playoff hockey and so far it hasn’t disappointed!Leafs are in a good spot right now leading the series. We begin this episode with some Leaf Talk and assess the state of the series between the Maple Leafs and Lightning. The Ladies are rolling a special Playoff Edition of the LTL Highlight Reel, and celebrate an unsung hero. Then we take a look at some of the other ongoing series in the Third Period.

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Anxiety and Anticipation: Mike Augello Joins the Ladies to Talk Leafs vs Lightning!
Sylvia Hargittay Sylvia Hargittay

Anxiety and Anticipation: Mike Augello Joins the Ladies to Talk Leafs vs Lightning!

The wait is finally over and the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are upon us! In this episode we have our final regular season GBU, and we shine a light on two newcomers, one a rookie and the other a returning vet, and both could end up being wildcards in the playoffs. For the LTL Highlight reel we give a lot of love to our back up net-minders. Then we welcome back our LTL Insider Mike Augello for the Third Period to help us break down the Tampa/TO series.

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Talkin' Maple Leaf Playoff Line-ups and Revisiting Pre-Season Predictions
Christine Dimoff Christine Dimoff

Talkin' Maple Leaf Playoff Line-ups and Revisiting Pre-Season Predictions

The Leafs have been holding firm over the last few weeks, with the Buds continuing to hang on to 2nd in the Atlantic. There's still 5 games to go though before the 2nd Season begins, and plenty of plays and stats to breakdown before the 2022/23 NHL regular season comes to a close. In this episode we revisit our pre-season predictions, and give our opening round playoff roster suggestions.

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Breakin' Down the Leafs Trade Deadline with Ladies TAlkin’ Leafs Insider Mike Augello
Sylvia Hargittay Sylvia Hargittay

Breakin' Down the Leafs Trade Deadline with Ladies TAlkin’ Leafs Insider Mike Augello

It’s been a busy couple weeks for Kyle Dubas! Trade deadline is over, and the Leafs have made a lot of changes bringing in 6 new players! In this episode we evaluate all the Leafs' deals and start things off with a special edition of the LTL Highlight Reel, where we rank our top 3 Leafs' trades! Then we'll break it all down with our special guest, LTL Insider Mike Augello, and get his perspective on the all the moves the club made.

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Talkin' Leafs New Acquisitions and Dubas's Dealings Leading up to NHL Trade Deadline Day!
Christine Dimoff Christine Dimoff

Talkin' Leafs New Acquisitions and Dubas's Dealings Leading up to NHL Trade Deadline Day!

Only a few days away from trade deadline day! A lot is going on and a lot is still going to happen! To date we have welcomed new members Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari who, in a short period of time, have already made a big impression on the club. No doubt Kyle Dubas still has a lot up his sleeve and we're here for it! We take a look at the best and the worst in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. In the LTL Highlight reel, where we celebrate a warrior veteran and a high impact forward! In the Third Period we take a deeper dive on Acciari and O'Reilly, as well as look at what additional moves may still be in the offing.

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Talkin' Maple Leafs and NHL Post All Star Break, and "Who Says No"
Sylvia Hargittay Sylvia Hargittay

Talkin' Maple Leafs and NHL Post All Star Break, and "Who Says No"

Seems like forever since our last show! Probably because the Leafs have only played 3 games! Still we managed to sort through the good and the bad, and discuss our picks in the GBU. Due the the small sample size, we put the LTL Highlight Reel on the shelf and instead debut a new segment, "Who Says No", where we look at hypothetical trades involving the Leafs and debate the outcome. In the Third Period we take a pre-deadline trip around the league looking at some teams that may part of the post season dance come April.

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Talkin' Leafs with LTL Insider Mike Augello
Christine Dimoff Christine Dimoff

Talkin' Leafs with LTL Insider Mike Augello

The NHL Allstar game is almost upon us, and the Leafs are heading into it in pretty good shape. In this episode we look at what's good and bad in Leaf Land, as well as give you our highlights from the latest game segment. In our Third Period, we are pleased to welcome back, Mike Augello, our freshly minted Ladies Talkin' Leafs Insider, to discuss, what's happening behind the scenes with the Leafs as we approach the NHL Trade Deadline.

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Checkin' in with the Leafs at the Halfway Mark, and Behind the Scenes in the NHL Situation Room
Sylvia Hargittay Sylvia Hargittay

Checkin' in with the Leafs at the Halfway Mark, and Behind the Scenes in the NHL Situation Room

We are just past the halfway point of the season and we already know that the Leafs are playing Tampa in the 1st round of the playoffs! Chris has been monitoring the team's losses to sub-par competition, and she delivers her first report. Despite these losses to the lesser lights, things are still looking pretty good for the Leafs since the start of the new year! For the Third Period, we have an exclusive behind the scenes look at the NHL Situation Room, where the on ice calls in the NHL are reviewed. Chris gives us her special report from her visit to the NHL's Toronto offices back in November.

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Talkin' Maple Leafs Highlights of 2022, Coming Soon in 2023 and We Have a Winner!
Christine Dimoff Christine Dimoff

Talkin' Maple Leafs Highlights of 2022, Coming Soon in 2023 and We Have a Winner!

Happy New Year Leafs Nation! We had a lovely Holiday, and we hope all of you did too! Did everyone get all the special Leafs inspired gear and gifts that they were dreaming of? We hope so! In this, our first episode of 2023, the Ladies take a look back on 2022 and pick out their favourite moments for a special instalment of the LTL Highlight Reel! Of course we also cover the good and bad in Leaf Land, as well as what's coming up for the Buds. Lastly, we discuss the new content we are rolling out for the new year and announce our latest contest Winner!

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The 4th Annual LTL Holiday Special!
Sylvia Hargittay Sylvia Hargittay

The 4th Annual LTL Holiday Special!

Final show for this year and we’re going to have some fun going into the Christmas/New Year break!

We're going to talk Leafs as always cuz well... that's what we do, but we have a a couple special segments planned in celebration of the Holiday Season and to close out the year in style! We've got a great GBU segment and then its time to start the festivities with our first ever Ladies Talkin' Leafs Gift Reel! Last but not least we pay tribute to all of you that have supported us over the year. We are so grateful. Wishing you all a healthy and Happy Holiday, Merry Christmas to those celebrating and all the best in 2023! Go Leafs Go!

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Talkin' bout a Noteworthy November, Farewell to the King, and the Legends of the Womens Game with Maria Quinto
Christine Dimoff Christine Dimoff

Talkin' bout a Noteworthy November, Farewell to the King, and the Legends of the Womens Game with Maria Quinto

November was bittersweet. We shine the spotlight on AM34 and of course Mitch Marner, who has been on a historic streak of late. We also said farewell to the King, Borje Salming, grateful to have had the opportunity to honour him before his passing. We welcomed author Maria Quinto for the Third Period, who dropped by to discuss her series chronicling the stories of Canadian Women's Hockey legends Angela James and Geraldine Heaney. To wrap we announce the details of our annual Holiday Giveaway, with a prize that will knock your socks off!

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Talkin' bout Honouring a Legend, A Team Turnaround, and On the Road in Raleigh!
Sylvia Hargittay Sylvia Hargittay

Talkin' bout Honouring a Legend, A Team Turnaround, and On the Road in Raleigh!

The Leafs honoured Borje Salming on Saturday night in a moving ceremony before the game vs. the Canucks. The Leafs all-time points leader for defencemen, Salming is a member of the HHOF, who announced this past summer he is battling ALS. In our GBU segment, we are happy to report that some of our stars are starting to look like their old selves, and one even made our LTL Highlight reel again for only the second time this year! In our Third Period Segment we have a new instalment of "On the Road with Chris and Syl", as we recount our latest trip to Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Talkin' Tough Times in Leaf Land
Christine Dimoff Christine Dimoff

Talkin' Tough Times in Leaf Land

Things unfortunately have not gotten any better for the Leafs since our last episode. With not many bright spots in the this latest stretch, Ilya Samsonov has really been a stand out in the goaltending department. In the Third Period, we discuss what seems to be the never-ending narrative about this Leafs team having an issue with its culture and how at least some of this belief is driven by the media.

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“I truly believe that we’re going to get it done. we’re going to be better from our losses, and from the adversity we faced.”

~ auston matthews