Let's face it, the only thing Leafs Nation really cares about right now is Auston Matthews' road to 70 goals. Are we looking ahead to the playoffs? Sure. But, this is something special. Join the guys this episode as they discuss everything going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs as they head into their final week of the 2023-2024 NHL regular season.
This episode's discussions:
- Week in review (games against the Montreal Canadiens [2:43], Pittsburgh Penguins [8:41], and New Jersey Devils [13:52] and [21:40])
- Do we even want the Leafs to have home-ice advantage in the 1st round? [32:00]
- Forward lines and deployments to keep an eye on [34:40] (the Bertuzzi-Matthews-Domi line, a loaded-up 2nd line vs. William Nylander on the 3rd line, Matthew Knies on the 4th line, Nick Robertson's spot in the lineup, Calle Jarnkrok)
- William Nylander's struggles as of late [38:15]
- Ryan's new found confidence in the Maple Leafs [52:15]
- Is Sheldon Keefe going to rest Auston Matthews down the stretch? [57:15]
- The week ahead [1:02:00] (games against the Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, and Tampa Bay Lightning)
