Raise your hand if you have ever felt personally victimized by Kyle Dubas lulling you into a false sense of security and slight disappointment before dropping a massive trade on your head and absolutely destroying your Canada Day.
No? Just us?
On the next episode of Real Gud Pros: what will Kyle Dubas get back for Marleau, Brown, and a second? Will Mitch Marner and Carlton find their happily ever after, or are they doomed to become star-crossed lovers? Will Nicholas Cage manage to retrieve the Kelly Cup? And will Dougie Hamilton finally become… Dougie Toronto?
Welcome to another episode of the William Nylander podcast! This week we talk about William Nylander’s success at World, the praise that William Nylander received from his Swedish teammates, and how happy William Nylander looks.
We also get a bit off-topic and talk the Marlies current playoff run, who our favourite players are, and who we think is most likely to make the jump to the Leafs next year. Also: the NHL still exists question mark?, the Voynov situation is trash but slightly less trash than it could be, and the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association is formally established.
It's trade season babeyyyyy! And so far there have been.... no trades involving the Leafs. But while the Ducks are busy trading out their entire roster, some other stuff did happen: Buffalo and Columbus' respective mysteries have been solved, Ryan Johansen has been suspended for two games, and the NHL and NHLPA have confirmed that there will be no 2020 World Cup. As for the Leafs, well... Babs, can you turn on your location for a second? We just want to talk.
Ding dong the witch is dead! Which old witch? The Don Cherry witch!
We can’t help but feel giddy despite the Leafs’ attempts to crush our spirits. We discuss our seemingly endless injuries, big guys in little baths, and the importance of pre-game dog cuddles. We celebrate the firing of Don Cherry and delve into what the varying reactions say about the state of hockey culture.
Deeps breaths y’all, it’s time for a vibe check.
This week we take on our greatest challenge: Good Vibes™ only. Were we successful? You be the judge.
We discuss the fashion icon William Andrew Michael Junior Nylander Altelius, the ongoing rollercoaster of emotion that is the Nic Petan situation, and apply some critical theory to hockey culture — The Athletic, but make it JSTOR.
Finally, we begin our pivot to a Harry Potter podcast by sorting some teams, players, and even coaches. Come for the hockey content, stay for Elizabeth’s wild Mike Babcock comparison.
Is it possible to have a Halloween content hangover? Because we’re pretty sure we have one.
This week we put on our tinfoil hats to theorize the reason Rielly’s been missing practices, dread running into Tyson Barrie on the TTC (yes, even the host in Ottawa), and break down the good, bad, and the furry of Hockey Halloween.
Back by popular demand, we choose even MORE costumes for our NHL odd couples. It’s our podcast and we’ll repeat segments if we want to, you’re not our real moms.
Darkness falls on the SBA. A murder of crows rest upon Legends Row. A chill runs through the air. Is it the Halloween season or the curse of Toronto Maple Leafs? Who’s to say, really.
This week we try not to dwell too much on the cursed reality that is Leafs fandom. We talk friendships, puppies, and just how incredibly weird hockey players can be. Is it cool to make your bro a slideshow of fights you lost? Just checking.
Finally, as an attempt of inter league unity, we force the NHL to host a Halloween party and choose costumes for some odd couples.
We love and respect one Maple Leaf and one Maple Leaf only, Frederik Gauthier.
This week we’re joined by Laura, host of the Under-Review podcast, to break down this week in Leafs. Tune in as we wax poetically about Frederik Gauthier, contemplate becoming Arizona Coyotes fans, and brainstorm our own lineup solutions (decisions based on energy rather than positions of course).
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This week, we discuss the ongoing Auston Matthews situation (if you don’t want to listen, we won’t be offended - skip ahead to 33:53 for silly lawyer discussion, 39:00 for absolutely no Matthews talk). But, we refuse to let his bad behaviour get us down! We review the final week of the preseason, celebrate the end of the RFA madness, and talk about just how weird hockey players are. Finally, we send the NHL back to school for some required credits and wonder who’s joining Marner’s Mock Trial study group.
Hockey is back! Well, sloppy preseason hockey is back but we’re desperate and we’ll take it!
This week we discuss Auston Matthews ending a man’s career (and the racists that tried to ruin the moment), Helen’s love for Hilary Knight, and how the Leafs have looked four games into the preseason.
We also take the Leafs on a field trip to Stratford, ON and cast them in some Shakespearean tragedies. For never was a story of more woe than this of William and his Kasperi-o.
Alert the press, our national nightmare is over … Mitch finally signed a contract. And guess what? It’s Not Great™
This week we’re joined by Keeks to break down the Marner contract, how it reflects on Dubas’ negotiation record, and what it means for the remaining RFAs. We also check in with the b’ys at training camp in Newfoundland, the canceled Four Nations Cup in Luleå, Sweden, and Jamaica’s win at the 2019 Amerigol LATAM Cup.
Finally we delve into the world of harlequin romance novels and wonder who in the NHL is Aroused by Two Lions?
Well, the thing we all knew was going to happen but then convinced ourselves might not actually happen finally happened … and we’re sad. We say goodbye to Jake and ponder who will fill the hole left in our (and Mo’s) hearts.
We also discuss the mysterious world of load management, Auston v. the media’s dumb narratives, #NHLSoapOperaChallenge, and give an update on the PWHPA’s Dream Gap Tour.
Plus, we take a look at some hockey HR complaints in the making with “Ask a Manager: NHL Edition.”
We’re back and oh boy, do we have a lot to talk about! We introduce our new co-host Elizabeth (!!) and break down everything we’ve missed including the hot girl summer competition between Auston & Willy, who will befriend Tyson Barrie the fastest, how best to free Connor from Edmonton, and give our 2019/2020 season predictions.
On the next episode of Real Gud Pros: what will Kyle Dubas get back for Marleau, Brown, and a second? Will Mitch Marner and Carlton find their happily ever after, or are they doomed to become star-crossed lovers? Will Nicholas Cage manage to retrieve the Kelly Cup? And will Dougie Hamilton finally become… Dougie Toronto?
Welcome to another episode of the William Nylander podcast! This week we talk about William Nylander’s success at World, the praise that William Nylander received from his Swedish teammates, and how happy William Nylander looks.
We also get a bit off-topic and talk the Marlies current playoff run, who our favourite players are, and who we think is most likely to make the jump to the Leafs next year. Also: the NHL still exists question mark?, the Voynov situation is trash but slightly less trash than it could be, and the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association is formally established.
We’re back and so is Babcock! But we’re not lingering on that! Join us as we instead celebrate the Toronto Marlies sweeping their way through rounds one and two of the playoffs, learn about some new European prospects, and cheer for the only NHL team we’ve ever cared about. Also: everything is happening so much in women’s hockey, evaluating William Nylander’s taste in music, and Patty learns how to get down with the youth.
This week we eulogize the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2018-19 season the only way we know how: by bitching about Mike Babcock and spending way too much energy defending William Nylander. Join us as we lament game seven, rage about deployment and ice time, and debate which hockey player truly captures the spirt of Satine, dying of consumption in a Parisian brothel.
As the first week of the playoffs wraps up, we’re happy to say that we are handling it with just as much dignity, grace, and level-headedness as you’ve come to expect from this podcast! Which is to say: none at all. Join us as we break down the first two games, discuss ref accountability, and look at what Finland pulling an upset at the 2019 Women’s Worlds means for the growth of women’s hockey.
It’s finally the playoffs, and through a nail-biting end to a season full of twists and turns and speculation the Leafs are…… facing Boston in the first round. But that’s fine, and we’re fine, and still have four final regular season games to talk about anyways. Plus: updates on the CWHL situation, revisiting our beginning of the season predictions, and what the Lightning’s uniforms should look like.
This week we start with the heartbreaking news that, after 12 years, the CWHL is ceasing operations. To quote the players, who came out with similar statements on social media following the official announcement, “it’s hard to remain optimistic #NoLeague”.
Also on the table this week: Tyler Ennis’ Masterton nomination, Auston “Beast Mode” Matthews, the coming rise of player tracking technology, and who should captain the Leafs.
Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Toronto, where we lay our scene, from ancient coaching technique to new mutiny, Mike Babcock and Kyle Dubas are…. probably not actually in a blood feud. But hey, the media narrative did gave us a chance to butcher Shakespeare, and isn’t that what watching hockey’s really all about?
We also talk the NHLPA’s annual player poll, the Washington Capital’s upcoming visit to the White House, the tragicomedy of the Ottawa Senators, and Vegas’ new social media ventures.
The Leafs got outscored 23-15 this week. Which is fine. We’re fine. Everything’s fine.
Ignoring all that, we did have some exciting news this week, including a new Leaf to Leaf, Duszak being signed to a future ELC, and the announcement of the first ever Cree-language hockey broadcast. We also answer some amazing listener questions and play which hockey: cryptid edition.
