Jonas Siegel
@jonassiegel.bsky.social
Maple Leafs Reporter for The Athletic and co-host of the Leaf Report podcast.
The Leafs just had the worst possession game of the season.
The Kings had 53 more shot attempts.
The pressure on Craig Berube is rising: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
The Kings had 53 more shot attempts.
The pressure on Craig Berube is rising: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
The pressure is rising on Craig Berube to fix the Maple Leafs
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November 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The Leafs just had the worst possession game of the season.
The Kings had 53 more shot attempts.
The pressure on Craig Berube is rising: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
The Kings had 53 more shot attempts.
The pressure on Craig Berube is rising: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Can the Leafs avoid a truly nightmarish season?
A deep dive into all the wrongs that need righting: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
A deep dive into all the wrongs that need righting: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Can the Maple Leafs avoid a nightmare season?
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November 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Can the Leafs avoid a truly nightmarish season?
A deep dive into all the wrongs that need righting: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
A deep dive into all the wrongs that need righting: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Injuries to Auston Matthews and Anthony Stolarz on top of a three-game losing streak.
Things have gone from bad to worse for the Maple Leafs: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Things have gone from bad to worse for the Maple Leafs: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
With Auston Matthews injury, things have gone from bad to worse for the Leafs
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November 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Injuries to Auston Matthews and Anthony Stolarz on top of a three-game losing streak.
Things have gone from bad to worse for the Maple Leafs: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Things have gone from bad to worse for the Maple Leafs: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Craig Berube on Anthony Stolarz’ injury: “I don’t believe that’s serious. I think he’ll be fine.”
Berube says he’s hopeful Stolarz will be available on Thursday when the Leafs host the Kings.
Berube says he’s hopeful Stolarz will be available on Thursday when the Leafs host the Kings.
November 12, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Craig Berube on Anthony Stolarz’ injury: “I don’t believe that’s serious. I think he’ll be fine.”
Berube says he’s hopeful Stolarz will be available on Thursday when the Leafs host the Kings.
Berube says he’s hopeful Stolarz will be available on Thursday when the Leafs host the Kings.
Craig Berube on the severity of Auston Matthews’ injury: “I don’t know exactly. I can’t give you a timeline or (tell you) how serious it is right now. I’m not sure when he hurt it to be honest with you.”
November 12, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Craig Berube on the severity of Auston Matthews’ injury: “I don’t know exactly. I can’t give you a timeline or (tell you) how serious it is right now. I’m not sure when he hurt it to be honest with you.”
Craig Berube says Joseph Woll will start — and play the full game — for the Marlies on Wednesday night and likely rejoin the Leafs after that.
November 11, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Craig Berube says Joseph Woll will start — and play the full game — for the Marlies on Wednesday night and likely rejoin the Leafs after that.
The Leafs appear set to stick with the same defence against the Bruins:
Rielly — Carlo
Benoit — McCabe
Ekman-Larsson — Myers
Rielly — Carlo
Benoit — McCabe
Ekman-Larsson — Myers
November 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The Leafs appear set to stick with the same defence against the Bruins:
Rielly — Carlo
Benoit — McCabe
Ekman-Larsson — Myers
Rielly — Carlo
Benoit — McCabe
Ekman-Larsson — Myers
One notable change for the Leafs in Boston: Nick Robertson will join Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies on the top line — in place of William Nylander.
Nylander will play alongside Bobby McMann and John Tavares.
Nylander will play alongside Bobby McMann and John Tavares.
November 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
One notable change for the Leafs in Boston: Nick Robertson will join Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies on the top line — in place of William Nylander.
Nylander will play alongside Bobby McMann and John Tavares.
Nylander will play alongside Bobby McMann and John Tavares.
Craig Berube’s frustration, Anthony Stolarz’ decline, and roster issues on a new Leaf Report pod: pod.fo/e/350340
The Leaf Report: Maple Leafs 'immature' defensive deficiencies frustrate Berube
The Maple Leafs lost both of their home games on the weekend to the Bruins and Hurricanes, and head coach Craig Berube is more than a little frustrated with his team's commitment to defence. Jonas ...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Craig Berube’s frustration, Anthony Stolarz’ decline, and roster issues on a new Leaf Report pod: pod.fo/e/350340
“We don’t value the defensive side of the puck enough.”
Craig Berube might be ready to explode: Monday Morning Leafs Report: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Craig Berube might be ready to explode: Monday Morning Leafs Report: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Craig Berube might be ready to explode: Monday morning Leafs report
Toronto keeps having the same defensive issues night after night, and they're wearing on the head coach and his star players.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
“We don’t value the defensive side of the puck enough.”
Craig Berube might be ready to explode: Monday Morning Leafs Report: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Craig Berube might be ready to explode: Monday Morning Leafs Report: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Joseph Woll is expected to make his first start for the Marlies tomorrow night in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
It will be his first game action since May 18 — Game 7 of the second round against Florida.
It will be his first game action since May 18 — Game 7 of the second round against Florida.
November 7, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Joseph Woll is expected to make his first start for the Marlies tomorrow night in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
It will be his first game action since May 18 — Game 7 of the second round against Florida.
It will be his first game action since May 18 — Game 7 of the second round against Florida.
Joseph Woll addressed his leave of absence from the Leafs for the first time today: “All I’m gonna say about my time away is that I’m disappointed to have missed time and I’m very happy to be back. So I’d really like all the focus to be on my job to do here.”
November 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Joseph Woll addressed his leave of absence from the Leafs for the first time today: “All I’m gonna say about my time away is that I’m disappointed to have missed time and I’m very happy to be back. So I’d really like all the focus to be on my job to do here.”
On pace for 105 points this season — with a cap hit that nearly 300 players are exceeding.
John Tavares is giving the Leafs major bang for their buck: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
John Tavares is giving the Leafs major bang for their buck: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
John Tavares is giving the Maple Leafs major bang for their buck
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November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
On pace for 105 points this season — with a cap hit that nearly 300 players are exceeding.
John Tavares is giving the Leafs major bang for their buck: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
John Tavares is giving the Leafs major bang for their buck: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
NHL 5-on-5 scoring leaders:
T1. William Nylander: 13 points
T1. John Tavares: 13
T2. Matthew Knies: 12
T1. William Nylander: 13 points
T1. John Tavares: 13
T2. Matthew Knies: 12
November 6, 2025 at 4:43 PM
NHL 5-on-5 scoring leaders:
T1. William Nylander: 13 points
T1. John Tavares: 13
T2. Matthew Knies: 12
T1. William Nylander: 13 points
T1. John Tavares: 13
T2. Matthew Knies: 12
Easton Cowan and the Maple Leafs: Is the NHL still the right place for right now? www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Is the NHL the best place for Maple Leafs rookie Easton Cowan right now?
Cowan has had a nice start to his NHL career but still might benefit from some time in the minors.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Easton Cowan and the Maple Leafs: Is the NHL still the right place for right now? www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Oliver Ekman-Larsson is replacing Morgan Rielly on the point of PP1 for the Leafs.
Matthew Knies also rejoins the top unit.
Matthew Knies also rejoins the top unit.
November 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Oliver Ekman-Larsson is replacing Morgan Rielly on the point of PP1 for the Leafs.
Matthew Knies also rejoins the top unit.
Matthew Knies also rejoins the top unit.
It looks like Matias Maccelli may take Easton Cowan’s place in the lineup when the Leafs play Utah on Wednesday night.
Scott Laughton in line to make his season debut in place of Sammy Blais.
Scott Laughton in line to make his season debut in place of Sammy Blais.
November 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
It looks like Matias Maccelli may take Easton Cowan’s place in the lineup when the Leafs play Utah on Wednesday night.
Scott Laughton in line to make his season debut in place of Sammy Blais.
Scott Laughton in line to make his season debut in place of Sammy Blais.
“I just thought the compete level was not there.”
"It showed on the scoreboard. It showed it in the shots. It showed in the chances. It showed in everything.”
The Maple Leafs still need to prove they’re a serious team: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
"It showed on the scoreboard. It showed it in the shots. It showed in the chances. It showed in everything.”
The Maple Leafs still need to prove they’re a serious team: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Siegel: The Maple Leafs still need to prove they’re a serious team
Sure, a third-period comeback is all well and good. But playing for 20 minutes isn't enough, and Berube and the Leafs know it.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:53 PM
“I just thought the compete level was not there.”
"It showed on the scoreboard. It showed it in the shots. It showed in the chances. It showed in everything.”
The Maple Leafs still need to prove they’re a serious team: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
"It showed on the scoreboard. It showed it in the shots. It showed in the chances. It showed in everything.”
The Maple Leafs still need to prove they’re a serious team: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
The return of the old (best) Auston Matthews, the scary Chris Tanev injury, and why the Leafs need more Morgan Rielly with their top line:
Monday Morning Leafs Report: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Monday Morning Leafs Report: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Monday Morning Leafs Report: The return of the old Auston Matthews and Chris Tanev's injury
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November 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The return of the old (best) Auston Matthews, the scary Chris Tanev injury, and why the Leafs need more Morgan Rielly with their top line:
Monday Morning Leafs Report: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Monday Morning Leafs Report: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Chris Tanev stretchered off the ice in Philadelphia: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev stretchered off ice after collision with Flyers’ Matvei Michkov
Tanev took accidental head-to-head contact in his first game back from a concussion he suffered on Oct. 21 against New Jersey.
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November 2, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Chris Tanev stretchered off the ice in Philadelphia: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Maple Leafs progress reports: Who’s excelling? Struggling? Disappointing? Doing OK? www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Maple Leafs progress reports: Who’s excelling? Who’s struggling?
Breaking down the first 11 games for every Leafs player. Who's been good? Who hasn't?
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October 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Maple Leafs progress reports: Who’s excelling? Struggling? Disappointing? Doing OK? www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
New Leaf Report pod: Evaluating some early Leaf trends (encouraging and concerning): pod.fo/e/347861
The Leaf Report: 3 concerning and encouraging trends for the struggling Maple Leafs
11 games into the season, the 5-5-1 Maple Leafs haven't been very good. Jonas and James provide concerning and encouraging trends, including roster construction, their defensive play, the power-pla...
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October 30, 2025 at 8:36 PM
New Leaf Report pod: Evaluating some early Leaf trends (encouraging and concerning): pod.fo/e/347861
Ice bathes, fatty pre-game proteins, and Sidney Crosby: Behind John Tavares’ fanatical drive to 500 goals: www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Behind John Tavares’ fanatical drive to 500 NHL goals with the Leafs
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October 30, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Ice bathes, fatty pre-game proteins, and Sidney Crosby: Behind John Tavares’ fanatical drive to 500 goals: www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Unclear as of yet if William Nylander will rejoin the Leafs lineup on Tuesday night.
Nylander wasn’t a full participant at today’s practice. He sat out chunks of drills, rotating sporadically onto the top line.
He did rejoin PP1 during the special teams portion of practice.
Nylander wasn’t a full participant at today’s practice. He sat out chunks of drills, rotating sporadically onto the top line.
He did rejoin PP1 during the special teams portion of practice.
October 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Unclear as of yet if William Nylander will rejoin the Leafs lineup on Tuesday night.
Nylander wasn’t a full participant at today’s practice. He sat out chunks of drills, rotating sporadically onto the top line.
He did rejoin PP1 during the special teams portion of practice.
Nylander wasn’t a full participant at today’s practice. He sat out chunks of drills, rotating sporadically onto the top line.
He did rejoin PP1 during the special teams portion of practice.
Joseph Woll is sharing a net with Anthony Stolarz during his first practice with the Leafs since training camp.
October 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Joseph Woll is sharing a net with Anthony Stolarz during his first practice with the Leafs since training camp.