The Toronto Maple Leafs GM search appears to be down to two finalists, former Coyotes GM John Chayka and Dallas Stars AGM Scott White. We break down both candidates and react to the reports of MLSE planting stories to weed out internal moles. Next we give our take on the Stanley Cup playoffs, from the Ottawa Senators getting swept to the Kyle Dubas Pittsburgh Penguins and more. We wrap up with some Blue Jays talk after another series win over the Cleveland Guardians and tee up the return of Trey Yesavage on Tuesday against the Red Sox.

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(0:00) - Intro
(01:00) - Chayka vs White
(05:30) - The hard truth about ownership and the mandate
(11:30) - Why it's so difficult to be a Leafs fan right now
(13:07) - Sens get swept
(18:45) - It's hard to win in the playoffs
(22:54) - The Bell Centre remains undefeated
(25:05) - Jays win another series and Yesavage is back Tuesday

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Toronto Maple Leafs legend Mats Sundin's name is making the rounds as a potential member of the new management group. PR spin or the real deal? We give our take on what Sundin brings to the table and how the organization needs to set him up for success. We also dig into the culture issues within MLSE and why they continue to make it so difficult to be a fan of this team right now.

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(0:00) - Intro
(01:15) - The PR around MLSE is a disaster
(06:20) - Mats Sundin being considered for a front office role
(09:07) - How do you set Mats up for success
(13:40) - Is it Mike Gillis's job to lose?
(20:00) - MLSE needs to fix its relationship with the fans

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The Toronto Maple Leafs' 2025-26 season has mercifully come to an end. We kick things off with breaking news as the New Jersey Devils hire Sunny Mehta as their new GM, taking him off the board for the Leafs. Then we react to Auston Matthews' comments on locker cleanout day, the future of Craig Berube, William Nylander's attitude and more. We also give our thoughts on the bombshell Athletic piece about Keith Pelley and AI, and look ahead to a Stanley Cup playoffs without the Leafs.

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(0:00) - Devils hire Sunny Mehta
(02:30) - A dismal season ends and the lottery odds
(05:23) - Auston Matthews speaks on cleanout day
(11:47) - What happens to Craig Berube
(13:25) - William Nylander's off ice persona
(17:33) - The Leafs have a lot of work to do this offseason
(19:34) - Keith Pelley, AI and the culture problem
(31:10) - One positive from this season
(34:03) - Revisiting Berube
(35:41) - A Leafless Stanley Cup Playoffs

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