Two Left Coast Leafs fans discuss the Maple Leafs. Each episode we review a West Coast Craft Beer
We Eulogized a Leafs season that ended with a special kind of slow death fitting for this era of Leafs Hockey As Always, huge thanks to Wyatt at The Liquor Planet for the Hit The Deck Hazy IPA from Fernie Brewing Company
The Leafs are swimming in uncharted waters. It's a best of 3 with home ice advantage. Do they have what it takes?
EP306 is a 3 part Pod around Game 3. We did a pre-game. an OT intermission and a post-game.
EP 305 is our recap of Game 1 of the second round with special emphasis on the Bennet hit
On EP304 we shared our thoughts on the Leafs chances vs the Panthers in the second round. We looked up and down the line ups and finished with some fun, rapid fire fill in the blanks. Thanks to The Liquor Planet for the Dry Irish Charcoal Stout from Wild Eye Brewing
On EP303 we celebrated a long time coming series win and took a small peek forward to round 2.
The Leafs failed to close out the sweep for many of the same reasons that have haunted them in the past. Juat a blip or cause for concern. We discussed
EP302 is our First Pre Post of the 2025 Post season The Leafs withstood a motivated Sens team but in the end, Max Domi delivered the OT Dagger
Our milestone 300th Episode lined up beautifully with our Preview of the Battle of Ontario (social Media Edition) We welcomed die hard Sens fan Marcus to the Pod. Thank You to Wyatt at The Liquor Planet for the Mount Crushmore Pilsner from Banded Peak Brewing in Calgary
The Leafs are days away from knowing their 1st round opponent. We broke down the possibilities and looked back at the Florida road trip. Thanks to Wyatt at The Liquor Planet for the Prairie Fairy Blackberry Wheat Ale from Sea Change Brewing in Edmonton.
On EP298 we talked about the roll JT is on. We discussed the PP, Simon Benoit's struggles and who we have the most confidence in for a game 1 start in net. Big thanks to The Liquor Planet for the ESB from Salt Spring Brewing Co
The Leafs head out to Cali after a stinker in Nashville. The division is still on the line and there's valuable points up for grabs.
On EP296 we breakdown the Leafs recent poor play. We also share our thoughts on the last week of Marner drama.
EP295 is our Trade Deadline Recap. Trevor and Brother Troy were down in Palm Springs, while Sean was holding things down in snowy Ontario. Beer was drank and talked about.
EP294 is our pre trade deadline, pre Vegas trip Episode. We also had a little rapid fire, shoot or pass segment
CANADA WINS GOLD AT THE 4 NATION FACEOFF!!
On EP292, we circled back on the emotional swings of the Canada US For Nations Faceoff battle We enjoyed a Hazy IPA from our friend Tommy Davidson and The Liquor Planet
On EP291 we looked back at the Canada Sweden game focusing on Sid's performance and Mitch's game winning goal.
On EP290 we looked back on the Leafs 4 game western road trip. We discussed Morgan's recent improved play and Marner's role on the Powerplay. We finished off with some discussion around the Four Nations Faceoff
On EP289 we recapped an exciting game in Edmonton. Shared our thoughts on the announced cap increases and looked ahead to the Four Nations Faceoff.
On EP288 we discussed whether this is the year the Leafs go all in at the deadline. Like, really all in. Everything in play. We also Enjoyed a Kolsch from Twin Sails Brewing
We're back for a fresh calendar year! We eased in slowly without a beer or an agenda. We touched on the halfway effects with the new playing style. What's up with Morgan and a light discussion on the expiring Marner contract
EP286 is our 2024 Christmas special as well as our announcement of our Beers of the Year. We did some Light Housekeeping on some Leafs issues like the Matthews Injury, style of play and the goaltending carousel. Then we got down to our beer of the Year. Sean's pick was the Nordique IPA from Ile Sauvage Brewing Company in Victoria. Trevor went with the Stuck in the Mud Coffee Porter from Sooke Ocean Brewing Company in Sooke BC. All courtesy our great Sponsor The Liquor Planet right here in Langford, BC
EP285 Apparently the Leafs are doing unsustainable things. We discussed that, the goaltending heater and a few of their past results. Our beer was a Coconut Mocha Porter from Fuggles and Warlock.
Over the past two weeks we got to observe some organizational depth. On EP284 we commented on and rated some of the recent fill ins. We also talked about the 4 Nations Show Down as well as some potential C trade targets. Thanks to The Liquor Planet for a great IPA from one of our all time favorites, Category 12 Brewing in Victoria.
Team Positive showed up for EP283 We broke down the Leafs effort vs Vegas amid all kinds of injuries. We talked about the mysterious Matthews Injury and gushed over an IPA from ILE Savage Brewing Company courtesy our friends at the Liquor Planet
On EP282 we recapped a week that included a couple gut check OT wins and a gutless performance against Ottawa. We both enjoyed a Raspberry Sour from Bones Brewing from our friends at The Liquor Planet
On EP281 we talked about the Leafs success without Matthews, could JT sneak onto team Canada for Four Nations and a full Easton Cowan scouting report from Sean's attendance at the London Knights game. We also got into an unplanned conversation about the NCAA decision to allow CHL players to play.
EP280 was a look back on a week where one Swede was traded and one in battling his coach for more Ice time. We were all over the map on this one but we ploughed a lot of ground. We both loved the Kelp Stout from Tofino Brewing Company courtesy Wyatt at The Liquor Planet
On EP279 we looked back on a week of highs and lows. Nice wins vs Tampa and LA mixed in with a couple bad loses to Columbus and St Louis. We had a heated debate on the character of the core 4 as it translates to deep playoff run. More angst about the power play and our first Hot Mic segment of the season. Liquor planet hooked us up with a Hazy IPA from Shaketown Brewing in North Vancouver
EP278 is our first pre game set up, post game reaction pod of the season. We focused on the PP (ouch) and the Tanev Reilly pairing. We also enjoyed a great Vanishing Point Pale Ale from Ghostfish Brewing Company in Seattle courtesy The Liquor Planet
EP277 is our 2024-2025 Season Preview. We had a birth announcement! The Beer segment is back! We dissected the lines. Made some predictions Broke down the Atlantic division And lots more Thanks to Wyatt at The Liquor Planet for helping get some beer to Sean in London
On EP276 we shared our training camp thoughts and teased some things to come on the Pod this upcoming season
On EP275 we went through the Leafs 2024-2025 schedule month by month. We highlighted games of interest and rated each months quality of Saturday Night content.
On EP274 we talked about the handing over of the Leafs Captaincy to Auston Matthews. Last year we were team Chaos. Now the boat has a new Captain.
On EP273 Sean turned it over to Trevor and it turned into Trevor, his two boys, Producer Reg, Art Director Des and brother Troy making a return to the Pod. We sat on the deck on a beautiful August night with a few beverages and nothing but time. It was the longest Pod in our history. Following introductions and beer talk, we dug into Leaf talk at about the 13:00 minute mark. Sit back and enjoy.
On EP272 we shared our thoughts on the Leafs free agent signings. We touched on the Nic Robertson trade request and the ongoing Marner uncertainty.
On EP271 we teed up a big weekend including the draft and Free Agency. Trevor talked about his sports watching experiences in Europe and Wyatt from The Liquor Planet provided us with a Speedspitter Watermelon Wit from Parallell 49
On EP270 we reached deep into the bottom of the content bag and talked a little, Keefe comments, Marner contract, talked about the Oilers run and whether we should hate watch or enjoy it.
On EP269 we reacted to the introduction of Craig Berube as the new head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. We talked about the 4 remaining teams and enjoyed a Jitter Juice Coffee Porter from Moody Ales courtesy our friends at The Liquour Planet
On EP268 we packed a lot into a short time. We talked about the dismissal of Sheldon Keefe, and speculated on who will replace him, We also tried to read between the lines of the Executive press conference.
EP265 is our Game 5 PrePost with 3 bonus segments between periods. Sit back and ride the Roller Coaster of Emotion. Thank You Wyatt From the Liquor Planet for a Double IPA from Steamworks in Vancouver
On EP264 we looked back on Game 4 and ahead to game 5.
EP263 is a pre game, post game wrapped around the Leafs game 3 loss to go down 2-1 in the series.
EP262 is our post game reaction to the Leafs big 3-20win over the Bruins.
The Playoffs Are Back! On EP260 we welcomed Joey Ferguson @Flowbuds on Twitter to sit with us and tee up Round 1 vs Boston. We took a dive into matchups at all positions. We made series, upset and Stanley Cup Champion predictions. Trevor peppered Sean and Joey with three hard hitting questions on our Hot Mic segment. Thanks to Wyatt at The Liquor Planet for the Blueberry Ale from Okanagan Spring Brewing.
EP259 is part 2 of our potential playoff opponent mini series. In This EP we broke down the Leaf's nemisis the Boston Bruins