Ready for the Run: Inside the Leafs’ Playoff Push with Andi Petrillo

This is our final podcast for the 2024-25 regular season and we are looking forward to a long playoff run for our Leafs! In this episode, we’re diving into everything Leafs Nation is buzzing about. From Mitch Marner closing in on that elusive 100-point season (and all the uncertainty surrounding his future in Toronto), the Berube factor, and a new look Battle of Ontario, there’s no shortage of story lines as we head into the post season! We kick off the show with our final regular season Highlight Reel, with nods to an overtime winner, our tendy tandem, and a Matty Hatty! Then for the Third Period, we welcome Andi Petrillo to discuss the Leafs’ steady season, much-improved goaltending, and how Craig Berube’s no-nonsense coaching style is giving the squad a real edge heading into the playoffs. Depth scoring is going to be a make-or-break factor—and don’t even get us started on the special teams. Spoiler: they really matter in the postseason. Plus, we take a nostalgic stroll through the Leafs-Sens rivalry, revisiting some of the drama from playoffs past, and we couldn't have Andi on without getting into a bit of footy talk as we explore the emotional and physical toll of Alfonso Davies’ recent ACL injury and how it might affect the Canadian Men's Team as we head into our first World Cup on home soil. Whether you're a die-hard Leafs fan or just love the game, this episode hits all the targets. Two games left to go, then next stop is the Playoffs! We'll be back to cover it all. Go Leafs Go! 🎧 Tune in, subscribe, and join the conversation. #LeafsForever #MitchMarner #NHLPlayoffs #TeamCanada #SportsBroadcasting #CraigBerube #DepthScoring #ACLInjury #OnLocationLive Chapters 00:00 Tribute to Jerry McNamara 03:01 Highlight Reel of the Week 06:01 Season Reflections and Coaching Changes 09:04 Playoff Matchups and Predictions 12:04 Key Players and Depth Scoring 15:04 Mitch Marner's Future with the Leafs 18:10 Alfonso Davies and Team Canada Drama 27:59 The Emotional Impact of Injury and Representation 32:00 Team Dynamics and Player Relationships 33:58 Recovery Timelines and Expectations 40:02 Broadcasting Evolution and Highlights 48:59 Looking Ahead to the Playoffs https://bleav.com/shows/ladies-talkin-leafs/ https://www.ladiestalkinleafs.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOtMA8vhKUo Support the show https://ko-fi.com/ltl1917 Dan Robson, Senior Writer, The Athletic - How much more can a fan base endure? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5870494/2024/10/28/toronto-maple-leafs-nhl-playoffs-failure/ https://nationalpost.com/sports/olympics/cbc-olympics-prime-time-andi-petrillo https://onesoccer.ca/ https://www.nhl.com/news/gerry-mcnamara-dies-at-age-90-former-nhl-general-manager-and-scout https://theleafsnation.com/news/toronto-maple-leafs-3-stars-marner-woll https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/matthew-knies-backs-up-talk-in-maple-leafs-biggest-win-of-season/ https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/leafs-power-rankings-matthew-knies-makes-huge-climb-in-revamped-top-three/article_461cfc5a-dd0a-44d7-9ac4-8b3d1d81fe06.html https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/not-easy-going-chaos-mitch-030851900.html https://editorinleaf.com/3-potential-first-round-scenarios-toronto-maple-leafs-could-face-01jr7yp093ma https://editorinleaf.com/toronto-maple-leafs-game-1-starter-should-be-anthony-stolarz-01jrt4nk6qk0