Episode 211 - Mailbag! by Arvind, Acting the FuleminΑπό τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Welcome to another episode of Back to Excited. Today we discuss the Leafs signing William Nylander to a contract extension, as well as some trade targets that might be of interest if the Leafs decide to bolster their defensive group.Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Today, we discuss the Leafs after their first 20 games of the year, and where things have gone well, poorly, and everything in between.Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Welcome to the final episode of our annual offseason reviews. Today we discuss the following teams:Pittsburgh Penguins [0:43]San Jose Sharks [40:24]Seattle Kraken [48:43]St. Louis Blues [1:05:16]Tampa Bay Lightning [1:11:21]Vancouver Canucks [1:22:50]Vegas Golden Knights [ 1:33:16]Washington Capitals [1:38:26]Winnipeg Jets [1:45:00]…

Episode 207 - Around the NHL (Part 2 of 3) by Arvind, Acting the FuleminΑπό τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Welcome to another episode of Back to Excited, where we do our annual offseason review of every NHL team. We've split it up into thirds this year, and still managed to go for 2.5 hours on 12 teams! Timestamps are below:Arizona Coyotes [0:30]Anaheim Ducks [20:05]Boston Bruins [32:32]Buffalo Sabres [46:20]Calgary Flames [58:05]Carolina Hurricanes [1:…

Today we discussed:The players who departed the Leafs this offseason [2:13]The new extensions and additions, including:David Kampf [20:30]Ryan Reaves [35:35]John Klingberg [47:55]Tyler Bertuzzi [1:00:26]Max Domi [1:06:16]Our overall assessment of the offseasonΑπό τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

We chat about the end of the Leafs season for the last time.Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

We do a belated preview of the Leafs and Panthers seriesΑπό τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

We go through the Leafs' first series win in 19 years!Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Today, we go in-depth on the Tampa Bay Lightning, breaking down their strengths, weaknesses, and all their players in advance of their series against the Leafs.Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Welcome to another episode of Back to Excited. We've hit 200 recorded episodes, and to celebrate, we have a long mailbag for you all to dive into.Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Today we discuss:Early thoughts on Jake McCabe [6:45]Early thoughts on Noel Acciari [12:45]Early thoughts on Sam Lafferty [15:53]Early thoughts on Luke Schenn [23:10]The Leafs 11/7 experiment [34:08]William Nylander’s next contract [48:02]The gap between Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner [1:00:13]Some bad takes, including James Reimer refusing to we…

Today we go in depth on the Leafs’ deadline moves. Timestamps:Ryan O’Reilly’s injury [2:50]Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty acquired [6:26]Rasmus Sandin traded [23:22]Pierre Engvall traded [33:30]Luke Schenn acquired [43:42]Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Today we discuss:The deal which brought Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari to the Leafs [0:25]Other trade targets (Jake McCabe, Max Domi, Vladislav Gavrikov) [35:09]Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Today we discuss the rental market including:Bo Horvat - [2:46]Timo Meier - [4:53]Ryan O'Reilly - [47:00]Vladimir Tarasenko [1:12:39]Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Today we discuss Kyle Dubas' offseason moves. Timestamps:Calle Jarnkrok - 5:16Nicolas Aube-Kubel - 14:06Zach Aston-Reese - 20:02Denis Malgin / Dryden Hunt - 25:41Rasmus Sandin / Timothy Liljegren - 29:50Connor Timmins - 36:57The Goalies - 43:25Laughing at the Oilers - 57:45Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Today we discuss:The Leafs play over the past few weeks [1:44]Morgan Rielly’s play this year [4:53]The poor season of the Florida Panthers [26:26]Luc Tardif’s comments after the World Juniors [47:46]Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Today we have a mailbag for your listening pleasure, featuring questions about indie rock albums, Leafs trade targets, and the best possible NHL lineup!Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Today we discuss the Leafs 2018 draft in general with a focus to the players who are in the NHL or NHL adjacent now. Timestamps:Rasmus Sandin [4:59]Sean Durzi [14:09]Mac Hollowell [24:15]Filip Kral [35:08]Pontus Holmberg [39:48]Complaining about people who wonder why teams don’t just cover Ovechkin on the power play [48:10]…

Today we discuss:The Leafs’ defensive injuries and their impressive play keeping it together despite them [0:45]The Connor Timmins trade [15:37]Auston Matthews’ shooting slump this season [23:30]Whether the referees are in the Leafs pockets [35:35]Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Welcome to another episode of Back to Excited. Today we discuss:Matt Murray’s strong performances since his return from injury [4:01]This disappointing season of Rasmus Sandin [9:11]Do we think forwards are more impactful than defensemen [20:35]Has our opinion of the Leafs’ ceiling changed at all this year [34:45]A quick glance at the rest of the A…

Today we discuss:A deep dive into the Leafs win against the Bruins, including the Bruins changed style from this season, and how it interacts with the Leafs’ strengths and weaknesses [3:30]The general strength of the Bruins this year, and the disastrous decision to sign Mitchell Miller [22:53]The Ilya Samsonov injury, and where the Leafs go from he…

Today, topics include:The Jake Muzzin injury, and Rasmus Sandin’s promotion [0:35]Nick Robertson isn’t going back down to the minors [13:01]Is Auston Matthews okay? [17:56]Were we wrong about the Leafs fourth line of Aston-Reese - Kampf - Aube-Kubel? [21:44]The manic Toronto media [31:18]ESPN’s NHL Top 100 list [39:17]…

Today we chat about our takeaways from the first three games of the NHL regular season, including the rejuvenated John Tavares, the Matt Murray injury, and the Leafs strong special teams.Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

We go through the Leafs projected lines and defense pairings for the foreseeable future in depth, including our expectations, where we’re confident, and where we’re not.Timestamps:Top line (Bunting - Matthews - Marner) [2:30]Second line (Malgin - Tavares - Nylander) [13:12]Third line (Aston-Reese - Kampf - Aube-Kubel) [26:16]Fourth line (Jarnkrok -…

Today we discuss a variety of topics related to the questions facing the Leafs as they head into training camp and the preseason, including:The ongoing contract negotiations with Rasmus Sandin [2:05]The enduring hole in the Leafs lineup at second line left wing [30:47]Whether there will be a goaltending battle during training camp [55:55]The return…

Today we discuss the remaining NHL teams and their offseasons.Timestamps:Kadri / Monahan trades - 1:30NSH - 8:28NJD - 18:37NYI - 36:40NYR - 43:18OTT - 55:26PHI - 1:11:13PIT - 1:20:22SJS - 1:28:05SEA - 1:33:59STL - 1:44:07TB - 1:53:42VAN - 2:04:31VGK - 2:14:14WSH - 2:20:52WPG - 2:26:09Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Today we review the offseasons of the teams from Anaheim to Montreal.Timestamps:Anaheim Ducks - 3:00Arizona Coyotes - 20:20Boston Bruins - 36:41Buffalo Sabres - 46:50Calgary Flames - 53:23Carolina Hurricanes - 1:07:04Chicago Blackhawks - 1:21:09Colorado Avalanche - 1:34:33Columbus Blue Jackets - 1:43:34Dallas Stars - 2:00:00Detroit Red Wings - 2:14…

Today, we go through the Leafs offseason in full and chat about what we liked and didn't like about it.Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

We discuss the Leafs G7 loss to the Lightning, and where the Leafs go from here.Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

We chat about Game 6 and what to expect from Game 7Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

We discuss the Leafs huge Game 5 win, featuring standout performances from the Big 4 and Jack CampbellΑπό τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

We go through the Leafs' Game 2 loss, discussing special teams, penalty differentials, and adjustments we'd make if we were Sheldon Keefe.Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

We chat about the Leafs dominant Game 1 performance and what to expect from the series going forward.Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

We take listener questions about the Leafs, the NHL and life itselfΑπό τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Today we discuss:Why an NBA-style play-in would be a bad idea in the NHL [1:30]Some of the Stanley Cup Contenders who are not in the Atlantic division (Carolina, Colorado, Calgary, Minnesota, St. Louis, Edmonton) [25:20]Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Today we discuss:Auston Matthews' amazing goalscoring run [0:33]Justin Holl's quietly good season [20:33]Evaluating the thought process behind Kyle Dubas' least successful moves [29:45]Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Today we discuss:Our initial impressions of Mark Giordano and Colin Blackwell [1:15]Why a William Nylander trade might actually make sense this offseason [24:30]Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Today we discuss the Leafs’ moves at the trade deadline. This includes sending Travis Dermott to the Canucks, Alex Biega to the Predators, and most critically, acquiring Mark Giordano and Colin Blackwell from the Kraken for a bevy of draft picks.Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Today we discuss the Hart Trophy race, and whether Auston Matthews deserves it over the likes of Johnny Gaudreau, Igor Shesterkin, and Connor McDavidΑπό τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Today we discuss:The Leafs goaltending issues [0:45]Teams we were wrong about in the pre-season [32:01]Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

We go in-depth on the Leafs trade for Ilya Lyubushkin and Ryan Dzingel (in exchange for Nick Ritchie and a 2025 conditional 2nd round pick)Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Today, we rant about random things in hockey that annoy us. Enjoy!Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Today we discuss defence, goalie, and coaching grades for the Leafs up to the All-Star break.Timestamps:Morgan Rielly [2:46]TJ Brodie [14:28]Jake Muzzin [20:22]Justin Holl [36:26]Rasmus Sandin [42:00]Travis Dermott [50:41]Timothy Liljegren [58:45]Goaltenders + Coaching [1:04:57]Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Today we're joined by the boss of PensionPlanPuppets.com, Katya Knappe. Katya helps us go through all the Leafs forwards and assign them a grade, since we're at the halfway point of the year.Timestamps:Auston Matthews [2:00]Mitch Marner [10:48]William Nylander [27:21]John Tavares [35:28]Michael Bunting [43:10]Alexander Kerfoot [52:00]David Kampf [5…

Today we go in-depth on the top teams in the Atlantic (aside from the Leafs) and their strengths, weaknesses, and how the Leafs match up with them.TimestampsThe Tampa Bay Lightning [5:09]Florida Panthers [43:55]Boston Bruins [1:05:12]Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

Today we discuss:Assorted trends from the last 3 games [3:05]Muzzin + Guy struggling [11:26]Is Timothy Liljegren ready for a 2nd pairing role (probably not) [19:55]The pleasant surprise of the forward depth [23:45]What are the Leafs regaining with Mitch Marner’s return [27:25]John Chayka’s kind of weird open letter in Sportico [42:39]…

Today we discuss:The Leafs game against the Avalanche and the test that faces them over the road trip [0:47]Some awesome plays by Cale Makar [9:00]The Detroit Red Wings [18:25]The Buffalo Sabres [39:37]The Ottawa Senators [54:05]The Montreal Canadiens [1:15:11]Bad Take of the Week [1:23:00]Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

We talk about the Leafs win against an undermanned Ottawa, Nick Ritchie, and our skepticism that Ilya Mikeheyev is any different to before.Από τον Arvind, Acting the Fulemin