Leafs End Their Dry January! Is this Western Swing Coming at Just the Right Time?

January wasn’t a great month for the Leafs, with players still heading in and out of the lineup, and continued scoring struggles. Thankfully we've turned the page on the calendar, and are heading into the month of February with a chance to reset and recharge.

In our intro to the show we discuss the big news in the NHL, the salary cap increase, and what it might mean for the Leafs. We're hoping that our team will finally get the cap relief we've all been waiting for.

Then, in this instalment of the GBU, we welcome the 4 Nations break and talk about how it may benefit the Leafs. We also give a shout out..again, to Joseph Woll who has been a rock between the pipes during this difficult stretch. On the bad side, we lament the Leafs' home record, and lack of scoring.

For the Third Period, we are excited to welcome guest Jeremy Ridgewell from Editor in Leaf, and get his insights on the team's offensive struggles, his thoughts on Matthews' participation in the 4 Nations Face Off and what he thinks the Leafs need to target to bolster their lineup leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline.

This Western swing so far has been the antidote we've been looking for. With only a handful of games remaining before the break, here's hoping that the Buds can head into it on a high note! Go Leafs Go!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Awards Recognition
01:53 NHL Salary Cap Changes
06:10 The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
21:51 Guest Segment with Jeremy Ridgewell
27:40 The All-Star Game Experience
28:38 Trade Deadline Insights
31:49 Marlies Development and Opportunities
36:42 Leaf Watch Parties and Fan Engagement

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