NaN/100 votesLoading...#1 - A New Beginning
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/15/2015
After missing the playoffs for the ninth time in ten years, Toronto Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan knew he needed to make a series of organizational and cultural changes. From the additions of coach Mike Babcock and GM Lou Lamoriello, to the 2015 Draft and the Leafs' training camp in Halifax, Shanahan talks about the team's new blueprint for long-term success.
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#2 - Building a Culture
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/10/2015
The Leafs begin their 2015-16 season dedicated to day-over-day improvement. Despite a string of early losses, General Manager Lou Lamoriello is pleased with how the team has responded to coach Babcock's system. Through a mix of hard work and solid workmanlike performances, the Leafs enter November looking more and more like a team to be reckoned with.
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#4 - A Fine Line
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/2/2016
There's a thin line between playing at the top of your game and falling below your potential. Whether it's goaltender Jonathan Bernier looking to regain his form, centre Nazem Kadri's quest to keep scoring, or Morgan Rielly's journey to become an elite NHL defenceman, the road to success is fraught with challenges, but made easier by coach Mike Babcock's support and vision.
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#5 - The Leaf
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2016
As the Toronto Maple Leafs begin 2016, President Brendan Shanahan reflects on the team's progress. Peter Holland, Byron Froese and captain Dion Phaneuf are among a host of Leafs who have increasingly come to embody the team's new culture. Now, as the club welcomes legend Dave Keon into the esteemed ranks of Legends Row, it also prepares to unveil a new logo, hoping to inspire the next Leafs dynasty.
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#6 - Change
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/2016
This time, a blockbuster trade, the fight for an opportunity to play and the blossoming of an NHL All-Star all contribute to the story of how the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to re-invent themselves with an eye toward the future.
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#7 - Laying a Foundation
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/15/2016
As a crop of Marlies get their first taste of the NHL, veteran acquisitions such as Colin Greening and Brooks Laich help lead them by example - showing the prospects what it means to be a pro. As the season nears a close, Coach Mike Babcock's team keeps working hard, intent on ensuring the foundation is laid for future success.
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#8 - A New Hope
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/26/2016
With the opening game of the season, the Centennial Season Toronto Maple Leafs are the youngest - and most promising - in recent memory.
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#10 - Learning to Win
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/10/2016
As Matt Martin says, "winning is an attitude;" After squandering a string of third period leads, the Leafs work to regain their confidence.
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#11 - Bouncing Back
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 12/17/2016
As coach Mike Babcock's career has progressed, he's acquired a greater appreciation for how the mind drives the body. After a disastrous 7-0 loss to the LA Kings, Babcock accentuates hard work and mental toughness - the very qualities that helped goaltender Frederik Andersen recover from an early season slump.
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#12 - Elder Statesman
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/24/2016
After their most complete game of the season against the Washington Capitals, the Maple Leafs embark on a western Canadian road trip. Preparing to face Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver, Tyler Bozak, the longest-serving member of the roster, contemplates how adversity and the birth of his son have made him a more complete player.
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#13 - 200 Foot Game
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/31/2016
As the Maple Leafs prepare to battle Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, Nazem Kadri looks back at his journey to becoming an effective shutdown centre.
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#14 - Centennial Classic
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 1/7/2017
It's New Years Eve, and after greeting alumni in the Leafs locker room, President Brendan Shanahan must don a Red Wings jersey and lace up against them. As Shanahan states, any battle between two Original Six rivals is a chance to rekindle old passions. But it's even more true when, the next day, Toronto and Detroit do battle outdoors in the Centennial Classic.
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#15 - A Smarter Game
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 1/14/2017
As the players' fathers join the team on their annual Fathers' Trip, we spend time with Connor Carrick and his father, Jory, examining what has helped Connor land a consistent spot on the Leafs' roster.
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#16 - Stepping Up
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 1/21/2017
Riding a hot streak on the road, the Maple Leafs return to Toronto for a four game homestand. When Morgan Rielly goes down to injury in the first game, Jake Gardiner needs to step into the #1 position. The Minnetonka, Minnesota native has come a long way since arriving in 2011, evolving into a more confident defensive force under coach Mike Babcock. Can Gardiner and the defence corps rise to the challenge of Rielly's absence?
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#17 - Battling Through
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/28/2017
After being sidelined with an injury, Morgan Rielly returns to the lineup and battles through pain, intent on helping his team earn a playoff berth.
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#18 - Parallels
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 2/4/2017
As Lou Lamoriello prepares for the NHL trade deadline, Wendel Clark reflects on his career after learning he'll be immortalized with other Maple Leaf greats on Legends Row.
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#19 - The Voice from Above
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2/11/2017
As the Leafs compete for a playoff spot, Play-by-Play Man Joe Bowen calls his 3000th game and contemplates the 2016/17 team's historic accomplishments.
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#20 - Details
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 4/4/2017
As the Maple Leafs prepare for a playoff push, we look at how James Van Riemsdyk has elevated his game under coach Mike Babcock. And how he and the team's crop of young talent have translated focusing on the little things into wins.
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The Best Episodes of The Leaf
Every episode of The Leaf ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Leaf!
A behind-the-scenes look at the Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club, this documentary series provides a peek into the lives of players as well as insights...
Genre:Documentary
Network:The Sports Network
Best Episodes Summary
"A New Beginning" is the best rated episode of "The Leaf". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/15/2015. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "Building a Culture".