Sticks in the 6ix

Maple Leafs 2026-27 Season Preview (ft. David Alter) (Ep. 245)

This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we welcome back The Hockey News' David Alter to the show as we start to preview the Toronto Maple Leafs 2026-27 season with all their offs

Morgan Rielly, Maple Leafs Prospects & Offseason Recap (Ep. 244)

We're back this week discussing the NHL offseason for the Maple Leafs on the Sticks in the 6ix podcast. We break down the up-and-coming prospects in the team's system and

Diving Deep on Maple Leafs Draft Class (ft. Brock Otten) (Ep. 243)

This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we welcome Brock Otten to the show as we dive in deeper on the Toronto Maple Leafs 2026 NHL Draft class, their rebuilding of their prospec

Maple Leafs Win July 1 & Free Agent Frenzy (Ep. 242)

This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we discuss the moves made by John Chayka and the Maple Leafs leading up to July 1, the free agent signings by the Maple Leafs and take a l

NHL Trade Mania: Tkachuk, Eklund, Byram & Babcock Returns (Ep. 241)

This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we discuss the offseason trades so far, including Brady Tkachuk and William Eklund, the return of Mike Babcock to an NHL bench and what al

Chayka Cooking, Hiller's In & Hurricanes Win (Ep. 240)

On this episode of Sticks in the 6ix, we discuss John Chayka trading Joseph Woll, the Maple Leafs introducing Jim Hiller as the 41st head coach in franchise history and t

McKenna, the NHL Combine & Potential for Coach Pavelski (Ep. 239)

This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we discuss the recent NHL Combine in Buffalo, break down some of the standouts and discuss the likelihood that Gavin McKenna is the first

MVP Marner, Matthews Misconception & the Case for Stenberg (Ep. 238)

This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we discuss Mitch Marner's run to the Stanley Cup Final with the Vegas Golden Knights, straighten out the rumours around Auston Matthews an

David Carle, the Coaching Hunt & the Vegas Debacle (Ep. 237)

This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we discuss the Maple Leafs coaching hunt, how it's taken them to the University of Denver and David Carle and the coaching debacle in Vega

2026 NHL Draft Scenarios & Firing Craig Berube (Ep. 236)

This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we break down some possible scenarios for the 2026 NHL Draft with the Maple Leafs picking first overall. We also discuss the breaking news

Sundin, Chayka & First Overall Goes to... The Leafs (Ep. 235)

This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we look at the recent hirings for the Toronto Maple Leafs of Mats Sundin and John Chayka, what it means for the organization moving forwar

Frozen in Time: The Bill Barilko Story (ft. Steve Paikin) (Ep. 234)

This week, on Sticks in the 6ix, we discuss some playoff hockey, the upsets in the cards and more. We also welcome special guest, director and journalist Steve Paikin to

Keith Pelley: Culture, Involvement & the Demise of the Maple Leafs (Ep. 233)

On this week's episode of Sticks in the 6ix, we discuss the NHL playoff picture, what happened to the Toronto Maple Leafs this season and how Keith Pelley's involvement i

Gillis, Pronger & the Maple Leafs Search for the Unwanted Job (Ep. 232)

This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we look at the state of the Maple Leafs. We discuss their search for a new general manager and president of hockey operations, while break

Treliving Fired, Pelley's Presser & the Future of the Maple Leafs (Ep. 231)

This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we discuss the unusual timing of Brad Treliving's firing, the Keith Pelley press conference that followed giving fans little to no comfort

Matthews Out for the Season, the DOPS & An Old Fashioned Duck Hunt (Ep. 230)

On this special episode of Sticks in the 6ix, we discuss the Auston Matthews injury, the Radko Gudas hit and the response of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Department of Pl

Maple Leafs' Deadline Disaster (Ep. 229)

This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we breakdown in depth what happened at the NHL Trade Deadline for the Maple Leafs. We look at the three moves they made, what they got in

Maple Leafs Deadline & 'Her Signature Moment' [ft. Emma Maltais] (Ep. 228)

On this episode of the Sticks in the 6ix podcast, we discuss the disappointing trade deadline for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the assets they moved out - including Scott

McMann, Roy, Lorentz & Maple Leafs on the Move? [ft. Kyle Manifold] (Ep. 227)

This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we look ahead to the NHL Trade Deadline. Which Maple Leafs are on the move? Will it be Bobby McMann or Nicolas Roy? Steven Lorentz or some

The 2026 NHL Draft, Gavin McKenna & More [ft. Brock Otten] (Ep. 226)

On this episode of Sticks in the 6ix, we take a look ahead at the 2026 NHL Draft, how Gavin McKenna's off-ice issues have affected his draft stock and dive into the Maple