Talkin' Buds Leafs Show

Toronto Maple Leafs superfan Kurtis from Alberta joins us on tonight's episode as we break down the Leafs' 2-2 start through the first four games. Before the interview, we give our take on the growing divide between fans and media in the city, especially when it comes to Gavin McKenna. From there we get into Auston Matthews, Jim Hiller, Sergei Bobrovsky, the line combinations and much more. Kurtis then shows us around his epic Leafs fan cave, shares his favourite pieces from his collection and tells us his all-time favourite Leaf. JOIN US OCTOBER 8 AT 8:30PM ET FOR A LEAFS VS GOLDEN KNIGHTS LIVE PREGAME SHOW Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NMQZpqjD3fU (0:00) Intro (2:43 )Fans vs. Media and the McKenna Movement (11:30) Talkin' Leafs With Kurtis From Alberta (31:28) Wrap Up Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/THPN10…

The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up an epic come-from-behind win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night, in a game that featured Gavin McKenna's first NHL goal, Auston Matthews leading the way with four points, Tavares and Nylander getting on the board, and Jack Roslovic continuing to stake his claim in the Leafs' top six. We give our take on the game and discuss the unhinged media behaviour in the city over the last couple of days about McKenna not taking optional skates. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/MVtbtNGKpHw (0:00) - Intro (0:20) - Reacting to the Comeback Win Over Nashville (6:36) - Gavin McKenna's First NHL Goal (10:09) - Jack Roslovic Keeps Delivering (12:50) - Auston Matthews' Four-Point Night (17:33) - SeatGeek (18:46) - The Media Frenzy Over McKenna's Optional Skates (24:11) - Stolarz and the Defensive Details (28:07) - Outro Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Use our code for 10%…

The Toronto Maple Leafs let one slip away at home on Saturday night, falling to the Ottawa Senators. Despite the loss, we start the episode with the positives, including Auston Matthews and Kirill Marchenko continuing to generate offence, Easton Cowan's great play, and Sergei Bobrovsky once again looking solid. With John Tavares struggling to start the season, is it time to consider switching up the second line, or are they just snake bit? We discuss that and some more news from around the league. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/rrB6tP2ecQo (0:00) - Intro (1:41) - Reacting to the Loss to the Senators (9:03) - Deep Dive on the Second Line (13:27) - DraftKings (14:32) - Tavares Struggles to Start the Season (17:59) - Should McKenna and Cowan Switch Lines? (28:06) - Around the League Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ New DraftKings customers, sign up with code THPN spend five bucks to get $200 in…

Join us for our first ever TALKIN BUDS LIVE on Thursday October 1st at 9PM ET on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok! The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up their first win of the season, beating the New York Islanders thanks to stellar performances from both Easton Cowan and Anthony Stolarz. We discuss Cowan's remarkable improvement from last year, Gavin McKenna having a better night, the top line once again looking dangerous 5-on-5, and why PP1 continues to struggle. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/_kvcecTaz1c (0:00) - Intro (0:20) - Easton Cowan Is Breaking Out (4:42) - Stolarz Steals the Show in Net (6:52) - The Top Line Dominates 5-on-5 (10:37) - Why PP1 Still Isn't Clicking (16:30) - DraftKings (25:21) - A Better Night for McKenna Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ New DraftKings customers, sign up with code THPN spend five bucks to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code…

The Toronto Maple Leafs opened the season with a 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, and we're back to break it all down. We discuss the positives from the game, including Kirill Marchenko's debut, along with strong showings from William Nylander and Sergei Bobrovsky. We reiterate that this is going to be a work in progress over the first few weeks after all the offseason change, but the power play needs to start clicking in a hurry, and Darren Raddysh needs to settle into his new role on the Leafs' blueline. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/KW-PIDhPdFc (0:00) - Intro (0:20) - Reacting to the 3-2 Loss to Montreal (6:47) - Darren Raddysh's Tough Debut (14:19) - DraftKings (17:47) - The Power Play Has to Get Fixed Immediately (23:42) - Breaking Down Kirill Marchenko's Debut (26:05) - Outro New DraftKings customers, sign up with code THPN spend five bucks to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code THPN. In Partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem?…

Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka continued his offseason wheeling and dealing right up until the eve of the season, trading Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz and Emil Andrae to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood and Elvis Merzlikins. We give our take on the trade, the end of the Knies era, Marchenko signing a six-year extension, and his fit in the Leafs' top six. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/XkjzgY-4_2w (0:00) - Intro (0:20) - Why We're Late: Friedman Drops the Trade Bomb (2:05) - Breaking Down the Full Trade Details (9:03) - Chayka's Moves Are About Keeping Matthews Happy (17:51) - DraftKings (20:19) - Why McKenna Makes This Trade Less Risky (29:09) - Final Verdict on the Trade (31:16) - Outro New DraftKings customers, sign up with code THPN spend five bucks to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code THPN. In Partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER, one eight hundred MY…

The Toronto Maple Leafs preseason has officially wrapped, and the verdict is in: Gavin McKenna is the real deal. We break down his impressive performance against the Ottawa Senators, why Leafs fans should be excited, and the options it gives Jim Hiller going forward. Then we're joined by Joe Ferguson, who was in the building for Wednesday night's game against the Senators, to get his take on McKenna, Hiller's new systems, Auston Matthews, Sergei Bobrovsky, and the vibe inside Scotiabank Arena. Joe also gives us some background on his website, flowbuds.ca, where fans can find some awesome, passion-fueled Leafs merch. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/qA_vWql_svQ check out https://flowbuds.ca/ for some passion-fueled Leafs merch! (0:00) - Intro (0:20) - Preseason Wraps & Leafs Head to Arizona (3:12) - Gavin McKenna is the Real Deal (5:55) - Matthews' Vintage Goal & the Rielly-Raddysh Pairing (14:37) - Nick Paul's Injury & Steven Lorentz on Waivers (19:37) - DraftKings (20:51) - Joe Ferguson Joins the…

The Toronto Maple Leafs season gets underway in a matter of days, and we kick off today's episode debating exactly what realistic expectations look like for this year's squad. We also discuss Sergei Bobrovsky becoming a locker room leader immediately, Jim Hiller implementing a more possession-centric game plan, and Morgan Rielly being paired with Darren Raddysh. Plus, we debut a brand new segment called "Kicking Tires." Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/WNaljk018tU (0:00) - Intro (0:20) - Debating Realistic Expectations for the Leafs (6:57) - Morgan Rielly Paired with Darren Raddysh (12:19) - Jim Hiller's New System (19:32) - DraftKings (20:37) - The Leafs Fan Stereotype & Mike Babcock's Oilers (27:31) - Sergei Bobrovsky Becoming a Locker Room Leader (35:01) - Debuting "Kicking Tires" (47:21) - Is Mark Shapiro the next Leafs President? Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ New DraftKings customers, sign…

Toronto Maple Leafs first overall pick Gavin McKenna made his on-ice debut Saturday night, in 1 of 2 preseason games against the Montreal Canadiens. We break down his noticeable high-end skill and puck-moving ability, and why he already looks like one of the Leafs' five best forwards. We also run through a way-too-early positives and negatives preseason discussion, covering Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies, Sergei Bobrovsky, Darren Raddysh and much more. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/9SOgUNyZ8kM (0:00) - Dual Preseason Games (3:30) - McKenna Makes His Mark (10:40) - Matthews Looks More Like Matthews (11:55) - Way-Too-Early Positives (16:55) - DraftKings (18:30) - Way-Too-Early Negatives (23:50) - What Needs to Break the Leafs' Way This Season Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ New DraftKings customers, sign up with code THPN spend five bucks to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all…

Toronto Maple Leafs training camp is officially underway. Line combinations are out, thousands tuned in to watch the new (old) logo get painted onto the ice, and we've never been more back. This episode, we're joined by Hockey Illuminati to break it all down, from the positive vibes at camp to Gavin McKenna lining up alongside Tavares and Nylander, the Bobrovsky and Stolarz tandem in net, Easton Cowan, Morgan Rielly and plenty more. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/DY5M39lEDkU (0:00) - Intro (2:56) - Line Combinations Revealed (8:05) - New/Old Logo (9:33) - Matthews Impresses with Media (10:35) - Mats Sundin Aura Farming (13:07) - DraftKings (14:15) - Talkin' Leafs with Hockey Illuminati (42:22) - Outro Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ New DraftKings customers, sign up with code THPN spend five bucks to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code THPN. In Partnership with…

Our Toronto Maple Leafs are back, and so are we for our 8th season. We get into John Chayka admitting to being a lifelong Leafs fan, and Auston Matthews' sit-down interview with Ryan Leslie, where he discusses all the offseason changes, his health, being a Maple Leaf, Gavin McKenna, and more. We also touch on the Leafs adding more bodies to the blueline ahead of camp, Max Domi's future, and all the latest from around the NHL. Season 8 is going to be our biggest yet, we're pumping out more content than ever before, so make sure to subscribe and join us for the upcoming season! Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/nwYMgz1Gch8 (0:00) - Intro (2:28) - Chayka Bleeds Blue (7:47) - New Guys in Town (9:54) - Matthews Speaks (17:41) - DraftKings (18:50) - Throw McKenna in the Deep End (23:57) - The Spirit of the Team (28:31) - Chris Tanev's Health and Defensive Depth (31:41) - Max Domi's Future (34:35) - Around the NHL Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram:…

Are the Toronto Maple Leafs really interested in Erik Karlsson? We break down the rumours and why we're not buying in. Plus, the uncertain future of Hockey Night in Canada, why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has gotten more patience from Blue Jays fans than any Leaf ever has, and the latest on Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes' next contracts. This is our last one before we head out on our end of summer vacations, see you guys in a couple weeks! Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/FvLYIk8n-S0 (0:00) - Intro (0:53) - Erik Karlsson to the Leafs? (8:10) - HNIC's Uncertain Future (19:33) - Vladdy's Free Pass (32:10) - Kawhi Leonard and the Ultimate Superstar Pass (33:14) - Makar, Hughes & Next-Gen Contracts Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our Toronto Maple Leafs Summer Spotlight Series takes a break this week as we put the "Talkin'" in Talkin' Buds, turning the mics on and letting the conversation go wherever it takes us. Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller is one of many topics on this episode, alongside the astronomical ticket prices for Leafs regular season games, the storylines we're most intrigued by heading into Leafs camp and across the league, a mini preview of the Atlantic Division, and much more! Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/6oY36G2gIB4 (0:00) - Intro (1:30) - Ticket Prices and Scotiabank Arena (10:50) - An Offseason of Change and Training Camp Storylines (15:50) - Atlantic Division Mini Preview (24:38) - What Does a Jim Hiller Coached Leafs Team Look Like? (33:07) - Top 10 Centremen in the League, According to NHL Network (35:15) - Babcock and the Oilers Is Must-See TV (41:40) - Which New Bottom-Six Player Will Make the Biggest Difference? Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow…

Our Toronto Maple Leafs Summer Spotlight Series turns to a legend this week, Senior Executive Advisor of Hockey Operations Mats Sundin. We focus on his current role with the team and where he can be most effective in helping the Leafs rebuild their culture, particularly by assisting Auston Matthews and William Nylander. We also revisit our favourite Mats moments from his playing days, and give our take on Morgan Rielly's latest comments as well as the new details surrounding the NHL's hometown remix jersey rollout. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/tkfZWbUjBwQ (0:00) - Intro (1:27) - Morgan Rielly Isn't Going Anywhere (6:49) - More Details Emerge on the NHL's Hometown Remix Jerseys (11:03) - Summer Spotlight: Mats Sundin (28:51) - Mount Rushmore of Swedish Hockey Players (31:46) - Favourite Mats Moments Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for…

Our Toronto Maple Leafs Summer Spotlight Series rolls on with Leafs GM John Chayka headlining today's episode. We revisit the tumultuous end to last season, which led to Brad Treliving's dismissal, Chayka's hiring and the subsequent disastrous introductory press conference, all the way through to landing the first overall pick and the impressive offseason that followed. From there we get into his pairing with Mats Sundin, managing ownership, the fans and media, and where Auston Matthews' health fits into all of it, since that and his play will ultimately dictate where the organization goes from here. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vdq693sJqhE (0:00) - Intro (1:55) - Hometown Remix Unis Are Coming (5:50) - Summer Spotlight: John Chayka (34:18) - Auston Matthews' Health and Future as a Leaf Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information…

Our Toronto Maple Leafs Summer Spotlight Series rolls on, with Easton Cowan taking the spotlight on this episode. We discuss Cowan's first season with the team and all the positives that came with it, as well as the impact he made on the Marlies' Calder Cup win. We also try and predict where he'll land in the lineup to start next season, what makes the most sense in terms of deployment, intangibles and more. We also give our thoughts on the Leafs being interested in Patrik Laine and give our take on the best and worst Leafs jerseys of all time. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/sgLKT0MZ9Eo (0:00) - Intro (1:55) - Are the Leafs Interested in Laine? (4:00) - Chayka's Front Office Overhaul Continues (9:24) - Summer Spotlight: Easton Cowan (30:50) - Best and Worst Leafs Jerseys Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…

Our Toronto Maple Leafs Summer Spotlight Series rolls on as we discuss arguably the most intriguing offseason addition of them all, Sergei Bobrovsky. Was last season a one-off or a sign of things to come? Can he lead the Leafs back to the playoffs, and does his addition to the dressing room make a difference? Is it fair to expect 50+ starts from a soon-to-be 38-year-old goalie? We discuss all that and much more. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/xXZyLggL2zs (0:00) - Intro (2:18) - Leafs Hire Andy O'Brien (5:32) - Macklin Celebrini, the $18.8 Million Dollar Man (8:00) - Summer Spotlight: Sergei Bobrovsky (32:00) - The Wild Ride of the Leafs and Jays Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our Toronto Maple Leafs Summer Spotlight Series rolls into its 4th instalment as we turn our attention to John Tavares. Is there a way to make him a better fit within this roster given where he's at in his career? Will the new regime of John Chayka, Mats Sundin and Jim Hiller help get more out of him? We discuss that, the pros and cons of him as a player, and much more. We also give our take on Darren Ferris's outrageous comments about Mitch Marner and Gavin McKenna training with Macklin Celebrini. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ut_TBwpYIYk (0:00) - Intro (01:30) - Give it a rest, Darren (08:09) - Summer Spotlight: John Tavares (27:07) - The McKenna/Celbrini connection Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our Toronto Maple Leafs Summer Spotlight Series continues and today's headliner is Matthew Knies. We discuss the never-ending trade rumours that have persisted since the end of the season, everything we love about him as a player, our concerns about his health and why we think he needs to permanently replace John Tavares on PP1. We also discuss how Brad Treliving nearly executed what would undoubtedly have been the worst trade in Leafs history when he almost sent Knies to Montreal at this year's trade deadline. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ujiL6DbLPNg (0:00) - Leafs Talk vs Blue Jays Talk (3:27) - The Most Unwatchable Sports Experiences (11:20) - Summer Spotlight: Matthew Knies (35:58) - Connor Bedard Signs Massive Extension (40:49) - Stevie Y Out in Detroit Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use…

Our Toronto Maple Leafs Summer Spotlight Series continues and today's headliner is none other than William Nylander. We dig into Willy's legacy as a Leaf and where he stands amongst the best players in the league, look back on a disappointing last season and the changes we'd like to see him make going forward, why he and Matthews simply don't work together on the same line, his love of being a Maple Leaf and much more. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/nmguV1Pa2uE (0:00) - Intro (2:39) - Latest Leafs News (5:10) - Summer Spotlight Series: William Nylander (32:20) - Forward Depth or Lack Thereof (36:40) - The Leafs Coaching Pendulum (39:13) - It's Hard to Build a Balanced Roster (44:00) - Bobrovsky's Impact on the Dressing Room (46:55) - The Tavares Problem Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of…

Our Toronto Maple Leafs Summer Spotlight Series continues with none other than Leafs captain Auston Matthews. We set expectations heading into next season, discuss his future with the organization, why the two Berube seasons were so underwhelming, the state of his health and what the addition of Gavin McKenna could mean for his game. We also get into the Leafs' sweeping front office changes, Tom Dundon putting his entire family tree on the Stanley Cup and Connor McDavid's future in Edmonton. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/FaO9ZX3hEaI (0:00) - Intro (1:25) - John Chayka Makes Sweeping Front Office Changes (6:51) - The Entire Dundon Family Tree on the Cup (9:40) - Summer Spotlight: Auston Matthews (41:00) - Ring Culture and Connor McDavid's Future in Edmonton Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of…

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly is the focal point of our first Talkin' Buds Summer Spotlight Series episode. We discuss the increasing likelihood that Rielly starts the season as a Maple Leaf, what's gone wrong over the last couple of seasons and how Jim Hiller and the new-look coaching staff can set him up for success. We also react to the shocking announcement that Daniel Alfredsson will join Hiller as associate head coach and discuss the other additions to the coaching staff. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/FMzDQHs22aY (0:00) - Intro (1:28) - Daniel Alfredsson Joins Jim Hiller's Staff! (9:04) - The Wizard of Whitehorse (13:58) - Summer Spotlight Series: Morgan Rielly (35:48) - Craig Berube Making the Media Rounds Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for…

Toronto Maple Leafs first overall pick Gavin McKenna was turning heads at rookie camp this week for both his play on the ice and his decision to relinquish number 72 to Sergei Bobrovsky and switch to 92. We check in on Ryan's mental state following the number switch and discuss expectations for McKenna after watching him on the ice this week. We also get into the negative media narratives surrounding the Leafs' free agent signings, why Morgan Rielly looks more and more likely to start the season on the blue line and the latest happenings from around the NHL. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NZINBcvMsdg (0:00) - 92 (3:20) - Rielly Looking More Likely to Start the Season as a Leaf (7:15) - The McKenna Era Begins (18:27) - The Negative Bobrovsky Narrative (27:10) - Nitpicking the New Guys (32:20) - The Reality of Matthew Knies (35:33) - Is Shane Wright Available? (39:00) - Around the NHL Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram:…

The Toronto Maple Leafs had one of the busiest free agency days in recent memory as GM John Chayka completely overhauled the bottom six and landed Sergei Bobrovsky in net. We break down every new addition to the roster, including the trades that sent Dennis Hildeby to Tampa for Nick Paul and Nick Robertson to Pittsburgh, and why it feels like Chayka is far from done. We also get into the bizarre Zach Werenski situation and take a look at some of the bigger moves from around the league. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/-3YnYK9lR_E (0:00) - The Chayka Effect (6:45) - Mats the Godfather (8:00) - Sergei Bobrovsky is a Toronto Maple Leaf (15:50) - Chayka Remakes the Bottom 6 (23:30) - The Nick Robertson Era is Over (24:31) - Realistic Outlook on the Roster Changes (28:13) - The Curious Case of Zach Werenski (36:00) - Other Moves Around the League Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an…

The Toronto Maple Leafs made it official on night one of the 2026 NHL Draft, selecting Gavin McKenna first overall with a little help from Justin Bieber. We're in full celebration mode as we break down the pick, where McKenna fits into the lineup and why we think he's going to thrive in Toronto. We also get into the rest of the draft night action including trades and top ten picks, then close it out with our thoughts on Matthew Knies, Morgan Rielly, Mike Babcock throwing his wife under the bus and much more. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Mg3JnKNhoU4 (0:00) - Gavin McKenna is a Maple Leaf! (6:00) - Where does McKenna fit in the Leafs lineup? (14:00) - A magical end to an otherwise awful season (18:04) - The NHL has gone haywire (25:20) - The Matthew Knies trade rumours (28:38) - Is Morgan Rielly sticking around? (38:50) - Mike Babcock's magnum opus Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by…

The Toronto Maple Leafs are just days away from selecting first overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft and we've officially dubbed it "McKenna Week" on the podcast. We discuss our excitement for the expected arrival of Gavin McKenna and why we think he'll be a great fit in Toronto. Next we move onto the Sergei Bobrovsky rumours and why it might not be such a bad idea for the Leafs to take him on, Brady Tkachuk bailing on the Ottawa Senators for the Florida Panthers, the Matthew Knies trade rumours that won't go away, and Mike Babcock officially being named head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/GCdeuWz7VE4 (0:00) - It's McKenna Week! (11:48) - Does Bobrovsky to the Leafs make sense? (20:18) - Brady Tkachuk bails on the Sens (24:24) - US players and big market pressure (28:09) - The Knies trade rumours won't go away (32:54) - Mike Babcock officially named Oilers head coach Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram:…

The Toronto Maple Leafs' electric start to the offseason continued on Friday when GM John Chayka announced the acquisition of Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. We break down the deal, where Raddysh fits into the lineup, and why we don't think it's the overpay some people are calling it. We also revisit this week's storylines and react to Chayka's comments from today's media availability. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NAMZvHpRchc (0:00) - The days of kicking tires are OVER (1:45) - Where does Raddysh fit in the Leafs lineup? (9:00) - The spirit of the team (11:38) - Does this change anything for Morgan Rielly? (12:22) - Chayk'n Big Swings (19:37) - Trading Knies? "Not probable" Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller as the 41st head coach in team history. We react to the shocking news that Hiller, who wasn't rumoured at all prior, got the job. We dive into his background, his familiarity with Auston Matthews, and his underrated analytical approach. We also discuss the Marlies being one win away from a Calder Cup championship, Matthew Knies popping up in trade rumours again, and Rogers and CBC parting ways, ending Hockey Night in Canada as we know it. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Fluep8os1lo (0:00) - Who Saw This Coming? (06:00) - Jim Hiller's Background (09:25) - Leafs Nation Predictably Freaking Out (15:22) - Marlies One Win Away from the Calder Cup (17:44) - Knies Back on the Trade Block? (19:48) - The End of Hockey Night in Canada Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…

Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka made the first move of the new era today, shocking Leafs Nation by trading Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Emil Andrae and Samuel Ersson. We react to the trade and the wave of negativity that came online after. We also react to Elliotte Friedman's report that the Leafs are looking at NCAA Western Michigan head coach Pat Ferschweiler. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/AawYlW_Yk3o (0:00) - Chayk'n Moves (03:32) - Overvaluing Joe Woll (07:43) - Emil Andrae (08:34) - A Wave of Negativity (10:18) - Pat Ferschweiler Enters the Chat Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto Maple Leafs talk takes a back seat to start today's episode as we recap the Carolina Hurricanes defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in six games to win the Stanley Cup. We discuss what other teams can learn from Carolina going into next season and yes, Mitch Marner once again went quiet when it mattered most. Next up, Morgan Rielly's future with the Leafs, the Marlies going up 2-0 in the Calder Cup Final, the latest on the coaching search and more. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vXktyGPVq5M (0:00) - Hurricanes Win the Cup (02:50) - What Can Other Teams Learn from Carolina? (11:30) - No Cup for Mitch (17:41) - Morgan Rielly Trade Talks (20:40) - Carolina's Culture (22:18) - Robertson & Maccelli (27:00) - Marlies 2 Wins Away from the Calder Cup (30:15) - Are the Leafs Waiting for Cassidy? Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for…

Toronto Maple Leafs content has to take a back seat for a minute because Mike Babcock is back. Reports are linking the former Leafs head coach to the Edmonton Oilers job and we give our take on whether the juice is worth the squeeze. Back on the Leafs front, the coaching search is down to five candidates, Gavin McKenna says he's excited to be a Maple Leaf, and we weigh in on what's been a great Stanley Cup Final so far. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/gaaakyk25kI (0:00) - The Babcock Debacle (11:04) - Oilers Are Focused on the Wrong Things (14:38) - DraftKings (15:30) - Leafs Coaching Search Final 5 (25:30) - Babcock & Hyman Connection (26:39) - McKenna Excited to Be a Leaf (33:08) - Stanley Cup Final (38:36) - RIP Cliff Fletcher Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN so you’re ready for the moment. That’s code THPN. Turn five bucks into $100 in…

This Toronto Maple Leafs offseason keeps delivering. Elliote Friedman dropped the news that Joe Pavelski is in the mix for the head coaching job and we give our take on why this is an encouraging sign from John Chayka and Leafs management. Also on the episode, the Toronto Marlies punching their ticket to the Calder Cup Final, Gavin McKenna impressing at the draft combine, the failed Matthew Knies to Montreal trade at the deadline, Dylan Larkin wanting out of Detroit, and Mitch Marner looking like the clear Conn Smythe favourite. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/JN6ep6q8uTU (0:00) - Leafs Electric Offseason (02:55) - The Pavelski Possibility (10:25) - Giordano & Gruden Also in the Mix (13:35) - McKenna Impresses at the Combine (16:19) - DraftKings (17:39) - Knies Almost a Hab (20:59) - Larkin Requests a Trade (25:25) - Marlies Headed to the Calder Cup Final (29:18) - Marner the Conn Smythe Favourite (41:35) - More on Pavelski Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow…

Toronto Maple Leafs head coaching search continues with more twists and turns. David Carle is reportedly out of the picture, the Jay Woodcroft rumours have been debunked, and we give our take on who the realistic candidates are. Also on the episode, Gavin McKenna's Memorial Cup interview, the Leafs hiring Judd Brackett and Freddie Hamilton, Stanley Cup Final predictions, and a few minutes of Blue Jays talk to close it out. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/7fbyl43jw3E (0:00) - Leafs hire Brackett and Hamilton (06:30) - McKenna at the Memorial Cup (11:53) - Tinus Luc Koblar (15:29) - Who is the next head coach? (23:55) - Morgan Rielly's future (27:29) - DraftKings (28:48) - Stanley Cup Final predictions (36:21) - Blue Jays talk Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN so you’re ready for the moment. That’s code THPN. Turn five bucks into $100 in bonus…

Toronto Maple Leafs fans got another gut punch this week as Mitch Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final. The "Leafs fans ran Mitch out of town" take is making the rounds again and as usual, we aren't buying it. We break down what actually happened. Plus the overblown outrage over Auston Matthews meeting with Chayka and Sundin on Zoom, the latest on the David Carle pursuit and Max Domi out indefinitely with an injury. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/SWrdkSHOPTY (0:00) - Vegas dismantles Colorado (02:30) - The Marner narrative (13:00) - Learn from your mistakes at the draft (16:15) - DraftKings (17:35) - The Matthews Zoom call outrage (24:20) - David Carle still in play (31:26) - Max Domi out indefinitely (33:10) - Marlies heading to the AHL Eastern Final Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN so you’re…

Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka has a big coaching search ahead of him. We break down who should be in the mix, the reported interest in University of Denver's David Carle, the latest on Auston Matthews' future, why Gavin McKenna has to be the pick at first overall and predictions for the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/TpLC-pr802I (0:00) - Intro (02:29) - The NHL coaching carousel (07:20) - Is David Carle the front runner? (14:04) - Marner and the Golden Knights (15:47) - DraftKings (16:53) - The latest on Matthews (24:35) - It has to be McKenna (28:49) - Conference finals predictions Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN so you’re ready for the moment. That’s code THPN. Turn five bucks into $100 in bonus bets instantly. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight…

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has been fired. John Chayka made it official Wednesday morning and Rob is flying solo to break it all down. Reaction to the news, Chayka's comments to the media and a look at who could be behind the Leafs bench next season. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/STwtrHLjhOo Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN so you’re ready for the moment. That’s code THPN. Turn five bucks into $100 in bonus bets instantly. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER or one eight hundred MY RESET. New York: call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Wager tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus in most…

Toronto Maple Leafs fans are debating the biggest draft decision in franchise history. Gavin McKenna or Ivar Stenberg at first overall? We break down what the Leafs should actually be prioritizing. Then, Auston Matthews' future in Toronto is front and centre. Plus Mitch Marner is leading the entire playoffs in points, and all signs are pointing to Craig Berube returning behind the bench next season. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/m1GJ3abc16c (0:00) - Intro (01:10) - The Marner conversation (08:47) - Will Matthews stay or go? (19:52) - DraftKings (20:58) - Bringing back Berube is insane (26:40) - McKenna or Stenberg? (35:19) - Stanley Cup playoffs update Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN so you’re ready for the moment. That’s code THPN. Turn five bucks into $100 in bonus bets instantly. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours.…

The Toronto Maple Leafs won the draft lottery and Leafs Nation lost its mind. We break down what picking first overall means for this franchise, why there is only one name that should be called on draft day and how one night just changed the entire trajectory of this rebuild.] Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/dhxTrdPAx6k Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka and Senior Executive Advisor Mats Sundin were officially introduced Monday as Keith Pelley delivered another memorable press conference. We break down the presser, what the Chayka hire actually means, Sundin's role and what's next for Craig Berube. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/fJAx75JKzF0 (0:00) - Another wild Pelley presser (06:30) - Sundin's aura is undeniable (09:16) - Chayka will be judged on results (17:24) - Pelley pessimism (19:30) - Is Berube actually coming back? (25:00) - How long does this era last? (26:30) - A fractured fanbase Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs GM search appears to be down to two finalists, former Coyotes GM John Chayka and Dallas Stars AGM Scott White. We break down both candidates and react to the reports of MLSE planting stories to weed out internal moles. Next we give our take on the Stanley Cup playoffs, from the Ottawa Senators getting swept to the Kyle Dubas Pittsburgh Penguins and more. We wrap up with some Blue Jays talk after another series win over the Cleveland Guardians and tee up the return of Trey Yesavage on Tuesday against the Red Sox. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/8hpzaNE484A (0:00) - Intro (01:00) - Chayka vs White (05:30) - The hard truth about ownership and the mandate (11:30) - Why it's so difficult to be a Leafs fan right now (13:07) - Sens get swept (18:45) - It's hard to win in the playoffs (22:54) - The Bell Centre remains undefeated (25:05) - Jays win another series and Yesavage is back Tuesday Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram:…

Toronto Maple Leafs legend Mats Sundin's name is making the rounds as a potential member of the new management group. PR spin or the real deal? We give our take on what Sundin brings to the table and how the organization needs to set him up for success. We also dig into the culture issues within MLSE and why they continue to make it so difficult to be a fan of this team right now. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/y2R9mWxoeAU (0:00) - Intro (01:15) - The PR around MLSE is a disaster (06:20) - Mats Sundin being considered for a front office role (09:07) - How do you set Mats up for success (13:40) - Is it Mike Gillis's job to lose? (20:00) - MLSE needs to fix its relationship with the fans Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs' 2025-26 season has mercifully come to an end. We kick things off with breaking news as the New Jersey Devils hire Sunny Mehta as their new GM, taking him off the board for the Leafs. Then we react to Auston Matthews' comments on locker cleanout day, the future of Craig Berube, William Nylander's attitude and more. We also give our thoughts on the bombshell Athletic piece about Keith Pelley and AI, and look ahead to a Stanley Cup playoffs without the Leafs. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/KiHZTCkfM_A (0:00) - Devils hire Sunny Mehta (02:30) - A dismal season ends and the lottery odds (05:23) - Auston Matthews speaks on cleanout day (11:47) - What happens to Craig Berube (13:25) - William Nylander's off ice persona (17:33) - The Leafs have a lot of work to do this offseason (19:34) - Keith Pelley, AI and the culture problem (31:10) - One positive from this season (34:03) - Revisiting Berube (35:41) - A Leafless Stanley Cup Playoffs Follow us on tiktok:…

The Toronto Maple Leafs landed themselves in the bottom 5 of the NHL standings Saturday night with a loss to a Florida Panthers squad that is completely unrecognizable from the team that won back-to-back Stanley Cups, and we revisit the importance of them staying there. Next we shift to Augusta National where Rory McIlroy made history by winning his second straight green jacket in an extremely entertaining Sunday at the Masters. We wrap up with the Toronto Blue Jays, who dropped another series, this time to the Minnesota Twins, as the never ending injury bug just won't let up. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/z4ywYdn8JeU (0:00) - Intro (01:20) - Leafs land in the bottom 5 (07:28) - Gillis and Mehta emerge as candidates (09:35) - The Leafs job is unlike any other in hockey (15:50) - Anthony Stolarz goes down on a routine save (17:05) - Rory McIlroy repeats at Augusta (26:51) - Blue Jays injuries just won't stop Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on…

The Toronto Maple Leafs' relationship with their fanbase hangs in the balance and on this episode we ask the question, is this the most important hire in franchise history? We discuss all of the rumoured candidates for the GM job, why hiring a President of Hockey Operations is absolutely necessary, and whether this organization truly understands how fed up their fanbase is. We also react to the New York Islanders firing Patrick Roy and hiring Pete DeBoer with just four games to go, and close things out with a quick Masters prediction. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/xpwFEN-3ctk (0:00) - Islanders fire Roy, hire DeBoer (04:00) - The Leafs need to do this in the right order (06:55) - Leafs coverage has been excellent lately (08:55) - A bad hire risks further alienating the fanbase (15:10) - A President of Hockey Operations is a must (19:07) - Still in the mix for a top 5 pick (25:00) - This organization needs someone with stones (32:13) - Masters predictions Follow us on tiktok:…

Toronto Maple Leafs & MLSE CEO Keith Pelley addressed the media on Tuesday following the surprise dismissal of GM Brad Treliving late Monday night. We give our thoughts on Pelley's presser, why we still feel nervous about him leading the Leafs into the next era and why he absolutely must nail this hire. We also discuss the disadvantages of corporate ownership, touch on some rumoured candidates for the next GM and/or President of Hockey Operations role. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vNCYCsu6TTk (00:00) - Treliving is out (01:30) - The verticals weren't horizontally integrated (07:33) - Pelley shuts the door on a rebuild (13:40) - The Leafs must nail this hire (16:07) - DraftKings (17:45) - More standout Pelley comments (23:20) - The problem with corporate ownership (30:50) - Early candidates (34:55) - Matthews will dictate the future (38:20) - Cast a wide net (40:40) - Domi vs. Gudas Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram:…

The Toronto Blue Jays kicked off their 2026 season with a bang, sweeping the Athletics in dominant fashion. Toronto is officially a Blue Jays town! We discuss how the Jays have supplanted the Leafs as the most beloved team in the city and break down the opening 3-game series against the A’s. Next, we give our thoughts on William Nylander's comments on why the season has gone so poorly, the Leafs getting dummied by the St. Louis Blues, and how it appears the tank for a bottom-5 finish is back on! Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/E561zYxM4Es (0:00) - Toronto is officially a Blue Jays town now (06:24) - Jays sweep the A‘s to start the 2026 season (10:35) - Gausman, Cease & Lauer dominate on the mound (14:00) - Bo Bichette struggles in Mets debut & Jays bullpen holds strong (19:39) - DraftKings (21:18) - Nylander comments on the season (27:17) - Bobby McMann torching it with the Kraken (28:41) - Keith Pelley conducting one-on-ones with Leafs staff (31:55) - Tiger Woods in hot water again Follow us on…

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to add to their disastrous season by winning their way out of contention for a bottom-5 draft pick and handing the Boston Bruins a top-10 selection this offseason. We break down the now-disastrous decision to not fire Craig Berube, Brad Treliving's uncertain future, and Keith Pelley waiting too long to make critical decisions. We discuss why the organization being a rudderless ship is making it difficult to be a fan right now, and give our take on the Leafs' goaltending depth and whether the organization would consider moving one of them this offseason. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vziTf9I35j8 (0:00) – A rudderless ship (02:30) – Not firing Berube was a massive mistake (07:47) – The Leafs deserve the fan backlash (16:20) – DraftKings (18:00) – Pelley is way too slow to act (23:40) – The Blue Jays are Toronto's #1 team now (25:17) – It's really hard to be a Leafs fan right now (28:00) – Leafs goaltending depth and trade options (32:33) – Matthew Knies (36:22) –…

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube continues to look completely lost behind the bench, this time calling out Joe Woll after Friday's loss to Carolina. We break down why the Leafs probably should've moved on from Berube instead of just Marc Savard earlier this season, and why he's had such a short shelf life with this roster. We also discuss the organization's complete lack of direction, especially when compared to teams like the Tampa Bay Lightning, and why it's so hard to feel optimistic about the future until the Leafs provide clarity, stability, and direction to the fanbase. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/zYAC0g-E5lY (0:00) – Berube's baffling Joe Woll comments (09:00) – The organization's lack of direction is deflating (12:52) – Tampa Bay is the gold standard (18:04) – DraftKings (19:42) – Berube's short shelf life (26:55) – Would firing Berube instead of Savard have saved the season? (30:47) – Nylander's nonchalant attitude (34:35) – Tavares quietly hits 25 goals again Follow us on…

The Toronto Maple Leafs' lack of toughness and compete level continues to dominate conversation among fans and media, and we once again ask the question: why is this so surprising to everyone? We discuss the need for a full rebuild and why the team should strongly consider moving on from Auston Matthews and/or William Nylander to truly turn the page and start fresh. We also break down the personality traits we'd like to see in the next general manager and preview this weekend's back-to-back against Carolina and Ottawa. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/BfgF7v4MtGk (0:00) – The toughness narrative continues (03:10) – This has been a problem the entire Matthews era (08:22) – Time to embrace the rebuild (17:49) – DraftKings (19:25) – The next GM needs full autonomy (26:22) – Matthews and the Leafs should consider parting ways (29:20) - McMann and Laughton having success on new teams Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram:…

The Toronto Maple Leafs finally got back in the win column Thursday night with a 6-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, a game that saw Radko Gudas cheap shot Auston Matthews with a dirty knee-on-knee hit. We break down the Leafs' lack of response in the moment, followed by the edge they showed in the 3rd period that we haven't seen all season. We also discuss the culture issues within the team and MLSE as a whole, and predict that was likely the last we'll see of Auston Matthews this season. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/8ueV4GNho8s (0:00) – The Leafs actually won (01:10) – Gudas cheap shots Matthews, Leafs respond in the 3rd (06:27) – Matthews is likely done for the season (07:25) – Why did it take so long to play Pezzetta and Groulx? (10:25) – MLSE's culture problem (15:36) – DraftKings (17:14) – The rumored Knies trade at the deadline (20:27) – A top 5 pick would change everything Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram:…