Leafs Talk

Closing Out the California Road Trip with a Loss in L.A.

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 02:41:02 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs pushed late, but fell 7-6 to the Los Angeles Kings in overtime. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the Leafs' recent form hurting their draft stock, Matthew Knies building confidence for next season, Easton Cowan's physical impact, Max Domi's fight, and John Tavares hitting the 30-goal mark for the eighth time in his career. Later, they share their thoughts on the latest developments in the Leafs' GM search.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Leafs Fire Brad Treliving + Duck Hunt in Anaheim

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:47:35 +0000

After firing their general manager, Brad Treliving, the Toronto Maple Leafs erased a two-goal deficit in the third period, taking down the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 in overtime. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Max Domi's fight with Radko Gudas, Michael Pezzetta's ejection, and Easton Cowan's physical edge. Then, they get to the big news of the day and discuss the timing of Treliving's dismissal, his tenure in Toronto, what characteristics they'd want from the next GM, and much more.

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Let’s Be Frank About the Tank...

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:57:25 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs win their second straight, taking down the New York Rangers 4-3 at home. JD Bunkis and Frank 'Hockey Illuminati' Crupi break down the game and discuss the Leafs' fading chase for a bottom-five finish, the vibes in the arena and the pathways to being competitive next season. Then, they get into Joseph Woll's effort, whether the Leafs should trade a goalie in the offseason, John Tavares' value, and which player — between Max Domi, Mattias Maccelli and Nick Robertson — the team should bring back in 2026-27.

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Fallen Leafs Rise in Boston ft. Billy Talent's Jonny Gallant

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:54:56 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs take down the Bruins 4-2 in Boston. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and special guest host Jonny Gallant, bass player for Billy Talent, break down the game and discuss how the win impacts the Leafs' tank, Matthew Knies showing off his power, Easton Cowan jumping in against Nikita Zadorov after a dirty hit on John Tavares, Anthony Stolarz's strong play after his injury scare, and much more.

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Sens Lull Leafs to Sleep

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 02:23:02 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 5-2 to the Ottawa Senators in the penultimate Battle of Ontario of the 2025-26 season. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the state of the rivalry, Easton Cowan and John Tavares building chemistry, the decision to leave Michael Pezzetta out of the lineup, Oliver Ekman-Larsson's effort level, and William Nylander stinging Anthony Stolarz in warm-ups.

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Canes Beat Leafs in OT, Is the Tank in Trouble?

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 02:30:01 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs grab another point as they fall 4-3 to the Carolina Hurricanes at home. Sam McKee and Justin Cuthbert break down the game and discuss William Nylander's late equaliser hurting the tank, Craig Berube's coaching decisions, Bo Groulx's 2026-27 season outlook and John Tavares ending his even-strength scoring slump. Later, they discuss Joseph Woll's increased workload and whether the Leafs are testing him for an increased role next season or showcasing him for a trade in the offseason.

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Leafs Get Shamrock-ed At Home

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:25:33 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 3-1 to the New York Islanders at home. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss William Nylander's disengaged game, Craig Berube's ice times, Morgan Rielly extending the team's fight streak to five games, and Cal Ritchie stealing the spotlight from Matthew Schaefer as the two Toronto-born players had their first NHL games in their hometown.

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Groulx Scores Two, Leafs Storm Past Wild

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:53:45 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs take down the Wild, winning 4-2 in Minnesota on the second night of a back-to-back. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the rise in effort levels since Auston Matthews' injury, Bo Groulx's two-goal night and future with the team, the goalie tandem of Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz hurting the tank, and Jake McCabe continuing to sacrifice the body despite the team's spot in the standings.

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Leafs Pick up a Point in Buffalo

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 02:48:16 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs push the Sabres to a shootout, but fall 3-2 in Buffalo. Sam McKee and guest host Brent Gunning break down the game and discuss a more visible physical edge from the Leafs after Radko Gudas' dirty hit on Auston Matthews went unanswered. Then, they share their concerns for the tank, discuss the impacts of recent call-ups Bo Groulx and Michael Pezzetta, and weigh in on Joseph Woll's stellar performance. Finally, they react to Gudas' suspension and discuss how his hit and the Leafs' lack of response will factor into Matthews' future as a Leaf.

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Buds Bust Slump, Gudas Wounds Matthews

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:35:21 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Anaheim Ducks 6-4 to snap their eight-game losing streak. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss Radko Gudas' greasy knee-on-knee hit that injured Auston Matthews, the lack of immediate response, and the delayed response that followed in one of the Leafs' stronger third periods all season. Then, they get into Easton Cowan's fight, Bo Groulx's first goal as a Leaf, and what the win means for the Leafs' tank.

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Racing to the Basement in Montreal

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:29:02 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs' slide continues in Montreal, as they fall 3-1 to the Canadiens. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the Leafs' standing in their pursuit of a bottom-five finish, the team playing with pride after a rough opening period, and William Nylander leading by example. Then, they chat about Bo Groulx's impactful Leafs debut, Jake McCabe standing up for Easton Cowan, and their thoughts on a rumoured deal between the Leafs and Habs for Matthew Knies before the trade deadline.

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2026 Trade Deadline Reaction + An Apathetic Loss to the Lightning

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 8 Mar 2026 03:41:20 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs lose their seventh straight as they fall 5-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game before looking back on the Leafs' deadline moves. They discuss the returns on Scott Laughton, Nic Roy and Bobby McMann trades, Brad Treliving's future in Toronto, why Craig Berube should stay behind the bench for the rest of the regular season, and much more.

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Outmatched at MSG on Deadline Eve

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 03:34:59 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs lose their sixth straight as they fall 6-2 to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss whether these types of results are good because of the tank or bad because of potential lasting impacts on team culture. Then, they discuss Auston Matthews' scoring slump and Easton Cowan getting a larger opportunity up the lineup. Finally, they weigh in on the Nic Roy trade and share expectations for Friday's trade deadline.

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The Tank is On

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 5 Mar 2026 03:34:08 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs lose a fifth straight game as they fall 4-3 to the New Jersey Devils in a shootout. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss a new, tanking feel for the team as they sit Bobby McMann, Scott Laughton and Oliver Ekman-Larsson for roster management purposes. Then, they discuss Auston Matthews' recent scoring slump, Anthony Stolarz standing on his head, and what the Leafs should expect in a Nic Roy trade.

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Buds Fall to Flyers in Deadline Showcase

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 3 Mar 2026 04:16:28 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs lose a fourth straight game out of the Olympic break, falling 3-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers in a shootout. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and take a scouting perspective of players the Leafs may be showcasing ahead of the trade deadline. They discuss the play of Nic Roy, Scott Laughton, Brandon Carlo, and Bobby McMann, then chat about the Flyers' skill in the shootout, Auston Matthews' search for a slump-breaker, and poor discipline from Easton Cowan.

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Leafs Lose Battle of Ontario, Time Running Out for Craig Berube

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 1 Mar 2026 03:46:24 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs drop their sixth straight on home ice, losing 5-2 to the Ottawa Senators. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the lifeless stretch after the Leafs opened the scoring, Craig Berube's time running out, the team needing more from Matthew Knies, and Auston Matthews' reception for his gold medal. Later, they ask whether the Leafs are closer to a rebuild than a retool, and if Berube will be behind the bench on Monday.

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A Direction-Defining Defeat in Florida

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:27:33 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs get swept in their back-to-back in the Sunshine State, as they fall 5-1 to the Florida Panthers. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee start with a broader view of the team, how this loss reinforces the case for selling at the deadline, and their levels of trust in Brad Treliving to get it done. Then, they break down the game and discuss the brutal first period, another slow one for Auston Matthews as he works back to speed, William Nylander's costly giveaway, and more.

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Bolts Give Buds A Reality Check

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:14:36 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs return from the NHL's Olympic break with a 4-2 loss to the Lightning in Tampa Bay. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss why the Leafs must be sellers at the trade deadline and how the Lightning have outpaced Toronto in player development. Then, they dive deeper into the game and discuss Auston Matthews' play after being rushed back from D.C., Matthew Knies regaining some pace, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson continuing to elevate his trade value.

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Canada Talk 4.Oof

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee talk about the positive and negative spins from Canada's heartbreaking loss to the United States. JD and Sam split their blame pie, discuss how they think Connor McDavid's perception if shifting, and debate if Auston Matthews, the winner, is a potential conern for Maple Leafs fans.

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Canada Talk 3.0

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:23:28 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee chat following Canada's victory over Czechia, thanks to Mitch Marner's overtime goal.

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Canada Talk 2.0

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:13 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down Team Canada's final two preliminary games over the weekend, and the biggest storylines heading into the knockout round. The guys discuss Macklin Celebrini's breakout tournament at 19 years old, Tom Wilson dropping the gloves against France, the goalie conversation between Jordan Binnington and Logan Thompson, and the decision to be made about who should come out of the lineup for Brad Marchand in the Quarterfinal.

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Canada Talk

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:29:59 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee banter about what makes Olympic hockey so special and the biggest winners from Canada's first men's game; how Doug Armstrong's selection of Tom Wilson impacts the team, Macklin Celebrini's impressive debut, Mitch Marner credit, and Jordan Binnington's statement. JD and Sam's biggest loser: Maple Leafs fans.

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Buds Hit the Olympic Break With a Win in Oil Country

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 4 Feb 2026 05:12:34 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs head into the NHL's Olympic break on a three-game win streak after taking down the Oilers 5-2 in Edmonton. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss what this streak means for the Leafs' direction as they approach the deadline, a much-needed stellar outing for Anthony Stolarz, the team's play without Morgan Rielly in the lineup, Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid's reserved play ahead of the Olympics, and Bobby McMann's Oilers audition.

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Willy Takes Over in Calgary

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 3 Feb 2026 06:29:13 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs make it back-to-back wins on their Western Conference road trip as they take down the Flames 4-2 in Calgary. JD Bunkis and Frank Crupi break down the game and discuss William Nylander's dominant performance, Joseph Woll building momentum before the break, what this winning stretch means for the Leafs as they get closer to the trade deadline, and why now is the perfect time to move Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Later, they share their levels of hope with one game to go before the Olympic break.

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Leafs Take Down Canucks to Snap the Losing Streak

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 1 Feb 2026 04:05:20 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs snap their six-game losing skid with a 3-2 shootout win over the Canucks in Vancouver. Sam McKee and Anthony Petrielli break down the game and discuss the Canucks' play after 'bottoming out' and whether the Leafs are ready to go down that route. Then, they discuss the Leafs' apparent boost after Morgan Rielly's exit, the decision to start Marshall Rifai over Simon Benoit, a bounce-back performance for Joseph Woll, Auston Matthews' shootout redemption after a missed penalty shot in OT, and much more.

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Sleepy in Seattle

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:32:34 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 5-2 to the Kraken in Seattle to kick off their road trip. Sam McKee and Ailish Forfar break down the game and discuss what comes next for Brad Treliving and the Leafs as they head into the Olympic break, Anthony Stolarz still shaking off rust, effort level becoming a larger issue and why Craig Berube should start prioritising player development when it comes to ice times.

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Buds Hit a Breaking Point Against Buffalo

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:29:32 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 7-4 to the Buffalo Sabres as they fall further from the playoff picture. Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss why the loss may be a blessing in disguise, why now is the time for the Leafs to sell, and the team's lack of emotion in a crucial game on Darryl Sittler night. Then, they get into the talent discrepancy between the two teams' defence corps, Auston Matthews' future, and whether the Leafs can follow the Bruins' re-tool blueprint.

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Snowed in by the Avalanche

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:51:30 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 4-1 to the Colorado Avalanche, stretching the losing streak to four games. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss another uninspired start, how this recent stretch might define the Leafs' season, a step back for Joseph Woll, the power play falling back on bad habits, and much more.

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Golden Knights Cruise Through Boos, Dominate Leafs in Marner's Return

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 03:37:13 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs lose 6-3 to the Vegas Golden Knights at home as they get swept in the season series. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the multiple levels of embarrassment in the second straight loss against Mitch Marner. They get into the flat start, a rough first frame for Auston Matthews, the decision to start Anthony Stolarz fresh off injury, Marner's reception, Scott Laughton's ice time and much more.

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Red Wings Edge Leafs in OT to Sweep Season Series

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 03:49:43 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 2-1 in overtime to the Red Wings at home as Detroit completes the season series sweep. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the Leafs' lack of urgency late in a tied game, Easton Cowan's bad look in overtime, Scott Laughton's fumbled penalty shot and Joseph Woll's bounce-back game. Then, they take a bigger picture look at the importance of the Leafs' pre-Olympic break stretch, and share their thoughts on Patrick Kane's U.S.-born record chase.

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Buds Get Whooped by the Wild at Home

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 03:58:57 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs' home win streak ends at seven games as they fall 6-3 to the Minnesota Wild. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the difference between a playoff defence corps and a contending defence corps, Leafs like John Tavares and Matthew Knies limping to the Olympic break, Jake McCabe's recent step back, Joseph Woll's shaky performance and much more.

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Leafs Rally Back in Winnipeg

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 03:37:44 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs finish off their Western Conference road trip with a 4-3 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Oliver Ekman-Larsson's unsung impact, what's changed for Auston Matthews, the power play starting to revert to old habits, and another tough look for Morgan Rielly. Then, they get into Nicolas Robertson's maturity, Scott Laughton's intensity, and Max Domi's overtime heroics.

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Vegas Takes Round 1 of the Marner Bowl

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:24:55 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 6-5 in overtime to Mitch Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Marner's play in front of a hostile home crowd, Auston Matthews' up-and-down game and the Leafs' multiple blown leads, including a last-second equaliser. Then, they get into John Tavares and Morgan Rielly starting to run out of gas on the road trip, and Easton Cowan's costly penalty. Finally, they reflect on Marner's Leafs departure and project how he will be received in next week's rematch in Toronto.

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The Win Streak Ends in Salt Lake City

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:28:38 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 6-1 to the Utah Mammoth, ending their point streak at 10 games. Sam McKee and Ailish Forfar break down the game and discuss the slow start off a back-to-back, a rough night for Dennis Hildeby, a step back for Morgan Rielly, Auston Matthews staying dangerous, and the case for Scott Laughton to take some shifts from John Tavares on the second line.

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Buds Deliver a Statement Against the Avs

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:40:37 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs down the Colorado Avalanche in overtime, ending the Avs' 17-game win streak at home and extending the Leafs' point streak to 10 games. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the significance of the win with a challenging January stretch ahead. Then, they get into Joseph Woll's stellar play, Bobby McMann balling out in his contract year, Matias Maccelli's playmaking, Brandon Carlo starting to gain rhythm, Nicolas Robertson's injury and Auston Matthews rolling back into Hart form.

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Leafs Crush the Canucks

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:36:49 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs dominate the Vancouver Canucks, winning 5-0 at home. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss William Nylander's three-point game in his return to the lineup, the third line staying in rhythm, Matias Maccelli swapping in for John Tavares on the top power play unit, Brandon Carlo's turnaround, Max Domi's scrap, and much more.

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Laughton Brings the Passion in Philly Return

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 9 Jan 2026 03:33:44 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs take down the Flyers in Philadelphia, winning 2-1 in overtime. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Scott Laughton's shorthanded equaliser, his passion, Dennis Hildeby making a case for an evenly split goalie tandem, Easton Cowan's overtime heroics, and much more.

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Buds Punish the Panthers

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 7 Jan 2026 04:10:41 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs cruise past the Florida Panthers, winning 4-1 at home to extend their point streak to seven games. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss the Leafs matching the Panthers' physical presence, a win for Brad Treliving's 'DNA' group, Matthew Knies continuing his streak of hot play against Florida teams, Auston Matthews' threatening look, a dangerous hit on Scott Laughton, and much more.

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Isles Spoil Matthews' Milestone Night in OT

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 4 Jan 2026 03:46:11 +0000

Auston Matthews scored career goals No. 420 and 421 to break Mats Sundin's franchise record, but the Toronto Maple Leafs fell 4-3 to the New York Islanders in overtime. Back from their holiday break, JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Matthews' return to form, his chemistry with new linemates Bobby McMann and Max Domi, Morgan Rielly's rough night, and Matthew Schaefer's budding super-stardom.

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Post-Holiday Catch Up

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 2 Jan 2026 16:23:13 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee catch up on Auston Matthews' recent uptick in production, the improved power play, increased pressure on Craig Berube and William Nylander, Chris Tanev's health and contract, the passion factor instilled in the Leafs' fan base, Troy Stecher's prized popularity, and Team Canada's Olympic hockey roster.

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Progress Without Results Against the Stars

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:32:32 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs lose a third straight game to close out their road trip, falling 5-1 against the Dallas Stars. In the final Leafs Talk ahead of a Holiday break, Sam McKee and Justin Cuthbert break down the game and discuss Auston Matthews and William Nylander's unmotivated play in December, whether that factors into Craig Berube's future behind the bench, why Matias Maccelli deserves a longer look in the lineup, and Scott Laughton earning a bigger role.

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Going Nowhere in Nashville

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 03:40:08 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs drop a second straight game, losing 5-3 to the Predators in Nashville. Sam McKee and Brent Gunning break down the game and discuss the failure of the Leafs' leadership after being called out by the coach, Craig Berube's future behind the bench, the mixed-up power play units, and Troy Stecher and Jake McCabe proving to be a long-term fit as the shut-down pair.

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Dominated in D.C.

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:20:47 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs get shut out 4-0 by the Washington Capitals. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss whether the Leafs' stars are still playing for their coach, the power play hitting a new low on an 0-5 night, Easton Cowan being tasked with sparking Auston Matthews and William Nylander, and Dennis Hildeby battling despite the loss.

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Buds Struggle Early, Surge Late Over Bedard-Less Blackhawks

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:31:15 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs overcame a sleepy first forty minutes, scoring back-to-back goals in the third period to secure a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at home. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the slow start, how the stars responded to Craig Berube's postgame message after Saturday's loss to the Edmonton Oilers, Auston Matthews answering the crowd's boos with a game-tying goal, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson's offensive impact from the blue line.

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Troy Stecher

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:34:32 +0000

JD Bunkis is joined by Maple Leafs defensemen Troy Stecher, to chat about his newfound success with the Leafs, his style and motivation on the ice, as well as his relationships with Chris Tanev and Jake McCabe.

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Manhandled by McDavid and the Oilers

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 03:35:57 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 6-3 to the Edmonton Oilers on Hockey Night in Canada. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss and discuss Auston Matthews' decline, William Nylander getting benched, Oliver Ekman-Larsson's down game despite a goal, and Connor McDavid's dominant play.

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Leafs Fall Short to the Sharks

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 03:45:24 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs surrendered a two-goal lead, falling 3-2 in overtime to the San Jose Sharks at home. JD Bunkis and Jackie Redmond break down the game and discuss another stellar outing for Dennis Hildeby, first impressions of a William Nylander-led third line, Auston Matthews snapping the power play's slump and Oliver Ekman-Larsson's injury.

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Hildebeast Blanks the Bolts

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 9 Dec 2025 04:19:00 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs pitch a shutout against the Tampa Bay Lightning, closing out with a 2-0 win at home. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the playoff feel, Dennis Hildeby's first career shutout, Auston Matthews' encouraging performance, Bobby McMann's game misconduct, and much more.

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Habs Outlast Leafs in Toronto

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 7 Dec 2025 03:57:38 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 2-1 to the Montreal Canadiens in a shootout in their return to ScotiaBank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the Leafs' power play running out of possible answers, the bottom six creating an identity behind Nicolas Roy, Scott Laughton and Dakota Joshua, Dennis Hildeby's statement game in goal, and much more.

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Buds Crush the Canes but Lose Woll

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 5 Dec 2025 03:33:21 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs close out their road trip with a 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Joseph Woll's second-period injury, Troy Stecher spearheading a sharper defensive structure, Matthew Knies' dominant play on both ends and much more.

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Leafs Win Convincingly Over Cats

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 03:58:54 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs win 4-1 over the Florida Panthers while on the road. JD Bunkis & Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the Leafs' most complete effort of the season, Troy Stecher outperforming all expectations, and offensive contributions from Dakota Joshua and Scott Laughton.

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Snapping Slumps in the Steel City

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 03:52:16 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs win 7-2 on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sam McKee & Brent Gunning break down the game and discuss Dakota Joshua finding the scoresheet while tallying seven hits, a busy -- yet impressive -- night for Dennis Hildeby, and Easton Cowan fitting in alongside William Nylander.

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Buds Get Bottled up by Caps

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 01:52:42 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 4-2 to the Washington Capitals in D.C. JD Bunkis & Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Morgan Rielly's up and down night, another solid performance from Joseph Woll, and whether Craig Berube is inching closer to the hot seat.

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Woll Carries in Columbus

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 03:50:41 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs squeak out a 2-1 win in Columbus, beating the Blue Jackets in overtime. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss Joseph Woll's shut-down performance, Easton Cowan's electrifying game-tying goal, Max Domi's fit on the top line and Auston Matthews' play in his return from injury. Then, they discuss the good, bad and ugly of William Nylander before JD shares some thoughts on the Blue Jays signing Dylan Cease.

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Blown Up in La Belle Province

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 03:47:34 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 5-2 to the Montreal Canadiens on Hockey Night in Canada. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the talent disparity between the two teams, the Leafs' second-period collapse, a lack of passion at the top of the lineup, and why expectations for Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies' return are rising.

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Blue Jackets Not Irrelevant in Toronto

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 03:40:00 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 3-2 to the Columbus Blue Jackets in overtime. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Max Domi's egregious turnover in overtime, Joseph Woll back in top form despite a heavy workload, Easton Cowan finding a fit on the top line, and much more.

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Snapping the Slump Against St. Louis

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:43:48 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs win 3-2 in overtime over the St. Louis Blues to end a five-game losing streak. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss whether a win against a bottom-ranked team can spark a turnaround, John Tavares' effort on the game-winning goal, and Joseph Woll's stellar play in net. Then, they debate whether William Nylander can change his defensive zone ways and if Craig Berube's call-outs are wearing him down. Finally, they review Jacob Quillan and Troy Stecher filling in nicely as the Leafs went without seven regular starters.

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Familiar Flaws Show in Chicago

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 03:59:14 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall in a fifth straight game, losing 3-2 to the Blackhawks in Chicago. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the team's persistent issues in their own zone, Easton Cowan's heavy usage, Joseph Woll's return to the ice, Nick Robertson finding his game, and Connor Bedard pushing for Team Canada.

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Leafs Can't Close vs. Kings

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:44:18 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 4-3 in overtime to the Los Angeles Kings on home ice, their fourth straight loss. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the team's play without Auston Matthews, John Tavares looking elite, Matthew Knies not meeting the eye-test relative to his point total, Dennis Hildeby's strong effort and much more.

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Bruised in Beantown

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 03:55:08 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 5-3 to the Boston Bruins at TD Garden, now stretching their losing streak to three games. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Auston Matthews's and Anthony Stolarz's injuries, familiar issues plaguing the team, and whether they are good enough to make the playoffs. Then, they discuss how desperate Brad Treliving will be to address the Leafs' flaws, Craig Berube coaching for his job, and JD shares why he's on 'Team Tank' for Gavin McKenna.

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Outclassed in Carolina Clash

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 04:21:33 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs drop a second straight, losing 5-4 against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second leg of a back-to-back. Sam McKee and Anthony Petrielli break down the game and discuss lacklustre play across the blue line, Auston Matthews' effort, William Nylander's dominance, Dennis Hildeby's busy night in net, and take a bigger-picture view at the team's urgency approaching the American-Thanksgiving benchmark.

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Mental Mistakes Prove Costly Against Boston

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 9 Nov 2025 04:12:35 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 5-3 to the Boston Bruins on home ice. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne discuss Fraser Minten's revenge, the Leafs' abundance of defensive zone mistakes, Anthony Stolarz's play before getting chased, Dennis Hildeby's performance in relief, the second power-play unit showing some jump and much more.

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Leafs Are So Back, Hold Off Utah on Home Ice

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 6 Nov 2025 03:41:19 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs roll to a 5-3 win over the Utah Mammoth at home. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Scott Laughton's impactful return to the lineup, a new appreciation for John Tavares, Auston Matthews driving the play, and Matias Maccelli's two-point night against his former team.

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Buds Battle Back Against Penguins

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 4 Nov 2025 04:17:34 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs erased a three-goal third-period deficit to take down the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 at home! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the difference in effort levels between the second and third period, Auston Matthews and William Nylander stepping up in the late stages, Anthony Stolarz fighting to keep the game within reach, and much more.

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Leafs Buried by Blue Jackets, Tavares Tallies No. 500

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 02:58:56 +0000

John Tavares scored his 500th career NHL goal, but the Toronto Maple Leafs fell 6-3 to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sam McKee and Brent Gunning break down the game and discuss Craig Berube's impact behind the bench, William Nylander's absence, Auston Matthews' non-threatening play, and a night to forget for Cayden Primeau.

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Buds Edge Flames in Rock Fight

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 01:32:09 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs outlast the Calgary Flames 4-3 at home. Sam McKee and Brent Gunning break down the game and discuss the Leafs' low-event style, Max Domi's two-goal breakout, Matthew Knies' developing presence, and Nazem Kadri's explosive play back in Toronto.

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A Dud Against the Devils

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 02:36:08 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 5-2 at home to the New Jersey Devils. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, discussing the effort level with the context of the Blue Jays, Anthony Stolarz's callout, and Sheldon Keefe's return to Toronto. Then, they discuss Auston Matthews' play to start the year, the clear hole in the top six, another strong outing for Stolarz despite the result, and Chris Tanev's unfortunate injury.

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Toronto Loses Late to Seattle... On Ice

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 02:52:19 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 4-3 to the Seattle Kraken in overtime on home ice. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss whether Easton Cowan should remain in the NHL and who would replace him, the team's lack of physicality, Mason Marchment's dangerous run on Anthony Stolarz, Brandon Carlo's sluggish start to the year and possible power-play personnel tweaks.

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Stolarz Shuts Down Rangers, Leafs Take it in OT

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 02:50:33 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs down the New York Rangers 2-1 in overtime. Sam McKee and Brent Gunning break down the game and discuss Auston Matthews' game-winner, Easton Cowan getting benched in the third, the power play breaking the season-opening slump, Anthony Stolarz's stellar night, and much more.

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Buds Bounce Back Over Preds

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 02:37:35 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs go back in the win column with a 7-4 win over the Nashville Predators. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Auston Matthews' two-goal performance, Oliver Ekman-Larsson's offensive jump, Easton Cowan getting targeted, and Matthew Knies' potential.

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Red Wings Spoil Easton Cowan's Leafs Debut

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:21:48 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs pushed late but fell 3-2 to the Detroit Red Wings at ScotiaBank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the Leafs' Mitch Marner-sized hole in the top six, Easton Cowan making his NHL debut on the top line, Nicolas Roy earning a larger role, and the predictable power play.

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Lacking Chemistry in Detroit

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 02:46:19 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall to 1-1-0 after losing 6-3 in Detroit to the Red Wings. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the lack of chemistry between the old guard and the new additions, Anthony Stolarz's solid start not being enough to bail out the team, the power play becoming a massive concern, Auston Matthews' shot, and much more.

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Leafs Take Home Opener, Jays Advance to ALCS

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 9 Oct 2025 03:24:35 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on home ice to kick off the 2025-2026 season! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee start with their reaction to the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the New York Yankees to advance to the ALCS before heading to the ice and breaking down the Leafs' game. They get into Morgan Rielly's offensive impact, early impressions of the offseason acquisitions, and concerns for the power play and top line.

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Leafs Season Preview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 7 Oct 2025 14:48:03 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee kick off the 2025-26 Maple Leafs' season preview show with their thoughts on the Blue Jays as they head into the Bronx with a chance to close out the Yankees in three games (00:00). Then, the guys pivot to the NHL to discuss Connor McDavid's surprising two-year contract extension, before getting into their thoughts on the Maple Leafs. They touch on the decision to keep Easton Cowan off the opening roster and waive David Kampf, Max Domi's role in the lineup to begin the year, the situation in goal with the uncertainty around Joseph Woll, the expectations for a healthy Auston Matthews with the absence of Mitch Marner, and the evolution of the team in Craig Berube's second year as Head Coach. After the break, the guys give their thoughts on which Leafs might be get the most criticism, as well as their hottest takes for the 2025-26 season (41:48).

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Dakota Joshua

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:02:15 +0000

JD Bunkis is joined by newly acquired Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua, to discuss his his path to the NHL through the NCAA system, the changing landscape in junior hockey, the benefits of growing up as a multi-sport athlete, before getting into the challenges of his 2024-25 season, the excitement of coming to Toronto to join the team that drafted him, and what fans can expect from his game in Toronto (00:00).

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Matt Murray

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:11:41 +0000

JD Bunkis is joined by former Maple Leaf and new Seattle Kraken goaltender, Matt Murray, to discuss his decision to head out west, the difficulties of playing goalie in today's NHL, his Stanley Cup champion Penguins' teams, the state of goaltending in Canada, as well as his experience playing in Toronto and relationship with Joseph Woll.

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Leafs Early Off-Season Grades, What Should Happen Next and Will There Be Pressure on Treliving to Do More?

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 4 Jul 2025 14:43:24 +0000

JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne discuss the Maple Leafs' offseason so far, including Mitch Marner's departure to the Vegas Golden Knights. They take a look at what is lost with Marner moving on, the additions they've already made, and what else Brad Treliving can do to improve the team, before going through the roster and predicting some of the line combinations we may see next season. Then, they pontificate on whether or not Nazem Kadri would be a good candidate to come back to the Maple Leafs, before circling back to discuss what went wrong with Marner in Toronto, and if anything could have been done to hold onto the same group.

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Emergency Pod! Marner to Vegas, Marchand Stays in Florida + Leafs' Early Moves

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:23:23 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee are back on Leafs Talk for an emergency reaction to the flurry of deals around the NHL ahead of July 1st. They start with Mitch Marner and his move to Vegas in return for Nicolas Roy, how he was perceived in Toronto, his fit with the Golden Knights, and what the Leafs are getting in Roy. Then they get into the Leafs' acquisition of Matias Maccelli, Brad Marchand's extension with the Florida Panthers, and Brad Treliving's next priority.

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Bonus: Leafs Free Agent Forecast

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:05:58 +0000

JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne check in on the Panthers' Cup parade and discuss whether some aspects of the celebration are getting out of hand. Then, they get into why Brad Marchand is a perfect fit for Toronto, John Tavares' reportedly rocky contract negotiations and whether there's a chance the Leafs let him walk. Then, the three look at the 2025 UFA class, potential impact players for the Leafs to target, trade options and Mitch Marner landing spots.

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Core Forfeit

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 19 May 2025 03:44:49 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs' 2024-25 season has come to an end at the hands of the Florida Panthers, losing 6-1 in Game 7 at home. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the game and reflect on the Core Four era of Leafs hockey. Then, they discuss what lies ahead for the team in the offseason, including decisions on Mitch Marner, Brendan Shanahan and more.

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Buds Going Back to the Bank for Game 7

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sat, 17 May 2025 03:51:46 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs live to fight another day as they shut out the Florida Panthers, winning 2-0 in Game 6. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss Auston Matthews getting the monkey off his back, Max Pacioretty becoming a postseason hero for the Leafs, the team buy-in on defence and power play struggles. Later, they look ahead to Game 7 on Sunday and ask whether they will allow themselves to Be-Leaf.

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Déjà Blue

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 15 May 2025 02:57:42 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs get embarrassed at home, losing 6-1 to the Florida Panthers in a critical Game 5. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the lacklustre effort from the team, another rough game from Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, the timing of Craig Berube's lineup shuffling and much more. Then, they reflect on the Core Four era and discuss whether this loss could be a final chapter.

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Leafs Get Shut Out, Cats Knot up the Series

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 12 May 2025 04:07:41 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs go down 2-0 to the Florida Panthers in Game 4, losing their second-round lead as the series swings back to Toronto. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss another unproductive night from Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews, Joseph Woll's bounce-back performance, an undisciplined start to the game, potential lineup changes heading into Game 5 and much more.

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Buds Fail to Take Series Stranglehold in Sunrise

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sat, 10 May 2025 03:50:20 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs lose Game 3 to the Florida Panthers in overtime, falling 5-4 in Sunrise. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss all the 'what if?' moments, Joseph Woll's shaky performance, Brad Marchand scoring the winner, Morgan Rielly being on the wrong end of two bounces and the Leafs needing more from Auston Matthews offensively.

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Woll Leads Leafs to a Win in Game 2

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 8 May 2025 03:10:45 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs go up 2-0 in their second-round series after defeating the Florida Panthers 4-3 at home. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss Max Pacioretty's leadership, the team's defensive buy-in and their power play adjustments. Then, they evaluate the core with William Nylander leading the charge offensively and Auston Matthews locking up defensively. Finally, they look back on the Leafs' response to Sam Bennett, questionable officiating and the Scotiabank Arena crowd getting rowdy.

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Leafs Take Game 1 vs. Panthers, Lose Stolarz

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 6 May 2025 04:02:57 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs survive a late rally from the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of Round 2, winning 5-4 at home. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss Max Pacioretty's impact on the second line, an encouraging start, and the blue line adding on offensively. Then, they analyze Sam Bennett's hit on Anthony Stolarz before the Leafs' goalie had to exit the game, the power play going back to Morgan Rielly and Matthew Knies evolving into a star.

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Leafs Clinch Battle of Ontario in a Clencher

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 2 May 2025 02:48:37 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs advance through Round One, defeating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 in Game 6. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss Leafs Nation's feeling of relief, Max Pacioretty stepping up after the decision to dress him was questioned, increased confidence in the blue line, the core contributing in the closeout stage, and much more! Then, they look ahead to the Leafs' Round Two matchup against the Florida Panthers.

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Buds Blanked & Bewildered in Game 5

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 02:45:58 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs get shut out 4-0 to the Ottawa Senators in what could have been a series-clinching Game 5. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the loss and discuss the Leafs' closeout demons coming to the forefront, Auston Matthews' mistake-filled game, what to do in net for Game 6, depth scoring starting to go dry and much more.

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Sens Survive To See Game 5

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 03:31:52 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall short of the sweep, losing 4-3 to the Ottawa Senators in overtime. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss John Tavares's importance, Matthew Knies' dominant play, a shaky game from Anthony Stolarz and much more.

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Benoit Pushes Sens to the Brink

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:33:16 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs take down the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in overtime to take a commanding 3-0 lead. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss Simon Benoit's overtime heroics (for a second straight night), Max Pacioretty's impact in his Leafs' playoff debut, the power play clicking on all fronts and some questionable officiating on both sides.

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Domi Downs Sens in OT

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:52:33 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs topple the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in overtime to take a 2-0 series lead in Round 1. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the win and discuss Max Domi's instantly iconic breakthrough in OT, the Leafs' defensive unity, Anthony Stolarz's battle with Ridly Greig, Matthew Knies blossoming on the power play and much more. Later, they get into what to expect in Game 3 as the series flips back to Ottawa.

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Leafs Make Game 1 Statement over Senators

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 03:14:06 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs thump the Ottawa Senators 6-2 in the opening game of their first-round series. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the victory and discuss the Leafs' power-play success, Ottawa showing it's inexperience and undisciplined style of play, Ridly Greig embracing the villain role, Mitch Marner magic and much more.

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Closing Out the Season with a Comeback Win

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 02:20:36 +0000

In their final game of the regular season, the Toronto Maple Leafs rally back from a 3-1 third-period deficit to beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in overtime. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Philippe Myers' dirty dangle, Scott Laughton's overtime winner, Craig Berube's decision to ice the stars late in the game, and more. Then, they look ahead to Sunday and discuss what to expect in Game 1 of the postseason against the Ottawa Senators.

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Leafs Clinch Atlantic Division Title

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:12:37 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs shut out the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 as they clinch the top spot in the Atlantic Division. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner's milestones, look ahead to the Leafs' first-round matchup against the Ottawa Senators and look back on how the team got to this point.

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Leafs Tee Off on Canes

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:35:09 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in Raleigh, picking up their third straight win. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory including Joseph Woll's solid start, Morgan Rielly's three-point night, Mitch Marner on the doorstep of 100 points with two regular season games remaining, why Rory McIlroy's win at the Masters is a good omen for Toronto come the postseason and much more.

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Leafs Blank Habs on Hockey Night

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 03:00:55 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs outlast the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in a high event yet low scoring affair at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee share their thoughts on the game and break down Mitch Marner's overtime winner, Toronto's defensive effort while being a short a blueliner due to cap constraints, Max Domi and Kaiden Guhle going to battle at centre ice, an involved home crowd and much more.

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Leafs Topple Bolts in Tampa Track Meet

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:09:53 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs take down the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in overtime to maintain their position at the top of the Atlantic Division. JD Bunkis and Anthony Petrielli break down the game and discuss Matthew Knies's hat trick in a statement performance, inspiring play from the top line, bigger-picture playoff POV and much more.

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Leafs' Scoring Subdued in Sunrise

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 02:22:35 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 2-1 to the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, the first leg of their back-to-back in Florida. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss how the two teams would match up in a playoff series, concerning lack of production from the bottom six, Joseph Woll's play in the losing effort, the importance of tomorrow's game in Tampa and much more.

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Buds Lay a Beatdown on the Blue Jackets

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 6 Apr 2025 03:10:12 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs shut out the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-0, picking up their fourth straight win. Sam McKee and Brent Gunning break down the win and discuss Nick Robertson living up to his 'scratch n' score' nickname, Anthony Stolarz gaining momentum ahead of the playoffs, Matthew Knies's growth as a true power forward, a pair of fights and much more.

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Clinching Against the Cats

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 3 Apr 2025 03:21:12 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fight past the shorthanded Florida Panthers, winning 3-2 at home to clinch a spot in the postseason. JD Bunkis & Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Auston Matthews' physical play, Matthew Knies's clutch gene, elite chemistry on the second line, Anthony Stolarz's statement performance, and much more!

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Downing the Ducks in Anaheim

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 03:42:59 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs take down the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 to complete their weekend sweep in California. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Steven Lorentz's clutch game-winner, the first line flexing against a lower-tier team, Simon Benoit's strong play, controversial officiating in the late stages and much more.

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Buds Break Through Late in L.A.

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 02:51:42 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs win their first of the weekend back-to-back, taking down the L.A. Kings 3-1 at Crypto.com Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory and discuss Anthony Stolarz's steady performance, Auston Matthews' leadership, a controversial goal review, John Tavares' hot streak staying alive, Brandon Carlo dropping the mitts for his first time as a Leaf and much more.

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Leafs Ground Flyers in Toronto

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 02:29:50 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 7-2 win over the Flyers at Scotiabank Arena! They first engage in some Flyers Talk - what is going through the mind of head coach John Tortorella after a result like this? Afterwards, they discuss the Leafs, including how good the second line has looked - will they keep the combo of John Tavares, William Nylander, and Bobby McMann together going forward, or should the lines be shuffled more in the last 11 games of the regular season? Plus, they chat Anthony Stolarz having another great evening, and get into the breakaway goal from belt-winner David Kampf.

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Leafs Get Caught Napping in Nashville

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 02:36:05 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 5-2 to the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, ending their three-game win streak. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the Leafs' second-period collapse, another rough night for Scott Laughton, Jake McCabe's worst performance of the season and much more.

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Milestone Night at MSG

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 02:47:09 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs keep rolling as they pick up a 4-3 win over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss John Tavares' 3-point night en route to the 1100-career-point milestone, Bobby McMann making an impact with the second line, Jake McCabe's offensive upside and much more!

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Woll, Matthews Lead Leafs Past Avalanche

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 02:47:35 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 2-1 win over the Avalanche at Scotiabank Arena! They discuss who was the bigger story, Joseph Woll or Auston Matthews? They get into Woll's 38 saves, how he gave the team a chance to win (especially in the third period), and continue the Woll vs. Stolarz debate as well. They also discuss Matthews scoring yet another goal, and how he's looked good in back-to-back games. Plus, they get into the defence standing out (including Jake McCabe), different line combinations that could be tried, and the play of the fourth line.

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Leafs Extinguish Flames on St. Patrick's Day

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 03:22:51 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 6-2 win over the Flames on St. Patrick's Day at Scotiabank Arena! They discuss the much-needed win, beginning with a big night for the captain, as Auston Matthews bangs home two goals in the victory. They also get into the powerplay humming with three goals, the momentum shift from the overturned Frost goal, and the play of Joseph Woll. Plus, they discuss the play of the bottom six, including Nick Robertson with a bounce-back goal and Max Domi getting hot at the right time.

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Buds Stumble in Battle of Ontario

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 02:51:20 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 4-2 to the Ottawa Senators at home, their fourth loss in their last five games. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the Leafs' identity, Craig Berube's mixed-up lines, the stars' continued struggles, the Senators starting to threaten the Atlantic Division's perennial top seeds and much more.

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Leafs Mauled by Panthers in Toronto

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 02:39:13 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 3-2 loss vs. the Panthers at Scotiabank Arena. They discuss the early energy from both the team and crowd before the Panthers sucked it out of the building - how does that happen so consistently? They chat a great game for Max Domi - was it his best game of the season? Plus, they get into Craig Berube and whether or not this is reason for him to chew out the team, and they also discuss the stars not showing up, including Auston Matthews.

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Post-Deadline Debuts to Forget in Denver

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 9 Mar 2025 04:03:01 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 7-4 to the Colorado Avalanche in Denver in their first game after the trade deadline. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the forgettable Leafs debuts for Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo, Nick Robertson's fit on the fourth line and Mitch Marner's 2-goal game. Then, they get into recent reports on the Leafs trying and failing to move Marner for Mikko Rantanen at the deadline.

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Emergency Pod: Leafs Land Laughton, Carlo at the Trade Deadline

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 7 Mar 2025 21:54:10 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs close out trade deadline day with additions Scott Laughton from the Philadelphia Flyers and Brandon Carlo from the Boston Bruins. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee host an emergency edition of Leafs Talk to break down the moves, how the two acquisitions fit in the Leafs' lineup, the trade cost and other consequential moves around the league.

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What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 6 Mar 2025 06:44:36 +0000

Sam McKee and Ailish Forfar break down the Leafs' 5-2 loss vs. the Golden Knights in Vegas. They discuss the differences along the blue line - is there really a sizable gap between the two teams? They get into Joseph Woll's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day - do two straight uneven games for Woll change how fans should view the goaltending tandem? Plus, they discuss Auston Matthews and his post-goal reaction, and also get into Matthew Knies dropping the gloves vs. Zach Whitecloud.

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Leafs' Win Streak Ends in Shootout Loss vs. Sharks

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 4 Mar 2025 04:25:27 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 3-2 shootout loss vs. the Sharks at Scotiabank Arena. They discuss the lack of energy and results from Auston Matthews - is there still something up with him? They get into the blown two-goal third period lead and discuss the inability to score with a four-on-three powerplay in overtime. Plus, they do some Sharks Talk, and get into first impressions of watching young Canadian phenom Macklin Celebrini play.

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Leafs Break Through in Penguins Barn-Burner

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 2 Mar 2025 21:40:45 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs take down the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-5 in overtime to extend their win streak to 5 games. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss the Leafs' up-and-down play throughout, Matthew Knies' buzzer beater, a rare stinker from Joseph Woll and where the team needs help the most ahead of Friday's deadline.

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Buds Outlast Rangers at MSG

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sat, 1 Mar 2025 03:38:13 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs were outshot 35-17 by the New York Rangers, but they still came through to win 3-2 on the road. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss their faith in Anthony Stolarz, Chris Tanev's absence, the recent success of the penalty kill, Oliver Ekman-Larsson's injury and a setback for Nick Robertson's confidence.

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Leafs Rally Back From 3-0 in Boston

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 03:55:59 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs take down the Boston Bruins in overtime, winning 5-4 after trailing 3-0 in TD Gardens. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss Anthony Stolarz keeping the Leafs in it early, Nick Robertson playing with confidence, Morgan Rielly's strong offensive effort and Mitch Marner's overtime heroics.

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Secondary Scoring Secures Leafs' Weekend Sweep

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 03:41:35 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs stay perfect after the NHL's international break with a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center to complete their weekend sweep. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss the long goal-review process in the closing stages, the third line providing secondary scoring, Chris Tanev's value, progress on the Blackhawks' rebuild and much more.

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Leafs Survive Canes' Comeback Effort

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 04:08:33 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs take down the Carolina Hurricanes 6-3 in their first game after the 4 Nations Face-Off break. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the rust in the Leafs' return to action, Alex Steeves scoring his first NHL goal, the third line still looking for answers, Mitch Marner's reception off his tournament win and much more.

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Canada Talk: Hockey Belongs Here

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:58:43 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee look back on Canada's victory at the 4 Nations Face-Off. They revisit the Canada-US rivalry, the intensity from both teams in the final, the most impressive Canadian players against the Americans, the conversation around Connor McDavid following his own 'Golden Goal' moment, what to expect from Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner when they return to the Leafs, Alex Pietrangelo's decision to not play for Team Canada, the performance of injury replacement Thomas Harley, and the impact of Jordan Binnington.

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Leafs Fall Flat in Final Game Before 4 Nations

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 9 Feb 2025 03:34:52 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs drop the final game of their Western Conference road trip and the final game before the NHL's international break, losing 2-1 to the Vancouver Canucks. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the loaded-up second line's lack of chemistry, Simon Benoit's recent regression, Morgan Rielly making positive strides and much more.

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Leafs Drown Kraken in Stolarz's Return

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 7 Feb 2025 06:33:37 +0000

Sam McKee, Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert break down the Leafs' 3-1 win over the Kraken in Seattle. The trio discuss the return of Anthony Stolarz, how Craig Berube might split the net between Stolarz and Joseph Woll, Bobby McMann's stellar play, what didn't click in the Leafs lines, Max Domi's underwhelming season, and some rapid fire notes!

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Nylander, Leafs Extinguish Flames in Calgary

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 5 Feb 2025 06:04:18 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 6-3 win over the Flames in Calgary at the Saddledome! They discuss the Leafs-friendly crowd - did the heavy amount of Leafs fans in Calgary rattle the home team when the game got tight? They get into the hat trick for William Nylander, a good night for John Tavares, and Bobby McMann setting a new career-high in goals scored. Plus, they get into Morgan Rielly looking better than he has in a while, and Joseph Woll continuing to look solid as Anthony Stolarz nears a return.

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Leafs Shut Down by Wild, Losing Streak Hits Three

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 03:22:06 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 3-1 loss vs. the Wild at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. They discuss a lackluster, sleepy first two periods - where was the energy? Can young, highly paid athletes still use the excuse of being tired in late January/early February? They also get into William Nylander, who provided the lone spark during the game (including the team's only goal), and discuss the continual poor play from Morgan Rielly. Is the long-time Leafs defenceman going to turn things around any time soon?

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Buds Bumble Battle of Ontario

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 03:48:39 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 2-1 to the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre on Hockey Night in Canada. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Shane Pinto's controversial game-winning goal, Auston Matthews' emotionless effort, Bobby McMann's increasing importance and Joseph Woll getting back into All-Star form.

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Leafs Thumped by Jackets in Toronto

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 04:13:03 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 5-1 loss vs. the Blue Jackets at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. They discuss Morgan Rielly continuing his stretch of uneven play - what can be done about it? Is it time for him to see the bench, or even for him to be traded (if possible)? Who would take on his contract? They get into the play of Dennis Hildeby, and chat about how it might be time for a Marlies swap with Matt Murray. Plus, Auston Matthews is penalized for skating with the stick of Elvis Merzļikins, and Ryan Reaves has a heavyweight tilt with Mathieu Olivier.

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Leafs Limit Lightning in Third Straight W

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 04:25:18 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 at home to take a third straight win. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss the energy of Toronto/Tampa matchups, Auston Matthews being back at 100%, the power play starting to make strides, Morgan Rielly finding a bit of momentum alongside Jake McCabe and much more.

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Buds Erase 3-0 Deficit, Spank Habs in Montreal

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:47:52 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 7-3 comeback win over the Canadiens at the Bell Centre, as they erase a 3-0 first-period deficit! They discuss Joseph Woll's resilience in the early stages, William Nylander stepping up, Sam Montembeault's questionable inclusion on Team Canada for 4 Nations and Ryan Reaves' role.

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Leafs Play Devils Advocate, Snap Losing Streak in OT

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 03:42:15 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 4-3 OT win over the Devils at Scotiabank Arena! They discuss how badly needed this win was, beginning with William Nylander breaking out with a pair of goals, including the OT winner. Is this the beginning of a hot streak for Nylander? They get into a pair of goals for Auston Matthews, including him sniping the game's third goal to tie it late, and discuss the return of Jake McCabe as well. Plus, they chat about Oliver Ekman-Larsson's two penalties, and the continuing up-and-down play from Morgan Rielly.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Leafs Star Struck in Third Straight Loss

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 03:24:43 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 4-1 loss vs. the Stars at Scotiabank Arena. They have Referendum Talk - how much of this falls on Craig Berube, when he was viewed as the 'accountability guy'? Should William Nylander be benched, and what do you do with the powerplay? Afterwards, they discuss the leaky play of Joseph Woll in the loss, and get into the physical play of Jamie Benn and Mathew Dumba with both Mitch Marner and Max Domi respectively. Plus, they chat how the team can break these habits going into a big game vs. Sheldon Keefe's Devils.

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Buds Blanked in Return to the Bank

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 03:30:23 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs get shutout 3-0 to the Vancouver Canucks in the first of their three-game homestand. JD Bunkis & Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the lack of accountability on the core four from Craig Berube, power play failures, Morgan Rielly's struggles compounding and much more.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Leafs Staal Out in Carolina

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 03:57:16 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 6-3 loss vs. the Hurricanes in Carolina. They discuss the Matthew Knies/Auston Matthews/Mitch Marner line going -17 on the night - how is that even possible? They get into William Nylander, who got off to a hot start and cooled off after the first period, and discuss Nick Robertson scoring a goal after being recently scratched. Plus, they chat about Joseph Woll, who let in all five goals - is there a fatigue factor at play with him, and who gets the net vs. Vancouver on Saturday?

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Leafs Win Streak Hits Five in Philly

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 8 Jan 2025 04:09:20 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 3-2 win over the Flyers for their fifth straight win! They discuss a shaky start in the first period before the team pulled it together - how important was it to see John Tavares and Auston Matthews continue to look great on the ice? They get into Connor Dewar fighting Joel Farabee (and conversely Ryan Reaves not fighting Garnet Hathaway), Matthew Knies scoring his fifth goal in three games, and Joseph Woll keeping the team in it once again.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Buds Bounce Flyers in Overtime

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 6 Jan 2025 03:36:20 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 at home in Sunday's overtime clash. JD Bunkis & Sam McKee break down the game, Morgan Rielly snapping his slump with the game-winner, Jake McCabe's fight and injury, Dennis Hildeby's impressive bounce-back performance and much more.

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Matthews Returns, Leafs Grab a Knies Win vs. Bruins

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 5 Jan 2025 03:39:39 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 6-4 win over the Bruins at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto! They get into the return of Auston Matthews - after seeing a little bit of everything from Matthews tonight, did he look like his usual self? Afterwards, they discuss the first career hat trick for Matthew Knies - how important was that for him as 2025 gets going? Plus, they get into a somewhat wobbly start for Joseph Woll, and chat what they saw from a number of defencemen, including Jake McCabe and Philippe Myers.

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Canada Knocked Out of WJC + Leafs Edge Isles

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 3 Jan 2025 04:30:41 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee pull double duty on a big hockey night, as Canada is knocked out of the World Juniors by Czechia in the quarterfinals while the Leafs beat the Islanders 2-1 at UBS Arena. They lament the loss by Team Canada, and get into the job Dave Cameron did for the squad - how much blame should he wear after another early defeat at the tournament? They turn the page to the Leafs, and discuss another stellar night for Joseph Woll, Bobby McMann scoring both goals, and whether or not Max Domi actually threw out an elbow on Isaiah George.

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Tavares’ Record Night Suppressed by Roaring Jets

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:04:18 +0000

Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick, and Sam McKee host a special edition of Leafs Talk to break down the Maple Leafs' 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The trio assess the team's play style under Craig Berube as they head into the Christmas break and discuss whether fatigue is beginning to impact the players. They also share Toronto's head coach’s post-game comments. The conversation continues with a look at William Nylander's extended power-play shift and the strategies behind pulling the goaltender for an extra attacker in the third period. To close the hour, they revisit concerns over Auston Matthews' injury and its impact on the team.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Leafs Thumped by Isles in Toronto

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 03:42:24 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 6-3 loss vs. the Islanders at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. They discuss the recent play of Morgan Rielly - given his tenure on the team and the amount he's being paid, should he be facing more criticism? They also chat about William Nylander scoring a pair of goals, David Kampf finding a groove, and Joseph Woll letting in five goals. Plus, they discuss Craig Berube - how much blame does the coach shoulder after a loss such as this?

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Leafs Bully Buffalo

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 03:49:19 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs walk out of KeyBank Center with a 6-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night. JD Bunkis & Sam McKee discuss the Sabres' 12-game losing streak, Matt Murray earning the win in his first NHL game in 628 days, the third line's continued success and how the team should manage Auston Matthews' lingering injury.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Third Line Lights up Stars

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:39:10 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs win 5-3 over the Dallas Stars Wednesday night at American Airlines Center. JD Bunkis & Sam McKee discuss Joseph Woll's 36-save performance, goals from each member of the third line and debate whether the new-look top line of William Nylander, Auston Matthews, and Mitch Marner has any staying power.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Drained In Detroit

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 03:43:17 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 4-2 to the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss the flaws of the Leafs' low-event style, Auston Matthews' sloppy play, Jo Woll's effort in net, Bobby McMann making an impact and much more.

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Leafs Beat Ducks but Lose Stolarz

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 03:55:46 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs hold on for a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks down at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday night. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee begin the show discussing Anthony Stolarz's early exit from the game and his potential absence in the near term, the second line's performance on the night, and Max Pacioretty's 3-point game. Afterwards the duo debates which Max, Domi or Pacioretty, is more important the team's success. They conclude with thoughts on the Ducks Jersey.

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Stolarz Steals a Leafs Win from Keefe, Devils

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 03:44:43 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 2-1 OT win over the Devils! They get right to the play of Anthony Stolarz, who returned to his native New Jersey to stop 37 of 38 shots to steal a win from Sheldon Keefe's new team - early though it may be, should Stolarz be in Vezina conversations around the NHL? They get to the play of Auston Matthews, who missed a few early chances before finally burying the game-winner in OT, and also discuss Pontus Holmberg putting one past Jacob Markstrom to tie the game. Plus, they chat Max Pacioretty blasting Jack Hughes - was the lack of response from the Devils a familiar one for Leafs fans?

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Penguins Punish Leafs in Pittsburgh

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 8 Dec 2024 03:33:05 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs lose 5-2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins on the road on Hockey Night in Canada. JD Bunkis & Sam McKee break down the game and discuss an obvious need for help in the bottom six, another two-point night for Mitch Marner, the extra sting of losing to a Kyle Dubas team off a Michael Bunting game-winning goal and much more.

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Leafs Fall Flat vs. Capitals

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sat, 7 Dec 2024 03:49:56 +0000

Sam McKee and Anthony Petrielli break down the Leafs' 3-1 loss vs. the Capitals at Scotiabank Arena. They get into the Capitals smothering the Leafs' offence, and discuss the stark differences between the composition of the bottom six on both teams. They chat about Craig Berube's coaching style and how that's affected the offensive output, the play of Anthony Stolarz and Chris Tanev, and get into some Ref Talk yet again.

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A Matthews-Marner Reunion Help Leafs Thump Predators

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 5 Dec 2024 04:15:51 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 3-2 win over the Predators at Scotiabank Arena! They get into the flurry of action in the third period that saw Auston Matthews pot two goals and Mitch Marner dance around the ice to help him out - how timely was it for Craig Berube to reunite them? They discuss how you approach the coming deal for Marner, and chat about the continuing up-and-down play from Pontus Holmberg and Nick Robertson. Plus, they chat the Four Nations roster unveiling for Team Canada, including a few surprises, and do Leafs Talk Wrapped to end the show.

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Bouncing Bedard & The Blackhawks

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 3 Dec 2024 04:09:30 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs take care of the Chicago Blackhawks at home, winning 4-1 in their first head-to-head matchup of the season. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss noteworthy impacts from Fraser Minten and Nikita Grebenkin, Auston Matthews still working back to full speed despite notching his first goal in a month, yet another shutdown performance from Anthony Stolarz in net, and much more!

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Leafs Survive Late Bolts Comeback in Tampa

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 1 Dec 2024 03:56:34 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 5-3 win over the Lightning in Tampa! They discuss Joseph Woll's stellar play - has he edged Anthony Stolarz when it comes to the Leafs' goaltending tandem these days, or is he still the team's 1B goaltender? They get into Chris Tanev, who potted his first goal as a Leaf - is he a sneaky pick for Team Canada's Four Nations roster? Plus, they chat about Nick Robertson finally scoring a goal, and take a look at the return of Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies.

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Panthers Maul Shorthanded Leafs

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 04:21:39 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 5-1 loss to the Panthers in Florida. Despite the final score, was this as bad a loss as we've seen in the past from this group? Do they get any pass because of all the injuries? They chat Nick Robertson continuing to struggle, William Nylander driving the second line, and seeing more from the young guys, including Fraser Minten. Plus, they get into the play from Anthony Stolarz in his return to Sunrise, and chat about who gets the net in Tampa on Saturday.

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Buds Keep Rolling Without Matthews

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:53:27 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Toronto Maple Leafs' 3-2 win over the Utah Hockey Club on Sunday. They get into the team's play without Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and John Tavares stepping up in his absence, Joseph Woll's solid start, and more!

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Leafs Grab Chippy Shutout Win Despite Controversial Hit on Knies

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:41:00 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 3-0 shutout win over the Golden Knights at Scotiabank Arena! They get right into the Zach Whitecloud hit on Matthew Knies - should it have been a major penalty? They also discuss the response from the team, including John Tavares mixing it up - has he been more captain-like than ever? Plus, they take a look at the season debuts for both Fraser Minten and Nikita Grebenkin, the 31-save shutout for Joseph Woll, and the top players (Tavares, Marner, Nylander) all upping their game while key players continue to miss time.

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Marner Ends it in OT, Leafs Beat Oilers

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 03:40:03 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 4-3 OT win over the Oilers at Scotiabank Arena! They get into the game-winning goal from Mitch Marner - has he stepped up with Auston Matthews still on the shelf? They discuss the stellar play (and two goals) of Bobby McMann, Anthony Stolarz coming up big once more in key spots, and Matthew Knies continuing to stay hot. Plus, Ryan Reaves is ejected after smashing Darnell Nurse - how many games is he getting suspended for? To wrap up, they recap the Tyson/Paul fight, and look ahead to their beloved Argos playing in the 111th Grey Cup.

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Tavares, Leafs Complete Comeback in OT vs. Capitals

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:24:30 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 4-3 comeback win over the Capitals in overtime! They get into the third period - was that the best period they've played all year? They discuss the terrific play from Matthew Knies, chat about the game-tying goal from Mitch Marner, and get into the play from both Joseph Woll and John Tavares to win it in OT. Plus, they engage in a little Ref Talk, and wrap with some Amulet Talk as well.

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Leafs Blanked in Battle of Ontario's Opening Salvo

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 03:32:38 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 3-0 loss vs. the Senators at Scotiabank Arena in the year's first edition of the Battle of Ontario. They discuss the listless loss and get into why there seems to be more of them early on - is that the team still adjusting to Craig Berube? They get into the lack of offence and also chat about how Anthony Stolarz kept them in the game following the first period.

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Leafs Thump Habs, Extend Winning Streak at Home

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 03:53:21 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 4-1 win over the Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena to extend their winning streak to three games! They discuss the powerplay continuing to hum - is it a real discussion as to whether or not Auston Matthews should go back to PP1 upon his return? They chat about Mitch Marner looking dangerous, Joseph Woll's 20 saves, and Max Domi mixing it up with David Savard in the second period. Plus, they get into the Montreal rebuild - how is it going so poorly these days?

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Leafs Clip Wings to Begin Hall of Fame Weekend

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sat, 9 Nov 2024 03:45:21 +0000

JD Bunkis and Jackie Redmond break down the Leafs' 3-1 win over the Red Wings to kick off the Hall of Fame weekend festivities in Toronto! They get into yet another sterling performance from Anthony Stolarz, who wrapped up the game with a barehanded save - is there still a goaltending debate between Stolarz and Joseph Woll? Plus, they chat about the powerplay humming for a second straight game with two goals, and discuss the play of the third line.

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Stolarz, Leafs Blank Bruins in Toronto

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 03:43:30 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 4-0 shutout win over the Bruins at Scotiabank Arena! They discuss the clean sheet from Anthony Stolarz - is there still a split when it comes to him and Joseph Woll? They also get into the play of Matthew Knies, Morgan Rielly, and discuss the powerplay turning out three goals - without Auston Matthews.

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Leafs Lost In the Wilderness

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 4 Nov 2024 02:50:28 +0000

In the second half of their road back-to-back, the Toronto Maple Leafs fell 2-1 in overtime to the Minnesota Wild. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss Auston Matthews’ early season struggles, a power-play with no rhyme or reason, Anthony Stolarz’ ascending to the number one spot and much more!

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Leafs Make Kraken Big Game Catch

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 1 Nov 2024 02:37:49 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs sink the Seattle Kraken 4-1 at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss Max Pacioretty’s positive integration into the second line, the flourishing relationship dynamic between Berube and Nylander, and Joseph Woll’s steady second start.

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Leafs Ground Jets in Winnipeg

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 03:00:27 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 6-4 win over the Jets in Winnipeg! They discuss the hat trick for John Tavares and how the second line looked/played - was everyone (including them) wrong on Tavares through the first eight games? They also get into the play of William Nylander and Morgan Rielly who both scored, and discuss the renewed play of Bobby McMann.

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Leafs Lose in OT vs. Bruins

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 02:44:41 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 4-3 OT loss vs. the Bruins in Boston at TD Garden. They get into the evening from Auston Matthews, who tied the game late, but who was also involved on the game-losing goal in OT. They discuss the idea of responsibility, Craig Berube's role in turning this around, and focus on a few players including another goal for Matthew Knies and (despite the loss) another good game for Anthony Stolarz.

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Berube’s Leafs Experience Power Outage

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 03:05:33 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs lose a second straight game, falling 5-1 to the St. Louis Blues at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee attempt to make sense of their anemic power play and Joseph Woll's underwhelming season debut, while also highlighting Auston Matthews as being the team’s only bright spot.

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Mats Sundin + Kris Versteeg

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:58:18 +0000

Mats Sundin, Maple Leafs all-time leading scorer, joins the show to get into the foundations of his new book 'Home and Away'; the new generation of hockey players, the professionalization of hockey, parting ways with the Maple Leafs, the final years of his career, the return of international hockey and what being Canadian means to him (11:00). Kris Vertseeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion, analyzes the buttons Craig Berube could press, the new-look powerplay with Oliver Ekman-Larsson, the chemistry between William Nylander and Max Domi, John Tavares' sacrifices, what has looked different for the Leafs so far this season, and the NHL's fine on Ekman-Larsson.

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Buds Leave Ohio Feeling Blue

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 03:18:48 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs get smoked 6-2 by the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down Dennis Hilbeby’s pedestrian performance, how fatigue combined with Coach Berube’s expected style-of-play may not mix, plus Max Domi’s passion vs. priorities.

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Buds Bully Bolts

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 03:52:41 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs rolled past the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee breakdown the bounce back win sharing their thoughts on riding Anthony Stolarz's hot hand, Chris Tanev's stellar defensive contributions and the growing need to address Nick Robertson's struggles.

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Shesterkin Shuts Down Buds

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 02:38:13 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fell 4-1 to the New York Rangers at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss. The two talk about John Tavares' role on the team, Igor Shesterkin's performance, the pairing of William Nylander and Max Domi, the captain Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies, and a frightful feeling from Anthony Stolarz and Chris Tanev (00:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Stolarz, McMann Lead Leafs to Crown Kings

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 03:11:42 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 6-2 win over the Kings at Scotiabank Arena! They get to their player of the game in Bobby McMann, who scored two goals - what should his role be going forward? They get into how well Anthony Stolarz has played in net - should Leafs fans be surprised at his level of play? Plus, they get into the power play success, the offensive outburst, Craig Berube getting fired up late in the game, and also engage in some Amulet Talk.

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Leafs Push Past Penguins in Home Opener

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 02:51:55 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Maple Leafs' 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in their home opener. They dig into a fruitful Domi-Nylander duo, a breakout game for Marner, the steady presence of Tanev and Ekman-Larsson on the blue line and much more.

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Leafs Release the Hildebeast, Pick Up First Win vs. Keefe's Devils

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 02:43:39 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 4-2 win over the Devils to pick up their first win of the season! They get into the play of Dennis Hildeby in his NHL debut, and discuss the play of the defencemen in front of him, including Chris Tanev and Oliver Ekman-Larsson. They also get into early goals from Max Pacioretty, Bobby McMann, and Steven Lorentz - could the team actually have some depth scoring? Plus, how good does it feel for the Leafs to beat their former head coach in Sheldon Keefe?

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Leafs Blanked by Habs to Begin 2024-25 Season

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 02:37:36 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 1-0 shutout loss to the Canadiens in Montreal to kick off the 2024-25 season. They get into the performance from Anthony Stolarz in net despite the loss - could he start again on the second half of a back-to-back? They discuss the lack of offence from the stars all the way down - and the performance from Sam Montembeault on the other side - and get to the baffling breakaway from Oliver Ekman-Larsson...what happened there?

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Season Preview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 7 Oct 2024 15:15:26 +0000

Sam McKee and JD Bunkis preview the Leafs' season. The duo talk preseason, William Nylander, the positivity and negativity around the team, goaltending, the club's new defensive look, and expectations for Morgan Rielly and Chris Tanev (00:00). Then, the two discuss the bottom six, the most underrated storylines for the season including Mitch Marner at the Four Nations Face-Off, and what Matthew Knies' season will look like. JD and Sam wrap up with their annual "Whipping Boy" draft (31:30).

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Leafs Media Day with JD

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:03:01 +0000

JD Bunkis offers his live reactions from Maple Leafs media day featuring Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, John Tavares, Morgan Rielly, Craig Berube, Brendan Shanahan and Brad Treliving.

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Emergency Pod: Tavares Passes the Captaincy to Matthews

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:04:38 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss the Auston Matthews' captaincy press conference, John Tavares' prepared statement's clear message, Tavares' legacy, new leadership, Matthews' representation as the captain, marketing the "C," decision-making in the organization, sacrifice, if the captaincy could change Matthews, and if this upcoming season now has a different feel (00:00).

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Is Toronto Having a Good Off-Season and Is it Too Early To Judge?

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 3 Jul 2024 14:09:00 +0000

Sam McKee, co-host of Leafs Talk on Sportsnet, and JD dive into their thoughts and feelings on the Maple Leafs. The gents give their outlook on the current roster, what moves might still be plausible, Oilers they missed out on, hopes in Chris Tanev.

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Special Free Agency Edition w/ Elliotte Friedman and Jason Bukala

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 1 Jul 2024 16:13:15 +0000

Elliotte Friedman discusses the Leafs latest in free agency (00:00). Jason Bukala breaks down his Maple Leafs draft grade (30:00).

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Will the Leafs Make a Splash? Markstrom Miss, What Now in Net + Off-Season Preview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:34:29 +0000

JD and Sam get into the stakes in game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, the potentially complicated Conn Smythe choice, how the Oilers run is effecting how they view the Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner thoughts. The gents also discuss the latest trades in the NHL and the goaltender situation in Toronto.

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Leafs’ Front Office Presser Review

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 10 May 2024 17:50:31 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee recap the Leafs’ press conference with Brad Treliving, Brendan Shanahan and Keith Pelley. They chat about Pelley’s commitment to winning, Shanahan’s demeanour and the rising trust in Treliving.

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Game 7 Déjà Vu

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 5 May 2024 04:52:30 +0000

The Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in Game 7 overtime. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the game, discuss Sheldon Keefe's future, the offseason, Mitch Marner, a familiar feeling, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Toronto, We Have a Game 7

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 3 May 2024 04:10:12 +0000

The Leafs hold on to force Game 7 in Boston! JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the Leafs 2-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6 and discuss Matthew Knies rising to the occasion, Joseph Woll's play between the pipes, Matthews' absence from the lineup, and much more!

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Leafs Live to See Another Day

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 1 May 2024 03:41:55 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 2-1 overtime victory against the Boston Bruins, extending their first-round series to a sixth game. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne discuss Mitch Marner and the ‘new look’ top line, The Great ‘Joseph’ Woll's performance, and whether their internal Be-Leaf-o-meters have reset.

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Bruins Push Leafs to the Brink

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 04:13:09 +0000

The Leafs fall to the Boston Bruins 3-1 at home in Game Four. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the performance, the core-four's inability to create offense, Sheldon Keefe, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Power Play Poison Continues, Bruins Take Game 3

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 02:54:33 +0000

The Leafs fell to the Bruins in Game 3 by a score of 4-2 in their playoff home opener. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the Leafs performance in Game 3 and discuss how the game was called, Toronto's lackluster power play, and much more!

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Matthews Sinks Boston, Leafs Level Series

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 03:12:37 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs bounce back with a 3-2 win against the Boston Bruins, leveling the first-round series at one apiece. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne discuss the Leafs seizing home-ice advantage, Ilya Samsonov’s response, and how they need to minimize unnecessary penalties ahead of game three.

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Bruins Bruise Buds in Game 1

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 03:55:46 +0000

The Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 in Game 1 of the First Round. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the loss, Swayman's impact on Boston, Matthews' presence, and the concerning play of their special teams.

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Leafs Limp Towards Boston

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 02:32:37 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs close out the regular season with a 6-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss and discuss Matthews finishing the season with 69 goals, the vibes heading into the playoffs, and much more.

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Buds Draw Bruins in First Round

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:27:08 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs give up four second period goals en route to a 5-2 loss to the Florida Panthers. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne discuss whether the pursuit of 70 should continue against Tampa, the first round matchup with Boston, and the NHL award races.

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Leafs Clipped By Wings

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 03:13:42 +0000

Toronto Maple Leafs lose 5-4 to the Detroit Red Wings in their final home game of the regular season. JD Bunkis and Sam Mckee chat about their solid collective effort despite the early setback, the latest injury concerns, and the improved performance of role players as the playoffs approach.

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Late Bratt Winner Burns Buds

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 02:48:53 +0000

Toronto Maple Leafs lose 6-5 to the New Jersey Devils splitting the home and home set. JD Bunkis and Ailish Forfar chat about Matthews and Domi’s chemistry, Ilya Samsonov’s off-night, plus the touching tribute for the late Rodion Amirov.

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Buds Down The Devils

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 02:15:53 +0000

The Leafs down the Devils 5-2! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs victory and discuss Matthews making history with his 66th goal of the season, Domi and Bertuzzi's play on the top line, the uptick in Knies' game as of late, and much more!

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Matthews Hits 65, Buds Bounce Pens

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 9 Apr 2024 02:51:12 +0000

Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in overtime. Sam McKee and Justin Cuthbert discuss Matthews diversifying his portfolio sans Marner, the over and under officiating, plus the improving penalty kill as the regular season nears its completion.

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Marner Returns, Matthews Scores, Leafs Beat Montreal

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 7 Apr 2024 02:52:52 +0000

The Leafs beat the Habs 4-2 on the road in their final matchup of the year. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the Leafs win, discuss Marner’s return to the lineup, Matthews hunt for 70, and much more!

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Vasi Powers Lightning Over Leafs

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 4 Apr 2024 02:45:12 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 4-1 to the Tampa Bay Lighting in their third meeting of the regular season. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee chat about Vasilevskiy’s dominance, Matthews' continuing the hunt for 70, Reaves’ physical presence and how the Leafs could manage their roster down the stretch.

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Leafs Survive Cats' Comeback

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 2 Apr 2024 02:38:30 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs secure a 6-4 victory against the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee delve into the somewhat uncertain end to the game, the contribution of secondary scorers, and Matthews' renewed hunt for 70 goals.

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Matthews Hits 60, Savesonov Sinks Sabres

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 02:47:18 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-0 in New York State! Sam McKee and Anthony Petrielli talk about Matthews making history, Samsonov's shutout, the improving penalty kill, the warrior play of Giordano, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Coasting Past the Caps

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 02:31:53 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Washington Capitals 5-1 at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss Matthews' playmaking, Giordano's return, Bertuzzi's increased production, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Devils Dominate the Details

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 03:02:46 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 6-3 to the New Jersey Devils at home. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, the Leafs' lack of urgency during this stretch run, Nylander's back on a heater after his brief lull, Jo Woll's rough night and what it would cost to bring Bertuzzi back this summer.

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Woll Stands Tall, Leafs Still Fall

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 01:23:27 +0000

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss the stellar play of Joseph Woll, another sleepy start, special teams struggles, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Leafs Strike Oil

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 02:47:04 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-3 at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee talk about the team's lackluster penalty kill, Domi's rise up the lineup, Edmundson's physicality, a busy night for Ilya Samsonov, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Leafs Win, Capital W

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:18:24 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Washington Capitals 7-3! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss Ovechkin's chase for Gretzky, Domi's chemistry with Matthews, Bertuzzi's impact on the team, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Flyers Win the Post Party

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 02:28:39 +0000

The Leafs fall 4-3 to the Philadelphia Flyers. Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the game, the Leafs' tendency to give up early period goals, the confounding play of William Nylander, Benoit's place on the team and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Leafs' Luck Runs Out

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 03:35:29 +0000

The Leafs blow a late 4-2 lead to the Carolina Hurricanes, falling 5-4 in a shootout. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, including the Leafs' special teams woes, Brodie's struggles, Liljegren looking more comfortable alongside Edmundson, Robertson scoring in his return and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Buds Flyover Flyers

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 03:28:40 +0000

The Leafs grab a 6-2 win over the Flyers in Philadelphia! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory, they discuss the powerplay, Bertuzzi with Matthews, and Samsonov's play. Plus, they chat injuries and why Domi should shoot more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Bonus: McMann of the Hour

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 21:03:25 +0000

Leafs Talk takes over Real Kyper and Bourne with Nick Kypreos away as JD Bunkis joins Justin Bourne and Sam McKee in-studio. They start with the news that Bobby McMann has signed a 2-year, $1.25 million AAV deal, and they share their thoughts on the price, contract comparables and his future role. Then, they discuss the pressure on the core four and predictions for who will take the starting netminding job. Finally, the guys rank the Leafs' 'Team Bs' over the years and where the supporting cast this season stands amongst previous groups.

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Beating the Habs in La Belle Province

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 03:54:23 +0000

The Leafs grab a 3-2 win over the Canadiens in Montreal! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory, and get to the great night from Max Domi - should he be encouraged to shoot more? They discuss the play of Ilya Samsonov, who continues to look great since his return, and get to the play of the top line - any reason to be concerned? Plus, they share some observations on the new additions, Joel Edmundson and Connor Dewar.

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Beatdown in Beantown

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 8 Mar 2024 04:05:49 +0000

The Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 at TD Garden. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee talk about the significance of the loss, Matthews' lack of impact, mistakes, and Marchand's antics.

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Leafs Down Sabres in Overtime

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 7 Mar 2024 03:28:17 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs won 2-1 over the Buffalo Sabres in overtime at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee talk about Samsonov's performance, the second line, the legitimacy of 3-on-3 overtime goals, and the Leafs adding another defenceman at the deadline. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Buds Bounced by Bruins

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 5 Mar 2024 03:51:06 +0000

The Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee talk Joseph Woll's performance, the rising third line, fading second line, and some concerns with Timothy Liljegren. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Samsonov Shines, Reaves Meets Rempe, Leafs Beat Rangers

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 3 Mar 2024 04:14:19 +0000

The Leafs secured a shootout victory over the New York Rangers in Toronto! JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne discuss Samsonov's performance, Rempe's fight with Reaves, the play of the third line, and Mitch Marner's game. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Emergency Pod: Leafs Acquire Ilya Lyubushkin (Again)

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 1 Mar 2024 04:31:43 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee react to the breaking news that Ilya Lyubushkin has been dealt to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Leafs Down Coyotes

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 1 Mar 2024 04:25:30 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs get back to winning ways with a 4-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, Joseph Woll's return, the fourth line, Marner's brilliance, and trade targets for the Buds. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Vegas Victory Ends Leafs' Streak

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 03:29:27 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs' longest win streak of the season ends at 7 games as they fall 6-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights at home. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, a night to forget for Morgan Rielly, Sheldon Keefe gettting tossed from the game, struggles on home ice and how to work Jo Woll back into the lineup after a less-than-pretty performance from Ilya Samsonov.

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Bertuzzi Buries Avalanche

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 03:50:19 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs win their seventh game in a row, 4-3, against the Colorado Avalanche! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, Bertuzzi's hat-trick heroics, Marner's dominance, Nylander's resurgence, and Keefe's adjustments. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Leafs' Depth Decimates Vegas

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:53:23 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs win 7-3 against the Vegas Golden Knights. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, the Leafs' depth, Domi and Bertuzzi's involvement, Tavares' excellence with Bobby McMann and a positive look at the blueline. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Matthews Hits 50, Leafs Win in Tempe

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 06:57:42 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs win 6-3 against the Arizona Coyotes. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, Matthews hitting 50, Tavares changing roles in the lineup, and Brodie and Liljegren together on the blueline. They also chat about McMann's impact and Marner's recent form. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Leafs Wake and Take the W

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 22:07:33 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs take down the St. Louis Blues in a 4-2 matinee on Family Day. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee are in-studio to break down the win - another slow start, how much meaning is put into wins against middling teams, Tavares' reduced role and the pressure on Bertuzzi. Then, a bigger picture perspective of the team, whether Marner is underrated in the Toronto market, Matthews' hunt for 70 and Samsonov's impressive numbers since his return.

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Leafs Go Duck Hunting

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 03:33:58 +0000

The Leafs defeat the Ducks 9-2 in Toronto! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss another Matthews' hat-trick. They chat about the Ducks' poor play, Radko Gudas, Bobby McMann's impact, and Tyler Bertuzzi breaking the curse! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Matty Hatty Downs Flyers

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 04:18:43 +0000

An Auston Matthews second-period hat-trick helped the Toronto Maple Leafs down the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in an overtime victory! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, discuss penalties, and John Tortorella. They then chat about Matthews' evolution as a shooter, the board battle, Travis Konecny, and PWHL tickets. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

McMann Scores a Hat-Trick in Buds Victory

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 03:49:30 +0000

Bobby McMann scored a hat-trick in a 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, talk about Morgan Rielly's suspension, the Leafs' all-round great play, Timothy Liljegren, and is Tyler Bertuzzi cursed? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Stars Down the Stars

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 8 Feb 2024 03:47:06 +0000

The Leafs hang on for a 5-4 win over the Stars following goals from all four members of the 'core four'! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, and get to '52 seconds of sexy', as a chaotic back-and-forth gave the Leafs a lead they did not relinquish. They discuss the play of Mitch Marner, John Tavares' spin-o-rama to William Nylander, and Willy's pair of goals themselves. Plus, they get into Jake McCabe's bloody night, the continuing great play from Simon Benoit, and chat whether William Lagesson deserves to play more.

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The Pierre Engvall Revenge Game

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 6 Feb 2024 03:32:39 +0000

Pierre Engvall sinks his former team with a goal in the final minutes, as the Leafs lose 3-2 to the Islanders at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss, and discuss the Engvall goal - who does the blame fall on, Morgan Rielly, Ilya Samsonov, or someone else? They get into the recent play of William Nylander (especially since signing the big contract), Samsonov vs. Sorokin, and Simon Benoit stepping up once again. Plus, with the news that NHL players are returning to international competition, JD and Sam chat about Team Canada's chances.

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Matthews Notches No. 40 Before All-Star Break

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 03:43:15 +0000

The Leafs grab a 4-2 win over the Jets in their final game before the All-Star Break! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the home-and-home victory, and get to how happy they were for Ryan Reaves to score both in his return off injured reserve and to his hometown of Winnipeg - will he factor in more with Calle Järnkrok on the shelf? They chat about Auston Matthews getting to 40 goals in 46 games, John Tavares scoring a goal to break his slump, Tyler Bertuzzi's goal being waved off, and another great outing for Ilya Samsonov.

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No Fly Zone: Samsonov Grounds Jets

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 03:40:06 +0000

The Leafs grab a 1-0 win in OT over the Jets at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, and discuss the stellar outing from Ilya Samsonov. How important was it for his confidence, given his struggles earlier in the year? They get to the team shaking off a slow start, the fire from Sheldon Keefe when the players looked sluggish, and Auston Matthews scoring his 39th goal of the year. Plus, Nick Robertson looked great in the win - will he continue to get more playing time?

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Samsonov Stones Seattle

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:49:04 +0000

The Leafs defeat the Kraken 3-1 in Seattle! JD Bunkis and Anthony Petrielli break down the win, and discuss the stellar performance from Ilya Samsonov. They chat about the Leafs' forward group, where Domi fits in, Benoit's toughness, Robertson's usage, and a tough day at the office for Brodie. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Leafs Lose Barn Burner in BC

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 03:54:38 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs drop another game on their West-coast road trip, losing 6-4 to the Vancouver Canucks. JD Bunkis and Anthony Petrielli break down the game, the trend of slow starts, Martin Jones starting to fall back to earth, defensive lapses and special teams woes.

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Matthews Douses Flames with Fourth Hat Trick

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 05:50:42 +0000

The Leafs hang on in Calgary for a 4-3 win over the Flames! JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the win, and discuss Auston Matthews' league-leading fourth hat trick of the season - did he will the team to break the four-game losing streak? They chat about the Leafs' video review staff, who deserve to be named as one of the game's three stars, and debate whether or not the would-be tying Flames goal deserved to be waved off. Plus, they discuss the need for scoring from guys other than Matthews, and get to the recent play of both Tyler Bertuzzi and Matthew Knies.

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Losing Streak Hits Four Amidst More Blown Leads

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:33:41 +0000

The Leafs were up 2-0 early on and blow another lead, losing 4-2 to the Oilers in Edmonton. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss and debate the question on everyone's minds: how much is head coach Sheldon Keefe to blame for the continual struggles late in games? They discuss the lack of consistency from the team's scoring depth, the recent play of Matthew Knies, and Keefe blending lines over the last few games.

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Buds Blow It in Samsonov's Return

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 04:11:07 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 4-2 to the Detroit Red Wings at home in the second night of a back-to-back. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, the Leafs' slow start, Samsonov's return to NHL action, Mitch Marner reaching 600 career points and Sheldon Keefe's seat starting to heat up.

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Leafs Blow A Multi-Goal Lead vs. the Avs...Again

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 03:27:34 +0000

The Leafs blow a three-goal lead vs. the Avalanche and lose 5-3 at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss, and get to the play of the Leafs' big stars - did they shrink vs. the Avs' big stars in the moment? They discuss the referees and whether or not they should be considered a massive factor in the final score, and debate who should start in goal vs. the Red Wings on the second half of a back-to-back. Afterwards, they share their thoughts on the recently released All-Star jerseys ahead of the All-Star Game in Toronto.

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Another Leafs OT Loss on Long Island

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 03:32:29 +0000

The Leafs' four-game win streak is snapped in New York, as the Islanders win 4-3 in OT. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break it down, and discuss how despite the loss they felt the team overall played pretty well. They get to Martin Jones in net, the Jake McCabe play in overtime, and Auston Matthews potting another two goals - is his play, as good as it is, sometimes underappreciated on a game-to-game basis?

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Leafs Take a Bite Out of Sharks in Feeding Frenzy

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 03:21:50 +0000

The Leafs blow out the Sharks 7-1 at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the big win - how much do you learn about a team when they win by big margins? They chat about the play of Nick Robertson, Martin Jones looking steady once again, and get into when Dennis Hildeby might make his first appearance in goal.

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Leafs Complete the Cali Sweep

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 7 Jan 2024 03:41:42 +0000

The Leafs close out the California road trip with a 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory and discuss Martin Jones successful road trip, Elliotte Friedman's HNIC report regarding Nylander's next contract, and more.

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Leafs Offence Peppers Ducks

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 4 Jan 2024 05:58:04 +0000

The Leafs grab a 2-1 win over the Ducks in OT! Ailish Forfar, Justin Cuthbert and Sam McKee collectively break down the game, including a low-scoring affair, Auston Matthews ending things in OT with his league-leading 30th goal, and Martin Jones getting both games of the back-to-back and playing well once again.

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A Royal Shutout for Jones in L.A.

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 3 Jan 2024 07:28:57 +0000

William Nylander scored twice, Tyler Bertuzzi had two helpers and Martin Jones stopped all 31 shots faced as the Toronto Maple Leafs posted a 3-0 shutout win over the Los Angeles Kings. Jones, who started his career with the Kings, held strong behind a strong team defensive effort in the opener of their three-game road trip in Southern California.

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Heading into the Holidays with a Win

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 03:25:15 +0000

The Leafs grab a 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets right before the NHL's holiday break! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, and get into another dominant performance for Auston Matthews - can he continue this pace for the rest of the season? They discuss great games for the other big names, including Mitch Marner and John Tavares, and chat about a bounce-back performance for goaltender Martin Jones.

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Buds Blown Out in Buffalo

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 03:38:04 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs get blown out 9-3 on the road to the Buffalo Sabres. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, Ilya Samsonov's rough stretch hitting a new low, the Leafs' next steps in net, whether the team's defence might be the real problem and Auston Matthews' goal-pace as he adds another.

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Puck Luck Doesn't Break Right for Martin Jones

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 03:31:05 +0000

The Leafs get dropped by the visiting Rangers, a 5-2 loss at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss the defeat, including the performance of Martin Jones - after a number of bizarre goals, should he still get a pass given the lack of any glaring deficient plays? They get to yet another big night from Auston Matthews, who is now on pace for a whopping 73 goals, and chat about Tyler Bertuzzi keeping the sheet clean when it comes to penalty minutes. Plus, they discuss John Tavares and the 1000 point celebration - is he a Hall of Famer when it's all said and done?

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Leafs Win the Dubas Derby by a Touchdown

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 03:41:33 +0000

The Leafs put up both seven goals and a shutout in the return of Kyle Dubas, as they crush the Penguins 7-0 at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, including the offensive explosion shown by the team - was that the most complete game of the season even without Auston Matthews? They discuss the play of Max Domi, the Gordie Howe Hat Trick from Matthew Knies, and Tyler Bertuzzi buzzing once again. Plus, they get to the shutout from Martin Jones - how do you handle the goaltender duties going forward?

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A Historic Comeback Falls Short in OT

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 03:39:34 +0000

The Leafs scored five unanswered goals in the third period but couldn't grab the win in OT vs. the Blue Jackets in a 6-5 OT defeat at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss, and get to the big comeback - how should you view a game in which they scored five straight but lost anyway? Is the glass half full or half empty? They discuss the play of Ilya Samsonov and whether it was the right move to let him battle through, and also get to the play of the top players during the comeback, including two more goals from Auston Matthews.

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Matthews & Marner Each Score a Pair at the Garden

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 03:32:13 +0000

Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner each scored twice with their dads in attendance as the Leafs blow out the Rangers 7-3 at Madison Square Garden! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, and discuss the casual dominance shown by Matthews during a four-point night in New York. They discuss a thundering hit from Jake McCabe and the response by the Rangers afterwards, the play of Noah Gregor who was elevated to the top line in the absence of Matthew Knies, and also get to how Tyler Bertuzzi showed some more jump.

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John Tavares Notches 1000th Career Point in Loss vs. Isles

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 03:34:17 +0000

John Tavares gets his 1000th career point vs. his former team, but the Islanders bounce back to beat the Leafs 4-3 in OT. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss, and get right to Tavares' big milestone - was all the booing from Islanders fans still warranted, even for such a huge accomplishment for their former player and captain? They also discuss the play of Noah Gregor and William Lagesson, why Brad Treliving doesn't get more credit for their signings, and the play of Mitch Marner on a night where they could have used a bit more on offence.

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Sammy Shutout Shows Up at Scotiabank Arena

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 03:23:21 +0000

The Leafs make it two wins in a row following a 4-0 shutout victory over the Predators at Scotiabank Arena! Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the win, and get to Ilya Samsonov stepping up in the wake of Joseph Woll's injury with an 18-save shutout. How important is this for him going forward, especially with a busy week of games? They also chat about the play of David Kampf - did we see the best goal he's ever scored? Plus, they also get to some positives from both Matthew Knies and Noah Gregor.

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Leafs Win Battle of Ontario, Lose Woll to Injury

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 8 Dec 2023 03:37:32 +0000

The Leafs hold on for a 4-3 win over the Senators, but lose Joseph Woll to a late injury - what now? JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, and debate what the loss of Woll means to the team - can the team step up and overcome? Do they have enough goaltending depth with Ilya Samsonov and Martin Jones (who entered in relief of Woll)? Does a trade need to be made? Plus, they discuss the play of Nick Robertson, and William Nylander providing an important insurance goal late in Ottawa.

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Bruins Bounce Buds in Overtime

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 3 Dec 2023 04:12:44 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 4-3 in overtime to the Boston Bruins. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, a strong effort from the core four, Max Domi finally scores his first goal as a Leaf, Pastrňák delivers again in Toronto and they reevaluate the team's shorthanded defence.

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Mitch's Hatty Surges Second Straight SO Win

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 1 Dec 2023 03:55:05 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Seattle Kraken 4-3 fueled by Mitch Marner's second career hat trick. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, the team's inability to get it done in regulation, Marner's shooting touch, the lack of defensive reliability and if the Leafs missed an opportunity to trade for Calgary's Nikita Zadorov.

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Upon Further Review, Leafs Win in SO

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 04:06:19 +0000

The Leafs take down the Florida Panthers in a bizarre 2-1 shootout win. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, the Panthers' physical pressure early on, a tremendous outing from Joseph Woll, Sheldon Keefe showing frustration on the bench, Morgan Rielly's unsung reliability and more!

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First Line Falters In Dubas Derby

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 04:11:40 +0000

The Leafs fall 3-2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins in their first meeting of the season. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, Pens' GM Kyle Dubas winning the first battle against his former team, the Leafs' second line starting to figure it out and the first line struggling. Is it time to split up Matthews and Marner?

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Matinee Meltdown

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 23:02:02 +0000

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick things off looking back on the Maple Leafs' overtime loss to the Blackhawks this afternoon. The trio focus in on Matthew Knies' fit on the top line, how the team should manage their goalie tandem in back-to-back games, Mitch Marner's usage, Conor Timmins' ceiling, and the team's depth contributions. Later, we hear Sheldon Keefe's reaction to his team's performance in Chicago on today's "Kyper's Clippers". After the break, the fellas look ahead to tonight's slate of NHL action in Gametime presented by Bet365, before heading to the text-line to read your questions and comments!

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Willy Plays Hometown Hero... Again!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 17:00:54 +0000

The Leafs escaped Sweden with four points following their 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday Morning. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory highlighting the heroics of super Swede William Nylander, and a rejuvenated sense of grit among the roster.

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Willy Plays Hometown Hero

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 23:12:28 +0000

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne & Sam McKee start with their immediate reactions to the Leafs' win over the Red Wings in Sweden, Toronto's slow start, Nylander's 3rd-period heroics, the disallowed goal and Samsonov looking more steady. Later, they listen-in and react to John Tavares' & Sheldon Keefe's post-game pressers.

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Leafs' Discovery Week

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:42:27 +0000

JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne debate if the Maple Leafs can repeat their strong Saturday night performance and discuss the biggest stories of the young season.

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Bay Street Bullies Roll Over Canucks

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 03:59:45 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a convincing 5-2 victory against the Vancouver Canucks in their last home game before flying to Sweden. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee emphasized the noteworthy performance of the fourth line, John Klingberg's improvement on the power play, Nick Robertson's consistent play, and Ilya Samsonov's steady, but not spectacular, goaltending efforts.

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Nylander Dazzles on Hall of Fame Night

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 04:03:01 +0000

The Leafs survive blowing a 4-1 lead, and hold on for a 5-4 shootout win over the Flames on Hall of Fame night! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, and get to William Nylander's three-point night - are there ten forwards better than him in the entire league right now? How much money is he going to command? They also (once again) get to William Lagesson's play, and debate what they're seeing from Ryan Reaves. Plus, they discuss the Hall of Fame inductees, and chat about a few Leafs that should be next on the Hall's list.

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Leafs Lose the Battle of Ontario's Opening Salvo

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 9 Nov 2023 03:32:11 +0000

The Leafs get doubled up 6-3 by the Senators in the year's first edition of the Battle of Ontario. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss, including what they saw out of Joseph Woll - how much of it falls on him, and how much falls on the play of the defence? What do you do in net with a back-to-back looming on the weekend? They also discuss the play of John Klingberg and what needs to happen going forward, the contributions of William Lagesson, and William Nylander continuing to extend his season-long point streak.

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Leafs Stage Comeback to Beat the Bolts in OT

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 7 Nov 2023 03:42:52 +0000

It was 4-1! The Leafs stage a three-goal comeback and beat the Lightning 6-5 in OT - JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and give some kudos to the rowdy Scotiabank Arena crowd that gave the team some life. They discuss Matthew Knies on the top line alongside Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, and discuss how Knies fits in perfectly alongside the big boys. They also get to the play of Calle Järnkrok, William Lagesson laying down some hits, John Klingberg stepping up to the Bolts, and the contributions of Tyler Bertuzzi in 17 minutes of ice-time.

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Leafs Losing Streak Hits Four Despite A Matty Hatty

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 5 Nov 2023 14:44:08 +0000

The Leafs drop their fourth straight game, a 6-4 loss to the Sabres at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the defeat, and get to a simple question: is this version of the Leafs as competitive as they have been in years past? They address the idea of accountability within the team, consistently letting the Sabres respond with a goal after one of their own, the performance of the bottom six, and Joseph Woll's outing in net.

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Leafs Grab a Point vs. Bruins in Shootout Loss

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 3 Nov 2023 03:21:57 +0000

The Leafs push it to overtime in Boston, but lose to the Bruins 3-2 in the shootout. Sam McKee and Ailish Forfar break down the loss, and debate the play of Ilya Samsonov - was that his best game of the season (despite the L)? Should he get the start against the Sabres on Saturday? They also discuss the Timothy Liljegren injury - should more Leafs have stepped up to Brad Marchand after the incident? Plus, they chat about who might get called up if Liljegren has to miss significant time, the play of John Klingberg, and Noah Gregor creating some scoring chances.

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Flat Effort Leads to Spooky Leafs Loss

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 1 Nov 2023 03:20:42 +0000

The Leafs lose 4-1 to the visiting Kings at Scotiabank Arena on Halloween - what went wrong? Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the loss, and ask the question: is there something up with Mitch Marner's slow start to the year? They also get to the performance from Joseph Woll, the play of Timothy Liljegren, and also give out some early grades to Brad Treliving's additions to the team.

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Leafs Stumble in Smashville

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 02:36:36 +0000

The Leafs fell to Ryan O'Reilly and the Nashville Predators in OT to end the road trip. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss and discuss Samsonov's performance and whether or not he should still be the teams starter, Nylander's strong play, Ryan O'Reilly's 2-goal game, and more.

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Leafs Grab a Lone Star State Win

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 03:25:41 +0000

The Leafs depart Texas with a 4-1 win over the Stars! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, and get once again to the continued excellent play from Joseph Woll. Is there anything left to be said about his play and whether or not he deserves the starting job? They also get to Morgan Rielly's stellar offence and defence, Tyler Bertuzzi getting a deflection to go - alongside the terrific Matthew Knies play that preceded it - and both William Nylander and John Tavares growing their point streaks.

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The Brick Woll Stands Tall Once More

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 01:20:26 +0000

The Leafs continue their road trip with a 4-1 win over the Capitals in Washington! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, including Joseph Woll playing well in another start - does this performance help to solidify his position as the team's no. 1 goaltender, or is this a case of 'ride the hot hand'? How much longer can the team realistically sit Ilya Samsonov? They also discuss the play of John Tavares and William Nylander, Morgan Rielly getting on the board, and Alexander Ovechkin finally breaking through with his first goal of the year as well.

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A Very Knies Leafs OT Win vs. Tampa

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 02:40:24 +0000

The Leafs stage a third period comeback and grab a 4-3 win in OT vs. the Lightning! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the big win, including Matthew Knies' two third period goals, and the relief goaltending work of Joseph Woll. Should he be the new starting goaltender for Toronto going forward over Ilya Samsonov? They also discuss the contributions of Max Domi on the Knies goals, the gutsy efforts of Mark Giordano, and the up-and-down performance from Jake McCabe.

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Taking the Leafs' Temperature Four Games In

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 02:56:38 +0000

The Leafs hit the road for the first time this season but fall 3-1 to the Panthers in Florida. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss, including a discussion of what Leafs fans have collectively seen over the first four games. Did they play well enough to win (despite the L), or should fans be concerned this early in the season? They also get to Sheldon Keefe's line deployment, the play of Morgan Rielly, the outing from Ilya Samsonov, and the presence of Auston Matthews on the penalty kill.

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Leafs Suffer First 2023 Loss vs. Blackhawks

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 02:55:21 +0000

The Leafs fall 4-1 to the Blackhawks at Scotiabank Arena - what went wrong in their first loss of the year? JD Bunkis and Justin Cuthbert break down the game, including the play of William Nylander, Auston Matthews being denied a third consecutive hat trick, and what they saw from Connor Bedard's first game in Toronto.

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Matthews Makes History in Wild Win

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 02:50:42 +0000

The Leafs filled the net once again and take down the Wild 7-4! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs offensive outburst, Auston Matthews' second hat trick in a row, William Nylander's elite outing and his contract situation, their early impressions of the teams bottom six, and more!

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Leafs Complete Comeback vs. Habs in Season Opener

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 03:27:43 +0000

The Leafs are back! Toronto kicks off the 2023-2024 season with a big 6-5 comeback victory over the Montreal Canadiens in the shootout! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee are back with Leafs Talk as they break down Toronto's first game of the season, a vintage season-opening performance from Auston Matthews, early impressions from Tyler Bertuzzi, the Leafs new goal songs, and much much more!

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BONUS: JD & Sam on Matthews' Extension w/ Frank Seravalli

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 14:16:23 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee offer their thoughts on the Auston Matthews' extension, before welcoming on Hockey Insider and President of Hockey Content at Daily Faceoff, Frank Seravalli, to get his thoughts on how it all went down and what it means for both the team and player!

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BONUS: Matthews Signs 4-Year Extension

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:42:59 +0000

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne & Sam McKee are back for an emergency episode of Leafs Talk after the Maple Leafs signed Auston Matthews to a 4-year contract extension worth $13.25 million AAV! The guys give their immediate reaction and analysis on the signing, whether it was a good yearly figure for the term and how this changes the Leafs' approach in Nylander and Marner extension talks.

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BONUS: Michael Bunting Interview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:20:40 +0000

JD Bunkis is joined by Carolina Hurricanes forward Michael Bunting to chat about his experiences as a Maple Leaf, the decision to sign with Carolina, his relationship with NHL officials, and his recent playoff run with Toronto.

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BONUS: Off-Season Check Up w/ James Mirtle

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:49:44 +0000

JD welcomes back James Mirtle, Managing Editor at The Athletic, to share an update on the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs in mid-August. The pair focus in on the contracts of both Auston Matthews and William Nylander, how the final roster will shape up on opening night, if there are still more moves to come, and Matt Murray's LTIR status.

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BONUS: James Mirtle on Leafs Signings

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 3 Jul 2023 13:55:18 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee are joined by James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor at The Athletic, to go over all of Toronto's free agent signings made over the weekend! They share their thoughts on new additions Tyler Bertuzzi and Max Domi, the key players lost from last year's roster, and question if this group has another move left in them.

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BONUS: Leafs Begin Free Agency

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 2 Jul 2023 01:12:10 +0000

On this bonus episode of Leafs Talk, JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down a busy first day of NHL free agency for the Leafs. The guys discuss the notable Leafs who hit the open market, what John Klingberg brings to the blueline, what role Ryan Reaves will have on the team, and more!

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BONUS: Leafs Introduce Treliving

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 16:03:49 +0000

On a bonus episode of Leafs Talk, Blake Murphy and JD Bunkis begin with the news that Kyle Dubas is being hired by the Pittsburgh Penguins as their next president of hockey operations. They discuss what he has in store in Pittsburgh and how he'll be remembered in Toronto before they go live to Brad Treliving's introductory press conference (13:11). Blake and JD give their reactions and takeaways, discuss what kind of autonomy Treliving will have, his plans for the core four and Sheldon Keefe, and what they excpect out of the new GM before July 1st.

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BONUS: Leafs Part Ways with Kyle Dubas

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 19 May 2023 23:01:33 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee are back for an emergency podcast with the news today that the Maple Leafs will not be bringing Kyle Dubas back as general manager. They react to the events leading up to the decision, Dubas' negotiation, Brandon Shanahan's press conference and what comes next for the Leafs.

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Leafs Playoff Run Ends in OT vs. Panthers

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sat, 13 May 2023 04:25:42 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs season came to an end after a thrilling game 5 against the Florida Panthers. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the Leafs overtime loss and discuss what went wrong in the series, what the future has in store for the core four, whether or not changes are coming in the front office, and more on Leafs Talk!

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Leafs Avoid Sweep, Force Game 5

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 11 May 2023 03:16:28 +0000

On the brink, the Toronto Maple Leafs avoid getting swept by the Florida Panthers in game 4. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne, break down the Leafs 2-1 victory over the cats, and discuss the teams defensive structure, how Joseph Woll fared in his first career playoff start, Mitch Marner's issues turning over the puck, and more!

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Panthers Push Leafs to the Brink

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 8 May 2023 03:01:45 +0000

The Leafs fell to the Panthers 3-2 in overtime as Florida goes up 3-0 in the series. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the loss and discuss Toronto's core not being able to provide offence, Joseph Woll's performance, whether or not they believe that Toronto can come back in the series, and more on Leafs Talk!

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The Force Was Strong With Bobrovsky in Game 2 vs. Leafs

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 5 May 2023 03:11:07 +0000

The Leafs failed to make the most of their home-ice advantage in game 2 against the Florida Panthers. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the Leafs 3-2 loss and discuss Nylander's bounce-back performance, the captain failing to convert on dangerous chances, which defender will be coming out of the lineup in game 3, and more.

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Leafs Fall to Panthers to Kick off the Second Round

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 3 May 2023 03:09:30 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs kicked off their second round series against the Florida Panthers with a 4-2 loss at home. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss Matthew Knies scoring his first NHL goal, Matthew Tkachuk's dominant performance, Toronto's effort going into the game, and more!

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The Leafs Are Headed to Round 2!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 03:54:57 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs are headed to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs! JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the Leafs first series win since 2004 and discuss the defining moments of their first round matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Auston Matthews' strong performance, who they would rather see the Leafs face in the second round, and more!

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The Lightning Force Game 6

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 03:39:03 +0000

The Leafs had a chance to win a playoff series at home but fell short as Tampa Bay forces game six on Saturday night. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss if Michael Bunting will play on Saturday night, the goaltending battle, Jake McCabe's impact, and more.

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Leafs Overcome Late 4-1 Deficit to Take Game 4

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:18:39 +0000

It was 4-1! JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the Leafs overtime win against the Tampa Bay Lightning after being down by three in the third period. The guys discuss how the Lightning failed to hold on to the lead in the last 10 minutes of the third period, whether or not this was Auston Matthews' best playoff game of his career, if Michael Bunting will play in game 5, and more!

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Rielly Ends Thrilling Affair Late in OT

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 04:04:35 +0000

The Leafs steal Game 3 over the Tampa Bay Lightning to go up 2-1 in the series. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the victory and discuss Ryan O'Reilly's impact in the game, Luke Schenn's calming presence in a tight contest, Ilya Samsonov's massive win, and more!

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Leafs Bounce Back With Dominant Game 2 Performance

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 03:22:23 +0000

The Leafs needed to bounce back in game 2 and they did exactly that. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down a dominant Leafs performance, John Tavares and Morgan Rielly's statement performances, Tampa Bay's depleted blue-line, their willingness to drop the gloves, and more.

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Lightning Strikes in Game 1

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 03:37:59 +0000

The Leafs quest for the Stanley Cup kicked off in disappointing fashion as the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning came ready to play. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down game 1 of the Leafs vs. Lightning series and discuss how the Leafs stars looked, Michael Bunting's ejection, who will be in the lineup in game 2, and more.

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Leafs Beat Rangers to Close Out Regular Season

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 02:33:09 +0000

In game #82, the Leafs faced off against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs last game of the regular season and discuss Mitch Marner just missing the 100-point mark, the biggest story of the Leafs season, if we will see Matthew Knies play in the playoffs against Tampa Bay, and more!

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Woll Shines in Playoff Preview vs. Lightning

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 02:56:55 +0000

The Leafs defeat the Lighting in a scrappy preview of the first round of the playoffs, JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down Toronto’s 4-3 win in Tampa Bay and discuss Joseph Woll’s stunning performance, the physicality put on display between the two teams, how Matthew Knies looked in his second career NHL game, and more!

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Tavares Scores OT Winner in Knies NHL Debut

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 02:56:25 +0000

Matthew Knies made his long awaited NHL debut for the Toronto Maple Leafs on the road against the desperate Florida Panthers. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the Leafs 2-1 OT victory over the Panthers and discuss how Knies looked in his NHL debut, The Leafs goaltending situation and their struggles with the cap, Auston Matthews scoring his 40th goal of the year, and more.

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Leafs Destroy Habs in Final Home Game of Regular Season

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 9 Apr 2023 03:30:49 +0000

The Leafs final home game of the regular season was one for the books. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs big win over the Habs at Scotiabank Arena and discuss Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner's big nights, Jett Alexander getting his chance between the pipes, whether or not we will see Erik Gustafsson in the playoffs, and more.

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Leafs Clinch Home Ice Despite OT Loss To Bruins

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 7 Apr 2023 02:53:44 +0000

The Leafs fall 2-1 to the Bruins in overtime after a tight contest. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss a strong night from the Leafs fourth line, whether or not Sheldon Keefe should continue to tinker with his lines this close to the playoffs, debate if it is time to worry about William Nylander, and more!

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Leafs Sting Blue Jackets in 4-2 Win

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 5 Apr 2023 02:57:49 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs put up 50 shots and get the W against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory and discuss their confidence in Joseph Woll, Jet Greaves' impressive performance in his NHL debut, the prospect of seeing Connor Bedard play in Ohio, Zach Aston-Reese being in the lineup come playoff time, and much more!

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Murray Injury Leaves Leafs Hurting in Loss to Detroit

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 3 Apr 2023 02:23:32 +0000

The Leafs fell to the Detroit Red Wings at Scotiabank Arena courtesy of a Dylan Larkin hat trick. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss and discuss Matt Murray exiting the game with an injury, when we can expect to see Joseph Woll between the pipes, Michael Bunting's troubling reputation among the refs, and more.

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Leafs Shut Out Sens in Battle of Ontario

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 2 Apr 2023 03:01:23 +0000

The Leafs get a win to kick off April but it was no joke. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs 3-0 win against the Senators in the Battle of Ontario, Ilya Samsonov's shutout on the road, Luke Schenn's performance, the Brodie and McCabe pairing, and more!

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Leafs Fall to Hungry Panthers in OT

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 03:23:35 +0000

The Leafs drop a point to a Florida Panthers team looking to keep their playoff hopes alive. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss and discuss the idea of Keefe resting his stars before the playoffs, Paul Maurice letting his players know what he thought of their effort, Samsonov's performance in his return to the crease after the birth of his child, and more.

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Leafs Prey on the Predators

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 01:25:56 +0000

Joseph Woll got the start between the pipes as Toronto took on the Nashville Predators on the road. JD Bunkis and Hailey Salvian break down the Leafs' 3-2 win and discuss if Woll will be an option in the playoffs, Tavares' impact on the man-advantage, Matthews getting hot at the right time, and more.

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Matthews Shines in 5-3 Loss to Carolina

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 02:40:42 +0000

The Leafs strike late to tie the game but Carolina takes the lead back moments later to seal the victory. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the loss and discuss how the Leafs looked while trailing, what Michael Bunting brings to the lineup every night, Matt Murray’s strengths and weaknesses, and Auston Matthews shining yet again.

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Matthews Leads Leafs Against Surging Panthers

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 03:05:49 +0000

The Leafs bounce back after a tough loss in Long Island with a big win over the red hot Florida Panthers. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the win and discuss Matthews finding his game, the Leafs finally getting a 5-on-3 powerplay for the first time this year, Timothy Liljegren's impact on the blue line, and more.

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Islanders Drown the Leafs on Long Island

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 03:07:59 +0000

Fighting for a playoff spot, the New York Islanders were not messing around with the Leafs in town. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs 7-2 blowout loss and discuss how much weight the game should carry for of fans, whether or not the team has been struggling as of late, Ilya Sorokin's save of the year, and more!

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Leafs Win Battle of Ontario in the Shootout

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 03:13:50 +0000

A late goal from Senators captain Brady Tkachuk sent the battle of Ontario to overtime but the Leafs came away with a win in the shootout. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs victory and discuss, Matt Murray’s return to his old barn, how it feels to be in the Senators arena when the Leafs come to town, and more.

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St. Pats Outlast the Hurricanes

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 02:37:10 +0000

Wearing their vintage St. Pats jerseys, The Leafs beat the Carolina Hurricanes by a score of 5-2 on St. Patrick's Day. Sam McKee and Brent Gunning break down the win and discuss Matthews and Rielly finding their form, the importance of the teams depth scoring, Erik Gustafsson's play, and more.

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Mackinnon’s Shootout Winner Defeats the Leafs

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 02:42:58 +0000

The Leafs fell to the Colorado Avalanche by a score of 2-1 in the shootout. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss and discuss the Leafs powerplay, how Matthews has looked as of late, Keefe experimenting with his lineup, and more.

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Sabres ‘Tuch’ It Away Against the Leafs

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 03:07:26 +0000

The Leafs continued their homestand with a loss to the Buffalo Sabres at Scotiabank arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down what went wrong in the 4-3 loss and discuss the Buffalo/Toronto rivalry, Gustafsson's play on back end, Matt Murray's performance in his second straight start, and more.

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The Leafs Big Guns Lead Comeback Over Oilers

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 03:51:56 +0000

The Leafs get a massive win at home against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. Brent Gunning and Justin Cuthbert break down the comeback victory and discuss McDavid Vs. Matthews, Matt Murray's play between the pipes, Michael Bunting getting under the Oilers skin, and more.

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Leafs Have No Sympathy for the Devils in 4-3 Win

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 8 Mar 2023 03:26:22 +0000

In a back and forth contest against the Devils, the Leafs come away with the win courtesy of a vintage Auston Matthews goal. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the Leafs 4-3 win at the Prudential Center and discuss how Sam Lafferty is fitting in with the Leafs, Ilya Samsonov stealing the show in the first period, and more.

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Canucks Spoil Murray’s Return to the Crease

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 5 Mar 2023 03:59:05 +0000

The Vancouver Canucks stunned the Toronto Maple Leafs at Rogers Arena in a 4-1 victory. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss the Leafs disappointing performance, how Matt Murray looked in his return from injury, whether or not Keefe should have benched key forwards, and more.

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Jarnkrok’s Game-Winner Ousts the Flames

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 3 Mar 2023 05:35:45 +0000

The Leafs beat the Flames at the Saddledome in a close 2-1 contest. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory and discuss Marner's dominant play this season, Luke Schenn's return to Toronto, Joseph Woll's performance between the pipes, and more.

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New-Look Leafs Disappoint In Edmonton

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 2 Mar 2023 04:43:03 +0000

The Leafs failed to show up in a highly awaited matchup against the Edmonton Oilers in Oil Country. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs 5-2 loss and discuss Ilya Samsonov's play between the pipes, Keefe shuffling the lines, the teams new additions, and more.

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Giordano Makes History + Matthews and Marner Slay the Kraken

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 03:28:54 +0000

The Leafs faced off against the Seattle Kraken in a strong 5-1 victory. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss Matthews' two-goal performance, which line is the best fit for Marner, Mark Giordano becoming the NHL's all-time leader in blocked shots, and more.

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Nylander Tames the Wild in OT

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 03:15:18 +0000

Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 2-1 OT win, as William Nylander buries the Wild with a dazzling goal in the extra frame! They break down the goal itself, discuss the terrific year he's had, and chat the play of Ilya Samsonov over the last few weeks. Plus, they discuss the recent production (or lack thereof) from Auston Matthews.

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O’Reilly Nets Hat Trick in Old Barn as Leafs Defeat Sabres

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 04:08:03 +0000

The Leafs were flying in Buffalo tonight as Ryan O'Reilly scored his first hat trick as a Maple Leaf! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs 6-3 victory in Buffalo, how the Tavares-O'Reilly-Marner line looked, the Leafs/Sabres rivalry, where Conor Timmins fits in on the depth chart, and more!

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Patrick Kane Steals the Show as the Blackhawks Beat the Leafs

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 02:33:11 +0000

Noel Acciari scores his first goal as a Maple Leaf but it is Patrick Kane who stole the show with a hat trick as Chicago came away with a victory at home against Toronto. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs 5-3 loss and discuss Ryan O'Reilly's play, if Dubas made the right decision by trading for O'Reilly over Kane, Morgan Rielly recording his 400th career point, and more.

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Toronto Bests Montreal in O’Reilly and Acciari’s Leafs Debuts

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 03:58:53 +0000

The Leafs made a blockbuster trade late Friday night acquiring Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari from the St. Louis Blues. Not even 24 hours later and they are already suiting up for the blue and white against the Montreal Canadiens. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs 5-1 victory over the Canadiens and discuss how O'Reilly and Acciari performed in their Leafs debuts, what they bring to the team, how Joseph Woll looked in his second start of the year, and more.

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Matthews Returns to Help Leafs Down Blackhawks

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 03:43:19 +0000

Auston Matthews returns to the Leafs lineup as they took on the Chicago Blackhawks at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs 5-2 win and discuss Patrick Kane’s performance and whether or not the Leafs should trade for him at the upcoming trade deadline, how Petr Mrázek looked between the pipes against his former team, Connor Timmins, and more.

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Blue Jackets Spoil Woll's Season Debut

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 03:44:56 +0000

After a shutout win on the road against Columbus on Friday night, the Blue Jackets bounced back with a 4-3 victory over Toronto at Scotiabank Arena. Justin Cuthbert and Brent Gunning break down the loss and discuss how the Leafs look offensively without Auston Matthews, what to take away from Joseph Woll’s first start of the year, Michael Bunting’s relationship with referees, and more.

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Tavares Pots Two, Leafs Blank Jackets in Return from Break

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 03:07:15 +0000

Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 3-0 shutout win over the Blue Jackets in their first game back from the All-Star Break! They get to John Tavares scoring two goals, the shutout performance from Ilya Samsonov, and who starts in the second game of a back-to-back vs. Columbus. How much confidence will the team have in Joseph Woll?

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Leafs Head Into All-Star Break With a Loss to the Bruins

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 2 Feb 2023 04:12:28 +0000

In the final game before the All-Star break, the Leafs fell to the league-leading Boston Bruins at home. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss and discuss the Leafs depth, the defensive pairing of Liljegren and Sandin, Wayne Simmonds' role on the team, and more on Leafs Talk!

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Samsonov Bounces Back in 5-1 Win Over Capitals

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 01:35:08 +0000

After a 6-2 loss against the Ottawa Senators on Friday night, the Leafs bounce back with a 5-1 win over Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the victory and discuss Ilya Samsonov getting the win against his former team, Morgan Rielly scoring his first goal of the season, the Leafs bottom-six, and more.

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Leafs Outgunned in Battle of Ontario

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 03:42:26 +0000

The Maple Leafs fall 6-2 to the Ottawa Senators in the Battle of Ontario. Sam McKee and Anthony Petrielli break down the game, including Ilya Samsonov's surprise start after Matt Murray took a shot in pre-game, Auston Matthews' absence on offence and defence and the Leafs' obvious need for a spark in their bottom six.

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Marner Dazzles in OT to Sink the Rangers

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 03:40:31 +0000

Mitch Marner dazzles in OT as the Leafs defeated the New York Rangers 3-2. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs performance, how important Timothy Liljegren has become for the team, Ilya Samsonov winning the battle between the pipes, and more.

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Second-Line Tsunami Sinks Islanders

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 03:34:39 +0000

The Maple Leafs defeat the New York Islanders 5-2. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory, including a wild, four-point second period for the second line, Ilya Samsonov continuing to establish himself as a reliable number one netminder in his third consecutive start and William Nylander putting up another All-Star calliber performance.

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The Leafs Drop a Point in OT Against the Habs

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 03:59:07 +0000

The Leafs were in Montreal to take on their archrivals but were stunned after Rem Pitlick completed the comeback in overtime for the Habs. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the 3-2 OT loss and discuss what went wrong in the defeat, Ilya Samsonov's performance between the pipes, and the Hockey Day in Canada festivities in Owen Sound.

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Matthews Grounds the Jets

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 03:27:48 +0000

The Leafs coast to a 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets at home. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, how the goalie-reliability see-saw is tipping back towards Ilya Samsonov - who had one of his best games of the season, Auston Matthews's two snipes and the load management paying off, and Michael Bunting's infectious energy.

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Nylander Completes OT Comeback Against the Panthers

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 03:53:46 +0000

The Maple Leafs beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 in overtime. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss how the Leafs stood up for each other, Sheldon Keefe’s decision to pull Matt Murray, Ilya Samsonov’s strong backup performance, William Nylander’s big night, Radko Gudas’ antics, and more.

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Bruins Best Leafs in Thrilling Affair

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 04:43:15 +0000

The Leafs faced off against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden in a highly awaited matchup that lived up to the hype. The Bruins bested the Leafs 4-3 courtesy of a late game-winning goal from Matt Grzelcyk. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the close game, Auston Matthews’ return to the lineup, the Bruins style of play, the Timmins and Rielly pairing, and more.

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Leafs Join Matthews With Maintenance Day

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 03:41:48 +0000

The Leafs lose 4-1 against the Detroit Red Wings. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss, Samsonov looking impressive despite the losing effort, if the Leafs should be shopping Rasmus Sandin, and if fans should be buying Bobby McMann talk. JD and Sam also discuss Michael Bunting and Pontus Holmberg getting layed out, and debate whether the response from the rest of the team was light or expected.

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Matthews-Less Leafs Win It Late

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 04:14:07 +0000

The Maple Leafs dramatically defeat the Nashville Predators 2-1 after Mitch Marner seals it with a powerplay goal with just over a minute remaining. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the win and discuss the absence of Auston Matthews, William Nylander playing centre, Bobby McMann's first game and a missed interference call on David Kampf.

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Tendy Turn-Around Weekend Continues

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 9 Jan 2023 03:26:22 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-2. Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss the Leafs production from their depth, Matt Murray bouncing back, Conor Timmins' first career goal, and Auston Matthews' making an immense impact defensively. They also talk about John Tavares' consistency and Wayne Simmonds' potential last game in Philly.

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Samsonov Bounces Back in Win

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 8 Jan 2023 04:28:23 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 at home. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory and discuss Detroit's odd team building strategy, their historical struggles against the Leafs, Ilya Samsonov's rebound performance and the goalie controversy it may provoke, and Sheldon Keefe's powerplay experimentation. JD and Sam also contextualize Mitch Marner reaching 500 career points just two games after Auston Matthews reached the milestone.

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Canada Wins Gold, Leafs Also Played

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 6 Jan 2023 03:38:45 +0000

The Leafs lose 5-1 to the Seattle Kraken. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee kick the show off by discussing Canada's golden goal at Halifax, their favourite prospects, Dylan Guenther's overtime heroics and Shane Wright finally showing up on his birthday. JD and Sam eventually get to the Leafs game, breaking down the recent worrying play from Matt Murray, Morgan Rielly struggling to fit since his return from injury and Pontus Holmberg making an appearance on the second line.

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Matthews' Milestone Night Ends in Shootout Loss

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 4 Jan 2023 04:43:07 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs start 2023 off with a thrilling 6-5 shootout loss to the St. Louis Blues, overshadowing Auston Matthews setting the franchise-record for the quickest Maple Leaf to 500 career points. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee are back from the holiday break to break down the game, William Nylander continuing to make the leap as one of the league's top players, John Tavares' and the second line's offensive slump and their increasing concern for Ilya Samsonov's rapid regression.

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Leafs Avoid an L Before Noel

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 23:19:36 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs hang on to a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in their final game before the NHL's holiday break. JD Bunkis and special guest host Ian Tulloch break down the victory and discuss the five-forward powerplay, William Nylander's fit on the first line, how Morgan Rielly will adjust to the new-look Leafs when he returns from injury and much more.

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Leafs Stand Tall in Measuring Stick Game

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 03:42:09 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs snap the Tampa Bay Lightning's five-game win streak and end their own losing streak, winning 4-1 at home. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss Michael Bunting being bullied by Kucherov and the refs, Calle Järnkrok being the potential long-term answer as the second line left wing, and much more about the Leafs' biggest statement win so far this season.

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Marner's Streak Ends and Vesey Gets Revenge

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 03:29:16 +0000

The streaks come to an end as the Toronto Maple Leafs finally lose in regulation, falling 3-1 to the New York Rangers who get a revenge game out of Jimmy Vesey. Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the loss and discuss if there's a formula to beating the Leafs, how important the substitute blue-liners have become, Sheldon Keefe's coaching ability and much more.

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Samsonov, Leafs Shut Out the Ducks in 7-0 Victory

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 03:32:44 +0000

Ilya Samsonov records his second straight shutout as the Leafs steamroll past the Ducks 7-1. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the victory and discuss Kerfoot's two-goal night, how Toronto's defence compares to other top teams in the league, the Leafs goaltending, and more!

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Nylander Extinguishes the Flames

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 04:05:34 +0000

The Leafs defeat the Calgary Flames in a thrilling back-and-forth goal fest. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory and discuss William Nylander’s five-point night, Michael Bunting’s recent play, the Leafs finally getting back in the W column in OT, and more.

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Leafs Shut Out Kings in 5-0 Blowout

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 9 Dec 2022 03:44:41 +0000

The Leafs get their second straight shutout as Ilya Samsonov blanks the L.A. Kings. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the blowout victory and discuss the Leafs strong goaltending, Nick Robertson's injury, Mitch Marner's 21-game point streak, Nylander's underappreciated season, and more!

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Murray Saves Leafs with Shutout Against Dallas

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 7 Dec 2022 05:29:24 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs shutout the Dallas Stars 4-0 behind a huge 44-save performance from Matt Murray. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the netminder's monster outing, Sheldon Keefe's lineup experimentation, Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren taking advantage of their opportunities, Mitch Marner extending his point streak to 20 games and much more!

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Marner Sets Franchise Record in Another Leafs OT Loss

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 4 Dec 2022 04:30:57 +0000

Another overtime loss for the Leafs as they fall 4-3 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs OT performance, what the team should do with Alex Kerfoot, Nick Robertson’s play alongside Marner and Tavares, and of course, Mitch Marner breaking the Leafs point streak record.

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Marner Ties Sittler and Olczyk's Point Record

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 1 Dec 2022 03:41:28 +0000

The Leafs sink the Sharks 3-1 at Scotiabank Arena, as Mitch Marner grabs an empty netter to extend his point streak to 18 games, tying a Leafs franchise record! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss the team trying to get Marner the puck in the final minutes to keep the streak alive, the five-game win streak, the play of Ilya Samsonov in his return from injury, and how Mark Giordano has played while other defencemen have been injured.

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Is This Mitch Marner's Team?

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 03:57:22 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs get a 4-2 road win over the Detroit Red Wings. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the win and discuss the Leafs' effective defensive strategy, Matt Murray continuing to impress, Rasmus Sandin making the most of his opportunity and if Nick Robertson should be given the same opportunity. Later, they debate who has the keys to the franchise: Mitch Marner or Auston Mathews?

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Källgren Gets the Job Done in Pittsburgh

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 04:30:59 +0000

The Leafs pick up an impressive 4-1 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on the road as they continue their strong November stretch. Sam McKee is joined by Sportsnet's Luke Fox as they break down the victory and discuss Matthews' play at even strength, their strong defensive play since losing Morgan Rielly to injury, Mitch Marner's ability to control the pace of play, and more!

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Leafs Hang On to 4-3 Win Over Wild

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 23:16:36 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs edge out the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in a scrappy Black Friday afternoon game. On a special edition of Leafs Talk, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee revamp Real Kyper and Bourne to analyze the victory and discuss the good and bad of Matt Murray, the defensive effort from the Leafs' forwards, Mitch Marner's 15-game point streak, and much more!

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Leafs Snap Devils' 13-Game Win Streak

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 04:12:37 +0000

A beat-up Toronto Maple Leafs squad hangs on to win 2-1 and snap the New Jersey Devils' 13-game win streak! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the hard-fought win and discuss the Devils' three (!) disallowed goals, the resilience of the Leafs' blue line depth, Mitch Marner's 14-game point streak, impressive play from Matt Murray and more.

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Leafs Lose 5th Straight in OT

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 04:08:07 +0000

JD Bunkis & Justin Bourne break down another OT loss for the Toronto Maple Leafs, despite playing a strong game at both ends of the ice. An area of concern for the Leafs - playing 3-on-3. But, from negatives to positives - the Leafs looked good off the jump and their star players took control of the game - with Bunkis even calling the matchup the "Leafs best game all year."

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Nylander Scores Twice in 5-2 Win Over the Sabres

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 05:06:31 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs cruise past the visiting Buffalo Sabres at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory and discuss the Leafs Reverse Retro 2.0 jerseys, the growing feud between Auston Matthews and Rasmus Dahlin, Mark Giordano's first goal as a Leaf, and more!

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Devils Sharangovich Pots OT Winner In Murray's First Start In Toronto

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 03:13:13 +0000

For the first time this season, the Maple Leafs and Devils face off against each other and after William Nylander pots the tying goal forcing overtime, and Devlis' Yegor Sharangovich scores the game-winner. Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down Toronto's 3-2 loss in overtime and discuss Sheldon Keefe not starting Nylander in OT, their confidence level in the Leafs' offence, Matt Murray's first start at Scotiabank Arena, and Mitch Marner's stint on defence.

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Matt Murray Notches First Win As A Leaf Against Former Club

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:28:42 +0000

John Tavares scored his first goal against the Penguins and his 400th career goal in the Leafs 5-2 win against Pittsburgh. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss Jordie Benn's addition to the blue line, Matt Murray's first win as a Leaf and beating his former hockey club, Nick Robertson's future with Toronto, Tavares' performances against the Pens and much more!

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Jordie Benn Scores Game Winner as Leafs Best Canucks

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 04:18:57 +0000

The Leafs storm back from a 2-0 deficit in the second period to defeat the Vancouver Canucks by a score of 3-2. Justin Cuthbert makes his Leafs Talk debut alongside Sam McKee as they break down the victory and discuss the beautiful pre-game tribute for Börje Salming, if it's time to worry about the teams 5v5 scoring woes, the Canucks issues between the coaching staff and upper management and more.

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An Emotional Letdown in Leafs Loss to Pens

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 03:49:52 +0000

The Leafs drop a 4-2 tilt to the Penguins at Scotiabank Arena in the first game of a back-to-back. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne discuss the emotional pre-game ceremony with Börje Salming, Darryl Sittler, and Mats Sundin and the standing ovation for Salming from the crowd. They also discuss the play from William Nylander - does he deserve his own line? - and how the top line was, once again, unusually quiet.

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Mats Sundin Q&A

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 16:13:31 +0000

Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin joins JD Bunkis to look ahead to this weekend's Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony! He takes a trip down memory lane to discuss sharing the ice with the Sedin twins and Daniel Alfredsson, and looks back on what it meant to play in Toronto, how to be a leader in a big market, and more!

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Källgren Has A Big Night In Loss To The Knights

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 9 Nov 2022 03:30:58 +0000

The Maple Leafs begin their homestand against the Golden Knights and lose 4-3 in OT at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and touch on the turnovers by the Leafs, Erik Källgren's performance in net, Morgan Rielly's continuing struggles, Timothy Liljegren's two-goal night, Mitch Marner's ability to set up his teammates, and if Alexander Kerfoot fits on the top line.

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Keefe Pushes Right Buttons as Leafs Win Third Straight

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 7 Nov 2022 01:47:39 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs close out the weekend with a 3-1 victory over Frederik Andersen and the Carolina Hurricanes. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down their thoughts on the game including Sheldon Keefe making adjustments on the fly, the depth forwards coming out to play, and Erik Källgren making 29 of 30 saves to secure the win for Toronto.

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Leafs Best Bruins but Lose Samsonov

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 6 Nov 2022 02:43:47 +0000

Auston Matthews scores two goals, Ilya Samsonov leaves the game with a knee injury after Brad Marchand's silky penalty shot, and the Leafs stop the surging Boston Bruins in a 2-1 win at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss Toronto's options between the pipes.

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The Captain Nets a Hat Trick, Leafs Snap Skid

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 3 Nov 2022 02:43:33 +0000

John Tavares scores a hat trick, Auston Matthews adds his fourth goal of the year, and the Leafs snap the losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Flyers at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the win, get into each of Tavares' goals (and debate hat throws), discuss Matthews' physicality, and the boost this might bring to the locker room after a tough road trip.

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Is Sheldon Keefe's Job in Jeopardy?

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 03:47:24 +0000

The Maple Leafs lose 4-3 in OT after the Ducks' Trevor Zegras scores the winner completing Anaheim's comeback. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the defeat and come back to the debate about whether Toronto is a good enough team to compete, if the coach is to blame for the team's performance, Mitch Marner's benching and Sheldon Keefe's future with the Leafs.

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Are The Leafs Still a Top Team?

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 02:54:25 +0000

The underwhelming west coast swing continues with a 4-2 Leafs loss to the Kings in Los Angeles. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the defeat, and they discuss whether or not they're still comfortable calling the Leafs a 'top team' in the NHL. They debate whether firing the coach would make a difference, and get into the 'try level' of the top players, including Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner.

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Leafs Get Bit at Shark Tank in OT

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 05:54:17 +0000

The Leafs send the game to OT, but fall in the extra frame with a 4-3 loss to the Sharks out west. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down what they saw in the loss, including David Kampf's first period goal, Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews both scoring their second goals of the year, and escaping San Jose with a point.

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Samsonov Hung Out to Dry in Loss to Vegas

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:30:56 +0000

The Vegas Golden Knights hand Ilya Samsonov his first loss as a Maple Leaf despite a standout night for the goaltender. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights and discuss Phil Kessel becoming the new Iron Man, Samsonov's performance between the pipes, Tavares escaping injury, and more.

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Tavares and Samsonov Ground the Jets

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 02:43:40 +0000

The Leafs kick off a five-game road trip with a 4-1 win over the Jets in Winnipeg! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory, and discuss John Tavares netting a pair of goals, Ilya Samsonov stopping 30 of 31 shots to remain unbeaten between the pipes, Wayne Simmonds' no-look pass between his legs, and the play of the fourth line.

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Stars Aligned for Nick Robertson

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 03:12:40 +0000

Nick Robertson scores the overtime winner in a 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down Robertson's two-goal night, Morgan Rielly's struggles on the power play to start the year, and share their thoughts on the Leafs' retro jerseys.

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Do the Leafs Play Down to Their Opponents?

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 03:18:47 +0000

The Leafs get the game-tying goal waved off with less than a minute to go, and fall to the Coyotes 4-2 at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee debate the goal being taken away, the Leafs' effort level against supposed 'lesser' competition, and (despite the date on the calendar) how it's been a lackluster start to the season.

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Battle of Ontario Round One Goes to the Leafs

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 03:43:07 +0000

The Leafs beat the Senators 3-2 in their first matchup of the season at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down William Nylander's goal, Justin Holl's game winner, and the play of Ilya Samsonov.

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Leafs Talk: Toronto Gets First Win of the Season in Home Opener

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 03:57:28 +0000

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals as they get their first win of the season in their home opener!

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Leafs Talk: Leafs Fall 4-3 Against the Habs in Season Opener

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 19:47:15 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs began their 2022-2023 season with a 4-3 loss against the Montreal Canadiens on the road. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the game in the inaugural episode of Leafs Talk!

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Leafs Talk Trailer

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 22:12:16 +0000

Get the most out of every Maple Leafs game this season with Leafs Talk! Hosted by JD Bunkis, Sam McKee & Justin Bourne after every game.