Talkin' Buds Leafs Show

The Toronto Maple Leafs returned from the Olympic break in complete organizational chaos, playing some of the worst hockey this franchise has seen in over a decade. We're back after our post-Olympic break to discuss why the Leafs need a full rebuild instead of a half-hearted retool, the uncertain futures of Craig Berube and Brad Treliving, and why Keith Pelley is on a fast track to becoming the next John Ferguson Jr. or Harold Ballard if he doesn't make major changes soon. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/c-qf99tcSr0 (0:00) – The Leafs are in crisis (03:20) – Blaming the players is lazy (05:15) – Pelley needs to act now (11:00) – Everything must be on the table (14:47) – DraftKings (16:28) – A bad team that knows it's bad (21:43) – Time for a complete reset (28:00) – Back to the dark ages (31:43) – Berube should be fired Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to turn five bucks into $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER. New York: call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Wager tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus in most states. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. Copyright 2026. NHL. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Team Canada dominated from start to finish but came up short, leaving Milano with the Silver Medal. We break down the gut-wrenching loss to Team USA, Canada controlling the game but failing to capitalize, Connor Hellebuyck standing on his head, and why this feels like just the beginning of a renewed rivalry between these two hockey powerhouses. We also reflect on the tournament as a whole and what the NHL should take away from two weeks of incredible international hockey. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/varhoF7WUbk (0:00) – Heartbreak for Canada (02:45) – Canada dominated but couldn't beat Hellebuyck (05:10) – The rivalry is officially back (09:55) – Matthews gets his moment (12:04) – DraftKings (13:42) – What the NHL can learn from this tournament (17:25) – Back to the Leafs grind Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to turn five bucks into $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER. New York: call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Wager tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus in most states. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. Copyright 2026. NHL. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Team Canada and Team USA will go head-to-head for Olympic Gold on Sunday in the biggest hockey game since Vancouver 2010. We break down Canada once again cutting it close against Finland in the semis, while Team USA cruised past Slovakia. What do the Canadians need to do to beat a stacked American roster? How much does this game mean for the legacies of Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews? We discuss all this and more! Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Hip-6C9HLcw (0:00) – The Hockey Gods wanted this matchup (02:23) – Canada escapes Finland (09:50) – Biggest hockey game since 2010 (13:22) – DraftKings (15:00) – McDavid and Matthews legacy game (23:17) – How Canada beats Team USA Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to turn five bucks into $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER. New York: call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Wager tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus in most states. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. Copyright 2026. NHL. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Team Canada punched its ticket to the semifinal round of the men’s Olympic hockey tournament with a come-from-behind win in an instant classic over Czechia, sealed by Mitch Marner’s overtime heroics. We break down the emotional roller coaster of a game, the impact and uncertainty surrounding Sidney Crosby’s injury, the controversial Czech go-ahead goal with too many men on the ice, and Team USA holding off Sweden to advance to the semifinals as well. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/DFZRPs_WD68 (0:00) – An unforgettable day of international hockey (02:30) – Canada edges Czechia in an instant classic (12:00) – McDavid stepping up with Crosby potentially sidelined (14:46) – DraftKings (16:25) – The too-many-men controversy (17:45) – Moving past the Marner drama Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to turn five bucks into $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER. New York: call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Wager tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus in most states. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. Copyright 2026. NHL. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Team Canada cruised to the #1 seed in the men’s Olympic hockey tournament with a dominant 10–2 win over Team France to close out the group stage. We break down Canada’s performance, who stood out, and what it means heading into the knockout round. We also get into Macklin Celebrini cementing himself as an elite contributor on this team at just 19 years old, Connor McDavid looking a cut above even at this level, and the American media’s criticism of Auston Matthews, along with why we believe he’s been unfairly miscast by USA Hockey. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/i4ooHiK-a3g (0:00) – You can F*** off (02:35) – Canada dominates France (07:30) – Celebrini staking his claim (11:20) – McDavid on another level (15:00) – DraftKings (16:35) – Possible knockout round matchups (20:27) – The unfair criticism of Matthews (28:35) – Modano and the tired Toronto narrative Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to turn five bucks into $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER. New York: call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Wager tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus in most states. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. Copyright 2026. NHL. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Team Canada opened the men’s hockey tournament with a statement win over Czechia. We break down Jordan Binnington making his case as Canada’s number one goaltender, Jon Cooper pressing all the right buttons with his line combinations, the leadership group setting the tone, and our takeaways from the rest of the action through the first two days of Olympic hockey. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/3gFS255E59g (0:00) – Best-on-best hockey just hits different (05:00) – Binnington making his case as Canada’s starter (07:30) – Cooper pulling the right strings (12:44) – DraftKings (14:22) – Marner, MacKinnon, Makar, Marchand and more (20:50) – The forced goalie controversy (23:42) – Shane McMahon's on Nitro! Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to turn five bucks into $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER. New York: call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Wager tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus in most states. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. Copyright 2026. NHL. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Team Canada opens its Olympic gold quest Thursday, and the men’s hockey tournament can’t start soon enough. We break down the roster, Sidney Crosby’s push to further cement his legacy as one of the greatest captains in Canadian hockey history, Connor McDavid’s Olympic debut, Team USA’s drive to challenge Canada’s place at the top of the hockey world, and plenty more. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/rjtW2lebsBQ (0:00) – The Olympics have arrived (03:10) – Updates to Canada’s roster (07:45) – Crosby’s legacy as a Canadian captain (09:25) – McDavid’s Olympic debut (12:28) – DraftKings (14:07) – Why Olympic hockey plays differently (18:08) – A look at the other rosters (22:08) – Favorite Olympic hockey memories (23:46) – Team USA chasing Canada’s crown Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to turn five bucks into $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER. New York: call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Wager tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus in most states. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. Copyright 2026. NHL. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs predictably complicated their Olympic break outlook by rattling off three straight wins out West. We break down why the organization still needs to stay disciplined and prioritize moving assets at the deadline, including Bobby McMann, to restock the barren cupboards. We also get into William Nylander’s electric return to action and the Leafs’ lopsided record when Morgan Rielly is out of the lineup. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Umf9mE9j7K0 (0:00) – The Olympic break arrives (03:15) – Nylander driving the bus (06:35) – The Leafs’ record without Rielly (10:10) – Asset recovery still comes first (18:47) – What qualifies as a good return for McMann Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Talk surrounding the future of the Toronto Maple Leafs roster has intensified over the past week as the organization appears headed toward seller status at the NHL trade deadline. Will ownership allow Brad Treliving to oversee the sell-off even if a change in the front office seems likely this offseason? Should the Leafs consider a franchise-altering move involving Auston Matthews to truly reset things? And how important is a bottom-five finish when everything shakes out? We break down all of it and more. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/UODjdv4faeM (0:00) – The big picture (03:00) – It’s time to pick a lane (12:30) – Exploring Matthews and Nylander trade scenarios (14:26) – DraftKings break (15:57) – Does Matthews want to stay through a rebuild? (21:14) – Why a bottom-five finish is essential (26:00) – Bringing back a President of Hockey Ops? Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to turn five bucks into $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings — The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. Copyright NHL 2025. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are staring at a defining moment as an organization. Do they attempt a retool or finally commit to a full roster rebuild? Who will be the general manager making those decisions, and should fans trust ownership to move quickly and prioritize what’s actually needed to get this franchise back to contender status? We break down all of it as the Leafs are all but assured to miss the playoffs for the first time in the Matthews era. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/5yPorH0-rT4 (0:00) – Retool or full rebuild? (06:20) – Fear around moving on from Matthews (10:14) – Treliving has to be fired now (17:08) – Berube’s time is up (19:38) – DraftKings break (21:09) – Names the Leafs could move at the deadline (30:00) – The importance of culture in a high-profile organization Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to turn five bucks into $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings — The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. Copyright NHL 2025. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the Toronto Maple Leafs drift further from the playoff picture, the “should they sell?” conversation is no longer theoretical, it’s unavoidable. We break down why this is a defining moment for the organization, what the smartest path forward actually looks like, and why another short-term fix could push more of the fanbase from frustration into full-blown apathy. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/xxwMhSaAc2E (0:00) – A statement on behalf Leafs Nation (03:20) – Things are off the rails again (07:55) – Forcing ownership to make real change (13:36) – Preparing for life after Matthews (15:31) – DraftKings (17:05) – The next GM needs to be ruthless (23:36) – Nylander moment and bad energy from the core Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to turn five bucks into $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings — The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. Copyright NHL 2025. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs fell in overtime to the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night and now sit one point back of the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. We break down the Leafs’ defensive-zone struggles, the lack of high-end talent on the blue line, and a growing list of injuries that now includes Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/qutYEVoh4_0 (0:00) – Leafs fall to Red Wings in OT (04:10) – The blue line talent problem (08:30) – Why the defense needs a full rebuild (11:38) – DraftKings break (13:09) – Push for playoffs or sell at the deadline? (20:50) – Injuries piling up + the needed Olympic break (22:45) – The Easton Cowan experience Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to turn five bucks into $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings — The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. Copyright NHL 2025. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs capped off an up-and-down road trip with a huge overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night. We break down what’s starting to look like the Leafs’ formula for success at both ends of the ice, from the offensive approach to the defensive structure. We also discuss the media’s mixed reaction to Auston Matthews pushing back on Mitch Marner-related questions, the encouraging signs of leadership we’re seeing, and the unbelievable turnaround in Matthews’ play since the Christmas break. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/jUtGwwbPwRw (0:00) – Leafs wrap an up-and-down road trip (02:45) – The Leafs’ blueprint for success (05:00) – Willy vs Mitch (07:30) – Ridiculous media pushback on Matthews (15:48) – DraftKings (17:19) – Matthews’ sudden shift in play and demeanor (24:28) – Laughton, OEL, and playing with an edge Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to turn five bucks into $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings — The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. Copyright NHL 2025. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner will face off for the first time Thursday night as the Leafs roll into Las Vegas. We tee up the matchup and discuss why the Marner discourse has quieted down over the last few weeks. We also break down the Leafs’ impressive win over the Colorado Avalanche, dive into the rumblings around a potential Dougie Hamilton trade, and debate what really wins in the NHL: star power or roster depth. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/HiiajR0q-JQ (0:00) – 10PM starts (01:12) – “Scheduled losses” are fine when you’re playing well (04:15) – The Marner narrative has faded ahead of Thursday (11:17) – DraftKings (12:49) – The weird Dougie Hamilton trade speculation (17:09) – Leafs rebuilding their relationship with the fanbase (21:50) – What matters more: stars or depth? Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to turn five bucks into $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings — The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. Copyright NHL 2025. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have earned points in nine straight games and now sit just outside the playoff picture. We break down the key factors behind the turnaround, including Scott Laughton’s impact, Easton Cowan and Nick Robertson becoming everyday fixtures, improved team structure, and steady goaltending. We also dig into the latest situation surrounding the Ottawa Senators and wrap things up with our NFL Wild Card picks. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/RZbwQOuwha4 (0:00) – The highs and lows of being a fan (02:30) – The vibes are back in Leafland (09:40) – Why Scott Laughton matters so much (13:04) – Roy, Cowan, Robertson, Maccelli, McMann all rolling (16:45) – The wide-open East + a huge road trip ahead (20:30) – PK, goaltending, and the blue-line picture (23:11) – DraftKings break (24:41) – Ottawa’s bizarre situation + pressure in Canadian markets (34:00) – NFL game picks Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to turn five bucks into $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings — The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. Copyright NHL 2025. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs were firing on all cylinders in Tuesday night’s win over the Florida Panthers. We break down what’s been clicking since the Christmas break, what the lineup could look like when William Nylander returns, and why this version of the team feels different. We also give full credit to the Leafs for a first-class pregame ceremony honoring Auston Matthews, with Mats Sundin presenting the captain a plaque for becoming the franchise’s all-time goal-scoring leader. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/MtHEXT6ybuc (0:00) – Opening thoughts (04:04) – What’s working for the Leafs right now (10:09) – DraftKings (11:40) – The Nylander return dynamic (18:12) – Blue-line injuries and goalie stability (21:55) – Sundin passes the torch to Matthews Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to turn five bucks into $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings — The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. Copyright NHL 2025. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews looks closer to his old self after breaking the franchise goal-scoring record Saturday night on Long Island, just days removed from a hat trick against Winnipeg. We break down what Matthews’ resurgence means for expectations this season, the mounting pressure on William Nylander ahead of his return, Morgan Rielly’s continued defensive struggles, and our reaction to Team Canada’s Olympic roster reveal. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/9cFvH0jZMIg (0:00) – New Year’s resolutions (02:20) – Matthews sets a new franchise goal record (08:20) – Do expectations change now? (14:24) – DraftKings (15:55) – Pressure on Nylander’s return (20:50) – Nick Robertson driving play (23:30) – Rielly’s defensive issues persist (30:08) – Team Canada Olympic roster revealed Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to turn five bucks into $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings — The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. Copyright NHL 2025. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs came out of the Christmas break looking marginally more cohesive, but the larger issues remain. We break down the clear philosophical disconnect between Craig Berube and the team’s star players and zoom out to examine what it says about the organization as a whole, from leadership to long-term direction. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/a-aCfVQYb9g (0:00) – Power play shows life after the break (03:17) – Berube and the core are misaligned (12:50) – MLSE resisting a coaching change (15:40) – Hard to ignore the big picture (21:05) – Speed and talent gap exposed Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA F ollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs fired assistant coach Marc Savard, and while a 6–3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins followed, there’s little confidence it changes anything meaningful. This episode breaks down the conflicting messaging from Brad Treliving, Craig Berube, and Auston Matthews, and why the organization increasingly looks disjointed from the top down. We also examine the crossroads Leafs ownership now faces, and how one wrong decision risks alienating the fanbase. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/cLTMW4yXUpU (0:00) – Leafs pick up win over Pittsburgh (06:40) – Marc Savard takes the hit (08:20) – Signs of organizational disarray (14:47) – Ownership at a crossroads (22:00) – Matthews looks disengaged (29:35) – Leadership without accountability Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs delivered another embarrassing performance Thursday night, getting shut out 4–0 by the Washington Capitals, and this postgame episode pulls no punches. We break down the flat, disengaged play from Auston Matthews and William Nylander, the growing pressure and scrutiny around Craig Berube, and the concern surrounding Brad Treliving’s reported interest in Rasmus Andersson. A full vent session on the on-ice product and the mounting frustrations consuming Leafs Nation. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ru9zCtUvuVE (0:00) – Welcome to sports fan hell (04:35) – Matthews and Nylander look checked out (08:55) – Rakuten (10:05) – Pick a lane already (15:50) – The clock may be up on Berube (17:55) – Matthews’ future grows murkier (21:50) – No end in sight Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ The holidays are here and that means it’s the most wonderful time of the year…to save with Rakuten. Use Rakuten to stack Cash Back at your favourite stores on top of holiday sales. That’s savings on savings! With Rakuten, you can get Cash Back on gifts for everyone on your list, from toys for the kids, to kitchen gear for the person who loves to cook, to electronics for everyone. You can even save on something for yourself! Just shop the stores you love, and Cash Back is automatically added to your account–and you can choose to get paid via Interac eTransfer, PayPal or cheque. Join for free today and get a new member bonus after minimum qualifying purchases–just go to Rakuten.ca, download the app or install the browser extension. Terms and conditions apply. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.