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. 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 a...
Jan 21, 2025•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. 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....
Jan 19, 2025•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, ...
Jan 17, 2025•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Jan 15, 2025•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Jan 12, 2025•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Jan 10, 2025•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 view...
Jan 08, 2025•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. 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.
Jan 06, 2025•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 McCab...
Jan 05, 2025•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Ma...
Jan 03, 2025•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Dec 23, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 opin...
Dec 22, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 a...
Dec 21, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Dec 19, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. 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.
Dec 15, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. The views and opinions...
Dec 13, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ti...
Dec 11, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. 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 ...
Dec 08, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and...
Dec 07, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 05, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests...
Dec 03, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Dec 01, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Sat...
Nov 28, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! 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.
Nov 25, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, Nyla...
Nov 21, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 T...
Nov 17, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of th...
Nov 14, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do ...
Nov 13, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Nov 10, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. The views and opinions expressed in this podcas...
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