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.
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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. 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 & Medi...
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! 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 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. 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.
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. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position o...
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. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those ...
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. 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.
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 chemist...
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. 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 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. 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 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 Roger...
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. The views and opinions expres...
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. 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.
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 Keef...
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? The views and opinions expre...
