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. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts ...
Mar 09, 2025•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sport...
Mar 07, 2025•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. The vi...
Mar 06, 2025•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. The views and opinions expressed in this pod...
Mar 04, 2025•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. 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 affi...
Mar 02, 2025•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. 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 o...
Mar 01, 2025•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. 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....
Feb 26, 2025•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily r...
Feb 24, 2025•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sp...
Feb 23, 2025•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 th...
Feb 21, 2025•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Roge...
Feb 09, 2025•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! 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 ...
Feb 07, 2025•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 St...
Feb 05, 2025•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 thing...
Jan 30, 2025•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. 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 affi...
Jan 26, 2025•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jan 23, 2025•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
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