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 to...
Nov 24, 2023•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. 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 19, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. 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 17, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. 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 13, 2023•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of ...
Nov 12, 2023•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 s...
Nov 11, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Nov 09, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 c...
Nov 07, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are tho...
Nov 05, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Nov 03, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily ref...
Nov 01, 2023•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. 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.
Oct 29, 2023•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 strea...
Oct 27, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Oct 25, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. The views and opinions express...
Oct 22, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Oct 20, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. 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....
Oct 17, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! 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....
Oct 15, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect th...
Oct 12, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! 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.
Aug 24, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflec...
Aug 24, 2023•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. 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.
Aug 16, 2023•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. 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...
Aug 15, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. 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 af...
Jul 03, 2023•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! 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.
Jul 02, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, an...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. 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.
May 19, 2023•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! 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...
May 13, 2023•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast 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! 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...
May 11, 2023•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast 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! 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....
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