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Ep. 66 – Ottawa Swept, Tkachuk Drama + NHL Playoff Chaos
Apr 29, 2026
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Ep. 65 – NHL Playoffs Are Insane, Game 1 Chaos + Leafs Media Drama
Apr 22, 2026
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Ep. 64 – NHL Playoff Matchups Are Set + Leafs GM Hunt & Kraken Future
Apr 15, 2026
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Ep. 63 – Treliving FIRED, Leafs in Chaos + Worst Press Conference Ever
Apr 8, 2026
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| 4/29/26 |  Ep. 66 – Ottawa Swept, Tkachuk Drama + NHL Playoff Chaos | Episode 66 of Buds Mafia is full of playoff chaos.We break down everything from the latest NHL playoff games — including Ottawa getting swept and what that means for the team's future… and for Brady Tkachuk.We get into:Ottawa’s collapse and Carolina’s dominanceTkachuk’s performance and potential futureBuffalo vs Boston heating upMontreal vs Tampa — physical, intense seriesColorado vs LAMinnesota vs Dallas momentum swingsEdmonton’s ongoing goaltending issuesWe also discuss:The Rantanen / Stankoven / Necas trade and why it worked for everyoneBuffalo and Montreal emerging as real threatsLeafs free agent decisionsThen we shift into:NFL Draft breakdownBills picks and strategyLeague-wide reactionsPlus:PGA Zurich Classic + Cadillac Championship draftLock of the WeekBet the FarmThe playoffs are heating up… and so are the takes.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (02:56) — Draft or Dump(07:51) — Ottawa vs Carolina(17:07) — Buffalo vs Boston(22:24) — Tampa vs Montreal(28:45) — Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia(33:00) —Western Conference First Round(39:00) – Leafs Free Agents(41:10) – NFL Draft Recap and Bills Draft Picks(51:00) — Zurich Classic Recap, Cadillac Championship Draft, Betting Segments | — | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | Ep. 65 – NHL Playoffs Are Insane, Game 1 Chaos + Leafs Media Drama | Episode 65 of Buds Mafia kicks off with full-blown NHL playoff chaos.Game 1’s are in the books — and we’ve already got upsets, overtime winners, and some serious storylines forming across the league.We break down:Buffalo buzzing and taking Game 1 vs BostonMontreal stealing one in OT vs TampaMinnesota shocking DallasCarolina’s usual playoff style vs OttawaPhilly suffocating PittsburghColorado vs LA and Vegas vs UtahAround the NHL:Rick Bowness calls out ColumbusWerenski respondsSunny Mehta to New Jersey — what’s next?Celebrini historic season + contract talkVancouver moves on from AlvinBedard + Davidson extensionsLeafs segment:End of season media scrum reactionsMatthews, Rielly, Nylander takeawaysEaston Cowan futureKeith Pelley and the direction of the teamWe also get into:NFL Draft weekBills needs + mock draftsMajor trades and extensionsPlus:Zurich Classic DraftLock of the WeekBet the FarmThe playoffs are here… and it’s already chaos.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (05:35) — Rick Bowness and the Blue Jackets(07:33) — Sunny Mehta and the Devils(08:48) — News Around the League(14:24) — Game 1 Recap(35:13) — Leafs End of Season Media Day Take Aways(44:00) —NFL Draft(58:48) — RBC Heritage Recap and Zurich Classic Draft(1:01:42) — Betting Segments and Wrap-Up | — | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | Ep. 64 – NHL Playoff Matchups Are Set + Leafs GM Hunt & Kraken Future | Episode 64 of Buds Mafia is all about the NHL playoff picture… and some of these matchups are going to be insane.We break down the full playoff bracket, go through each matchup, and give our thoughts on how things could play out across both conferences.We also get into:Cole Caufield vs Kirill Kaprizov — who would you take?Ron Francis stepping down in Seattle + what it means for the KrakenTJ Hughes signing with Colorado after a dominant NCAA run40-goal seasons from Stamkos and GuentherRocket Richard race heating upLeafs talk:Toronto sitting near the bottom of the leagueGM search and the Sunny Mehta rumorsRecent losses and what’s next for this teamWe also cover:Ryan’s 2025–26 predictions (and how brutal they are)Full division breakdown and playoff projectionsThen we shift into:Masters talk — Rory going back-to-backThe criticism around him and why it doesn’t make senseRBC Heritage preview + picksPlus:Lock of the WeekBet the FarmThe playoff picture is set.The debates are heating up.And there’s a lot to break down.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (01:47) — Draft or Dump(06:25) — Caufield or Kaprizov?(9:46) — Ron Francis and the Seattle Kraken(14:47) — News Around the League(16:43) — Ryans 2025-26 Season Predictions Recap(18:51) — Eastern Conference Playoffs(26:50) — Western Conference Playoffs(36:08) — Leafs Talk(41:25) — Masters Recap and RBC Heritage(47:57) — Betting Segments and Wrap-Up | — | ||||||
| 4/8/26 | Ep. 63 – Treliving FIRED, Leafs in Chaos + Worst Press Conference Ever | Episode 63 of Buds Mafia is pure chaos in Toronto.Brad Treliving is OUT… and the Leafs somehow followed it up with one of the worst press conferences we’ve ever seen.Keith Pelley steps in and somehow makes things even more confusing — talking culture, data, and direction… but giving absolutely ZERO clarity on what this team actually is.With two weeks left in the season, the Leafs feel completely lost.We break down:Brad Treliving fired — what went wrong?The Keith Pelley press conference disaster“Data-driven” Leafs… what does that even mean?Is Berube safe?Nylander hinting at uncertainty if this becomes a rebuildThe future of the Leafs (and why nobody knows what it is)Around the NHL:Playoff race heating up in both conferencesTeams collapsing at the worst time (Islanders, Columbus, Anaheim)Porter Martone making noise in PhillyDeBoer replacing RoyTkachuk podcast dramaWe also get into:Matthews vs Brady Tkachuk — who’s more likely to stay?Ullmark controversyLate-season chaos across the leagueThen we pivot to:NFL news (Cousins to Vegas, Puka update)Masters week preview + draftLock of the WeekBet the FarmThe Leafs are a mess. The front office is changing. And nobody knows what comes next.👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments 👍 Like the video 📲 Subscribe for weekly episodes and clips🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Bachelor Party Recap(03:53) — Draft or Dump(08:38) — Keith Tkachuk on Wingmen(11:53) — Landon Dupont to Michigan?(14:53) — Patrick Roy fired(17:26) — Who Leaves First? Matthews or Brady?(20:21) — NHL Playoffs - Whos Getting In?(24:53) — Leafs Talk / Treliving Gone / Keith Pelley Press Conference(33:05) — NFL Talk(34:08) — Valero Recap and Masters Week(36:13) — Betting Segments and Wrap-Up | — | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | Ep. 62 – Is Matthews Done in Toronto? LA & Utah Rumors + NHL Playoff Chaos | Episode 62 of Buds Mafia dives into one of the biggest questions in hockey right now…Is Auston Matthews actually done in Toronto?With rumors starting to swirl and insiders hinting at uncertainty around his future, we break down what a potential exit could look like — and why teams like LA and Utah are already being connected.If Matthews even considers leaving… everything changes.We get into:Matthews’ future in Toronto and what could happen nextWhy LA and Utah are being mentioned as potential landing spotsWhat a realistic return for Matthews would look likeNylander keeping quiet and what that might meanLeafs finally showing some fight… too little too late?Around the NHL:The playoff race heating up in both conferencesVegas potentially missing the playoffs for the first time everFrank Seravalli saying something insane againTkachuk brothers doing Tkachuk thingsNCAA season wrapping up with top prospects signingTortorella back in the NHLWe also break down:NHL Awards races (MVP, Norris, Calder, Vezina & more)McDavid somehow being an underdogSuzuki’s case for the SelkeWho’s actually winning whatThen we pivot to:NFL news and Bills updatesPGA recap + Valero Texas Open draftLock of the WeekBet the FarmMatthews rumors are here.The playoff race is chaos.And the Leafs future is suddenly very uncertain.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (03:48) — Draft or Dump(07:19) — Eastern Playoff Race(10:48) — Western Playoff race(17:10) — Frank Seravalli and College Hockey(21:09) — McDavid and the Awards(24:54) — Tkachuk Meet and Greet(27:01) — Leafs Talk / Trade Packages for Matthews(32:25) — NFL and Bills Talk(38:20) — Golf Recap and Valspar Draft(44:24) — Betting Segments and Wrap-Up | — | ||||||
| 3/25/26 | Ep. 61 – Leafs Are Falling Apart, Berube in Trouble? + NHL Playoff Race Chaos | Episode 61 of Buds Mafia is all about chaos — and the Toronto Maple Leafs might be right in the middle of it.With just weeks left in the season, the Leafs keep slipping, the vibes are off, and real questions are starting to come up…Has Craig Berube lost the room?Can this team actually win without Matthews?And why are they giving up the most shots in the entire NHL?We break down:Leafs continuing to spiralBerube’s comments and potential locker room issuesJoseph Woll concerns after facing nearly 80 shots in back-to-back gamesNylander as the guy — is that enough?Easton Cowan continuing to impressWhat this team even is right nowAround the NHL, the playoff race is getting insane:Buffalo is on fire (9-1-0)Columbus jumps into a playoff spotOttawa, Boston, Detroit all fighting for their livesNashville holding on in the WestKucherov overtakes McDavid in the Art Ross raceCelebrini closing in on a historic 100-point seasonWe also hit:Leon Draisaitl done for the regular seasonJack Hughes vs the Hockey Hall of Fame puck dramaAJ Greer suspension debateWhy Montreal’s future should scare everyoneThen we pivot to:NFL news and mock draft talk (Bills targets and needs)Jaylen Waddle blockbuster tradeFlag football vs NFL playersWe wrap it up with:Valspar Championship recapHouston Open previewLock of the WeekBet the FarmThe playoffs are coming.The Leafs are slipping.And the pressure is building fast.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (06:43) — Draft or Dump(12:20) — Jack Hughes and “His” Puck(14:23) — News Around the NHL(15:48) — Eastern and Western Conference Playoff Picture(27:31) — Why Ryan is Scared of the Habs(30:34) — Leafs News / Has Berube Lost the Room?(36:47) — NFL Talk / Bills Mock Draft(42:08) — Valspar Recap and Houston Open Draft(36:47) — NFL Talk / Bills Mock Draft(46:37) — Betting Segments and Wrap-Up | — | ||||||
| 3/18/26 | Ep. 60 – Gudas Takes Out Matthews, Leafs Tank Incoming? + NFL Free Agency Chaos | Episode 60 of Buds Mafia gets heated.The Toronto Maple Leafs season just took a brutal turn after a dirty hit from Radko Gudas leaves Auston Matthews out for the rest of the year — and the league only handing out 5 games has Leafs fans furious.With the captain done, the conversation suddenly shifts to something nobody expected…Are the Leafs accidentally tanking for a Top 5 pick?We break down:The Radko Gudas hit on MatthewsWhy 5 games feels like a jokeLeafs media completely losing their mindsToronto potentially landing a Top 5 pickMatthew Knies trade rumors involving Montreal (absolutely not)The Calder Trophy race heating upThe Norris Trophy debateAround the league:Nick Schmaltz signs 8 years x $8MOttawa gets their 1st round pick backTristan Jarry practice dramaCraig Button’s Top 50 prospects listWhy the Leafs having zero prospects on it is concerningThen we pivot to the NFL free agency madness.Jackson breaks down:The biggest deals across the leagueTrey Hendrickson’s massive contractDJ Moore to BuffaloPatriots adding weaponsRaiders rebuilding the right wayWinners and losers of free agency so farWe also cover:PGA recap – Cameron Young wins The PlayersValspar Championship previewLock of the WeekBet the FarmMatthews is out.Leafs fans are furious.And the tank conversation has officially begun.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (03:05) — Draft or Dump(08:33) — 2026 Free Agents(10:56) — News Around the NHL(25:59) — Gudas Suspension and What’s Next for Papi(31:32) — Full NFL Free Agency Breakdown(55:40) — The Players Recap and Valspar Draft(58:) - Betting Segments and Wrap-Up | — | ||||||
| 3/11/26 | Ep. 59 – NHL Trade Deadline Fallout, Leafs Make Brutal Moves & League Chaos + Crosby Trade | Episode 59 of Buds Mafia is a full breakdown of the NHL Trade Deadline fallout — and why the Toronto Maple Leafs somehow managed to make moves that left fans even more frustrated.Toronto did make trades… but instead of pushing the team forward, the decisions have only raised more questions about the direction of the franchise.From questionable asset management to underwhelming additions, the Leafs deadline may end up being remembered for all the wrong reasons.We break down:The biggest trades across the leagueBuffalo going all-inDallas, Vegas, and Colorado strengthening their rostersMajor defensive moves around the NHLWinners and losers from deadline weekToronto’s underwhelming deadline decisionsTrading a 1st and a prospect for Scott Laughton last year… only to flip him for a 3rdChris Tanev out for the seasonMatthews stuck in a slumpCowan making an impact with Matthews and NylanderIs this front office on the hot seat?We also dive into the NFL chaos around the league:Maxx Crosby traded to Baltimore in a massive dealDJ Moore headed to BuffaloBills clearing cap space and reshaping the rosterCardinals releasing Kyler MurrayPatriots cutting DiggsTua released with record dead capPlus:PGA recap and The Players Championship previewLock of the WeekBet the FarmDeadline week is over — but the fallout is just getting started.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (03:00) — Draft or Dump(07:25) — Trade Deadline Recap(24:51) — Leafs Trade Deadline(33:32) — Bills News (DJ Moore Trade and Releases)(38:15) — NFL News(47:15) — Arnold Palmer and The Players Draft(51:10) - Betting Segments and Wrap-Up | — | ||||||
| 3/4/26 | Ep. 58 – NHL Trade Deadline Chaos, Leafs at a Crossroads + Blow It Up or Run It Back? | Episode 58 of Buds Mafia is all about the NHL Trade Deadline — and whether it’s finally time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to blow it all up.With March 6th looming, the Leafs have lost three straight, the vibes are awful, and the organization feels completely stuck between competing and resetting. We break down who should stay, who should go, and what the future of this team actually looks like if changes are coming.We get into:Why this might be the last stand for this Leafs coreWho Toronto should actually listen on at the deadlineWhy “just running it back” feels impossibleBobby McMann’s future, Rielly’s brutal season, and MLSE’s message to fansRyan absolutely clowning Damien Cox and the Toronto StarAround the league, we hit:The biggest names who could be moved at the deadlineJim Hiller fired in LAQuenneville hitting 1,000 winsMatthew Schaefer’s insane seasonBuffalo turning into a legit wagonDallas rolling, Wyatt Johnston stock skyrocketingWe also cover:McDavid hitting 100 points (again)Cale Makar vs Quinn HughesCurrent playoff matchups and contendersThen we pivot to:NFL Combine recapWhich teams still don’t have a QBWhere Anthony Richardson could landBills draft targets and rising prospectsMontgomery to the TexansCrosby on the move?We wrap it up with:PGA recap and Arnold Palmer Invitational previewLock of the WeekBet the FarmNo sugarcoating. No fence-sitting. Deadline week means hard decisions.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (01:03) — Draft or Dump(04:08) — Matthew Schaefer (04:53) — Trade Deadline Talk(13:49) — NHL News Around the League(17:14) — Current Playoff Picture(23:49) — Ryan's Leaf Meltdown(34:19) — NFL News(44:16) – Cognizant Classic and Arnold Palmer Draft(47:22) - Betting Segments and Wrap-Up | — | ||||||
| 2/25/26 | Ep. 57 – USA Wins Olympic Gold in OT, Canada Heartbreak + What Changes for 2028 | Episode 57 of Buds Mafia is a tough one.We break down the Olympic men’s hockey tournament with a heavy focus on the Gold Medal Game, where the USA beats Canada in overtime to win their first gold since 1980.We go game by game through the knockout round:Quarterfinals, semifinals, and how each team got thereCanada’s dominant underlying play — and why it still wasn’t enoughUSA’s resilience, special teams, and goaltendingThen we dive deep into the Gold Medal Game:Canada controlling long stretches but failing to capitalizeThe 5-on-3 that has to end the gameJack Hughes’ OT winnerBinnington’s performance and the reaction to the final goalWhy this loss is going to sit with certain Canadian players for a long timeWe talk legacy and fallout:What this win means for USA Hockey going forwardWhat Canada needs to change for 2028 and 2030Which players helped or hurt their reputationsMatthews finally winning a big international gameMcDavid’s tournament MVP and the questions that still lingerWe also look ahead:Early thoughts on roster changes for the 2028 World Cup of HockeyWho’s in, who’s out for both Canada and the USAOutside the Olympics, we hit:NHL news and weekly recapNFL Combine preview and players to watchPGA recap as Ryan finally gets his first win of the seasonCognizant Classic previewAnd of course:Lock of the WeekBet the FarmHonest takes. No sugarcoating. A lot to unpack.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (04:02) — Draft or Dump(8:49) — Almost at 100 subscribers(10:32) — NHL Clean Up(13:00) — Quarter-Finals to Sem-Finals(18:34) — Gold Medal Game(46:44) — NFL Combine + NFL News(53:40) — Genesis Recap + Cognizant Classis draft(58:57) – Betting Segments | — | ||||||
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| 2/18/26 | Ep. 56 – Olympic Hockey Chaos, Team Canada Dominates + Celebrini Is Already Elite | Episode 56 of Buds Mafia is basically an Olympic hockey emergency pod.With the NHL paused, we go all-in on Olympic hockey, breaking down everything that’s happened so far and what’s coming next as we head into the quarterfinals.We get into:Is the Celebrini–McDavid–MacKinnon line already the best line hockey has ever seen?Where Celebrini already ranks among the NHL’s eliteTeam Canada’s dominance so far and what still worries usCrosby’s ridiculous Team Canada recordUSA’s JT Miller decision and whether it actually makes senseMatthew Tkachuk chirping LeonOlympic stat leaders and standout performances across the tournamentWe recap the games so far:Canada rolling, Sweden struggling, Finland owning themSlovakia’s run and Slafkovsky going nuclearUSA’s inconsistency and chemistry issuesGoaltending takes, depth concerns, and lineup tweaksOutside the Olympics, we hit some NHL housekeeping:Leafs trade talk and why OEL isn’t moving for cheapBrandon Bussi’s extension and why it mattersThen we pivot to:NFL news and offseason chaosPGA recap from Pebble BeachGenesis Invitational previewPGA Draft update (Jackson up 3–0, Ryan is cooked)And of course:Lock of the WeekBet the Farm (still painful)Unfiltered takes. Olympic overreactions. Zero corporate nonsense. You know the drill.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (04:45) — Draft or Dump(11:18) — NHL News(15:45) — Olympic Hockey Updates(37:38) — Canadian Olympic Updates(42:58) — NFL News(47:30) — Pebble Beach Recap and Genesis Preview(50:51) — Betting Segments | — | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | Ep. 55 – Patriots Exposed, Seahawks Dominate Super Bowl 60 + Panarin Traded to LA | Episode 55 of Buds Mafia is a loaded one.We kick things off with Super Bowl 60, where the Seahawks dominated the Patriots and officially exposed New England as frauds. Drake Maye struggled, the run game disappeared, and Seattle controlled the game from start to finish — plus our Super Bowl parlay hit.From there, we dive into NHL madness:Artemi Panarin traded to LA for basically nothingContract extensions and wild free-agent offersTeam Canada Olympic injury replacements and lineup debatesFlyers drama involving MichkovThe Gavin McKenna situation and how NHL teams will actually view itTeams trending up and down across the leagueWe then break down:Team Canada’s Olympic roster and line combinationsNFL awards and Hall of Fame inducteesBills press conference quotes and defensive identityTo close it out:PGA Draft recap and Pebble Beach Pro-Am picksLock of the WeekBet the Farm (still brutal)Unfiltered takes. No corporate nonsense. If you like sports podcasts that don’t hold back — this one’s for you.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (02:46) — Draft or Dump(09:36) — Artemi Panarin Trade(12:41) — Bennett and Jarvis Replacements(14:14) — Flyers Drama(16:52) — Gavin McKenna Donny Brook(23:00) — News Around the NHL(29:25) — Leafs Talk(30:36) — Olympic Hockey Preview(36:53) — NFL Awards(41:48) — SuperBowl 60 Recap(52:54) — WM Open Recap and Pebble Beach Draft(55:28) —Betting Segments | — | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | Ep. 54 - Are the Leafs Sellers? | Super Bowl 60 Preview, NHL Odds, Bills Turnaround | Episode 54 of Buds Mafia is loaded.We kick things off with the big one: Are the Leafs sellers this year? Is the season done? Conservative sell? Full teardown? Or do you push and hope?From there, it’s wall-to-wall chaos:NHL news, trades, signings, and standings madnessCalder & Norris odds heating upWerenski vs Makar vs BouchardPacific Division playoff messOlympic hockey preview + key injury updatesThen we pivot to the NFL:Bills coaching hires and why optimism is backPegula press conference falloutLeague-wide coaching dramaSuper Bowl 60 preview, props, MVP odds, and picksWe finish with:Farmers Insurance Open recapPhoenix Open golf draftLock of the WeekBet the Farm (still brutal)Unfiltered takes. Zero corporate nonsense. If you like sports podcasts that don’t hold back — this one’s for you.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (04:50) — Draft or Dump(10:26) — Malinski Extension and the Avs(13:55) — Norris Trophy Update(15:31) — Pacific Division(19:12) — Calder Race(23:08) — Leafs Talk(30:15) — Olympic Talk(35:15) — New Era for the Bills(41:08) — NFL News(47:55) — SuperBowl 60 Preview(52:54) — Farmers Insurance(56:43) —Betting Segments | — | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | Ep.53 - Leafs Slipping, Buffalo Wins the Doan Deal & the Patriots Are Back (Unfortunately) | The Leafs are struggling, the schedule is brutal, and nothing feels easy right now.We break down Toronto’s recent losses, injuries, effort issues, and what’s coming next. Is this just a rough stretch — or a warning sign?Around the NHL, Buffalo locks up Josh Doan long-term and officially wins the Peterka trade. We cover league-wide news, Olympic roster chaos, Shane Wright trade rumors, and teams that are heating up or falling apart in our week-to-week recap.Then it’s over to the NFL:Coaching carousel breakdown and grading the hiresPegula press conference falloutChampionship Sunday reactionsPatriots win 10–7 despite Maye throwing for 86 yardsSeahawks vs Rams felt like the Super BowlStafford, Darnold, JSN and Puka were unrealSuper Bowl 60 is set — whether we like it or not.We close with golf being back:Scottie’s first win of the seasonFarmers Insurance Open preview at Torrey PinesFirst golf draft of the yearLocks of the Week and Bet the Farm recapNo filters. No scripts. Just Buds Mafia.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (04:36) — Draft or Dump(11:17) — Josh Doan Extension(14:29) — Shane Wright and Lafreniere(16:56) — Seth Jones Out, Lacombe In(21:17) — Oilers Talk(27:36) — Leafs Talk(35:29) — Terry Pegulas Press Conference(43:04) — NFL Head Coaching Grades(50:25) — Pats vs Broncos(53:42) — Seahawks vs Rams(58:24) — Golf Talk(1:06:23) —Betting Segments | — | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | Ep. 52 - End of an Era in Buffalo | Bills Collapse, McDermott Fired & NFL Divisional Chaos | The Buffalo Bills season ends in disaster.The Bills lose 33–30 in OT to the Broncos, Sean McDermott is fired, Brandon Beane gets promoted, and nothing about it makes sense. We break down the game, the turnovers, the controversial calls, Josh Allen’s emotions, and what this franchise even is anymore.We then dive into NFL Divisional Weekend:Seahawks absolutely destroy the 49ersCJ Stroud is ASSPatriots look like Super Bowl threatsBears’ season ends vs the RamsFull AFC & NFC Championship breakdownWe switch over to the NHL with:Rasmus Andersson traded to VegasKiefer Sherwood to San JoseRangers hitting rock bottomLeafs updates & Bobby McMann contract talkGolf is back, bets are flying, and we wrap it up with:Divisional CommandmentsChampionship CommandmentsLock of the WeekBet the FarmChaotic. Emotional. Very Buds Mafia.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (00:41) — Sean McDermott Farewell (12:38) — Beane Hate(14:16) — Bills vs Broncos(18:35) — Bills Offseason(25:46) — Patriots vs Texans(28:23) — Seahawks vs 49ers(30:14) — Bears vs Rams(33:33) — Championship Sunday Picks and Previews(37:13) — Andersson and Sherwood Trade(43:00) — News and Updates around the NHL(45:38) — Leafs Talk(52:21) — Golf is Back(53:59) —Betting Segments | — | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | Ep. 51 — Bills Survive Wild Card Chaos, Pacific Division Is Dog Sh*t, McDavid vs MacKinnon & Leafs Rolling | Episode 51 of the Buds Mafia Podcast is unhinged — in the best way.We kick things off with Draft or Dump, celebrate one year of Buds Mafia, then tear through the NHL, Leafs hockey actually being fun again, and an NFL Wild Card weekend that delivered chaos, bad beats, and heartbreak.🏒 NHL Talk• The Pacific Division is dog sh*t• McDavid vs MacKinnon — historic runs, insane numbers• Connor Bedard is back• Phillip Broberg’s $8M deal • Hurricanes listening on Kotkaniemi offers• World Juniors fallout & Hockey Canada mess• Why the McKenna hate makes zero sense• Ottawa Senators disaster season + brutal vibes• Red Wings buzzing, Devils in shambles• Ducks free-falling (9 straight losses… yikes)🍁 Leafs Talk• Huge wins vs Florida, Philly, and Vancouver• Woll standing on his head• Nylander back and scoring• Knies bringing chaos• Do the Leafs need Stolarz?• Leafs finally playing with effort and bite🏈 NFL Wild Card Recap• Patriots, Bills, Bears, Rams advance• Josh Allen is inevitable• Caleb Williams clutch gene• Eagles fraud watch• Coaching firings around the league• Divisional round preview💸 Buds Mafia Betting Segments• Wild Card Commandments recap• Divisional Commandments• Lock of the Week• Bet the Farm (still pain)• Wildcard Women updateUnfiltered. Loud. Opinionated.Exactly how Buds Mafia is supposed to sound.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (02:34) — Draft or Dump (4:45) — World Juniors(9:05) — Ottawa in Shambles(12:03) — Pacific Division(13:18) — Around the NHL(18:42) — Leafs Talk (24:08) — NFL Coaching Carousel(29:23) — NFL Wild Card Weekend(38:14) — Bills vs Jags Recap(44:44) — Pats vs Chargers(47:16) — NFL Divisional Round Picks and Previews(54:24) — College Football(58:54) —Betting Segments | — | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | Ep. 50 — World Juniors Fallout, Celebrini MVP Buzz, Leafs Are Alive?, NFL Week 18 Chaos & Playoff Picks | Episode 50 of the Buds Mafia Podcast is absolute carnage.We kick things off the only way we know how — Draft or Dump — before diving headfirst into World Juniors madness, Olympic roster debates, Leafs optimism (again…), and an NFL Week 18 slate that delivered pure chaos.🏒 NHL / World Juniors• World Juniors recap + reactions• Canada & Sweden claim top seeds• USA stunned in the QF• Celebrini MVP conversation is REAL (63 in 41 is stupid)• Team Canada & USA Olympic rosters — who got snubbed?• Winnipeg Jets… what the hell happened?• Juraj Slafkovský finally cooking🍁 Leafs Talk• Is Papi actually back??• Matthews looks like himself again• Knies bringing chaos every night• Woll shutouts, Stecher buzzing• Time to get real about Morgan Rielly• Leafs finally playing with some bite🏈 NFL Week 18 Recap + Playoffs• Week 18 results, bad beats, and chaos• Broncos and Seahawks take the byes• Bills vs Jags — how far can Buffalo actually go?• Full Wild Card breakdown, picks, and takes💸 Buds Mafia Segments• Week 18 Commandments results• Wild Card Commandments• Lock of the Week & Bet the Farm• Wildcard Women finale — Taylor (11–3) clears Caitlin (5–9)Unfiltered. Opinionated. Slightly irresponsible.Exactly how Buds Mafia should sound.📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucksYouTube - Buds Mafia⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (01:43) — Draft or Dump (4:43) — World Juniors(7:43) — Olympic Rosters(14:22) — Celebrini for MVP?(15:22) — Winnipeg Sucks(17:03) — Leafs Talk / Papi Back?(25:20) — Week 18 Recap(32:00) — NFL Wild Card Weekend(44:22) — Bills vs Jags(51:11) — Wild Card Picks and Previews | — | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | Ep. 49 — World Juniors Chaos, Leafs Heating Up, Bills Collapse, NFL Week 17 Madness & Week 18 Preview | Episode 49 of the Buds Mafia Podcast is loaded.We kick things off with our usual Draft or Dump, breaking down what we loved and hated from the weekend before jumping straight into NHL chaos, World Juniors madness, and a wild NFL playoff race.🏒 NHL Talk• CBJ trade Yegor Chinakhov to Pittsburgh• JJ Moser locks in an 8-year extension• Buffalo is buzzing (9 straight wins)• Edmonton fully healthy is terrifying• No suspension for Barzal (somehow)🌍 World Juniors Breakdown• Sweden looks legit (Stenberg, Frondell)• Canada survives chaos, Hage OT heroics• McKenna is disgusting• USA rolling despite injury scares• Full tournament reactions and concerns🍁 Leafs Talk• Steve Sullivan promoted to assistant & PP coach• Leafs playing faster, looser, more fun• Matthews and Knies looking way better• Big wins vs PIT and OTT• OT loss in Detroit but trending up🏈 NFL Week 17 Recap• Bears win the NFC North• Patriots clinch the AFC East• Bills lose to the Eagles and now might be screwed• Ravens stay alive, Browns stun Pittsburgh• Panthers vs Bucs, Seahawks vs Niners, Ravens vs Steelers — Week 18 is chaos💸 Buds Mafia Segments• Wildcard Women update (Taylor still unconscious at 11–2)• Week 18 Commandments• Lock of the Week• Bet the Farm• Fantasy standingsLoose. Opinionated. Slightly unhinged.Exactly how Buds Mafia should sound.📱 Follow Buds Mafia:Twitter / Instagram / TikTok → @budsandpucks⏱️ CHAPTERS(00:00) — Intro(04:02) — Draft or Dump(7:53) — Yegor Chinakhov Traded and JJ Moser Extends(9:56) — World Juniors(18:37) — NHL News Around the League(25:01) — Leafs Talk(28:12) — NFL Week 17 Recap(46:55) — Eagles vs Bills(52:41) — NFL Week 18 Picks and Previews(1:01:20) — Betting Segments | — | ||||||
| 12/24/25 | Ep. 48 — Leafs Meltdown, NFL Week 16 Chaos, Bills Survive, Lions in Trouble & Christmas Chaos | Episode 48 of the Buds Mafia Podcast is our Christmas Eve special — Santa hats on, vibes loose, takes flying.We kick things off with some holiday cheer before jumping straight into Draft or Dump, where we break down what we loved and hated from the weekend across the NHL and NFL.🏒 NHL TalkThe Leafs are spiraling again. The power play coach is gone, the stars are disappearing, and Craig Berube is catching heat way earlier than expected. We break down Toronto’s recent stretch, what the Savard firing actually changes, and whether this team is closer to fixing it or fully cooked.Around the league:• LA moves Phillip Danault• Seattle dumps Mason Marchment• Quinn Hughes trade packages leak• Jack Hughes returns and scores• Sidney Crosby passes Lemieux• McDavid and Draisaitl go nuclear• Werenski carrying Columbus• Florida quietly crawling back🏈 NFL Week 16 RecapAbsolute chaos.• Bills squeak past the Browns• Steelers stun the Lions and blow up Detroit’s season• Bears clinch the playoffs• Jaguars dominate and might be the scariest team in the AFC• Patriots clinch with a win over Baltimore• Ravens on life supportWe also break down Week 17 picks, playoff scenarios, clinching paths, and what’s actually at stake down the stretch.🎲 Segments• Wildcard Women update (Taylor is unconscious at 11-1)• Week 17 Commandments• Lock of the Week• Bet the Farm• Fantasy standings• Ending with some holiday vibes and reckless confidenceLoose. Unfiltered. Festive.Exactly how Buds Mafia should sound.📱 Follow Buds Mafia:Twitter / Instagram / TikTok → @budsandpucks⏱️ CHAPTERS(00:00) — Intro(04:31) — Draft or Dump(11:33) — NHL News Around the League(24:20) — Leafs Talk(31:25) — New Playoff Format Idea(35:06) — Week 16 Recap(50:45) — Bills vs Browns(56:48) — Week 17 Picks & Previews(1:00:02) — NFL Playoff Picture(1:03:56) — Betting Segments | — | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | Ep. 47 — Quinn Hughes Traded, Bills Comeback vs Patriots & Matthews Regression Panic | Episode 47 of Buds Mafia is loaded — and it starts with one of the biggest NHL trades in years.The Quinn Hughes trade takes over the hockey portion of the show as we break down why Vancouver was forced into a reset, whether the Wild are now legitimate contenders, and how this trade shifts the league.Then we jump into the NFL, where the Bills survive a stressful comeback win over the Patriots, Josh Allen continues his MVP-level run, and Bills Mafia barely makes it out alive.From there:• Oilers swap goalies — Stuart Skinner out, Tristan Jarry in• NHL injuries pile up (Hedman, Ryan Leonard)• World Juniors camp roster reactions• Leafs updates, recent games & growing concern around Matthews’ regression• Full NFL Week 15 recap — Chiefs eliminated, Mahomes ACL• Phillip Rivers returns at 45• Jackson goes off on QB development• Week 16 picks, Commandments, Lock of the Week & Bet the Farm• Wildcard Women standings update• Movember challenge completed• New Golf Sim Best-of-7 series announcedLoose, unfiltered, and chaotic — exactly how Buds Mafia should be.📱 Follow Buds Mafia:Twitter / Instagram / TikTok → @budsandpucks🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube⏱️ CHAPTERS(00:00) — Intro(06:55) — Draft or Dump(10:08) — Jarry / Skinner Trade(13:35) — Quinn Hughes Trade(23:06) — NHL News Around the League(27:18) — Leafs Talk(34:11) — Week 15 Recap(58:44) — Bills Comeback vs Patriots(1:08:41) — Week 16 Picks & Previews(1:16:04) — Betting Segments | — | ||||||
| 12/10/25 | Ep. 46 — Bills Improve to 9–4, Bengals Collapse, Leafs Heating Up & NHL Chaos | Episode 46 is HERE — and the Buffalo Bills just delivered a statement win, taking down the Bengals 39–34 in one of the craziest games of the NFL season. Benford’s pick-six, Josh Allen dominance, and the Bills moving to 9–4… we break down everything.Then we jump into a huge NHL week: Seguin’s season-ending injury, Quinn Hughes drama brewing, the Capitals going nuclear, the Leafs pulling 5 of 6 points, Woll hitting IR, Knies emerging, and a tight Rookie of the Year race.Plus: Draft or Dump, a full recap of NFL Week 14, Week 15 picks, the Ten Commandments, and our Lock of the Week + Bet the Farm.NHL Highlights• Seguin out for season (ACL) • Quinn Hughes done in Vancouver? • Oilers exploring a Tristan Jarry trade • Jets/Habs Heritage Classic announced • Capitals red hot (8–1–1) • Islanders shocking start • Rookie race: Senecke, Demidov, Schaefer, Leonard, KapanenLeafs Report• 5 of 6 points earned • Woll placed on IR • Stetcher impressive • Knies dominating • Laughton on a heaterNFL Week 14• Bills defeat Bengals 39–34 • Lions outduel Cowboys • Dolphins smoke the Jets • Saints upset Bucs • Steelers shock Ravens • Titans beat Browns • Seahawks roll Falcons • Vikings win 31–0Betting SegmentsWeek 14 Commandments recap, Week 15 Commandments, Lock of the Week, Bet the Farm, and Wildcard Women standings.📱 Follow Buds Mafia: Twitter / Instagram / TikTok → @budsandpucks 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube⏱️ Chapters(00:00) — Intro(03:14) — Draft or Dump(12:29) — Spotify Wrapped(16:46) — NHL News Around the League(21:30) — Washington Buzzing(24:15) — NHL Rookie Race(25:29) — Leafs Talk(33:58) — Week 14 Recap(48:12) — Bills Recap(52:24) — Week 15 Picks and Previews(1:01:24) — College Football Playoffs(1:05:26) — Betting Segments | — | ||||||
| 12/3/25 | Ep. 45 - Leafs Reality Check, Bears Shock the NFC, & Bills Run Wild | Episode 45 is HERE — and we kick it off by celebrating the end of our Movember fundraiser. We raised $1240, which means me and Jackson now owe 62 km each over the next two weeks — Ryan in Leafs gear, Jackson in Bills gear. Appreciate every single person who supported it.From there… things get chaotic fast.We open with Draft or Dump, then jump into a full breakdown of the NHL, NFL Week 13, Leafs talk, and a heater of a betting segment.🔵 NHL Topics• Matthews Reality Check — can he still get back to his peak? • Leafs go 2–1: Woll steals a game, depth finally scores, defence still rough • Eastern Conference is a full gongshow • Avalanche remain a wagon • Nashville hits dead last • Tampa wins 7 straight — Kuch & Hagel on absolute heaters • Detroit collapses after leading the Atlantic • Talbot & Gibson struggling hard • Blackwood + Wedgewood suddenly making Team Canada noise • Palmieri out long-term, Cooley hurt🏈 NFL Week 13• Bears shock the Eagles — now 9–3 and leading the NFC • Lions injuries are piling up • Chiefs in trouble & may need to win out • Bengals cook the Ravens — Burrow looks right again • Dolphins survive • 49ers dominate • Bills hammer the Steelers — James Cook erupts & Josh Allen sets QB rushing TD record • Full Week 14 preview + picks • Ten Commandments betting slate • Lock of the Week + Bet the Farm📱 Follow Buds MafiaTwitter / Instagram / TikTok → @budsandpucks 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple → “Buds Mafia Podcast”⏱️ Chapters(00:00) — Intro (03:14) — Movember Recap & Thank You (10:01) — Draft or Dump (21:44) — Eastern Conference is a Gongshow (29:20) — Leafs Talk (35:31) — NFL Week 13 Recap (57:14) — Bills Recap (1:01:14) — Week 14 Picks & Previews (1:08:43) — Betting Segments | — | ||||||
| 11/26/25 | Ep. 44 - Leafs Spiral, Bedard’s $15M Bag, Svechnikov Rumors, & NFL Week 12 Chaos | Buds Mafia | The Leafs are spiraling, Bedard might be getting $12.5–$15M on his next deal, and Carolina suddenly has two trade situations on their hands with Pavel Mintyukov and Andrei Svechnikov. Yeah… Episode 44 is loaded.This week we break down:Draft or DumpMovember updateBedard contract projectionsMintyukov + Svechnikov trade rumorsColorado winning 8 straightDetroit somehow leading the AtlanticMinnesota heating up thanks to WallstedtRomanov injury, Rantanen chaos, Ovi waking upLeafs injuries + slumpFull NFL Week 12 recapBills’ run defence rantNFL Week 13 preview + betting picksThe Ten Commandments parlay for the weekIf you like unfiltered hockey talk, NFL meltdowns, and actual betting breakdowns that don’t sound like robots, hit follow.🎧 LISTEN ON: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube → search Buds Mafia Podcast 💈 Movember Challenge: We’re running 1 KM for every $20 donated — Ryan in Leafs gear, Jackson in Bills gear 🏃♂️ 👉 Donate: https://movember.com/t/buds-mafia?mc=1Chapters: Draft or Dump (01:14) Bedard’s Contract (12:15) Trade Rumours (13:51) Avs Still a Wagon (17:20)Leafs Struggles – 24:31 NFL Week 12 (32:52) Bills Breakdown (52:25) Playoff Picture (55:39) Chiefs Path (58:13)Week 13 Preview (1:02:54) Betting Segments (1:11:41) | — | ||||||
| 11/19/25 | Ep. 43 - Leafs in Pain, NFL Chaos, and Our Movember Breakdown | This week on Buds Mafia we’re hanging on by a thread. We kick things off with Draft or Dump, catch everyone up on our Movember push (we’re literally $10 away from the goal — donate before we start running marathons in Leafs and Bills gear), and then dive straight into the NHL injury apocalypse.Hughes out, Harley out, Newhook out… and of course the Leafs somehow look the worst of the bunch. Matthews and Stolarz are hurt, the defence is a joke, and Leafs Twitter wants Knies moved for Rasmus Andersson. Please no. Toronto has now lost five straight and Ryan is fully cooked.Then we roll into a wild Week 11 in the NFL: The Bears are randomly 7-3, the Chiefs look dead, the Rams take over the NFC West, the Lions turn into pumpkins outdoors, and Josh Allen saves the Bills while the defence continues to forget how to tackle.We run through Wildcard Women (Taylor is a wagon at 5-1, Caitlin hanging on), our betting records (Ryan stays hot, Jackson… not so much), and drop our Ten Commandments picks for the week — including a whole lot of love for the Lions.If you enjoy hockey meltdowns, NFL chaos, and questionable gambling takes, hit follow and stick around.🎧 LISTEN ON: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube → just search Buds Mafia Podcast💈 Movember Challenge: We’re running 1KM for every $20 donated to men’s health — Ryan in Leafs gear, Jackson in Bills gear 🏃♂️ 👉 Donate here: https://movember.com/t/buds-mafia?mc=1📱 Follow for clips, takes & bets: Instagram | TikTok | X → @BudsAndPucks | — | ||||||
| 11/12/25 | Ep. 42 – SHAMBLES: Leafs Can’t Defend Shit, Bills Can’t Win & Everyone’s Losing It | Episode 42 might be our most chaotic one yet — because both of our teams are in absolute shambles.We kick things off with our weekly Draft or Dump segment — talking about what slapped this week and what made us want to throw the remote. Then we check in on our Movember goal, and we’re this close to the target (donate before Ryan dies running in Leafs gear).From there, it’s hockey time — Bedard and Celebrini are freaks, Leo Carlsson looks like a future All-Star, and Logan Thompson better be on Team Canada. But that’s where the fun ends.Ryan goes nuclear on the Leafs. Defense looks like a minor peewee squad, Stolarz couldn’t stop a beach ball, and apparently the only thing consistent in Toronto is allowing four goals a night. Pure pain.Then Jackson takes over — and it’s Bills time. No trade deadline moves, no effort, no soul. Beane asleep at the wheel, Allen can’t save everything, and somehow losing to the Dolphins made it worse. Complete meltdown.We round things out with Week 11 NFL picks, our Wildcard Women segment (Taylor stays hot at 4-1), the Ten Commandments betting parlay (8/10 last week 🔥), Locks of the Week, and the cursed Bet the Farm picks (still 0-for-forever).Rants. Laughs. Broken spirits. And maybe some good bets.It’s Episode 42 — the Shambles episode.🎧 Listen now to Buds Mafia on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube.Follow us everywhere → @BudsAndPucks#LeafsForever #BillsMafia #BudsMafia #Movember #NHL #NFL #SportsPodcast #SportsBetting #Leafs #Bills #HockeyPodcast | — | ||||||
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