About this episode
JD Bunkis and Sam McKee reflect on the Toronto Maple Leafs' disappointing 2025-26 season and discuss future directions for the team.
The Toronto Maple Leafs close the book on the 2025-26 season with a 3-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee look back on the year and discuss the Leafs' unwillingness to commit to a tank, bright spots they can build on next season, the direction of the team with their ongoing GM search and the disconnect between the organisation and its fans. 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.
People in this episode
Hosts: JD Bunkis, Sam McKee
Topics covered
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- 2025-26 season
- hockey analysis
- team direction
- fan engagement
Keywords
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Ottawa Senators
- hockey
- season recap
- GM search
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Rogers Sports & Media
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