Talkin' Buds Leafs Show

The Toronto Maple Leafs are just days away from selecting first overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft and we've officially dubbed it "McKenna Week" on the podcast. We discuss our excitement for the expected arrival of Gavin McKenna and why we think he'll be a great fit in Toronto. Next we move onto the Sergei Bobrovsky rumours and why it might not be such a bad idea for the Leafs to take him on, Brady Tkachuk bailing on the Ottawa Senators for the Florida Panthers, the Matthew Knies trade rumours that won't go away, and Mike Babcock officially being named head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/GCdeuWz7VE4 (0:00) - It's McKenna Week! (11:48) - Does Bobrovsky to the Leafs make sense? (20:18) - Brady Tkachuk bails on the Sens (24:24) - US players and big market pressure (28:09) - The Knies trade rumours won't go away (32:54) - Mike Babcock officially named Oilers head coach Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller as the 41st head coach in team history. We react to the shocking news that Hiller, who wasn't rumoured at all prior, got the job. We dive into his background, his familiarity with Auston Matthews, and his underrated analytical approach. We also discuss the Marlies being one win away from a Calder Cup championship, Matthew Knies popping up in trade rumours again, and Rogers and CBC parting ways, ending Hockey Night in Canada as we know it. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Fluep8os1lo (0:00) - Who Saw This Coming? (06:00) - Jim Hiller's Background (09:25) - Leafs Nation Predictably Freaking Out (15:22) - Marlies One Win Away from the Calder Cup (17:44) - Knies Back on the Trade Block? (19:48) - The End of Hockey Night in Canada Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto Maple Leafs talk takes a back seat to start today's episode as we recap the Carolina Hurricanes defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in six games to win the Stanley Cup. We discuss what other teams can learn from Carolina going into next season and yes, Mitch Marner once again went quiet when it mattered most. Next up, Morgan Rielly's future with the Leafs, the Marlies going up 2-0 in the Calder Cup Final, the latest on the coaching search and more. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vXktyGPVq5M (0:00) - Hurricanes Win the Cup (02:50) - What Can Other Teams Learn from Carolina? (11:30) - No Cup for Mitch (17:41) - Morgan Rielly Trade Talks (20:40) - Carolina's Culture (22:18) - Robertson & Maccelli (27:00) - Marlies 2 Wins Away from the Calder Cup (30:15) - Are the Leafs Waiting for Cassidy? Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Toronto Maple Leafs offseason keeps delivering. Elliote Friedman dropped the news that Joe Pavelski is in the mix for the head coaching job and we give our take on why this is an encouraging sign from John Chayka and Leafs management. Also on the episode, the Toronto Marlies punching their ticket to the Calder Cup Final, Gavin McKenna impressing at the draft combine, the failed Matthew Knies to Montreal trade at the deadline, Dylan Larkin wanting out of Detroit, and Mitch Marner looking like the clear Conn Smythe favourite. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/JN6ep6q8uTU (0:00) - Leafs Electric Offseason (02:55) - The Pavelski Possibility (10:25) - Giordano & Gruden Also in the Mix (13:35) - McKenna Impresses at the Combine (16:19) - DraftKings (17:39) - Knies Almost a Hab (20:59) - Larkin Requests a Trade (25:25) - Marlies Headed to the Calder Cup Final (29:18) - Marner the Conn Smythe Favourite (41:35) - More on Pavelski Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN so you’re ready for the moment. That’s code THPN. Turn five bucks into $100 in bonus bets instantly. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER or one eight hundred MY RESET. New York: call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Wager tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus in most states. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash promos. Limited time offer. Copyright 2026. NHL. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto Maple Leafs fans got another gut punch this week as Mitch Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final. The "Leafs fans ran Mitch out of town" take is making the rounds again and as usual, we aren't buying it. We break down what actually happened. Plus the overblown outrage over Auston Matthews meeting with Chayka and Sundin on Zoom, the latest on the David Carle pursuit and Max Domi out indefinitely with an injury. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/SWrdkSHOPTY (0:00) - Vegas dismantles Colorado (02:30) - The Marner narrative (13:00) - Learn from your mistakes at the draft (16:15) - DraftKings (17:35) - The Matthews Zoom call outrage (24:20) - David Carle still in play (31:26) - Max Domi out indefinitely (33:10) - Marlies heading to the AHL Eastern Final Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN so you’re ready for the moment. That’s code THPN. Turn five bucks into $100 in bonus bets instantly. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER or one eight hundred MY RESET. New York: call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Wager tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus in most states. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash promos. Limited time offer. Copyright 2026. NHL. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has been fired. John Chayka made it official Wednesday morning and Rob is flying solo to break it all down. Reaction to the news, Chayka's comments to the media and a look at who could be behind the Leafs bench next season. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/STwtrHLjhOo Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN so you’re ready for the moment. That’s code THPN. Turn five bucks into $100 in bonus bets instantly. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER or one eight hundred MY RESET. New York: call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Wager tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus in most states. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash promos. Limited time offer. Copyright 2026. NHL. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs won the draft lottery and Leafs Nation lost its mind. We break down what picking first overall means for this franchise, why there is only one name that should be called on draft day and how one night just changed the entire trajectory of this rebuild.] Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/dhxTrdPAx6k Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs GM search appears to be down to two finalists, former Coyotes GM John Chayka and Dallas Stars AGM Scott White. We break down both candidates and react to the reports of MLSE planting stories to weed out internal moles. Next we give our take on the Stanley Cup playoffs, from the Ottawa Senators getting swept to the Kyle Dubas Pittsburgh Penguins and more. We wrap up with some Blue Jays talk after another series win over the Cleveland Guardians and tee up the return of Trey Yesavage on Tuesday against the Red Sox. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/8hpzaNE484A (0:00) - Intro (01:00) - Chayka vs White (05:30) - The hard truth about ownership and the mandate (11:30) - Why it's so difficult to be a Leafs fan right now (13:07) - Sens get swept (18:45) - It's hard to win in the playoffs (22:54) - The Bell Centre remains undefeated (25:05) - Jays win another series and Yesavage is back Tuesday Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs' 2025-26 season has mercifully come to an end. We kick things off with breaking news as the New Jersey Devils hire Sunny Mehta as their new GM, taking him off the board for the Leafs. Then we react to Auston Matthews' comments on locker cleanout day, the future of Craig Berube, William Nylander's attitude and more. We also give our thoughts on the bombshell Athletic piece about Keith Pelley and AI, and look ahead to a Stanley Cup playoffs without the Leafs. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/KiHZTCkfM_A (0:00) - Devils hire Sunny Mehta (02:30) - A dismal season ends and the lottery odds (05:23) - Auston Matthews speaks on cleanout day (11:47) - What happens to Craig Berube (13:25) - William Nylander's off ice persona (17:33) - The Leafs have a lot of work to do this offseason (19:34) - Keith Pelley, AI and the culture problem (31:10) - One positive from this season (34:03) - Revisiting Berube (35:41) - A Leafless Stanley Cup Playoffs Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs' relationship with their fanbase hangs in the balance and on this episode we ask the question, is this the most important hire in franchise history? We discuss all of the rumoured candidates for the GM job, why hiring a President of Hockey Operations is absolutely necessary, and whether this organization truly understands how fed up their fanbase is. We also react to the New York Islanders firing Patrick Roy and hiring Pete DeBoer with just four games to go, and close things out with a quick Masters prediction. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/xpwFEN-3ctk (0:00) - Islanders fire Roy, hire DeBoer (04:00) - The Leafs need to do this in the right order (06:55) - Leafs coverage has been excellent lately (08:55) - A bad hire risks further alienating the fanbase (15:10) - A President of Hockey Operations is a must (19:07) - Still in the mix for a top 5 pick (25:00) - This organization needs someone with stones (32:13) - Masters predictions Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Blue Jays kicked off their 2026 season with a bang, sweeping the Athletics in dominant fashion. Toronto is officially a Blue Jays town! We discuss how the Jays have supplanted the Leafs as the most beloved team in the city and break down the opening 3-game series against the A’s. Next, we give our thoughts on William Nylander's comments on why the season has gone so poorly, the Leafs getting dummied by the St. Louis Blues, and how it appears the tank for a bottom-5 finish is back on! Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/E561zYxM4Es (0:00) - Toronto is officially a Blue Jays town now (06:24) - Jays sweep the A‘s to start the 2026 season (10:35) - Gausman, Cease & Lauer dominate on the mound (14:00) - Bo Bichette struggles in Mets debut & Jays bullpen holds strong (19:39) - DraftKings (21:18) - Nylander comments on the season (27:17) - Bobby McMann torching it with the Kraken (28:41) - Keith Pelley conducting one-on-ones with Leafs staff (31:55) - Tiger Woods in hot water again Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to turn five bucks into $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER. New York: call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Wager tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus in most states. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. Copyright 2026. NHL. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube continues to look completely lost behind the bench, this time calling out Joe Woll after Friday's loss to Carolina. We break down why the Leafs probably should've moved on from Berube instead of just Marc Savard earlier this season, and why he's had such a short shelf life with this roster. We also discuss the organization's complete lack of direction, especially when compared to teams like the Tampa Bay Lightning, and why it's so hard to feel optimistic about the future until the Leafs provide clarity, stability, and direction to the fanbase. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/zYAC0g-E5lY (0:00) – Berube's baffling Joe Woll comments (09:00) – The organization's lack of direction is deflating (12:52) – Tampa Bay is the gold standard (18:04) – DraftKings (19:42) – Berube's short shelf life (26:55) – Would firing Berube instead of Savard have saved the season? (30:47) – Nylander's nonchalant attitude (34:35) – Tavares quietly hits 25 goals again Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to turn five bucks into $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER. New York: call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Wager tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus in most states. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. Copyright 2026. NHL. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs finally got back in the win column Thursday night with a 6-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, a game that saw Radko Gudas cheap shot Auston Matthews with a dirty knee-on-knee hit. We break down the Leafs' lack of response in the moment, followed by the edge they showed in the 3rd period that we haven't seen all season. We also discuss the culture issues within the team and MLSE as a whole, and predict that was likely the last we'll see of Auston Matthews this season. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/8ueV4GNho8s (0:00) – The Leafs actually won (01:10) – Gudas cheap shots Matthews, Leafs respond in the 3rd (06:27) – Matthews is likely done for the season (07:25) – Why did it take so long to play Pezzetta and Groulx? (10:25) – MLSE's culture problem (15:36) – DraftKings (17:14) – The rumored Knies trade at the deadline (20:27) – A top 5 pick would change everything Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to turn five bucks into $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER. New York: call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Wager tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus in most states. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. Copyright 2026. NHL. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.