Buds Mafia

July 1 delivered. This week we break down all the biggest moves from NHL Free Agency, including the record-breaking Leo Carlsson offer sheet, every major Leafs signing, and the winners and losers from around the league. We also discuss Jason Robertson filing for arbitration, the Zach Werenski situation, Dylan Larkin rumours, Seattle reportedly moving on from Shane Wright, and why Edmonton may have...

The NHL Draft delivered one of the busiest weekends of the offseason, and we're breaking it all down. This week we recap the Leafs selecting Gavin McKenna first overall, the biggest trades from across the league, and the latest rumours surrounding Connor Hellebuyck, Jason Robertson, Zach Werenski and Matthew Knies. We also discuss why we think Knies is staying in Toronto (for now), react to th...

The NHL offseason officially went off the rails. This week we break down the blockbuster Brady Tkachuk trade to the Florida Panthers, what the Panthers gave up, and whether Florida is building the NHL's next dynasty. We also discuss the Leafs hiring Jim Hiller as head coach, the Joseph Woll trade, Darren Raddysh arriving in Toronto, and the nonstop Matthew Knies rumours that seem to change eve...

The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup Champions. This week we break down Games 4-6 of the Stanley Cup Final, how Carolina won three straight to close out Vegas, and why this Hurricanes core isn't going anywhere anytime soon. We also discuss Mitch Marner's strong playoff run, his disappointing finish to the Stanley Cup Final, and why the same questions continue to follow him when the pressure is...

This week on Buds Mafia, Ryan and Jackson discuss one of the biggest Leafs stories of the offseason: Matthew Knies nearly becoming a Montreal Canadien. We break down what the reported trade package looked like, whether Toronto made the right decision, and why Knies remains one of the most valuable young players in hockey. Also discussed: - Patrick Roy and the Leafs coaching search - Joe Pavelski a...

The Stanley Cup Final is here. This week Ryan and Jackson break down the Conference Finals, what went wrong for Colorado and Montreal, and preview the upcoming Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes. Topics include: - Stanley Cup Final Preview - Vegas vs Carolina predictions - Conn Smythe race - What happened to Colorado? - Why Montreal ran out of gas Leafs Talk...

Episode 70 of Buds Mafia is here. We break down the NHL Conference Finals, Leafs offseason rumors, and the Buffalo Bills schedule release. We get into: 🏒 Vegas vs Colorado 🏒 Carolina vs Montreal 🏒 Why the Avs desperately need Cale Makar 🏒 Marner dominating in Vegas 🏒 Why the Leafs can’t trade Matthew Knies 🏒 Woll vs Stolarz 🏒 Nylander trade discussions 🏒 Tavares as the 2nd line center 🏒 B...

Episode 69 of Buds Mafia is chaos. We break down Buffalo vs Montreal going to Game 7, Colorado eliminating Minnesota, Vegas knocking out Anaheim, and the Conference Finals finally being set. We discuss: 🏒 Marner dominating with Vegas 🏒 Why Toronto pressure is different 🏒 Buffalo vs Montreal 🏒 Lane Hutson & Dahlin 🏒 Colorado vs Vegas preview 🏒 Carolina waiting in the East Then we get into...

Episode 68 of Buds Mafia is loaded. The Leafs won the Draft Lottery and now the entire future of the franchise feels different. We break down: 🏒 Gavin McKenna potentially going to Toronto 🏒 Auston Matthews’ uncertain future 🏒 Whether the Leafs should prepare for life after Matthews🏒 Offseason targets and what Toronto needs moving forward We also recap the 2nd Round of the NHL Playoffs includin...

Episode 67 of Buds Mafia is packed. We recap the entire first round of the NHL Playoffs — including major wins from Montreal, Buffalo, Minnesota, Vegas, Anaheim, and Philadelphia — and break down everything that happened across the league. We then look ahead to Round 2 and give our predictions. We get into: Montreal vs Tampa Buffalo vs Boston Minnesota vs Dallas Vegas vs Utah Anaheim vs Edmonton P...

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 dominance Tkachuk’s performance and potential future Buffalo vs Boston heating up Montreal vs Tampa — physical, intense series Colorado vs LA...

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 Boston Montreal stealing one in OT vs Tampa Minnesota shocking Dallas Carolina’s usual playoff style vs Ottawa Philly suffocating Pittsburgh Colora...

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 Kraken TJ H...

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 completel...

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: M...

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 continu...

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:...

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 Lea...

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...

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 there Canada’s dominant underlying play — and why it still wasn’t enough USA’s resilience, spe...

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 elite Team Canada’s domina...

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 nothing Contrac...

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 madness Calder & Norris odds heating up Werenski vs Makar vs Bouchard Pacific Division playoff mess Olympic hockey preview + key inj...

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...

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 49ers CJ Stroud is A...