Talkin' Buds Leafs Show

The Toronto Maple Leafs dismal special teams reared its ugly head once again in a frustrating loss to the Boston Bruins in game 3. We discuss the Leafs going 0/5 on the power play, a so/so performance from Ilya Samsonov, the inability to make in game adjustments, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander once again not being available to play in this series. https://youtu.be/gsu7nE_4QmQ Follow us on tikt...

The series is headed back to Toronto tied at 1 game a piece as Auston Matthews helped lift the Maple Leafs to a big win over the Boston Bruins in game 2. We discuss Matthews and Tavares having big games, the 4th line being a huge factor & what positives the Leafs can take from the win. We also touch on Mitch Marner's continued postseason struggles & William Nylanders mysterious injury. https://you...

The Toronto Maple Leafs stumbled out of the gate to start the Stanley Cup playoffs, allowing the Boston Bruins to coast to an easy game 1 win. We discuss the Bruins executing their gameplan to perfection, the difference in defence corps, the Leafs special teams issues and debate if Ilya Samsonov or Joseph Woll should start game 2. https://youtu.be/dG44_IDxtWA Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tikto...

The wait is finally over, the Stanley Cup playoffs are here and the Toronto Maple Leafs are set to square off with their arch rivals the Boston Bruins. We discuss the Leafs bizarre finish to the regular season, the mental advantage the Bruins possess and give a blunt assessment of what the Leafs star players will need to do in order to slay the dragon and win this series. We also take a look aroun...

The Toronto Maple Leafs regular season is nearing the end and there is no shortage of storylines heading into the final 2 games. We discuss Auston Matthews continued pursuit of 70 goals, Ilya Samsonov looking shaky in his last 2 starts, Nick Robertson's playoff push, TJ Brodie's struggles, playoff defensive pairings and also touch on the Arizona Coyotes moving to Utah. https://youtu.be/7WMw5Oiz55o...

With only 6 games remaining in the regular season, things are starting to take shape for the Toronto Maple Leafs. We discuss Ryan Reaves continuing to make a case to be in playoff lineup, Auston Matthews continued pursuit of 70 goals & Ilya Samsonov staking his claim as the Leafs #1 goaltender. We also take a look around the rest of the NHL and give our take on some potential playoff matchups. htt...

Following a frustrating loss to the New Jersey Devils, The Toronto Maple Leafs responded in a big way to Sheldon Keefe's pointed comments by picking up wins over the Capitals and Sabres. On this weeks episode, we discuss Auston Matthews once again scoring 60 goals in a season, Simon Benoit getting a new extension, Mitch Marner's bizarre comments in the media and weigh in on the never ending Ilya S...

With just 12 games remaining in the regular season, the Toronto Maple Leafs look destined to take on either the Florida Panthers or Boston Bruins in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. We discuss Max Domi and Auston Matthews top line chemistry and give our take on the ideal playoff lineup. We also discuss the struggling penalty kill unit and what changes, if any, can be made ahead of the...

The Toronto Maple Leafs special teams cost them in Saturday night's loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. We discuss the Leafs power play and penalty kill issues, Auston Matthews without Mitch Marner, Sheldon Keefe's lineup decisions and potential first round matchups with the Florida Panthers or Boston Bruins. https://youtu.be/V6Nd62kcVBc (0:00) - Intro (02:55) - Special teams remain an issue (08:00)...

With the NHL's Trade Deadline now in the rearview mirror, the onus now lies with the Toronto Maple Leafs core players to get the job done come playoff time. Leafs GM Brad Treliving picked up some defensive and forward depth but did not make the 'big splash' many in Leafs nation were hoping for. We discuss Treliving's trade deadline approach and acquisitions, losing twice in one week to the Bruins...

The Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers went toe to toe on Saturday night in an Eastern Conference showdown. We discuss the much anticipated Ryan Reaves and Matt Rempe tilt, the acquisition of Ilya Lyubushkin immediately followed by Matt Rempe knocking him out of the game and once again revisit the NHL Trade Deadline discussion. https://youtu.be/kLX81AbFxEM (0:00) - Intro (02:20) - A big week...

The Toronto Maple Leafs have won 7 in a row, Leafs nation is buzzing and the trade deadline is under 2 weeks away. Is it time for Brad Treliving to rethink the strategy heading into the March 8th deadline? What are the key factors that have contributed to this incredible 7 game run? We discuss all this and more on this week's episode of the Talkin' Buds Leafs Show. https://youtu.be/VCGI2evROoo (0:...

After losing Morgan Rielly, the Toronto Maple Leafs responded in a big way by rattling off 3 straight wins. This week, we discuss Sheldon Keefe elevating depth players out of necessity and the positive impact its had, Auston Matthews dominance and revisiting the idea of making him captain, rethinking Rielly and Tavares's deployment, Ilya Samsonsov and much more! https://youtu.be/PzVi_pFx-dI (0:00...

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Ottawa Senators, a non playoff team, once again and we're down bad on this weeks episode of the Talkin' Buds Leafs show. Will Morgan Rielly's cross check on Ridley Greig help galvanize his teammates? Is there anything Leafs management can do to dramatically reshape the team at the trade deadline? We discuss all that and more! https://youtu.be/v9R6ctS5xrA (0:00)...

The Toronto Maple Leafs returned from the all star break with a frustrating 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders in a game that seemed like a microcosm of the entire season. We discuss the teams depth issues, defensive struggles and roster needs and why we think this might be the year to not make a high risk trade at the upcoming NHL trade deadline. https://youtu.be/zEp-9UtZbtY (0:00) - Intro/NHL Al...

Should the Toronto Maple Leafs be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline? With the all star break on the horizon, we discuss the Leafs roster as currently constructed and take a big picture lens to what the rest of the season might hold. We also discuss the struggling power play, Ilya Samsonov stealing a W over the Winnipeg Jets, Nick Robertson thriving with more ice time and much more! https://y...

With the Toronto Maple Leafs now more than halfway through the season, its time to set some realistic expectations for what the rest of the season might hold. We discuss the Leafs lack of talent on the backend, John Tavare's future with the team, Max Domi and Tyler Bertuzzi's current roles and Mitch Marner's post game comments. https://youtu.be/649x2dTDCxY 0:00 - Intro/The week that was 05:25 - Re...

The Toronto Maple Leafs followed up a pretty good west coast road trip with 3 straight losses to the Islanders, Avalanche and Red Wings. We once again revisit the Sheldon Keefe discussion, the lackluster play of John Tavares, potential trade deadline moves and much more! https://youtu.be/gCnE7DyhWSQ (0:00) - Intro (03:10) - How long are they going to wait to move on from Keefe? (12:10) - John Tava...

With a tough schedule in front of them, the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to pick up much needed points in the Atlantic division. What do we think of William Nylanders new deal? Should the Leafs sign Corey Perry? Is it to early to bring back Ilya Samsonov? We discuss all this and more on this weeks episode of the Talkin' Buds Leafs Show. https://youtu.be/xgxsOWCgr6U (0:00) - Intro (02:19) - Willy g...

The Toronto Maple Leafs kicked off their California road trip in style with back to back impressive wins over the LA Kings and Anaheim Ducks. With William Nylanders contract extension looming, we give our take on the reported $11.25M cap hit and what we think this means for the future direction of the organization. We also discuss Martin Jones currently posting a .930 save percentage, Auston Matth...

The Toronto Maple Leafs will end 2023 on a lackluster note having lost 5 of their last 6 games. In our final episode of the year, we discuss Ilya Samsonov's future with the Leafs organization and what options the team has going forward. Next, after bizarrely scratching David Kampf, we're once again questioning Sheldon Keefe's decision making & we also touch on the Leafs defensive depth. https://yo...

The Toronto Maple Leafs were on the receiving end of an embarrassing 9-3 beat down at the hands of the Buffalo Sabres. What should the Leafs do with Ilya Samsonov? Can Auston Matthews score 70 goals this season? & is it realistic to expect Brad Treliving to make a big splash at the tread deadline? We discuss all this and more on this weeks episode of the Talkin' Buds Leafs Show! https://youtu.be/m...

The Toronto Maple Leafs welcomed Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins back to Scotiabank Arena with a 7-0 ass whooping. We discuss the Leafs remarkable run as of late, the maturation of Matthew Knies, Max Domi & Tyler Bertuzzi's importance & give credit to Brad Treliving for the signing of Noah Gregor. Next, what should the Leafs do with Ilya Samsonov? We're talkin all that and more! https://you...

Despite a growing list of injured players, the Toronto Maple Leafs keep on winning. Having gone 7-1-2 in their last 10, the Leafs skilled players continue to lift them to wins despite being outplayed more often than not. We're talkin Auston Matthews, Joe Woll suffering a high ankle sprain and the continued evolution of Matthew Knies and much more on this week's episode of the Talkin' Buds Leafs Sh...

Regulation wins continue to be a conversation topic surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs and we ask the question, how much does that really matter? Next, is Sheldon Keefe getting the most out of this Leafs roster? How much are they willing to pay for Chris Tanev? and is a teams identity a reflection of its best players? We discuss all this and more on this week's episode of the Talkin' Buds Leafs S...