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 Dump Movember update Bedard contract projections Mintyukov + Svechnikov trade rumors Colorado winning 8 straight Detroit somehow leading the Atlantic Minn...

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. Matthe...

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...

Episode 41 is here — and it’s a heater. The boys kick things off with a classic Draft or Dump segment, ripping through everything they loved (and hated) from a wild weekend in sports. Then we dive into the heartbreak that is Toronto baseball — the Jays collapse again and the city can’t catch a damn break. We officially launch our Movember campaign for men’s health — for every $20 donated, Ryan run...

Episode 40 is here and the boys are buzzing — well, kind of. The Leafs continue to be the definition of mid . One night they look like Cup contenders, the next they’re getting run out of the rink by New Jersey and Buffalo. Tanev’s week-to-week, Woll’s back on the ice, but Tavares is sneakily on fire and Cowan might’ve just earned himself another look. Meanwhile, Utah’s offence is absolutely cookin...

Our first-ever in-person Buds Mafia episode… and yeah, it didn’t go exactly as planned. Ryan’s audio sounds like it was recorded in a shoebox — roast him all you want, he deserves it. But we had to drop it anyway. Too good not to. The Leafs are a damn rollercoaster right now. One night they’re buzzing, the next Stolarz is calling out Willy and the boys for ghosting on defense. Ryan breaks down how...

The boys are back for another heater of Buds Mafia — Episode 38 is pure chaos. We break down McDavid’s “bargain” deal (why the best player alive just helped Edmonton’s cap), Eichel cashing the biggest bag of his career, and early NHL takeaways — Bedard cooking, Schaefer buzzing, and the Leafs giving us hope (and heart attacks). Then it’s on to NFL madness: the Bills collapse like a cheap lawn chai...

Episode 37 of Buds Mafia is all gas — massive NHL money, early award predictions, NFL chaos, and a Penn State debut that has everyone talking. We break down: 🏒 NHL’s new contract era — Kaprizov’s record $136 M deal, Luke Hughes, LaCombe, Gustavsson & more all cashing in 💰 🏆 2026 NHL Award Predictions — our picks, sleepers, and longshots (based on FanDuel odds) 📈 Prospect Watch — McKenna’s...

Episode 36 of Buds Mafia brings the heat: golf fireworks, hockey predictions, NFL chaos, and fantasy gems. We break down: • Europe’s Ryder Cup win over Team USA 🏆 — Shane Lowry, fan antics, and why Jackson says American fans embarrassed themselves • NHL Atlantic Division Preview & Predictions for 2025-26 🍁 • Leafs news: Stolarz re-signs, Cowan impressing, Nylander’s YouTube channel 👀 • NHL...

Martin Necas trade drama, Matthew Tkachuk injury, Metro Division preview, and NFL Week 3 recap + Week 4 predictions — Episode 35 of Buds Mafia is loaded. We break down: • Martin Necas rejecting multiple offers and giving his trade list 🔥 • Matthew Tkachuk sidelined until December 😬 • Backlund, Kaiser, and McLeod signings • TSN’s 2026 NHL Draft Rankings (McKenna hype!) • Young stars to watch in E...

Kirill Kaprizov just turned down a record-breaking 8-year, $128 million extension. What does that mean for the Minnesota Wild and the NHL trade market? We dive into Kaprizov rumors, Dustin Wolf’s 7-year deal, Spencer Knight’s bounce-back shot, Sidney Crosby chatter, and rookie news you might’ve missed. But it’s not just hockey this week — we’re recapping NFL Week 2 madness (upsets, breakouts, and...

Week 1 of the NFL did not disappoint — the Bills and Ravens delivered an instant classic, and Josh Allen reminded the world why he’s the best player in football (sorry Lamar). We break down the entire Week 1 slate, highlight the biggest surprises, and give our predictions for Week 2. 🏈 NFL Talk: Josh Allen vs Lamar, Steelers-Jets shocker, RedZone ads controversy, Green Bay Dominates, and might be...

🚨 Buds Mafia is back for Season 2! 🚨 We’re kicking things off with a massive episode: 🏒 NHL Talk: Victor Olofsson to Colorado, Frank Nazar’s big extension, Marco Rossi’s new deal, and the Olympic Orientation Camp snubs (Canada & USA). Plus, why Mitch Marner’s “security story” feels more PR than reality. 🏈 NFL Week 1 is HERE: We go deep with our picks, locks, and predictions — including AFC...

SEASON 1 IS IN THE BOOKS. 31 episodes deep, and the Buds Mafia boys are wrapping it up with one last summer send-off before a two-week break. This week: 🏒 NHL News: Schaeffer signs his ELC and Canucks ink Kravtsov 🏈 NFL Heat Check: Preseason chaos, injury updates, fights in camp, and fantasy football buy/sell picks. Plus Jackson drops his AFC North & South 2025-26 predictions . 📊 PGA: Break...

30 EPISODES DEEP. Most podcasts don’t make it past Episode 3 — but Buds Mafia is built differently. This week, the boys break down a loaded week in the NHL, the latest Leafs contract news, and continue the NFL divisional preview series with a deep dive into the NFC East & West . In the NHL world: 🖊️ Dylan Samberg, Alex Laferriere, Martin Pospisil, and Devon Levi all sign new deals 📉 July NHL...

Surprise twist this week: Jackson had to step out last minute — but we kept the Buds Mafia rolling with a special guest co-host... Ryan’s older brother Jack . We hit a ton of NHL + NFL ground in this one: 🏒 Mock trades, RFA signings, and what the Leafs’ opening night roster could actually look like 💰 Predicting landing spots + price tags for big names in the 2026 NHL UFA class 🤝 Jack weighs in...

It’s Jackson’s 25th birthday… the boys are hungover , barely forming sentences, and still somehow pulled together a chaotic Episode 28 We cover a wild week across the sports world: 🏒 NHL Talk – Ducks lock in Lukas Dostal – Gabe Vilardi gets PAID – Bowen Byram's bridge deal – Halak & Blake Wheeler retire – Crosby trade rumors (?!?) – Leafs land Dakota Joshua & maybe… McTavish or Mercer? 🏈...

It’s our biggest episode yet — and we brought in a guest who’s everywhere in hockey right now. Jonny Lazarus (Daily Faceoff, B/R Open Ice) joins the pod (44:08) for a jam-packed interview on media grind, his involvement with the IEHL Rangers heartbreak, Leafs doubts, and his boldest 2025–26 predictions. Plus… 🎤 Jonny Lazarus Interview – From DMs and podcasts to major platforms, Jonny walks us thr...

The dust has (kinda) settled on NHL Free Agency, but the chaos rolls on. This week, the boys break down what’s left on the board, what the Leafs are doing (or not doing), and where the biggest winners and losers stand post-July 1st. Plus… 🚨 Our First Ever Guest Is Coming — And we’re announcing who at the end of this episode. 👀 🏒 Free Agent Frenzy Recap – Who won, who whiffed, and which signings...

The NHL Draft was a disaster—and we loved every second of it (kind of). From Schaefer’s emotional #1 moment to live Marner meltdown content, this episode is everything you’d expect from Buds Mafia and more. 🏒 Draft Recap Mayhem – Chaos. The broadcast was unwatchable, the picks were wild, but Schaefer saved it all with the most emotional No. 1 moment in years. 🏒 Dobson to Montreal?! – The Habs go...

Game 6 is in the books—and the Florida Panthers are officially a wagon. Are they the best team of the cap era? Did Edmonton choke or just get outclassed? We dive into all of it. 🏒 Ryan goes scorched earth on Marner again. 🏒 Is McDavid leaving? His presser tells a different story. 🏒 Tavares & Knies contract drama heats up. 🏒 Draft predictions: Ryan gives you the Top 10 breakdown, including...

Recorded before Game 6… and yep. That’s all, folks. Florida goes back-to-back, the Cup drought in Canada continues, and we’re entering a long, sad, Leafs-less summer. 🏒 Game 3 Humiliation – Kane & Nurse went full bozo, Skinner crumbled, and Florida ran the show. 🏒 Game 4 Resurrection – Edmonton storms back from 0-3. Draisaitl’s OT magic continues with his 4th OT winner. 🏒 Game 5 Hopes – Mar...

Recorded on the eve of Game 3… which aged like milk. The Cup Final is fully off the rails and so are we. The boys are back with chaos energy, breaking down the madness from Games 1 & 2 — and yes, previewing Game 3 (RIP to those takes in hindsight): 🏒 Florida’s Goon Squad – Tkachuk's a menace, Bennett’s out of control, and the refs might be watching something else entirely. 🏒 McDavid’s Fi...

McDavid is possessed, Florida’s a nightmare to play against, and the Stanley Cup Final is set — it’s a rematch for the ages. The boys break it all down: 🏒 Oilers Rolling – McDavid’s flying, Nuge is heating up, and Skinner somehow went from beer league to brick wall. Dallas had chances… Edmonton doesn’t care. 🏒 Panthers Built Different – Barkov is a silent killer, Bennett's a menace, and Florida’...

The Oilers are cooking, the Hurricanes are the NHL’s biggest frauds, and the Leafs have officially entered Offseason Clown Show Mode™. The boys dive into the madness: 🏒 Edmonton’s alive – McDavid and Draisaitl are on a heater, the Oilers dominate 5-on-5, and Stuart Skinner continues his mission to become either Patrick Roy or a beer league emergency backup. No in-between. 🏒 Dallas flops, Duchene...