Buds Mafia

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...

The Leafs are cooked. In recent memory, Toronto delivered  the most embarrassing playoff performance , getting blown out 6–1 in Game 7 after teasing fans with a Game 6 shutout. Matthews finally showed up, but it didn’t matter. Marner was invisible, Knies got hurt, and Joey Woll was left out to dry. The boys go scorched earth: Marner needs to go , Matthews has to be better , and this core is offici...

The boys are back to break down a wild start to the second round of the NHL Playoffs—and yes, we’re looking directly at you, Toronto. The Leafs went from a 2-0 series lead to a tied mess, Matthews is still searching for a goal, and the fanbase is teetering. Can they bounce back, or is it the same old story? Meanwhile, Edmonton is rolling, Dallas looks like a wagon, and Washington/Carolina... well,...

The first round is in the books, and the Leafs barely avoid disaster after blowing a 3-0 series lead to Ottawa. Can they handle the beast that is Florida next? Out west, the Jets pull off an improbable comeback with Adam Lowry playing hero in Game 7. Colorado falls flat after a wild revenge tour from former teammate Mikko Rantanen, and we break down every first-round result and what it means movin...

The first round is heating up, and the Leafs are up 3-1. We break down Games 1–4, discuss whether Toronto can finally go on a run, and analyze the key moments so far.​ Out west, the Oilers have bounced back, Colorado is rolling, and Hellebuyck is unravelling once again.​ In the NFL, we recap the draft, question why Shedeur Sanders dropped so far, and evaluate the Bills' picks. On the PGA Tour, the...

The playoffs are off and running—and the takes are coming in hot. We dive into the annual mystery that is Connor Hellebuyck crumbling under pressure, and ask the big question: Is anyone stopping Colorado? The Avs are firing on all cylinders, and with MacKinnon looking possessed and Georgiev bouncing back, it might already be their series to lose. Meanwhile, the Jets are unravelling, and Ryan’s off...

Rory McIlroy finally gets it done — The Grand Slam is complete , and the boys are fired up. Was this the best Masters ever? Is Rory about to go on a heater? We dive deep into an unforgettable weekend at Augusta. Meanwhile, the Leafs are heating up at the perfect time — Matthews snipes his 400th , Marner finally hits 100 points , and Toronto takes home the Atlantic . We recap a huge week with dubs...

We’re back, and this one’s got it all: the Leafs are flying, Ovi’s breaking records, the NFL is on crack, and our Masters Draft might’ve just ruined our friendship. Let’s ride. 🐎 🏒 Leafs Weekly Rundown – Big-time dub over Florida (even with half their squad in the ICU), total domination of Columbus, and Anthony Stolarz is low-key turning into Carey Price?? Tavares looks 25 again, Matthews is bac...

The Buds Mafia Podcast is back, and so is the Toronto Maple Leafs’ ability to confuse the hell out of us. 🏒 Toronto Maple Leafs Weekly Chaos – One night they dominate, the next they lose to the San Jose Sharks ?? William Nylander stays hot, Auston Matthews looks like a god, Joseph Woll forgets how to goalie, and Sheldon Keefe is losing it. Are they actually contenders or just messing with us? 🏈...

The Buds Mafia Podcast is back, and we’ve got an absolute banger of an episode! We’re talking Leafs domination (and some classic Leafs bullshit), NFL offseason drama, and the latest chaos from the PGA Tour. 🏒 Leafs Roll… Until They Don’t Matthews is HIM. Papi with another heater. Nylander is actually the best goal-scorer on this team?! Joseph Woll playing like Prime Hasek. Matthew Knies is a tank...

The Buds Mafia Podcast is back with a jam-packed sports episode covering NHL drama, NFL trades, and PGA Tour action! 🏒 Toronto Maple Leafs Collapse – Another meltdown as the Leafs blow leads, lose to the Sens (who are officially a wagon ) and show zero urgencies before the playoffs . Is Matthews’ insane shootout goal enough to turn things around? ⛳ The Match Recap – Jackson dominated Chris in an...

The Buds Mafia is back, and this one is an absolute madhouse. The NHL Trade Deadline sent shockwaves through the league—Seth Jones to Florida, Marchand to the Panthers, and Mikko Rantanen actually going to Dallas?! We break down all the biggest deals, the winners, the losers, and why Tampa somehow always comes out on top. Meanwhile, the Leafs went from miracle comebacks to brutal losses—Knies chuc...

The Buds Mafia is back. The Leafs pulled off a miracle comeback in Boston , winning 5-4 in OT after being down 3-0—their first time doing that since 1963 . Marner went full clutch mode, Stolarz stood on his head, and Matthews… well, let’s just say the so-called goal-scoring god needs to wake up. Oh, and Nylander and Tanev are both banged up— time to panic, or just drink more beer? With the NHL Tra...

The Buds Mafia is back, and we’re wrapping up the Four Nations with a full breakdown of Canada’s epic showdown against the USA. With 16 million viewers watching, did this game live up to the hype? We go over the biggest moments—McDavid’s magic, Marner’s beauty assist, and Binnington’s clutch performance—as well as why we’ll never see a tournament like this again. Plus, we check in on the Leafs’ la...

The Buds Mafia is back, and we’ve got a massive episode breaking down one of the craziest games we’ve ever seen—Canada vs. USA at the Four Nations. From the electric first period to McDavid’s unreal speed and USA’s defensive masterclass, we break it all down. Did this game live up to the hype? Did Canada deserve better? And does this change anything about who owns hockey? (Spoiler: No, Canada stil...

The Mafia is back with another stacked episode! We start with the Leafs’ latest battles—beating Calgary without Marner, Nylander’s hat trick, Matthews racking up assists, and McCabe being an absolute truck. Plus, Marner returns against Seattle, and despite a strong effort, Toronto falls short against Vancouver. What’s working, what’s not, and where do they go from here? Next, we break down the Fou...

The Mafia is back with another jam-packed episode! We kick things off with the Leafs’ up-and-down week—struggling to score against Minnesota, bouncing back with a huge win over Edmonton, and what they need to fix before facing Calgary, Seattle, and Vancouver. Do they have the depth to contend? Is McCabe the most underrated player on the team? Then, we dive into major NHL news , including salary ca...

The Mafia is back with another loaded episode! We start with the National Championship breakdown—Ohio State vs. Notre Dame—and break down Will Howard’s arm, Jeremiah Smith’s dominance, and how many times you can thank Jesus in one game. Then, we dive into the Leafs’ rollercoaster week: a big win over Tampa, a brutal loss to Columbus, and a tough 2-1 defeat to Ottawa. Are the injuries piling up too...

The Mafia is back, and Episode 2 is stacked! We kick things off with Leafs talk, dive into the ongoing JT Miller drama, and take you through some of the wildest moments in the NFL—like KC vs. Texans, Lions vs. Commanders, and Eagles vs. Packers. Of course, we celebrate a Bills win (with Jackson’s classic enthusiasm), break down our Lock of the Week, and cap it all off with UFC, PGA chatter, and a...