Talkin' Buds Leafs Show

On this weeks episode, we discuss the Leafs continued dominance over the Canadian division in back to back shutouts over the Oilers, the evolution of their team defence, Zach Hyman's importance to the core and the rising playoff expectations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s episode, we’re talking the Leafs 5-3 victory over the Habs, Auston Matthews dominance, Nylander and Tavares struggles, and discuss the current state of the Canadian division. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Leafs are now 2-0 against the Habs and 11-2-1 on the season. We discuss the return of the rivalry and the Leafs 4 game win streak. Next, we discuss Auston Matthew’s dominance and have a laugh at Torts benching Laine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have the Leafs only scratched the surface of their ability as a team so far this season? After a 7-2-1 start, we give our take on the narrative that's making its way through Leafs nation. Next, how valuable is Zach Hyman? What did we think of the reverse retro unis? Is the Leafs/Habs rivalry back? We discuss all this and more!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

In this weeks special episode, we are joined by David Bastl. Cohost of the Raw Mike Richards show on Sauga960, Sports Interactions Betting with Bastl and Winnipeg Jets super-fan! We discuss the Jets trading Patrik Laine for Pierre-Luc Dubois, get his thoughts on the first 2 weeks of the Canadian division and play little Maple Leaf word association. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...

We begin this weeks episode by breaking down the Leafs 3-2-0 start to the season. We discuss the impressive play of Auston Mathews and John Tavares, Freddy Andersen's ups and downs and tee up the upcoming west coast road trip. We close the show with a little football talk in honour of Rob's Green Bay Packers and Ryan's Tampa Bay Buccaneers going head to head in the NFC championship game.  Hosted b...

The Leafs begin the 2021 season with a big 5-4 OT win over the Habs. We're talkin William Nylander's big performance, our confidence in Freddy Andersen and share our positives and negatives from the game. Then, we give each line a letter grade and share some expectations for the Canadian division.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

It's a brand new era for the Talkin Buds podcast as we debut our new studio 'The Budcave'. We kick off season 3 by giving our take on the all Canadian division, the reverse retro uni, Jumbo Joe on the first line, and give our official predictions for this upcoming season. Want to watch the show? hit the link below to check out our YouTube channel...   <a href="https://www.youtube.com/chann...

Joe Thornton is officially a Toronto Maple Leaf! We give our take on the signing, his leadership qualities, his career history and where he slots into the lineup. We also touch on Ilya Mikheyev getting a new 2 year contract and the rumored all Canadian division for next season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da...

Kyle Dubas is shaking things up in Leafland and we're back to discuss the additions of Wayne Simmonds, TJ Brodie, Zach Bogosian and Jimmy Vesey. Next, what will the Leafs defence corps look like next season? How do we feel about the Freddy Andersen situation? and what do we make of the Jumbo Joe rumors? We give our take on all that and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...

Our 2019/2020 season wrap show is here! We discuss Kyle Dubas's defensive demeanor, the Leafs offensive depth, potential blue line improvements and what to do with Freddy Andersen. Follow us on instagram @talkinbudspodcast   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Another year, another disappointment. We discuss the Leafs game 5 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets and give some thoughts on where the team goes after yet another early playoff exit.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Maple Leafs evened up their series with the Blue Jackets in impressive fashion and we're back to break it all down. We're talkin Auston Matthews, Nick Robertson, John Tavares and Freddy Andersen. Next, we discuss the scary situation that was Jake Muzzins late game injury and the impact not having him will have on the Leafs defence corps. Then, we wrap things up with our Bum and Beauty Selectio...

The bar is officially open! Crack open a cold one and join us for our first Postseason Pint of the year. We're fired up and not holding back as we discuss the Maple Leafs dropping game 1 of their best of 5 series to a Blue Jackets team that executed to perfection. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...

We begin this week's episode with a full breakdown of the Leafs 4-2 exhibition win over the Montreal Canadiens. We're talkin Nick Robertson, the Leafs much improved PK and underwhelming power play. Next, it's the triumphant return of Bums and Beauties as we make our official selections. Finally, we take a look at this weekend's slate of games and give our picks in each series.  Hosted by Simplecas...

On this week's episode, we're talkin Leafs & Habs, the NHL award nominations, Team Matthews vs Team Andersen and Sheldon Keefe deploying Tavares, Matthews and Marner on the same line. Next, we take a closer look at the Leafs qualifying round opponent, the Columbus Blue Jackets, and give our take on what the Leafs will need to do to come out on top in the series.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

The NHL is back, the Toronto Maple Leafs are back, and the Talkin Buds are back and fired up to cover what could be the most exciting Stanley Cup playoffs of all time. We're talkin hub cities, life inside the bubble and how we're going to navigate watching 6 games per day. Then, we take a closer look at the Leafs training camp roster and give our take on rookie sensation Nick Robertson. Hosted by...

The NHL announced a 24 team tournament to crown a new Stanley Cup champion and we're back to talk all about it. We discuss the rules of the tournament, the Leafs and Blue Jackets match up and the remaining 'Play-In' round best of 5 series. Next, do you love or hate this idea? we give our answer to that very question. Lastly, we close the show with a debate about the upcoming draft lottery.  Hosted...

We begin this weeks episode by discussing the overwhelming positive feedback from the Talkin' Buds listeners around Jason Spezza's desire to remain a Maple Leaf. Next, we give our take on Gary Bettman's interview with Ron Maclean and give our thoughts on what the 2020 playoffs might look like. Then, we're talkin' John Tavares! We reminisce on the day he became a Maple Leaf, his epic first season a...

On this weeks episode, we throw our usual format out the window and start off by shooting the breeze about our favourite alcoholic and caffeinated beverages and adjusting to this new quarantined way of life. Next, we discuss the on going COVID-19 forced shut down of pro sports and what we'd like to see the leagues do with the TV presentation if forced to play without fans. Then, we play a round of...

This weeks episode kicks off with a discussion about the current state of pro sports due to COVID-19 and the sad realization that this should be our first Postseason Pint of 2020. Then, for the first time in Talkin Buds history, we watch the entire third period and overtime of the epic game 7 collapse in Boston from 2013. Pull it up on YouTube and join us for the first ever Talkin Buds Watch Along...

We kick off this week's episode with a discussion about the COVID-19 pandemic, how we're adjusting to this new way of life and if we think there's still hope for the return of the NHL season. Then, we move into this weeks topic du jour, 'The Auston Matthews era'. We reminisce on the day he was drafted, the impact it had on Leafs nation and share our favorite moments of his 4 year career. Then, we...

On this week's episode, we relive the emotional roller coaster ride that has been the 2019/2020 Toronto Maple Leafs season. From the Marner contract negotiations, Johnny T being named team captain, to Babcock being fired and Keefe being hired. We discuss Nylander and Matthews elite statistical seasons, the teams injury troubles, the acquisitions of Jack Campbell and Kyle Clifford and all the ups a...

We begin this weeks episode with a discussion about COVID-19 and the impact the virus has had on the professional sports and the rest of the world. Next, we discuss the NHL's options for the playoffs should they decide to continue the season and what that means for the Maple Leafs.    Our plan is to continue to produce weekly episodes in which we discuss a number of different Leafs/NHL related top...

After a disastrous West Coast road trip, the Maple Leafs bounced back with a big 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. We begin this week's episode with a discussion about the team's continuously erratic play, the return of Morgan Rielly, the power play and preview Saturday night's showdown against the Boston Bruins. Next, we give our take on the never ending debate surrounding the difficulty of p...