Talkin' Buds Leafs Show

The Toronto Maple Leafs clinched their 9th straight playoff berth on Wednesday night with a 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers. We discuss Wednesday night’s playoff-like atmosphere, the sensational play of the Leafs top 2 lines and Anthony Stolarz continuing to stake his claim as the Leafs game 1 starter. Watch on YouTube here:https://youtu.be/SbJPBTzOvYY (0:00) - Leafs secure playoff spot for 9th...

The Toronto Maple Leafs took 5 of 6 points home from the California road trip and now have a 3 point buffer in the Atlantic division. We discuss all the positives we saw over the weekend, Simon Benoit vs Philippe Myers, Stolarz or Woll as the game 1 starter and tee up Wednesday’s clash with the Florida Panthers. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/i-bd4OEmcZo (0:00) - Intro/Leafs grab 5 of 6 p...

The Toronto Maple Leafs once again let an opportunity to take the lead in the Atlantic division slip away on Thursday night against the San Jose Sharks. Who’s the ideal opponent for this team when the playoffs start in a few weeks? Can Matthews and Marner lead this team to a playoff series win? What is the best version of the bottom 6? We discuss all that and more on this episode of the Talkin’ Bu...

The Toronto Maple Leafs squandered an opportunity to retake first place in the Atlantic division on Saturday night after a disappointing showing in Nashville. We give our take on the game and discuss why this team can never seem to seize the moment when they have the chance to do so. We also discuss the struggles of Scott Laughton and Morgan Rielly, what Berube’s potential options are with the bot...

The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up their 3rd straight win on Thursday night over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. What has been the key difference in the Leafs play over the last 3 games? Who will be the game 1 starter? Is Bobby McMann a permanent fit on the 2nd line with John Tavares and William Nylander? We discuss all that and more on this postgame edition of the Talkin’ Buds Leafs...

The Toronto Maple Leafs have lost 5 of 6, being outworked by opponents in all 6 games and Leafs nation is reaching a boiling point with the core four. We give our take on the Leafs current on-ice issues and off-ice cultural issues, and revisit a recurring topic from the last few weeks, what are the expectations for the Leafs as a team and MLSE as an organization? Watch on YouTube here: https://you...

The Toronto Maple Leafs came up short in Thursday night’s Atlantic division showdown against the Florida Panthers. We breakdown the game, give our thoughts on the Leafs identity vs the Panthers identity and discuss what we think it would take for the Leafs to overcome the cats in a 7 game playoff series. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/WBHwYCsr_MQ (0:00) - Leafs fall short against Panthers...

The Toronto Maple Leafs new additions, Brandon Carlo and Scott Laughton, made their Leafs debut on Saturday in Colorado. We give our take on the new look Leafs in the loss to the Avalanche and what further adjustments Berube should make with the playoffs on the horizon. We also give our take on the Mitch Marner/Mikko Rantanen story and Marner’s decision to test free agency at the end of the season...

Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving finds himself in a tough spot heading into Friday’s trade deadline. Does he spend big on adding to the Leafs roster? Are the players available even worth the massive price tags? Will adding depth pieces up front and on the back end be enough to get this group over the hump come playoff time? We discuss all this and more on this week’s episode of the Talkin’ Bu...

he Toronto Maple Leafs erased a 3 goal deficit in Boston thanks in part to a 2 goal performance from Mitch Marner. We discuss Marners post 4 nations confidence explosion, his play in contrast to that of Auston Matthews and what it could mean for a potential contract extension this offseason. We also give our take on the Leafs goalie duo, the Chris Tanev injury and potential trade targets with next...

Connor McDavid ripped home the OT winner as Team Canada successfully defended its crown as the kings of best on best! We discuss Canada's epic win over Team USA and continue to heap praise on the NHL after an incredibly successful and entertaining 4 Nations Face-Off tournament! Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/1Pao6AAZgQQ (0:00) - Team Canada defeats Team USA in OT (12:23) - DraftKings (13:...

Despite Finland making a push at the end of the game, Team Canada held on to pick up a 5-3 victory and setup a rematch with Team USA in Thursday's 4 Nations championship game. We give our take on Canada's overall performance and depth thus far, what it will take to beat Team USA and Connor McDavid's brilliance. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/LsNhYMD_CZ8 (0:00) - Canada defeats Finland 5-3...

Team Canada and Team USA brought the intensity during Saturday night's clash at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Should team Canada consider making roster changes ahead of next years Olympic games? Can Jordan Binnington deliver for Canada in the big moments? We discuss all this and more on this episode of the Talkin' Buds Leafs show. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/7romOn0E0QE (0:00) - Intro/t...

Mitch Marner was the OT hero for Team Canada on opening night of the 4 Nations Face-Off. The Maple Leafs star winger helped his team pick up a victory over William Nylander and Team Sweden in a thrilling game that nearly slipped away from Team Canada. We discuss Canada’s impressive offensive depth, Sidney Crosby cementing himself as the greatest international player in Canadian hockey history, Jor...

The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up 6 of 8 points out west and despite a disappointing finish in Vancouver, we're feeling pretty good about the road trip. This week, we're talkin' Morgan Rielly's improved play, the return of Anthony Stolarz, the Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner pairing, the upcoming 4 Nations Face-off and much more! Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/HvxicjHzNBM (0:00) - 4 Nati...

The Toronto Maple Leafs escaped Edmonton with a much needed win on Saturday night, thanks to yet another incredible performance from Joseph Woll. On this week's episode, we once again stress the need for a shake up within this Leafs roster and what options Brad Treliving should explore. We also give our take on the returning Matthew Knies and why not having him in the lineup makes such a significa...

The Toronto Maple Leafs struggles against the Ottawa Senators continued on Saturday night. We kick off this episode with a review of the week that was for the blue and white, dive into why the Leafs desperately need to acquire another centre, break down Morgan Rielly and Max Domi's recent struggles, and share our take on the Avalanche trading Mikko Rantanen. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be...

The Toronto Maple Leafs came back in epic fashion on Saturday night, scoring 7 unanswered goals and handing the red hot Habs an L. We discuss the week that was for the Leafs, including William Nylanders polarizing “what's the big deal?” comment and then backing it up with his play. We also give our take on Jake McCabe’s importance, Max Domi’s struggles and try to figure out why Morgan Rielly has l...

The Toronto Maple Leafs power play remains a massive problem at the halfway point of the season. Is it time to break up the unit and hold the star players accountable? We discuss the unit's continued ineptitude, lack of creativity and much more on this week's episode of the Talkin’ Buds Leafs show. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/oD3LHWgJbkI (0:00) - The pendulum (06:40) - The power play S...

The Toronto Maple Leafs kept right on rolling into 2025 with 3 straight wins. Its an all positive episode of the Talkin' Buds Leafs show as we discuss Auston Matthews return to the lineup and the resulting surge of Matthew Knies, the Leafs ideal playoff lineup, commitment to shot blocking and much more. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/OM2seE9IklU (0:00) - Intro (02:00) - Auston Matthews re...

The Toronto Maple Leafs head into 2025 atop the Atlantic division after an impressive end to 2024. With the injuries to Anthony Stolarz and Auston Matthews, the teams goaltending and centre depth top the list of things to watch heading into 2025. We discuss all that and more in our final episode of 2024. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/1E-DThjCnKY (0:00) - Intro (01:38) - Goaltending a gro...

The Toronto Maple Leafs will once again be without their captain after Auston Matthews injury was re-aggravated on Friday night in Buffalo. We discuss the Leafs potentially shutting Matthews down for an extended period of time and what that means for the rest of the lineup. We also give our take on Matt Murray’s return to the NHL and the McMann, Domi and Robertson third line continuing to impress....

The Toronto Maple Leafs split another back to back over the weekend with two divisional games against the Red Wings and Sabres. We discuss the newly formed Domi, McMann and Robertson third line and their contribution to the win over the Sabres. We also talk Auston Matthews rounding back into form the why the Leafs power play looks average once again. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Gdy3Ajd...

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a significant blow on Thursday night against the Anaheim Ducks when Anthony Stolarz left the game with an injury. Can Joe Woll continue his impressive play and takeover in Stolarzs absence? Is depth scoring really that big of a concern? and how can Berube get the most out of Max Domi? We discuss all that and more on this week's episode of the Talkin’ Buds Leafs sho...

The Toronto Maple Leafs went 2-2 this week and we’re back to break it all down. We dive into why we believe the best version of the Leafs roster has Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner leading separate lines, maximizing their offensive depth. We also discuss John Tavares' impressive season so far and why his consistent play is vital to the team’s success. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/N5uWU...