Leafs Talk

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 5-3 win over the Lightning in Tampa! They discuss Joseph Woll's stellar play - has he edged Anthony Stolarz when it comes to the Leafs' goaltending tandem these days, or is he still the team's 1B goaltender? They get into Chris Tanev, who potted his first goal as a Leaf - is he a sneaky pick for Team Canada's Four Nations roster? Plus, they chat about Nick Robertson finally scoring a goal, and take a look at the return of Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 5-1 loss to the Panthers in Florida. Despite the final score, was this as bad a loss as we've seen in the past from this group? Do they get any pass because of all the injuries? They chat Nick Robertson continuing to struggle, William Nylander driving the second line, and seeing more from the young guys, including Fraser Minten. Plus, they get into the play from Anthony Stolarz in his return to Sunrise, and chat about who gets the net in Tampa on Saturday. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Toronto Maple Leafs' 3-2 win over the Utah Hockey Club on Sunday. They get into the team's play without Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and John Tavares stepping up in his absence, Joseph Woll's solid start, and more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 3-0 shutout win over the Golden Knights at Scotiabank Arena! They get right into the Zach Whitecloud hit on Matthew Knies - should it have been a major penalty? They also discuss the response from the team, including John Tavares mixing it up - has he been more captain-like than ever? Plus, they take a look at the season debuts for both Fraser Minten and Nikita Grebenkin, the 31-save shutout for Joseph Woll, and the top players (Tavares, Marner, Nylander) all upping their game while key players continue to miss time. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 4-3 OT win over the Oilers at Scotiabank Arena! They get into the game-winning goal from Mitch Marner - has he stepped up with Auston Matthews still on the shelf? They discuss the stellar play (and two goals) of Bobby McMann, Anthony Stolarz coming up big once more in key spots, and Matthew Knies continuing to stay hot. Plus, Ryan Reaves is ejected after smashing Darnell Nurse - how many games is he getting suspended for? To wrap up, they recap the Tyson/Paul fight, and look ahead to their beloved Argos playing in the 111th Grey Cup. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 4-3 comeback win over the Capitals in overtime! They get into the third period - was that the best period they've played all year? They discuss the terrific play from Matthew Knies, chat about the game-tying goal from Mitch Marner, and get into the play from both Joseph Woll and John Tavares to win it in OT. Plus, they engage in a little Ref Talk, and wrap with some Amulet Talk as well. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 3-0 loss vs. the Senators at Scotiabank Arena in the year's first edition of the Battle of Ontario. They discuss the listless loss and get into why there seems to be more of them early on - is that the team still adjusting to Craig Berube? They get into the lack of offence and also chat about how Anthony Stolarz kept them in the game following the first period. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 4-1 win over the Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena to extend their winning streak to three games! They discuss the powerplay continuing to hum - is it a real discussion as to whether or not Auston Matthews should go back to PP1 upon his return? They chat about Mitch Marner looking dangerous, Joseph Woll's 20 saves, and Max Domi mixing it up with David Savard in the second period. Plus, they get into the Montreal rebuild - how is it going so poorly these days? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD Bunkis and Jackie Redmond break down the Leafs' 3-1 win over the Red Wings to kick off the Hall of Fame weekend festivities in Toronto! They get into yet another sterling performance from Anthony Stolarz, who wrapped up the game with a barehanded save - is there still a goaltending debate between Stolarz and Joseph Woll? Plus, they chat about the powerplay humming for a second straight game with two goals, and discuss the play of the third line. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 4-0 shutout win over the Bruins at Scotiabank Arena! They discuss the clean sheet from Anthony Stolarz - is there still a split when it comes to him and Joseph Woll? They also get into the play of Matthew Knies, Morgan Rielly, and discuss the powerplay turning out three goals - without Auston Matthews. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In the second half of their road back-to-back, the Toronto Maple Leafs fell 2-1 in overtime to the Minnesota Wild. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss Auston Matthews’ early season struggles, a power-play with no rhyme or reason, Anthony Stolarz’ ascending to the number one spot and much more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Toronto Maple Leafs sink the Seattle Kraken 4-1 at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss Max Pacioretty’s positive integration into the second line, the flourishing relationship dynamic between Berube and Nylander, and Joseph Woll’s steady second start.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 6-4 win over the Jets in Winnipeg! They discuss the hat trick for John Tavares and how the second line looked/played - was everyone (including them) wrong on Tavares through the first eight games? They also get into the play of William Nylander and Morgan Rielly who both scored, and discuss the renewed play of Bobby McMann. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 4-3 OT loss vs. the Bruins in Boston at TD Garden. They get into the evening from Auston Matthews, who tied the game late, but who was also involved on the game-losing goal in OT. They discuss the idea of responsibility, Craig Berube's role in turning this around, and focus on a few players including another goal for Matthew Knies and (despite the loss) another good game for Anthony Stolarz. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Toronto Maple Leafs lose a second straight game, falling 5-1 to the St. Louis Blues at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee attempt to make sense of their anemic power play and Joseph Woll's underwhelming season debut, while also highlighting Auston Matthews as being the team’s only bright spot. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Mats Sundin, Maple Leafs all-time leading scorer, joins the show to get into the foundations of his new book 'Home and Away'; the new generation of hockey players, the professionalization of hockey, parting ways with the Maple Leafs, the final years of his career, the return of international hockey and what being Canadian means to him (11:00). Kris Vertseeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion, analyzes the buttons Craig Berube could press, the new-look powerplay with Oliver Ekman-Larsson, the chemistry between William Nylander and Max Domi, John Tavares' sacrifices, what has looked different for the Leafs so far this season, and the NHL's fine on Ekman-Larsson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Toronto Maple Leafs get smoked 6-2 by the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down Dennis Hilbeby’s pedestrian performance, how fatigue combined with Coach Berube’s expected style-of-play may not mix, plus Max Domi’s passion vs. priorities. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Toronto Maple Leafs rolled past the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee breakdown the bounce back win sharing their thoughts on riding Anthony Stolarz's hot hand, Chris Tanev's stellar defensive contributions and the growing need to address Nick Robertson's struggles.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Toronto Maple Leafs fell 4-1 to the New York Rangers at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss. The two talk about John Tavares' role on the team, Igor Shesterkin's performance, the pairing of William Nylander and Max Domi, the captain Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies, and a frightful feeling from Anthony Stolarz and Chris Tanev (00:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 6-2 win over the Kings at Scotiabank Arena! They get to their player of the game in Bobby McMann, who scored two goals - what should his role be going forward? They get into how well Anthony Stolarz has played in net - should Leafs fans be surprised at his level of play? Plus, they get into the power play success, the offensive outburst, Craig Berube getting fired up late in the game, and also engage in some Amulet Talk. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Maple Leafs' 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in their home opener. They dig into a fruitful Domi-Nylander duo, a breakout game for Marner, the steady presence of Tanev and Ekman-Larsson on the blue line and much more.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 4-2 win over the Devils to pick up their first win of the season! They get into the play of Dennis Hildeby in his NHL debut, and discuss the play of the defencemen in front of him, including Chris Tanev and Oliver Ekman-Larsson. They also get into early goals from Max Pacioretty, Bobby McMann, and Steven Lorentz - could the team actually have some depth scoring? Plus, how good does it feel for the Leafs to beat their former head coach in Sheldon Keefe? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 1-0 shutout loss to the Canadiens in Montreal to kick off the 2024-25 season. They get into the performance from Anthony Stolarz in net despite the loss - could he start again on the second half of a back-to-back? They discuss the lack of offence from the stars all the way down - and the performance from Sam Montembeault on the other side - and get to the baffling breakaway from Oliver Ekman-Larsson...what happened there? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sam McKee and JD Bunkis preview the Leafs' season. The duo talk preseason, William Nylander, the positivity and negativity around the team, goaltending, the club's new defensive look, and expectations for Morgan Rielly and Chris Tanev (00:00). Then, the two discuss the bottom six, the most underrated storylines for the season including Mitch Marner at the Four Nations Face-Off, and what Matthew Knies' season will look like. JD and Sam wrap up with their annual "Whipping Boy" draft (31:30). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD Bunkis offers his live reactions from Maple Leafs media day featuring Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, John Tavares, Morgan Rielly, Craig Berube, Brendan Shanahan and Brad Treliving. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss the Auston Matthews' captaincy press conference, John Tavares' prepared statement's clear message, Tavares' legacy, new leadership, Matthews' representation as the captain, marketing the "C," decision-making in the organization, sacrifice, if the captaincy could change Matthews, and if this upcoming season now has a different feel (00:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sam McKee, co-host of Leafs Talk on Sportsnet, and JD dive into their thoughts and feelings on the Maple Leafs. The gents give their outlook on the current roster, what moves might still be plausible, Oilers they missed out on, hopes in Chris Tanev. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Elliotte Friedman discusses the Leafs latest in free agency (00:00). Jason Bukala breaks down his Maple Leafs draft grade (30:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD and Sam get into the stakes in game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, the potentially complicated Conn Smythe choice, how the Oilers run is effecting how they view the Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner thoughts. The gents also discuss the latest trades in the NHL and the goaltender situation in Toronto.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee recap the Leafs’ press conference with Brad Treliving, Brendan Shanahan and Keith Pelley. They chat about Pelley’s commitment to winning, Shanahan’s demeanour and the rising trust in Treliving. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in Game 7 overtime. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the game, discuss Sheldon Keefe's future, the offseason, Mitch Marner, a familiar feeling, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Leafs hold on to force Game 7 in Boston! JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the Leafs 2-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6 and discuss Matthew Knies rising to the occasion, Joseph Woll's play between the pipes, Matthews' absence from the lineup, and much more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 2-1 overtime victory against the Boston Bruins, extending their first-round series to a sixth game. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne discuss Mitch Marner and the ‘new look’ top line, The Great ‘Joseph’ Woll's performance, and whether their internal Be-Leaf-o-meters have reset.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Leafs fall to the Boston Bruins 3-1 at home in Game Four. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the performance, the core-four's inability to create offense, Sheldon Keefe, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Leafs fell to the Bruins in Game 3 by a score of 4-2 in their playoff home opener. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the Leafs performance in Game 3 and discuss how the game was called, Toronto's lackluster power play, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Toronto Maple Leafs bounce back with a 3-2 win against the Boston Bruins, leveling the first-round series at one apiece. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne discuss the Leafs seizing home-ice advantage, Ilya Samsonov’s response, and how they need to minimize unnecessary penalties ahead of game three.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 in Game 1 of the First Round. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the loss, Swayman's impact on Boston, Matthews' presence, and the concerning play of their special teams. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Toronto Maple Leafs close out the regular season with a 6-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss and discuss Matthews finishing the season with 69 goals, the vibes heading into the playoffs, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Toronto Maple Leafs give up four second period goals en route to a 5-2 loss to the Florida Panthers. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne discuss whether the pursuit of 70 should continue against Tampa, the first round matchup with Boston, and the NHL award races. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Toronto Maple Leafs lose 5-4 to the Detroit Red Wings in their final home game of the regular season. JD Bunkis and Sam Mckee chat about their solid collective effort despite the early setback, the latest injury concerns, and the improved performance of role players as the playoffs approach. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Toronto Maple Leafs lose 6-5 to the New Jersey Devils splitting the home and home set. JD Bunkis and Ailish Forfar chat about Matthews and Domi’s chemistry, Ilya Samsonov’s off-night, plus the touching tribute for the late Rodion Amirov.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Leafs down the Devils 5-2! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs victory and discuss Matthews making history with his 66th goal of the season, Domi and Bertuzzi's play on the top line, the uptick in Knies' game as of late, and much more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in overtime. Sam McKee and Justin Cuthbert discuss Matthews diversifying his portfolio sans Marner, the over and under officiating, plus the improving penalty kill as the regular season nears its completion.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Leafs beat the Habs 4-2 on the road in their final matchup of the year. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the Leafs win, discuss Marner’s return to the lineup, Matthews hunt for 70, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 4-1 to the Tampa Bay Lighting in their third meeting of the regular season. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee chat about Vasilevskiy’s dominance, Matthews' continuing the hunt for 70, Reaves’ physical presence and how the Leafs could manage their roster down the stretch.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Toronto Maple Leafs secure a 6-4 victory against the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee delve into the somewhat uncertain end to the game, the contribution of secondary scorers, and Matthews' renewed hunt for 70 goals.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-0 in New York State! Sam McKee and Anthony Petrielli talk about Matthews making history, Samsonov's shutout, the improving penalty kill, the warrior play of Giordano, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Washington Capitals 5-1 at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss Matthews' playmaking, Giordano's return, Bertuzzi's increased production, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 6-3 to the New Jersey Devils at home. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, the Leafs' lack of urgency during this stretch run, Nylander's back on a heater after his brief lull, Jo Woll's rough night and what it would cost to bring Bertuzzi back this summer.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss the stellar play of Joseph Woll, another sleepy start, special teams struggles, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.