Leafs Talk

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-3 at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee talk about the team's lackluster penalty kill, Domi's rise up the lineup, Edmundson's physicality, a busy night for Ilya Samsonov, 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 7-3! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss Ovechkin's chase for Gretzky, Domi's chemistry with Matthews, Bertuzzi's impact on the team, 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 fall 4-3 to the Philadelphia Flyers. Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the game, the Leafs' tendency to give up early period goals, the confounding play of William Nylander, Benoit's place on the team 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 blow a late 4-2 lead to the Carolina Hurricanes, falling 5-4 in a shootout. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, including the Leafs' special teams woes, Brodie's struggles, Liljegren looking more comfortable alongside Edmundson, Robertson scoring in his return 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 grab a 6-2 win over the Flyers in Philadelphia! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory, they discuss the powerplay, Bertuzzi with Matthews, and Samsonov's play. Plus, they chat injuries and why Domi should shoot 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.

Leafs Talk takes over Real Kyper and Bourne with Nick Kypreos away as JD Bunkis joins Justin Bourne and Sam McKee in-studio. They start with the news that Bobby McMann has signed a 2-year, $1.25 million AAV deal, and they share their thoughts on the price, contract comparables and his future role. Then, they discuss the pressure on the core four and predictions for who will take the starting netminding job. Finally, the guys rank the Leafs' 'Team Bs' over the years and where the supporting cast this season stands amongst previous groups.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 grab a 3-2 win over the Canadiens in Montreal! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory, and get to the great night from Max Domi - should he be encouraged to shoot more? They discuss the play of Ilya Samsonov, who continues to look great since his return, and get to the play of the top line - any reason to be concerned? Plus, they share some observations on the new additions, Joel Edmundson and Connor Dewar. 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 4-1 at TD Garden. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee talk about the significance of the loss, Matthews' lack of impact, mistakes, and Marchand's antics. 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 won 2-1 over the Buffalo Sabres in overtime at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee talk about Samsonov's performance, the second line, the legitimacy of 3-on-3 overtime goals, and the Leafs adding another defenceman at the deadline. 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 4-1 at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee talk Joseph Woll's performance, the rising third line, fading second line, and some concerns with Timothy Liljegren. 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 secured a shootout victory over the New York Rangers in Toronto! JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne discuss Samsonov's performance, Rempe's fight with Reaves, the play of the third line, and Mitch Marner's game. 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 react to the breaking news that Ilya Lyubushkin has been dealt to the Toronto Maple Leafs. 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 back to winning ways with a 4-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, Joseph Woll's return, the fourth line, Marner's brilliance, and trade targets for the Buds. 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' longest win streak of the season ends at 7 games as they fall 6-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights at home. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, a night to forget for Morgan Rielly, Sheldon Keefe gettting tossed from the game, struggles on home ice and how to work Jo Woll back into the lineup after a less-than-pretty performance from Ilya Samsonov.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 win their seventh game in a row, 4-3, against the Colorado Avalanche! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, Bertuzzi's hat-trick heroics, Marner's dominance, Nylander's resurgence, and Keefe's adjustments. 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 win 7-3 against the Vegas Golden Knights. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, the Leafs' depth, Domi and Bertuzzi's involvement, Tavares' excellence with Bobby McMann and a positive look at the blueline. 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 win 6-3 against the Arizona Coyotes. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, Matthews hitting 50, Tavares changing roles in the lineup, and Brodie and Liljegren together on the blueline. They also chat about McMann's impact and Marner's recent form. 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 take down the St. Louis Blues in a 4-2 matinee on Family Day. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee are in-studio to break down the win - another slow start, how much meaning is put into wins against middling teams, Tavares' reduced role and the pressure on Bertuzzi. Then, a bigger picture perspective of the team, whether Marner is underrated in the Toronto market, Matthews' hunt for 70 and Samsonov's impressive numbers since his return.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 defeat the Ducks 9-2 in Toronto! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss another Matthews' hat-trick. They chat about the Ducks' poor play, Radko Gudas, Bobby McMann's impact, and Tyler Bertuzzi breaking the curse! 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.

An Auston Matthews second-period hat-trick helped the Toronto Maple Leafs down the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in an overtime victory! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, discuss penalties, and John Tortorella. They then chat about Matthews' evolution as a shooter, the board battle, Travis Konecny, and PWHL tickets. 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.

Bobby McMann scored a hat-trick in a 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, talk about Morgan Rielly's suspension, the Leafs' all-round great play, Timothy Liljegren, and is Tyler Bertuzzi cursed? 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 hang on for a 5-4 win over the Stars following goals from all four members of the 'core four'! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, and get to '52 seconds of sexy', as a chaotic back-and-forth gave the Leafs a lead they did not relinquish. They discuss the play of Mitch Marner, John Tavares' spin-o-rama to William Nylander, and Willy's pair of goals themselves. Plus, they get into Jake McCabe's bloody night, the continuing great play from Simon Benoit, and chat whether William Lagesson deserves to play 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.

Pierre Engvall sinks his former team with a goal in the final minutes, as the Leafs lose 3-2 to the Islanders at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss, and discuss the Engvall goal - who does the blame fall on, Morgan Rielly, Ilya Samsonov, or someone else? They get into the recent play of William Nylander (especially since signing the big contract), Samsonov vs. Sorokin, and Simon Benoit stepping up once again. Plus, with the news that NHL players are returning to international competition, JD and Sam chat about Team Canada's chances. 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 grab a 4-2 win over the Jets in their final game before the All-Star Break! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the home-and-home victory, and get to how happy they were for Ryan Reaves to score both in his return off injured reserve and to his hometown of Winnipeg - will he factor in more with Calle Järnkrok on the shelf? They chat about Auston Matthews getting to 40 goals in 46 games, John Tavares scoring a goal to break his slump, Tyler Bertuzzi's goal being waved off, and another great outing for Ilya Samsonov. 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 grab a 1-0 win in OT over the Jets at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, and discuss the stellar outing from Ilya Samsonov. How important was it for his confidence, given his struggles earlier in the year? They get to the team shaking off a slow start, the fire from Sheldon Keefe when the players looked sluggish, and Auston Matthews scoring his 39th goal of the year. Plus, Nick Robertson looked great in the win - will he continue to get more playing 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.

The Leafs defeat the Kraken 3-1 in Seattle! JD Bunkis and Anthony Petrielli break down the win, and discuss the stellar performance from Ilya Samsonov. They chat about the Leafs' forward group, where Domi fits in, Benoit's toughness, Robertson's usage, and a tough day at the office for Brodie. 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 drop another game on their West-coast road trip, losing 6-4 to the Vancouver Canucks. JD Bunkis and Anthony Petrielli break down the game, the trend of slow starts, Martin Jones starting to fall back to earth, defensive lapses and special teams woes.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 hang on in Calgary for a 4-3 win over the Flames! JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the win, and discuss Auston Matthews' league-leading fourth hat trick of the season - did he will the team to break the four-game losing streak? They chat about the Leafs' video review staff, who deserve to be named as one of the game's three stars, and debate whether or not the would-be tying Flames goal deserved to be waved off. Plus, they discuss the need for scoring from guys other than Matthews, and get to the recent play of both Tyler Bertuzzi 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.

The Leafs were up 2-0 early on and blow another lead, losing 4-2 to the Oilers in Edmonton. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss and debate the question on everyone's minds: how much is head coach Sheldon Keefe to blame for the continual struggles late in games? They discuss the lack of consistency from the team's scoring depth, the recent play of Matthew Knies, and Keefe blending lines over the last few games. 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 4-2 to the Detroit Red Wings at home in the second night of a back-to-back. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, the Leafs' slow start, Samsonov's return to NHL action, Mitch Marner reaching 600 career points and Sheldon Keefe's seat starting to heat up.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 blow a three-goal lead vs. the Avalanche and lose 5-3 at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss, and get to the play of the Leafs' big stars - did they shrink vs. the Avs' big stars in the moment? They discuss the referees and whether or not they should be considered a massive factor in the final score, and debate who should start in goal vs. the Red Wings on the second half of a back-to-back. Afterwards, they share their thoughts on the recently released All-Star jerseys ahead of the All-Star Game 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.

The Leafs' four-game win streak is snapped in New York, as the Islanders win 4-3 in OT. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break it down, and discuss how despite the loss they felt the team overall played pretty well. They get to Martin Jones in net, the Jake McCabe play in overtime, and Auston Matthews potting another two goals - is his play, as good as it is, sometimes underappreciated on a game-to-game basis? 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 blow out the Sharks 7-1 at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the big win - how much do you learn about a team when they win by big margins? They chat about the play of Nick Robertson, Martin Jones looking steady once again, and get into when Dennis Hildeby might make his first appearance in goal. 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 close out the California road trip with a 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory and discuss Martin Jones successful road trip, Elliotte Friedman's HNIC report regarding Nylander's next contract, 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.

The Leafs grab a 2-1 win over the Ducks in OT! Ailish Forfar, Justin Cuthbert and Sam McKee collectively break down the game, including a low-scoring affair, Auston Matthews ending things in OT with his league-leading 30th goal, and Martin Jones getting both games of the back-to-back and playing well once again. 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.

William Nylander scored twice, Tyler Bertuzzi had two helpers and Martin Jones stopped all 31 shots faced as the Toronto Maple Leafs posted a 3-0 shutout win over the Los Angeles Kings. Jones, who started his career with the Kings, held strong behind a strong team defensive effort in the opener of their three-game road trip in Southern California. 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 grab a 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets right before the NHL's holiday break! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, and get into another dominant performance for Auston Matthews - can he continue this pace for the rest of the season? They discuss great games for the other big names, including Mitch Marner and John Tavares, and chat about a bounce-back performance for goaltender Martin Jones. 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 blown out 9-3 on the road to the Buffalo Sabres. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, Ilya Samsonov's rough stretch hitting a new low, the Leafs' next steps in net, whether the team's defence might be the real problem and Auston Matthews' goal-pace as he adds another.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 get dropped by the visiting Rangers, a 5-2 loss at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss the defeat, including the performance of Martin Jones - after a number of bizarre goals, should he still get a pass given the lack of any glaring deficient plays? They get to yet another big night from Auston Matthews, who is now on pace for a whopping 73 goals, and chat about Tyler Bertuzzi keeping the sheet clean when it comes to penalty minutes. Plus, they discuss John Tavares and the 1000 point celebration - is he a Hall of Famer when it's all said and done? 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 put up both seven goals and a shutout in the return of Kyle Dubas, as they crush the Penguins 7-0 at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, including the offensive explosion shown by the team - was that the most complete game of the season even without Auston Matthews? They discuss the play of Max Domi, the Gordie Howe Hat Trick from Matthew Knies, and Tyler Bertuzzi buzzing once again. Plus, they get to the shutout from Martin Jones - how do you handle the goaltender duties going forward? 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 scored five unanswered goals in the third period but couldn't grab the win in OT vs. the Blue Jackets in a 6-5 OT defeat at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss, and get to the big comeback - how should you view a game in which they scored five straight but lost anyway? Is the glass half full or half empty? They discuss the play of Ilya Samsonov and whether it was the right move to let him battle through, and also get to the play of the top players during the comeback, including two more goals from 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.

Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner each scored twice with their dads in attendance as the Leafs blow out the Rangers 7-3 at Madison Square Garden! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, and discuss the casual dominance shown by Matthews during a four-point night in New York. They discuss a thundering hit from Jake McCabe and the response by the Rangers afterwards, the play of Noah Gregor who was elevated to the top line in the absence of Matthew Knies, and also get to how Tyler Bertuzzi showed some more jump. 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.

John Tavares gets his 1000th career point vs. his former team, but the Islanders bounce back to beat the Leafs 4-3 in OT. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss, and get right to Tavares' big milestone - was all the booing from Islanders fans still warranted, even for such a huge accomplishment for their former player and captain? They also discuss the play of Noah Gregor and William Lagesson, why Brad Treliving doesn't get more credit for their signings, and the play of Mitch Marner on a night where they could have used a bit more on offence. 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 make it two wins in a row following a 4-0 shutout victory over the Predators at Scotiabank Arena! Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the win, and get to Ilya Samsonov stepping up in the wake of Joseph Woll's injury with an 18-save shutout. How important is this for him going forward, especially with a busy week of games? They also chat about the play of David Kampf - did we see the best goal he's ever scored? Plus, they also get to some positives from both Matthew Knies and Noah Gregor. 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 for a 4-3 win over the Senators, but lose Joseph Woll to a late injury - what now? JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, and debate what the loss of Woll means to the team - can the team step up and overcome? Do they have enough goaltending depth with Ilya Samsonov and Martin Jones (who entered in relief of Woll)? Does a trade need to be made? Plus, they discuss the play of Nick Robertson, and William Nylander providing an important insurance goal late in Ottawa. 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 4-3 in overtime to the Boston Bruins. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, a strong effort from the core four, Max Domi finally scores his first goal as a Leaf, Pastrňák delivers again in Toronto and they reevaluate the team's shorthanded defence.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 defeat the Seattle Kraken 4-3 fueled by Mitch Marner's second career hat trick. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, the team's inability to get it done in regulation, Marner's shooting touch, the lack of defensive reliability and if the Leafs missed an opportunity to trade for Calgary's Nikita Zadorov.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 take down the Florida Panthers in a bizarre 2-1 shootout win. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, the Panthers' physical pressure early on, a tremendous outing from Joseph Woll, Sheldon Keefe showing frustration on the bench, Morgan Rielly's unsung reliability 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.

The Leafs fall 3-2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins in their first meeting of the season. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, Pens' GM Kyle Dubas winning the first battle against his former team, the Leafs' second line starting to figure it out and the first line struggling. Is it time to split up Matthews and Marner?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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick things off looking back on the Maple Leafs' overtime loss to the Blackhawks this afternoon. The trio focus in on Matthew Knies' fit on the top line, how the team should manage their goalie tandem in back-to-back games, Mitch Marner's usage, Conor Timmins' ceiling, and the team's depth contributions. Later, we hear Sheldon Keefe's reaction to his team's performance in Chicago on today's "Kyper's Clippers". After the break, the fellas look ahead to tonight's slate of NHL action in Gametime presented by Bet365, before heading to the text-line to read your questions and comments! 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.