Leafs Talk

A late goal from Senators captain Brady Tkachuk sent the battle of Ontario to overtime but the Leafs came away with a win in the shootout. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs victory and discuss, Matt Murray’s return to his old barn, how it feels to be in the Senators arena when the Leafs come to town, 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.

Wearing their vintage St. Pats jerseys, The Leafs beat the Carolina Hurricanes by a score of 5-2 on St. Patrick's Day. Sam McKee and Brent Gunning break down the win and discuss Matthews and Rielly finding their form, the importance of the teams depth scoring, Erik Gustafsson's play, 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 fell to the Colorado Avalanche by a score of 2-1 in the shootout. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss and discuss the Leafs powerplay, how Matthews has looked as of late, Keefe experimenting with his lineup, 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 continued their homestand with a loss to the Buffalo Sabres at Scotiabank arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down what went wrong in the 4-3 loss and discuss the Buffalo/Toronto rivalry, Gustafsson's play on back end, Matt Murray's performance in his second straight 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.

The Leafs get a massive win at home against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. Brent Gunning and Justin Cuthbert break down the comeback victory and discuss McDavid Vs. Matthews, Matt Murray's play between the pipes, Michael Bunting getting under the Oilers skin, 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.

In a back and forth contest against the Devils, the Leafs come away with the win courtesy of a vintage Auston Matthews goal. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the Leafs 4-3 win at the Prudential Center and discuss how Sam Lafferty is fitting in with the Leafs, Ilya Samsonov stealing the show in the first period, 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 Vancouver Canucks stunned the Toronto Maple Leafs at Rogers Arena in a 4-1 victory. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss the Leafs disappointing performance, how Matt Murray looked in his return from injury, whether or not Keefe should have benched key forwards, 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 beat the Flames at the Saddledome in a close 2-1 contest. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory and discuss Marner's dominant play this season, Luke Schenn's return to Toronto, Joseph Woll's performance between the pipes, 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 failed to show up in a highly awaited matchup against the Edmonton Oilers in Oil Country. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs 5-2 loss and discuss Ilya Samsonov's play between the pipes, Keefe shuffling the lines, the teams new additions, 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 faced off against the Seattle Kraken in a strong 5-1 victory. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss Matthews' two-goal performance, which line is the best fit for Marner, Mark Giordano becoming the NHL's all-time leader in blocked shots, 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.

Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 2-1 OT win, as William Nylander buries the Wild with a dazzling goal in the extra frame! They break down the goal itself, discuss the terrific year he's had, and chat the play of Ilya Samsonov over the last few weeks. Plus, they discuss the recent production (or lack thereof) 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.

The Leafs were flying in Buffalo tonight as Ryan O'Reilly scored his first hat trick as a Maple Leaf! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs 6-3 victory in Buffalo, how the Tavares-O'Reilly-Marner line looked, the Leafs/Sabres rivalry, where Conor Timmins fits in on the depth chart, 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.

Noel Acciari scores his first goal as a Maple Leaf but it is Patrick Kane who stole the show with a hat trick as Chicago came away with a victory at home against Toronto. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs 5-3 loss and discuss Ryan O'Reilly's play, if Dubas made the right decision by trading for O'Reilly over Kane, Morgan Rielly recording his 400th career point, 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 made a blockbuster trade late Friday night acquiring Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari from the St. Louis Blues. Not even 24 hours later and they are already suiting up for the blue and white against the Montreal Canadiens. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs 5-1 victory over the Canadiens and discuss how O'Reilly and Acciari performed in their Leafs debuts, what they bring to the team, how Joseph Woll looked in his second start of the year, 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.

Auston Matthews returns to the Leafs lineup as they took on the Chicago Blackhawks at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs 5-2 win and discuss Patrick Kane’s performance and whether or not the Leafs should trade for him at the upcoming trade deadline, how Petr Mrázek looked between the pipes against his former team, Connor Timmins, 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.

After a shutout win on the road against Columbus on Friday night, the Blue Jackets bounced back with a 4-3 victory over Toronto at Scotiabank Arena. Justin Cuthbert and Brent Gunning break down the loss and discuss how the Leafs look offensively without Auston Matthews, what to take away from Joseph Woll’s first start of the year, Michael Bunting’s relationship with referees, 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.

Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 3-0 shutout win over the Blue Jackets in their first game back from the All-Star Break! They get to John Tavares scoring two goals, the shutout performance from Ilya Samsonov, and who starts in the second game of a back-to-back vs. Columbus. How much confidence will the team have in Joseph Woll? 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 final game before the All-Star break, the Leafs fell to the league-leading Boston Bruins at home. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss and discuss the Leafs depth, the defensive pairing of Liljegren and Sandin, Wayne Simmonds' role on the team, and more on Leafs 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.

After a 6-2 loss against the Ottawa Senators on Friday night, the Leafs bounce back with a 5-1 win over Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the victory and discuss Ilya Samsonov getting the win against his former team, Morgan Rielly scoring his first goal of the season, the Leafs bottom-six, 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 Maple Leafs fall 6-2 to the Ottawa Senators in the Battle of Ontario. Sam McKee and Anthony Petrielli break down the game, including Ilya Samsonov's surprise start after Matt Murray took a shot in pre-game, Auston Matthews' absence on offence and defence and the Leafs' obvious need for a spark in their bottom six.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.

Mitch Marner dazzles in OT as the Leafs defeated the New York Rangers 3-2. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs performance, how important Timothy Liljegren has become for the team, Ilya Samsonov winning the battle between the pipes, 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 Maple Leafs defeat the New York Islanders 5-2. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory, including a wild, four-point second period for the second line, Ilya Samsonov continuing to establish himself as a reliable number one netminder in his third consecutive start and William Nylander putting up another All-Star calliber performance.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 in Montreal to take on their archrivals but were stunned after Rem Pitlick completed the comeback in overtime for the Habs. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the 3-2 OT loss and discuss what went wrong in the defeat, Ilya Samsonov's performance between the pipes, and the Hockey Day in Canada festivities in Owen Sound. 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 coast to a 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets at home. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, how the goalie-reliability see-saw is tipping back towards Ilya Samsonov - who had one of his best games of the season, Auston Matthews's two snipes and the load management paying off, and Michael Bunting's infectious energy.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 Maple Leafs beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 in overtime. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss how the Leafs stood up for each other, Sheldon Keefe’s decision to pull Matt Murray, Ilya Samsonov’s strong backup performance, William Nylander’s big night, Radko Gudas’ antics, 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 faced off against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden in a highly awaited matchup that lived up to the hype. The Bruins bested the Leafs 4-3 courtesy of a late game-winning goal from Matt Grzelcyk. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the close game, Auston Matthews’ return to the lineup, the Bruins style of play, the Timmins and Rielly pairing, 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 lose 4-1 against the Detroit Red Wings. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss, Samsonov looking impressive despite the losing effort, if the Leafs should be shopping Rasmus Sandin, and if fans should be buying Bobby McMann talk. JD and Sam also discuss Michael Bunting and Pontus Holmberg getting layed out, and debate whether the response from the rest of the team was light or expected.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 Maple Leafs dramatically defeat the Nashville Predators 2-1 after Mitch Marner seals it with a powerplay goal with just over a minute remaining. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the win and discuss the absence of Auston Matthews, William Nylander playing centre, Bobby McMann's first game and a missed interference call on David Kampf.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 Philadelphia Flyers 6-2. Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss the Leafs production from their depth, Matt Murray bouncing back, Conor Timmins' first career goal, and Auston Matthews' making an immense impact defensively. They also talk about John Tavares' consistency and Wayne Simmonds' potential last game in Philly.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 Detroit Red Wings 4-1 at home. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory and discuss Detroit's odd team building strategy, their historical struggles against the Leafs, Ilya Samsonov's rebound performance and the goalie controversy it may provoke, and Sheldon Keefe's powerplay experimentation. JD and Sam also contextualize Mitch Marner reaching 500 career points just two games after Auston Matthews reached the milestone.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 lose 5-1 to the Seattle Kraken. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee kick the show off by discussing Canada's golden goal at Halifax, their favourite prospects, Dylan Guenther's overtime heroics and Shane Wright finally showing up on his birthday. JD and Sam eventually get to the Leafs game, breaking down the recent worrying play from Matt Murray, Morgan Rielly struggling to fit since his return from injury and Pontus Holmberg making an appearance on the second 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs start 2023 off with a thrilling 6-5 shootout loss to the St. Louis Blues, overshadowing Auston Matthews setting the franchise-record for the quickest Maple Leaf to 500 career points. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee are back from the holiday break to break down the game, William Nylander continuing to make the leap as one of the league's top players, John Tavares' and the second line's offensive slump and their increasing concern for Ilya Samsonov's rapid regression.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 hang on to a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in their final game before the NHL's holiday break. JD Bunkis and special guest host Ian Tulloch break down the victory and discuss the five-forward powerplay, William Nylander's fit on the first line, how Morgan Rielly will adjust to the new-look Leafs when he returns from injury 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 snap the Tampa Bay Lightning's five-game win streak and end their own losing streak, winning 4-1 at home. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss Michael Bunting being bullied by Kucherov and the refs, Calle Järnkrok being the potential long-term answer as the second line left wing, and much more about the Leafs' biggest statement win so far this season.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 streaks come to an end as the Toronto Maple Leafs finally lose in regulation, falling 3-1 to the New York Rangers who get a revenge game out of Jimmy Vesey. Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the loss and discuss if there's a formula to beating the Leafs, how important the substitute blue-liners have become, Sheldon Keefe's coaching ability 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.

Ilya Samsonov records his second straight shutout as the Leafs steamroll past the Ducks 7-1. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the victory and discuss Kerfoot's two-goal night, how Toronto's defence compares to other top teams in the league, the Leafs goaltending, 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 defeat the Calgary Flames in a thrilling back-and-forth goal fest. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory and discuss William Nylander’s five-point night, Michael Bunting’s recent play, the Leafs finally getting back in the W column in OT, 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 get their second straight shutout as Ilya Samsonov blanks the L.A. Kings. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the blowout victory and discuss the Leafs strong goaltending, Nick Robertson's injury, Mitch Marner's 21-game point streak, Nylander's underappreciated season, 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 Toronto Maple Leafs shutout the Dallas Stars 4-0 behind a huge 44-save performance from Matt Murray. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the netminder's monster outing, Sheldon Keefe's lineup experimentation, Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren taking advantage of their opportunities, Mitch Marner extending his point streak to 20 games 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.

Another overtime loss for the Leafs as they fall 4-3 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs OT performance, what the team should do with Alex Kerfoot, Nick Robertson’s play alongside Marner and Tavares, and of course, Mitch Marner breaking the Leafs point streak record. 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 sink the Sharks 3-1 at Scotiabank Arena, as Mitch Marner grabs an empty netter to extend his point streak to 18 games, tying a Leafs franchise record! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss the team trying to get Marner the puck in the final minutes to keep the streak alive, the five-game win streak, the play of Ilya Samsonov in his return from injury, and how Mark Giordano has played while other defencemen have been injured. 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 a 4-2 road win over the Detroit Red Wings. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the win and discuss the Leafs' effective defensive strategy, Matt Murray continuing to impress, Rasmus Sandin making the most of his opportunity and if Nick Robertson should be given the same opportunity. Later, they debate who has the keys to the franchise: Mitch Marner or Auston Mathews?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 pick up an impressive 4-1 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on the road as they continue their strong November stretch. Sam McKee is joined by Sportsnet's Luke Fox as they break down the victory and discuss Matthews' play at even strength, their strong defensive play since losing Morgan Rielly to injury, Mitch Marner's ability to control the pace of play, 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 Toronto Maple Leafs edge out the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in a scrappy Black Friday afternoon game. On a special edition of Leafs Talk, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee revamp Real Kyper and Bourne to analyze the victory and discuss the good and bad of Matt Murray, the defensive effort from the Leafs' forwards, Mitch Marner's 15-game point streak, 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.

A beat-up Toronto Maple Leafs squad hangs on to win 2-1 and snap the New Jersey Devils' 13-game win streak! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the hard-fought win and discuss the Devils' three (!) disallowed goals, the resilience of the Leafs' blue line depth, Mitch Marner's 14-game point streak, impressive play from Matt Murray 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 & Justin Bourne break down another OT loss for the Toronto Maple Leafs, despite playing a strong game at both ends of the ice. An area of concern for the Leafs - playing 3-on-3. But, from negatives to positives - the Leafs looked good off the jump and their star players took control of the game - with Bunkis even calling the matchup the "Leafs best game all year."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 cruise past the visiting Buffalo Sabres at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory and discuss the Leafs Reverse Retro 2.0 jerseys, the growing feud between Auston Matthews and Rasmus Dahlin, Mark Giordano's first goal as a Leaf, 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.

For the first time this season, the Maple Leafs and Devils face off against each other and after William Nylander pots the tying goal forcing overtime, and Devlis' Yegor Sharangovich scores the game-winner. Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down Toronto's 3-2 loss in overtime and discuss Sheldon Keefe not starting Nylander in OT, their confidence level in the Leafs' offence, Matt Murray's first start at Scotiabank Arena, and Mitch Marner's stint on 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.

John Tavares scored his first goal against the Penguins and his 400th career goal in the Leafs 5-2 win against Pittsburgh. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss Jordie Benn's addition to the blue line, Matt Murray's first win as a Leaf and beating his former hockey club, Nick Robertson's future with Toronto, Tavares' performances against the Pens 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 storm back from a 2-0 deficit in the second period to defeat the Vancouver Canucks by a score of 3-2. Justin Cuthbert makes his Leafs Talk debut alongside Sam McKee as they break down the victory and discuss the beautiful pre-game tribute for Börje Salming, if it's time to worry about the teams 5v5 scoring woes, the Canucks issues between the coaching staff and upper management 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.