Leafs Talk

The Leafs drop a 4-2 tilt to the Penguins at Scotiabank Arena in the first game of a back-to-back. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne discuss the emotional pre-game ceremony with Börje Salming, Darryl Sittler, and Mats Sundin and the standing ovation for Salming from the crowd. They also discuss the play from William Nylander - does he deserve his own line? - and how the top line was, once again, unusually quiet. 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.

Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin joins JD Bunkis to look ahead to this weekend's Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony! He takes a trip down memory lane to discuss sharing the ice with the Sedin twins and Daniel Alfredsson, and looks back on what it meant to play in Toronto, how to be a leader in a big market, 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 begin their homestand against the Golden Knights and lose 4-3 in OT at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and touch on the turnovers by the Leafs, Erik Källgren's performance in net, Morgan Rielly's continuing struggles, Timothy Liljegren's two-goal night, Mitch Marner's ability to set up his teammates, and if Alexander Kerfoot fits on the top 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 close out the weekend with a 3-1 victory over Frederik Andersen and the Carolina Hurricanes. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down their thoughts on the game including Sheldon Keefe making adjustments on the fly, the depth forwards coming out to play, and Erik Källgren making 29 of 30 saves to secure the win for 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.

Auston Matthews scores two goals, Ilya Samsonov leaves the game with a knee injury after Brad Marchand's silky penalty shot, and the Leafs stop the surging Boston Bruins in a 2-1 win at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss Toronto's options between the pipes. 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 scores a hat trick, Auston Matthews adds his fourth goal of the year, and the Leafs snap the losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Flyers at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the win, get into each of Tavares' goals (and debate hat throws), discuss Matthews' physicality, and the boost this might bring to the locker room after a tough road trip. 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 lose 4-3 in OT after the Ducks' Trevor Zegras scores the winner completing Anaheim's comeback. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the defeat and come back to the debate about whether Toronto is a good enough team to compete, if the coach is to blame for the team's performance, Mitch Marner's benching and Sheldon Keefe's future with the 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 underwhelming west coast swing continues with a 4-2 Leafs loss to the Kings in Los Angeles. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the defeat, and they discuss whether or not they're still comfortable calling the Leafs a 'top team' in the NHL. They debate whether firing the coach would make a difference, and get into the 'try level' of the top players, including Auston Matthews and Mitch 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.

The Leafs send the game to OT, but fall in the extra frame with a 4-3 loss to the Sharks out west. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down what they saw in the loss, including David Kampf's first period goal, Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews both scoring their second goals of the year, and escaping San Jose with a point. 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 Vegas Golden Knights hand Ilya Samsonov his first loss as a Maple Leaf despite a standout night for the goaltender. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights and discuss Phil Kessel becoming the new Iron Man, Samsonov's performance between the pipes, Tavares escaping injury, 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 kick off a five-game road trip with a 4-1 win over the Jets in Winnipeg! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory, and discuss John Tavares netting a pair of goals, Ilya Samsonov stopping 30 of 31 shots to remain unbeaten between the pipes, Wayne Simmonds' no-look pass between his legs, and the play of the fourth 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.

Nick Robertson scores the overtime winner in a 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down Robertson's two-goal night, Morgan Rielly's struggles on the power play to start the year, and share their thoughts on the Leafs' retro jerseys. 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 the game-tying goal waved off with less than a minute to go, and fall to the Coyotes 4-2 at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee debate the goal being taken away, the Leafs' effort level against supposed 'lesser' competition, and (despite the date on the calendar) how it's been a lackluster start to the 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 Leafs beat the Senators 3-2 in their first matchup of the season at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down William Nylander's goal, Justin Holl's game winner, and the play of 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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals as they get their first win of the season in their home opener!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 began their 2022-2023 season with a 4-3 loss against the Montreal Canadiens on the road. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the game in the inaugural episode of 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.

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