Leafs Hour

On this edition of Leafs Hour, Justin Bourne stops by to discuss Leafs training camp standouts and what to expect from this iteration of the team with JD Bunkis. 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 & […]

On this edition of Leafs Hour, Instagram star Colby Armstrong of the NHL on Sportsnet joins JD to talk about the Penguins without Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin to start the season and the Maple Leafs. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily […]

On this special edition of Leafs Hour, JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne dive into Leafs media day! After hearing from the eight players, coaches and executives, JD and Justin break down all the information received and share their thoughts about the upcoming season for the blue and white. The views and opinions expressed in this […]

On this edition of Leafs Hour, JD is joined by 32 Thoughts' Elliotte Friedman to discuss the upcoming Maple Leafs season, Morgan Rielly's contract year, and players focusing on the present after another first-round playoff exit. Following that, Hockey Central's Anthony Stewart comments on the expectations for the Maple Leafs and if the team is lacking grit after the […]

JD Bunkis is joined by Hockey Insider and President of Hockey Content at Daily Faceoff Frank Seravalli to share the latest on Leafs' media day, an update on the Jack Eichel, and more from Toronto's training camp. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not […]

On this edition of Leafs Hours, JD is joined by Mike Rupp to discuss his role in the Netflix documentary “Crime & Penalties” and discuss the role of fighting in the NHL. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of […]

On this edition of Leafs Hour, Julian McKenzie of The Athletic MTL joins JD to break down the Jesperi Kotkaniemi offer sheet, Jack Eichel's future, 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 […]

Leafs Hour opens with JD Bunkis interviewing former Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen to discuss his signing in Carolina, his time in Toronto 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.

Hockey Central's Justin Bourne joins JD to go over what they're most looking forward to in the upcoming Toronto Maple Leafs series “All or Nothing”. 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 is joined by Sportsnet's Chris Johnston as he weighs-in on the upcoming Maple Leafs / Amazon series, Kirill Kaprizov's contract status, and next steps for Evander Kane and the Sharks. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of […]

JD Bunkis is joined by Hockey Central's Justin Bourne to discuss the Maple Leafs' off-season moves up to this point and who could replace Zach Hyman on the top line and more before touching on the Evander Kane situation with the Sharks. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and […]

Sam McKee and Brent Gunning take the reigns and start Leafs Hour on the text-line, reading reactions from yesterday's moves. Next, Sportsnet's NHL writer Luke Fox joins to discuss the expensive contracts thrown around the NHL, what to do with Morgan Rielly's expiring deal, and the challenge Kyle Dubas has to upgrade this team before […]

JD Bunkis opens Leafs Hour with Kevin Weekes, Hockey Analyst for ESPN to chat about the Mrazek signing and if he can handle the spotlight of Toronto. Next, Nick Kypreos of Line Movement chats about the Leafs moves so far this offseason.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and […]

Leafs hour opens with JD's rant about the team before Steve Dangle joins and discusses the breaking news of  Petr Mrazek signing with Toronto. Next Kevin Woodley of NHL.com breaks down the Leafs signing Mrazek and what Leaf fans should expect. Finally Paul Bissonette of the Spittin' Chiclets podcast talks Leafs! The views and opinions expressed […]

JD Bunkis hosts Chris Johnston of NHL on Sportsnet to discuss the Leafs strategy heading into free agency and what might happen with Jack Eichel.  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 hops on to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' controversial draft pick, Kyle Dubas' press conferences and the trade flurry of the past week. 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 hosting solo discusses with Jeff Marek about Kyle Dubas' interesting comments he made during his media availability. Then, Tim Micallef offers his thoughts on Dubas' comments and if he believes the Jays should go all-in on this season. Finally, Jackie Redmond breaks down the upcoming NHL Draft tonight.  The views and opinions expressed […]

JD Bunkis hosting solo discusses with Mike Futa the selections Seattle made in the expansion draft and what mistakes they may have made. Then, Colby Armstrong explains what the Leafs lost by not protecting Jared McCann from the Kraken. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and […]

Sportsnet's Chris Johnston breaks down who the Seattle Kraken might select in the expansion draft. The Athletic's Ryan S. Clark talks about the vibe in Seattle and how much the city is buying into their newest franchise. Ex-NHLer Marc Methot explains what it's like for a player to be exposed in the expansion draft, and […]

JD hosting solo discusses the different scenarios involving which Maple Leafs player the Seattle Kraken will select and the latest on Carey Price with DailyFaceoff.com's Frank Seravalli & Line_Movement's Nick Kypreos. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers […]

Justin Bourne breaks down the Maple Leafs' protected list for the Seattle Kraken expansion draft and the other big names that were left unprotected across the NHL. 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 […]

Ben & JD discuss the Lightning's second consecutive Stanley Cup victory, and Nikita Kucherov's post-game comments. Canadiens great Guy Carbonneau provides his perspectives on the defining characteristic of the Stanley Cup-winning Lightning squads, the challenge of keeping teams together in the salary cap era, if he can see Montreal make another deep run next year, if he has any […]

Ben & JD Bunkis discuss the resiliency of the Montreal Canadiens after a 3-2 overtime win in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. Colby Armstrong of the NHL on Sportsnet on the Habs' Game 4 win, the play of Tampa Bay's third line, the Lightning's dominance in the Salary Cap era, and what to […]

Hockey Central's Justin Bourne joins for his weekly hit to discuss Carey Price's performance in the Stanley Cup Final, Nikita Kucherov's greatness and standing in the game, the Maple Leafs re-signing Jason Spezza & Wayne Simmonds, and if Frederik Andersen could be making his return to Toronto.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast […]

Ben & JD discuss Wayne Simmonds returning to Toronto (before the news became official that he reached a two-year pact with the Maple Leafs). Line Movement's Nick Kypreos gives his takes on what Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' expected long-term deal with the Oilers will mean for Zach Hyman & the Maple Leafs, Toronto bringing back Wayne Simmonds on a two-year contract worth […]

Ben & JD open the show looking ahead to the start of the Stanley Cup Final between the Lightning and Canadiens, particularly the goaltending matchup between Andrei Vasilevskiy and Carey Price, and what this Stanley Cup would mean to Price's legacy. Hockey Central's Justin Bourne weighs-in on Vasilevskiy/Price, the recent history of Vezina-winning goaltenders, potential Conn […]

Ben & JD open with a conversation about the Montreal Canadiens ousting the Golden Knights in OT of Game 6 to reach the Stanley Cup Final. Hockey Central‘s Jeff Marek & Sportsnet's Habs' beat reporter Eric Engels chime in with their takes on the run by Dominique Ducharme's squad. The views and opinions expressed in […]

Colby Armstrong, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, discusses his experience visiting Ryan Kesler's house, Vegas' Game 1 win over the Canadiens, and what adjustments Montreal can make ahead of Game 2. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position […]

Justin Bourne, co-host of Hockey Central, joins Ben & JD to discuss the Islanders' playoff success, whether the Maple Leafs' decision to move on from Lou Lamoriello was premature, and how the Montreal Canadiens stack up against the Golden Knights. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests […]

Jeff Marek, co-host of Hockey Central and 31 Thoughts: The Podcast, joins Ben & JD to discuss Nazem Kadri's history of playoff suspensions, the Vegas Golden Knights eliminating the Colorado Avalanche, the legacy of the North Division, and the Maple Leafs' philosophy regarding roster construction.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those […]

Sportsnet NHL Insider Chris Johnston joins Ben & JD to discuss the legacy of the North Division, Montreal's playoff success, Zach Hyman's future, and the Maple Leafs' potential targets in free agency.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of […]

Ben & JD share their thoughts on the Montreal Canadiens punching their ticket to the semi-final round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and residual pain for Maple Leafs fans. Anthony Stewart, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, discusses the Habs' heightened confidence after their opening round win over Toronto, Montreal's dominant sweep of the […]

Justin Bourne, co-host of Hockey Central, joins Ben & JD to discuss his lasting takeaways from the Maple Leafs' playoff exit, what went wrong against the Canadiens, Mitch Marner's lack of accountability, Zach Hyman's value on the open market, and Toronto's top priorities this off-season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those […]

Ben & JD discuss the latest speculation surrounding Zach Hyman’s free agent value and his future in Toronto. Shane O’Brien, former NHL defenceman and co-host of the Missin’ Curfew podcast, stops by to chat about Mark Scheifele’s four-game suspension for his hit on Jake Evans, Mitch Marner’s recent playoff struggles, and the Leafs’ quest to […]

Ben & JD share their takeaways from the Maple Leafs’ end-of-season media session on Wednesday. Elliotte Friedman, co-host of 31 Thoughts: The Podcast, weighs in on the messaging from the Leafs’ front office, the team’s lack of a “killer instinct,” and the criticism levied against Mitch Marner. Steve Dangle, co-host of The Steve Dangle Podcast, […]

Ben & JD discuss their expectations for the Maple Leafs’ end-of-season media sessions and the big questions facing general manager Kyle Dubas. Sportsnet NHL Insider Chris Johnston stops by to chat about Mitch Marner’s future, the Leafs’ top priorities this off-season, and Zach Hyman’s impending free agency situation.  The views and opinions expressed in this […]

Ben and JD share their thoughts on the Leafs’ Game 7 loss to the Canadiens, the lack of urgency from Toronto’s top stars, and Mitch Marner’s extended sample size of playoff struggles. Later, the guys sift through some texts and tweets from Leafs Nation. Kris Versteeg, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, weighs in […]

Justin Bourne, co-host of Hockey Central, joins Ben and JD to discuss the Leafs’ Game 6 loss to the Canadiens on Saturday, Toronto’s history of Game 7 disappointments, why tonight’s series-deciding game could be a legacy-defining moment for Auston Matthews & Mitch Marner, and Sheldon Keefe’s lineup decisions for Game 7. Bruce Boudreau, former NHL […]

Ben and JD share their thoughts on the Leafs’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens in Game 5, Toronto’s slow start on Thursday night, and the return of fans for Game 6 in Montreal. David Amber, studio host for the NHL on Sportsnet, weighs in on Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner’s struggles in this series […]

It’s Maple Leafs playoff game day! Ben & JD discuss the Leafs seeking their first playoff series win since 2004 and John Tavares returning to the ice on Thursday morning. Sportsnet NHL Insider Chris Johnston checks in from Scotiabank Arena to discuss Tavares’ brief on-ice workout this morning, the next steps in his recovery, Nick […]

Ben & JD share their thoughts on the Leafs’ 4-0 Game 4 win over the Canadiens, Sheldon Keefe’s lineup tinkering, and Alex Kerfoot’s strong start to the playoffs. Julian McKenzie, Associate NHL Editor for The Athletic and host of the Hockey Inside/Out podcast, weighs in on the Canadiens’ goal-scoring woes, Montreal’s questionable roster construction, and […]

Ben & JD share their thoughts on the Leafs’ 2-1 win over the Canadiens in Game 3, William Nylander’s strong start to the playoffs, and Jack Campbell’s stellar Game 3 performance. Jeff Marek, co-host of Hockey Central, weighs in on the Jets’ sweep of the Oilers, Nylander’s added physicality through three games against Montreal, and […]

Justin Bourne, co-host of Hockey Central, joins Ben & JD to discuss the Maple Leafs’ 5-1 win over the Canadiens in Game 2, Mitch Marner’s struggles on the power play, Rasmus Sandin’s strong bounce back performance, Pierre Engvall’s insertion into the lineup, and the Oilers’ collapse against the Jets in Game 3. Gord Stellick, former […]

Ben and JD discuss John Tavares being stretchered off the ice after taking a knee from Corey Perry during Thursday’s 2-1 loss to the Canadiens. Later, the guys share their thoughts on the Leafs’ impending lineup changes with Tavares sidelined and Nick Foligno instigating a fight with Perry after the incident. NHL on Sportsnet’s Kris […]

Patrick Lalime, former NHL goalie and current TVA Sports analyst, discusses Carey Price’s return to the Canadiens’ crease for Game 1 and Dominique Ducharme’s lineup decisions. Sportsnet NHL Insider Chris Johnston weighs in on the potential of fans returning to Scotiabank Arena during the playoffs, Rasmus Sandin usurping Travis Dermott on the blue line, and […]

Justin Bourne, co-host of Hockey Central, stops by to chat about the Canadiens’ current injury situation, Jack Campbell officially being named the Leafs’ playoff starter, and Toronto’s biggest x-factors for their Round 1 matchup against Montreal. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily […]

Steve Dangle, co-host of The Steve Dangle Podcast, joins Ben and JD to reflect on the Maple Leafs’ top moments from the regular season and some of the more overrated and underrated narratives that were discussed throughout the year. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and […]

Ben and JD share their thoughts on Frederik Andersen’s return to the crease and the Maple Leafs’ lingering powerplay woes. Former NHL head coach Bruce Boudreau stops by to chat about Andersen’s performance against Ottawa and how Sheldon Keefe can manage his goaltending tandem. Kevin Woodley, goalie expert for InGoal Magazine, discusses his takeaways from […]

Ben and JD share their thoughts on the Leafs and Canadiens meeting in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Toronto’s potential line combinations for the post-season. Marc Methot, former NHL defenceman and co-host of The Wally and Methot Show, checks in to chat about the Senators’ strong finish to the season and […]

Ben and JD share their thoughts on Jack Eichel’s fiery season-ending media conference and his frustration with the Sabres. Jeremy White, co-host of Howard and Jeremy on WGR 550 in Buffalo, weighs in on the Sabres’ handling of Eichel’s neck injury, his future in Buffalo, and the team’s prolonged struggles.  The views and opinions expressed […]

Ben and JD discuss the Maple Leafs clinching top spot in the NHL’s North Division. Justin Bourne, co-host of Hockey Central, stops by to chat about Frederik Andersen’s status, his likely return this week, which Leafs goaltender should get the net for Game 1 of the post-season, and Rasmus Sandin’s chances of cracking Toronto’s playoff […]