Leafs Talk

The Toronto Maple Leafs' 2024-25 season has come to an end at the hands of the Florida Panthers, losing 6-1 in Game 7 at home. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the game and reflect on the Core Four era of Leafs hockey. Then, they discuss what lies ahead for the team in the offseason, including decisions on Mitch Marner, Brendan Shanahan 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 live to fight another day as they shut out the Florida Panthers, winning 2-0 in Game 6. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss Auston Matthews getting the monkey off his back, Max Pacioretty becoming a postseason hero for the Leafs, the team buy-in on defence and power play struggles. Later, they look ahead to Game 7 on Sunday and ask whether they will allow themselves to Be-Leaf.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 embarrassed at home, losing 6-1 to the Florida Panthers in a critical Game 5. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the lacklustre effort from the team, another rough game from Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, the timing of Craig Berube's lineup shuffling and much more. Then, they reflect on the Core Four era and discuss whether this loss could be a final chapter.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 go down 2-0 to the Florida Panthers in Game 4, losing their second-round lead as the series swings back to Toronto. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss another unproductive night from Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews, Joseph Woll's bounce-back performance, an undisciplined start to the game, potential lineup changes heading into Game 5 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 lose Game 3 to the Florida Panthers in overtime, falling 5-4 in Sunrise. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss all the 'what if?' moments, Joseph Woll's shaky performance, Brad Marchand scoring the winner, Morgan Rielly being on the wrong end of two bounces and the Leafs needing more from Auston Matthews offensively.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 go up 2-0 in their second-round series after defeating the Florida Panthers 4-3 at home. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss Max Pacioretty's leadership, the team's defensive buy-in and their power play adjustments. Then, they evaluate the core with William Nylander leading the charge offensively and Auston Matthews locking up defensively. Finally, they look back on the Leafs' response to Sam Bennett, questionable officiating and the Scotiabank Arena crowd getting rowdy.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 survive a late rally from the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of Round 2, winning 5-4 at home. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss Max Pacioretty's impact on the second line, an encouraging start, and the blue line adding on offensively. Then, they analyze Sam Bennett's hit on Anthony Stolarz before the Leafs' goalie had to exit the game, the power play going back to Morgan Rielly and Matthew Knies evolving into a star.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 advance through Round One, defeating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 in Game 6. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss Leafs Nation's feeling of relief, Max Pacioretty stepping up after the decision to dress him was questioned, increased confidence in the blue line, the core contributing in the closeout stage, and much more! Then, they look ahead to the Leafs' Round Two matchup against the Florida Panthers.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 shut out 4-0 to the Ottawa Senators in what could have been a series-clinching Game 5. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the loss and discuss the Leafs' closeout demons coming to the forefront, Auston Matthews' mistake-filled game, what to do in net for Game 6, depth scoring starting to go dry 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 short of the sweep, losing 4-3 to the Ottawa Senators in overtime. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss John Tavares's importance, Matthew Knies' dominant play, a shaky game from Anthony Stolarz 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 take down the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in overtime to take a commanding 3-0 lead. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss Simon Benoit's overtime heroics (for a second straight night), Max Pacioretty's impact in his Leafs' playoff debut, the power play clicking on all fronts and some questionable officiating on both sides.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 topple the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in overtime to take a 2-0 series lead in Round 1. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the win and discuss Max Domi's instantly iconic breakthrough in OT, the Leafs' defensive unity, Anthony Stolarz's battle with Ridly Greig, Matthew Knies blossoming on the power play and much more. Later, they get into what to expect in Game 3 as the series flips back to 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 thump the Ottawa Senators 6-2 in the opening game of their first-round series. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the victory and discuss the Leafs' power-play success, Ottawa showing it's inexperience and undisciplined style of play, Ridly Greig embracing the villain role, Mitch Marner magic 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.

In their final game of the regular season, the Toronto Maple Leafs rally back from a 3-1 third-period deficit to beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in overtime. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Philippe Myers' dirty dangle, Scott Laughton's overtime winner, Craig Berube's decision to ice the stars late in the game, and more. Then, they look ahead to Sunday and discuss what to expect in Game 1 of the postseason against the Ottawa Senators.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 shut out the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 as they clinch the top spot in the Atlantic Division. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner's milestones, look ahead to the Leafs' first-round matchup against the Ottawa Senators and look back on how the team got to this 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 Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in Raleigh, picking up their third straight win. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory including Joseph Woll's solid start, Morgan Rielly's three-point night, Mitch Marner on the doorstep of 100 points with two regular season games remaining, why Rory McIlroy's win at the Masters is a good omen for Toronto come the postseason 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 outlast the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in a high event yet low scoring affair at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee share their thoughts on the game and break down Mitch Marner's overtime winner, Toronto's defensive effort while being a short a blueliner due to cap constraints, Max Domi and Kaiden Guhle going to battle at centre ice, an involved home crowd 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 take down the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in overtime to maintain their position at the top of the Atlantic Division. JD Bunkis and Anthony Petrielli break down the game and discuss Matthew Knies's hat trick in a statement performance, inspiring play from the top line, bigger-picture playoff POV 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 2-1 to the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, the first leg of their back-to-back in Florida. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss how the two teams would match up in a playoff series, concerning lack of production from the bottom six, Joseph Woll's play in the losing effort, the importance of tomorrow's game in Tampa 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 shut out the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-0, picking up their fourth straight win. Sam McKee and Brent Gunning break down the win and discuss Nick Robertson living up to his 'scratch n' score' nickname, Anthony Stolarz gaining momentum ahead of the playoffs, Matthew Knies's growth as a true power forward, a pair of fights 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 fight past the shorthanded Florida Panthers, winning 3-2 at home to clinch a spot in the postseason. JD Bunkis & Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Auston Matthews' physical play, Matthew Knies's clutch gene, elite chemistry on the second line, Anthony Stolarz's statement performance, 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 take down the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 to complete their weekend sweep in California. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Steven Lorentz's clutch game-winner, the first line flexing against a lower-tier team, Simon Benoit's strong play, controversial officiating in the late stages 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 win their first of the weekend back-to-back, taking down the L.A. Kings 3-1 at Crypto.com Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory and discuss Anthony Stolarz's steady performance, Auston Matthews' leadership, a controversial goal review, John Tavares' hot streak staying alive, Brandon Carlo dropping the mitts for his first time as a Leaf 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' 7-2 win over the Flyers at Scotiabank Arena! They first engage in some Flyers Talk - what is going through the mind of head coach John Tortorella after a result like this? Afterwards, they discuss the Leafs, including how good the second line has looked - will they keep the combo of John Tavares, William Nylander, and Bobby McMann together going forward, or should the lines be shuffled more in the last 11 games of the regular season? Plus, they chat Anthony Stolarz having another great evening, and get into the breakaway goal from belt-winner 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 fall 5-2 to the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, ending their three-game win streak. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the Leafs' second-period collapse, another rough night for Scott Laughton, Jake McCabe's worst performance of the season 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 keep rolling as they pick up a 4-3 win over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss John Tavares' 3-point night en route to the 1100-career-point milestone, Bobby McMann making an impact with the second line, Jake McCabe's offensive upside 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' 2-1 win over the Avalanche at Scotiabank Arena! They discuss who was the bigger story, Joseph Woll or Auston Matthews? They get into Woll's 38 saves, how he gave the team a chance to win (especially in the third period), and continue the Woll vs. Stolarz debate as well. They also discuss Matthews scoring yet another goal, and how he's looked good in back-to-back games. Plus, they get into the defence standing out (including Jake McCabe), different line combinations that could be tried, 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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 6-2 win over the Flames on St. Patrick's Day at Scotiabank Arena! They discuss the much-needed win, beginning with a big night for the captain, as Auston Matthews bangs home two goals in the victory. They also get into the powerplay humming with three goals, the momentum shift from the overturned Frost goal, and the play of Joseph Woll. Plus, they discuss the play of the bottom six, including Nick Robertson with a bounce-back goal and Max Domi getting hot at the right 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 Toronto Maple Leafs fall 4-2 to the Ottawa Senators at home, their fourth loss in their last five games. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the Leafs' identity, Craig Berube's mixed-up lines, the stars' continued struggles, the Senators starting to threaten the Atlantic Division's perennial top seeds 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' 3-2 loss vs. the Panthers at Scotiabank Arena. They discuss the early energy from both the team and crowd before the Panthers sucked it out of the building - how does that happen so consistently? They chat a great game for Max Domi - was it his best game of the season? Plus, they get into Craig Berube and whether or not this is reason for him to chew out the team, and they also discuss the stars not showing up, including 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 Toronto Maple Leafs fall 7-4 to the Colorado Avalanche in Denver in their first game after the trade deadline. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the forgettable Leafs debuts for Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo, Nick Robertson's fit on the fourth line and Mitch Marner's 2-goal game. Then, they get into recent reports on the Leafs trying and failing to move Marner for Mikko Rantanen 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 Toronto Maple Leafs close out trade deadline day with additions Scott Laughton from the Philadelphia Flyers and Brandon Carlo from the Boston Bruins. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee host an emergency edition of Leafs Talk to break down the moves, how the two acquisitions fit in the Leafs' lineup, the trade cost and other consequential moves around the league.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 Ailish Forfar break down the Leafs' 5-2 loss vs. the Golden Knights in Vegas. They discuss the differences along the blue line - is there really a sizable gap between the two teams? They get into Joseph Woll's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day - do two straight uneven games for Woll change how fans should view the goaltending tandem? Plus, they discuss Auston Matthews and his post-goal reaction, and also get into Matthew Knies dropping the gloves vs. Zach Whitecloud. 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 shootout loss vs. the Sharks at Scotiabank Arena. They discuss the lack of energy and results from Auston Matthews - is there still something up with him? They get into the blown two-goal third period lead and discuss the inability to score with a four-on-three powerplay in overtime. Plus, they do some Sharks Talk, and get into first impressions of watching young Canadian phenom Macklin Celebrini play. 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 Pittsburgh Penguins 6-5 in overtime to extend their win streak to 5 games. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss the Leafs' up-and-down play throughout, Matthew Knies' buzzer beater, a rare stinker from Joseph Woll and where the team needs help the most ahead of Friday's 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 Toronto Maple Leafs were outshot 35-17 by the New York Rangers, but they still came through to win 3-2 on the road. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss their faith in Anthony Stolarz, Chris Tanev's absence, the recent success of the penalty kill, Oliver Ekman-Larsson's injury and a setback for Nick Robertson's confidence.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 Boston Bruins in overtime, winning 5-4 after trailing 3-0 in TD Gardens. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss Anthony Stolarz keeping the Leafs in it early, Nick Robertson playing with confidence, Morgan Rielly's strong offensive effort and Mitch Marner's overtime heroics.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 stay perfect after the NHL's international break with a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center to complete their weekend sweep. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss the long goal-review process in the closing stages, the third line providing secondary scoring, Chris Tanev's value, progress on the Blackhawks' rebuild 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 take down the Carolina Hurricanes 6-3 in their first game after the 4 Nations Face-Off break. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the rust in the Leafs' return to action, Alex Steeves scoring his first NHL goal, the third line still looking for answers, Mitch Marner's reception off his tournament win 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 look back on Canada's victory at the 4 Nations Face-Off. They revisit the Canada-US rivalry, the intensity from both teams in the final, the most impressive Canadian players against the Americans, the conversation around Connor McDavid following his own 'Golden Goal' moment, what to expect from Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner when they return to the Leafs, Alex Pietrangelo's decision to not play for Team Canada, the performance of injury replacement Thomas Harley, and the impact of Jordan Binnington. 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 the final game of their Western Conference road trip and the final game before the NHL's international break, losing 2-1 to the Vancouver Canucks. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the loaded-up second line's lack of chemistry, Simon Benoit's recent regression, Morgan Rielly making positive strides 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.

Sam McKee, Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert break down the Leafs' 3-1 win over the Kraken in Seattle. The trio discuss the return of Anthony Stolarz, how Craig Berube might split the net between Stolarz and Joseph Woll, Bobby McMann's stellar play, what didn't click in the Leafs lines, Max Domi's underwhelming season, and some rapid fire notes!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.