The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially opened training camp and we're back for season 7 of the Talkin' Buds Leafs Show! We discuss Mitch Marners media availability and give our take on his next deal. Can William Nylander actually work at centre? Is Max Pacioretty really a lock to make the team? What does the future hold for Easton Cowan and Nick Robertson? We discuss all that and more on the premiere episode of season 7! Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/_thVy7ZL9VA (0:00) -...

The Toronto Maple Leafs made a key leadership change this week as they announced that John Tavares would officially be passing on the C to Auston Matthews. We give our take on the timing of the move, expectation shifts for both Matthews and Tavares and discuss if we believe this will result in a change in the teams on ice performance this coming season. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/sVoxnzsNS18 (0:00) - Intro/Leafs officially name Matthews captain (05:28) - Does this change...

Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving went to work on fixing the Maple Leafs D core on NHL free agency day, signing the likes of Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jani Hakanpää and goaltender Anthony Stolarz. We give our take on all the new signings and discuss the new deals for Max Domi, Joe Woll and Timothy Liljegren. We also discuss the likelihood of a Mitch Marner trade and what the teams outlook may be heading into next season. https://youtu.be/qWkSkyTLFFs (0:00) - Manscaped (01:22)...

The Toronto Maple Leafs formally introduced Craig Berube, who was long rumored as the top candidate, to the media on Tuesday. We give our thoughts on the hire and what we think Brad Treliving will need to do in order to set Berube up for success. We also discuss potential trade scenarios for Mitch Marner, the urgency to find a goalie and tee up the upcoming Eastern and Western conference final matchups. https://youtu.be/9B2gIgv8p2g (0:00) - Intro/Leafs introduce Craig Berube as head...

The Toronto Maple Leafs off-season started with a bang this week as the Leafs announced the dismissal of Sheldon Keefe as head coach. We give our take on Brendan Shanahan, Brad Treliving & Keith Pelley addressing the media & the Leafs upcoming coaching search. Then, we discuss the comments from the Leafs players on locker clean out day and whether or not the Leafs should trade Mitch Marner. https://youtu.be/WTAcOjFcwkU (0:00) - Intro (02:00) - Brendan Shanahan gets to keep his job......

The Toronto Maple Leafs came up short in game 7, again. We discuss the all too familiar feeling and give our take on the game and what went wrong. We also look back on the series as a whole before looking towards what should be a really busy off-season. What happens with Brendan Shanahan and Sheldon Keefe? Should the Leafs trade Mitch Marner? What will next years blue line look like? We're talkin' all that and more. https://youtu.be/vzDqsCkNqTo (0:00) - Hello darkness, my old friend (01:45)...

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins are set to add another game 7 to the storied playoff history between these two original 6 rivals. We discuss the Leafs big game 6 win, William Nylander stepping up in the big moments, Joseph Woll's excellent play and why the Leafs seem to have more structure when missing one of the 'core 4'. We also touch on the teams abysmal powerplay and give our take on what they will need to do to win on Saturday night. https://youtu.be/a5QGGI7GePc Follow us on...

The Toronto Maple Leafs will live to fight another day after Matthew Knies OT winner in game 5. We discuss the Leafs new look lines without Auston Matthews, Joseph Wolls incredible performance and what positives the Leafs can take away as they head home for game 6. https://youtu.be/Eh7N3Bj4DuI Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ #Leafs #Mapleleafs #Toronto #Torontomapleleafs #NHL #hockey...

Things went from bad to worse for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night as the Boston Bruins took a commanding 3-1 series lead after game 4. We discuss the Leafs continued playoff struggles, cultural and coaching issues and breakdown the Matthews, Marner and Nylander argument that took place on the bench in the 2nd period of game 4. https://youtu.be/VR-knVvSjyY Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on...

The Toronto Maple Leafs dismal special teams reared its ugly head once again in a frustrating loss to the Boston Bruins in game 3. We discuss the Leafs going 0/5 on the power play, a so/so performance from Ilya Samsonov, the inability to make in game adjustments, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander once again not being available to play in this series. https://youtu.be/gsu7nE_4QmQ Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on...

The series is headed back to Toronto tied at 1 game a piece as Auston Matthews helped lift the Maple Leafs to a big win over the Boston Bruins in game 2. We discuss Matthews and Tavares having big games, the 4th line being a huge factor & what positives the Leafs can take from the win. We also touch on Mitch Marner's continued postseason struggles & William Nylanders mysterious injury. https://youtu.be/UXIFdRoW5Qg Follow us on...

The Toronto Maple Leafs stumbled out of the gate to start the Stanley Cup playoffs, allowing the Boston Bruins to coast to an easy game 1 win. We discuss the Bruins executing their gameplan to perfection, the difference in defence corps, the Leafs special teams issues and debate if Ilya Samsonov or Joseph Woll should start game 2. https://youtu.be/dG44_IDxtWA Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on...

The wait is finally over, the Stanley Cup playoffs are here and the Toronto Maple Leafs are set to square off with their arch rivals the Boston Bruins. We discuss the Leafs bizarre finish to the regular season, the mental advantage the Bruins possess and give a blunt assessment of what the Leafs star players will need to do in order to slay the dragon and win this series. We also take a look around the rest of the Stanley Cup playoffs and give our series...

The Toronto Maple Leafs regular season is nearing the end and there is no shortage of storylines heading into the final 2 games. We discuss Auston Matthews continued pursuit of 70 goals, Ilya Samsonov looking shaky in his last 2 starts, Nick Robertson's playoff push, TJ Brodie's struggles, playoff defensive pairings and also touch on the Arizona Coyotes moving to Utah. https://youtu.be/7WMw5Oiz55o (0:00) - Intro (01:50) - Samsonov looking shaky (06:10) - Playoff defence pairings and TJ...

With only 6 games remaining in the regular season, things are starting to take shape for the Toronto Maple Leafs. We discuss Ryan Reaves continuing to make a case to be in playoff lineup, Auston Matthews continued pursuit of 70 goals & Ilya Samsonov staking his claim as the Leafs #1 goaltender. We also take a look around the rest of the NHL and give our take on some potential playoff matchups. https://youtu.be/tTb1UBlvy-k 0:00 - Intro 02:17 - Reavo has to be in the game 1 lineup 08:33 -...

Following a frustrating loss to the New Jersey Devils, The Toronto Maple Leafs responded in a big way to Sheldon Keefe's pointed comments by picking up wins over the Capitals and Sabres. On this weeks episode, we discuss Auston Matthews once again scoring 60 goals in a season, Simon Benoit getting a new extension, Mitch Marner's bizarre comments in the media and weigh in on the never ending Ilya Samsonov vs Joe Woll debate. https://youtu.be/CyWbldfIvQs 0:00 - Intro/Leafs respond to Sheldon...

With just 12 games remaining in the regular season, the Toronto Maple Leafs look destined to take on either the Florida Panthers or Boston Bruins in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. We discuss Max Domi and Auston Matthews top line chemistry and give our take on the ideal playoff lineup. We also discuss the struggling penalty kill unit and what changes, if any, can be made ahead of the game 1. https://youtu.be/CxLZc2z5-a8 (0:00) - Intro (08:05) - Domi & Matthews chemistry and...

The Toronto Maple Leafs special teams cost them in Saturday night's loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. We discuss the Leafs power play and penalty kill issues, Auston Matthews without Mitch Marner, Sheldon Keefe's lineup decisions and potential first round matchups with the Florida Panthers or Boston Bruins. https://youtu.be/V6Nd62kcVBc (0:00) - Intro (02:55) - Special teams remain an issue (08:00) - Auston Matthews without Mitch Marner (14:55) - Mentally preparing for the Panthers and/or the...

With the NHL's Trade Deadline now in the rearview mirror, the onus now lies with the Toronto Maple Leafs core players to get the job done come playoff time. Leafs GM Brad Treliving picked up some defensive and forward depth but did not make the 'big splash' many in Leafs nation were hoping for. We discuss Treliving's trade deadline approach and acquisitions, losing twice in one week to the Bruins and react to Leafs defeating on the Montreal Canadiens on Hockey Night in...

The Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers went toe to toe on Saturday night in an Eastern Conference showdown. We discuss the much anticipated Ryan Reaves and Matt Rempe tilt, the acquisition of Ilya Lyubushkin immediately followed by Matt Rempe knocking him out of the game and once again revisit the NHL Trade Deadline discussion. https://youtu.be/kLX81AbFxEM (0:00) - Intro (02:20) - A big week for Ryan Reaves (05:50) - the ridiculous discourse around Ilya Lyubushkin (14:20) - Nick...

The Toronto Maple Leafs have won 7 in a row, Leafs nation is buzzing and the trade deadline is under 2 weeks away. Is it time for Brad Treliving to rethink the strategy heading into the March 8th deadline? What are the key factors that have contributed to this incredible 7 game run? We discuss all this and more on this week's episode of the Talkin' Buds Leafs Show. https://youtu.be/VCGI2evROoo (0:00) - Intro (3:06) - The pendulum has swung (12:45) - Was the Rielly suspension a galvanizing...

After losing Morgan Rielly, the Toronto Maple Leafs responded in a big way by rattling off 3 straight wins. This week, we discuss Sheldon Keefe elevating depth players out of necessity and the positive impact its had, Auston Matthews dominance and revisiting the idea of making him captain, rethinking Rielly and Tavares's deployment, Ilya Samsonsov and much more! https://youtu.be/PzVi_pFx-dI (0:00) - Intro/No more tears (2:05) - Sheldon Keefe forced to elevate depth players (8:00) - The...

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Ottawa Senators, a non playoff team, once again and we're down bad on this weeks episode of the Talkin' Buds Leafs show. Will Morgan Rielly's cross check on Ridley Greig help galvanize his teammates? Is there anything Leafs management can do to dramatically reshape the team at the trade deadline? We discuss all that and more! https://youtu.be/v9R6ctS5xrA (0:00) - Intro/Morgan Rielly takes matters into his own hands (7:00) - Same shit, different day (15:00)...

The Toronto Maple Leafs returned from the all star break with a frustrating 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders in a game that seemed like a microcosm of the entire season. We discuss the teams depth issues, defensive struggles and roster needs and why we think this might be the year to not make a high risk trade at the upcoming NHL trade deadline. https://youtu.be/zEp-9UtZbtY (0:00) - Intro/NHL All Star weekend (02:56) - A microcosm of the Leafs season (08:22) - This is not the year to trade...