Leafs Talk

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 4-3 to the Seattle Kraken in overtime on home ice. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss whether Easton Cowan should remain in the NHL and who would replace him, the team's lack of physicality, Mason Marchment's dangerous run on Anthony Stolarz, Brandon Carlo's sluggish start to the year and possible power-play personnel tweaks.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 down the New York Rangers 2-1 in overtime. Sam McKee and Brent Gunning break down the game and discuss Auston Matthews' game-winner, Easton Cowan getting benched in the third, the power play breaking the season-opening slump, Anthony Stolarz's stellar night, 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 go back in the win column with a 7-4 win over the Nashville Predators. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Auston Matthews' two-goal performance, Oliver Ekman-Larsson's offensive jump, Easton Cowan getting targeted, and Matthew Knies' potential.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 pushed late but fell 3-2 to the Detroit Red Wings at ScotiaBank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the Leafs' Mitch Marner-sized hole in the top six, Easton Cowan making his NHL debut on the top line, Nicolas Roy earning a larger role, and the predictable power 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 fall to 1-1-0 after losing 6-3 in Detroit to the Red Wings. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the lack of chemistry between the old guard and the new additions, Anthony Stolarz's solid start not being enough to bail out the team, the power play becoming a massive concern, Auston Matthews' shot, 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 secured a 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on home ice to kick off the 2025-2026 season! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee start with their reaction to the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the New York Yankees to advance to the ALCS before heading to the ice and breaking down the Leafs' game. They get into Morgan Rielly's offensive impact, early impressions of the offseason acquisitions, and concerns for the power play and 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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee kick off the 2025-26 Maple Leafs' season preview show with their thoughts on the Blue Jays as they head into the Bronx with a chance to close out the Yankees in three games (00:00). Then, the guys pivot to the NHL to discuss Connor McDavid's surprising two-year contract extension, before getting into their thoughts on the Maple Leafs. They touch on the decision to keep Easton Cowan off the opening roster and waive David Kampf, Max Domi's role in the lineup to begin the year, the situation in goal with the uncertainty around Joseph Woll, the expectations for a healthy Auston Matthews with the absence of Mitch Marner, and the evolution of the team in Craig Berube's second year as Head Coach. After the break, the guys give their thoughts on which Leafs might be get the most criticism, as well as their hottest takes for the 2025-26 season (41:48). 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 newly acquired Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua, to discuss his his path to the NHL through the NCAA system, the changing landscape in junior hockey, the benefits of growing up as a multi-sport athlete, before getting into the challenges of his 2024-25 season, the excitement of coming to Toronto to join the team that drafted him, and what fans can expect from his game in Toronto (00:00).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 former Maple Leaf and new Seattle Kraken goaltender, Matt Murray, to discuss his decision to head out west, the difficulties of playing goalie in today's NHL, his Stanley Cup champion Penguins' teams, the state of goaltending in Canada, as well as his experience playing in Toronto and relationship with 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.

JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne discuss the Maple Leafs' offseason so far, including Mitch Marner's departure to the Vegas Golden Knights. They take a look at what is lost with Marner moving on, the additions they've already made, and what else Brad Treliving can do to improve the team, before going through the roster and predicting some of the line combinations we may see next season. Then, they pontificate on whether or not Nazem Kadri would be a good candidate to come back to the Maple Leafs, before circling back to discuss what went wrong with Marner in Toronto, and if anything could have been done to hold onto the same group.  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 are back on Leafs Talk for an emergency reaction to the flurry of deals around the NHL ahead of July 1st. They start with Mitch Marner and his move to Vegas in return for Nicolas Roy, how he was perceived in Toronto, his fit with the Golden Knights, and what the Leafs are getting in Roy. Then they get into the Leafs' acquisition of Matias Maccelli, Brad Marchand's extension with the Florida Panthers, and Brad Treliving's next priority.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, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne check in on the Panthers' Cup parade and discuss whether some aspects of the celebration are getting out of hand. Then, they get into why Brad Marchand is a perfect fit for Toronto, John Tavares' reportedly rocky contract negotiations and whether there's a chance the Leafs let him walk. Then, the three look at the 2025 UFA class, potential impact players for the Leafs to target, trade options and Mitch Marner landing spots.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' 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.