Leafs Talk

John Tavares scored his 500th career NHL goal, but the Toronto Maple Leafs fell 6-3 to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sam McKee and Brent Gunning break down the game and discuss Craig Berube's impact behind the bench, William Nylander's absence, Auston Matthews' non-threatening play, and a night to forget for Cayden Primeau. 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 Calgary Flames 4-3 at home. Sam McKee and Brent Gunning break down the game and discuss the Leafs' low-event style, Max Domi's two-goal breakout, Matthew Knies' developing presence, and Nazem Kadri's explosive play back in 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 5-2 at home to the New Jersey Devils. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, discussing the effort level with the context of the Blue Jays, Anthony Stolarz's callout, and Sheldon Keefe's return to Toronto. Then, they discuss Auston Matthews' play to start the year, the clear hole in the top six, another strong outing for Stolarz despite the result, and Chris Tanev's unfortunate injury. 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 4-3 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.