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The Toronto Maple Leafs have won four straight, and it’s good vibes only on this episode. We break down Saturday’s 7-2 win in Edmonton, a game where nothing went wrong: the Leafs won the bottom six battle, the fourth line kept flying and Anthony Stolarz delivered a .938 save percentage. We also look at how Auston Matthews has completely changed the vibe in that room, plus a mini around the league on the Connor Hellebuyck trade to New Jersey. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/55-LoS5AtaA (0:00) Intro (0:20) Four Straight Wins (1:14) Leafs Dominate Edmonton (5:11) Fourth Line Is Flying (8:55) Matthews And The Vibe Shift (15:05) SeatGeek (18:37) Tavares And McKenna (23:49) Stolarz Steps Up (27:30) Hellebuyck Traded (35:14) Just Enjoy It (36:22) Become A Bud Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA  Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/THPN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect expert Nick Richard from Daily Faceoff Toronto joins us on today’s episode to talk about the future of this team. We dig into why Ben Danford’s ceiling is higher than people give him credit for, Easton Cowan’s massive leap in year two, and what’s next for Artur Akhtyamov, Landon Sim and a sleeper in the system. From there we get into Gavin McKenna’s start, Jim Hiller so far, Kirill Marchenko, William Nylander and the return of Auston Matthews. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/VnpjSL33fIc (0:00) Intro (2:48) Talkin’ Leafs With Nick Richard (9:44) Easton Cowan’s Big Leap (14:44) Akhtyamov, Sim and a Sleeper Prospect (24:00) Gavin McKenna’s Start (29:10) Jim Hiller So Far (33:17) Kirill Marchenko (37:17) Nylander and Matthews (49:22) Wrap Up Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA  Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/THPN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto Maple Leafs make it three straight with a 5-4 win over the New York Rangers, and Troy Stecher scores the game winner. We break down why Troy Stecher has the passion, a fourth line that’s finding its identity and Kirill Marchenko’s 12 points in 12 games, plus a rough night for Sergei Bobrovsky and Gavin McKenna on the third line. We wrap up tonight’s episode with a look ahead to Saturday night against Edmonton. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/rs4FS-3GXl0 (0:00) Intro (2:44) Positives From the Win (5:35) Marchenko’s 12 Points in 12 Games (7:23) Jake McCabe the Warrior (9:28) The PK and the Officiating (11:48) Rough Night for Bobrovsky (13:26) McKenna and the Third Line (19:14) The Brady Circus and the Panthers (22:40) Can They Beat Edmonton? (25:05) Wrap Up Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA  Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/THPN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto Maple Leafs make it two in a row for the first time this season, taking care of the Columbus Blue Jackets. We start with why Easton Cowan should be untouchable, then break down Auston Matthews being off to the best start of his career, plus a penalty kill that keeps driving offence and a huge night from Troy Stecher. We wrap up tonight’s episode by giving a few guys their props for standout performances. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ifglCigoJM0 (0:00) Intro (1:31) Easton Cowan Is Untouchable (6:06) Matthews Taking Over (10:16) PK King John Gruden (14:10) SeatGeek (15:24) Troy Stecher’s Big Night (19:40) Matthews’ Best Start Ever (23:30) Will Matthews Stay? (30:03) Shout-Outs and a Sportsnet Rant (34:55) Wrap Up Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA  Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/THPN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs snap their three-game losing streak with a must-have regulation win over the San Jose Sharks, and Gavin McKenna buries the power-play winner. We break down McKenna’s big night, Auston Matthews being in on all three goals and Sergei Bobrovsky’s best game of the season, plus why the forwards need to stop blowing the zone and help out the blue line. We also get into a penalty kill that’s first in the NHL and McKenna’s ice time down the stretch. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/2AGqMMNBfYA (0:00) Intro (3:15) McKenna’s Game Winner (8:10) Matthews and Bobrovsky (10:30) Stop Blowing the Zone (14:12) PK Leads the League (17:28) McKenna’s Ice Time (20:35) What Changed With Matthews? (21:56) Wrap Up Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA  Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/THPN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are sitting last in the Atlantic after a three-game losing streak, so we debut our new segment, Buds and Duds, to sort through the good and the bad nine games in. We break down the goaltending, a blue line that needs a scorched-earth rebuild and Jim Hiller landing in the dud category, plus why this team needs to lean into its run-and-gun identity, before wrapping up today’s episode with a look around the league and the week ahead. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Fns1IPipmiw (0:00) Intro (1:32) Buds and Duds (7:43) Goaltending Struggles (10:24) Hiller and Matthews React (15:27) Should the Leafs Make a Trade? (24:40) SeatGeek (25:54) Jim Hiller Joins the Duds (38:49) Around the League (43:05) Week Ahead and Wrap Up Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA  Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/THPN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto Maple Leafs blow a two-goal lead in the third period and lose in overtime to the Buffalo Sabres, and this one is all on Jim Hiller. We break down Hiller sitting Gavin McKenna for a period and a half in favour of the fourth line, his horrendous postgame explanation and why we’re officially worried about him behind the bench. We also get into the John Tavares injury, an off night for Sergei Bobrovsky and Kirill Marchenko’s best game in a Leafs sweater getting completely overlooked. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/bBGdO45YLzU (0:00) Intro (0:58) WTF Jim? (7:37) Become a Bud (8:36) Why Bench McKenna? (17:09) Tavares Injury (18:45) Hiller’s Postgame Explanation (21:40) SeatGeek (22:54) Bobrovsky and Marchenko (26:53) Can They Win With Hiller? (33:23) Wrap Up Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA  Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/THPN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our Toronto Maple Leafs are exactly who we thought they were: a high-powered offence with arguably the worst blue line in the league, and a team that needs good goaltending to win, which they didn’t get from Anthony Stolarz in Tuesday’s loss to the Utah Mammoth. We discuss why there’s no easy fix for the blue line, whether the Matthew Knies for Kirill Marchenko trade deserves some criticism and William Nylander being one of the most underrated players in the NHL, before wrapping up today’s episode with a lap around the league. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/XXfImACl7pk (0:00) Intro (1:04) They Are Who We Thought They Were (6:26) Become a Bud (7:24) Can They Fix the Blue Line? (15:20) SeatGeek (16:34) Marchenko Deep Dive (24:26) Is Stolarz a Concern? (28:05) Around the League (36:14) Wrap Up Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA  Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/THPN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are must-see TV right now. With Auston Matthews and William Nylander firing on all cylinders, the Leafs captured 3 of 4 points against Vegas and Colorado, and we break down a team being led by its best players. We also get into Gavin McKenna looking better and better every day, why John Tavares should no longer be on PP1 and Sergei Bobrovsky holding down the fort. From there we talk about the Leafs losing Chris Tanev to injury and what realistic improvements to the blue line look like, before wrapping up today’s episode by kicking some tires. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/0RXIU7ygNkI (0:00) Intro (3:16) Bobrovsky Stands Tall (6:56) Become a Bud (7:54) Matthews and Nylander Leading the Way (15:08) McKenna Over Tavares on PP1 (20:33) SeatGeek (21:46) Tanev Injury and Blue Line Concerns (34:38) Kicking Tires (42:53) Week Ahead and Wrap Up Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA  Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/THPN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto Maple Leafs superfan Kurtis from Alberta joins us on tonight's episode as we break down the Leafs' 2-2 start through the first four games. Before the interview, we give our take on the growing divide between fans and media in the city, especially when it comes to Gavin McKenna. From there we get into Auston Matthews, Jim Hiller, Sergei Bobrovsky, the line combinations and much more. Kurtis then shows us around his epic Leafs fan cave, shares his favourite pieces from his collection and tells us his all-time favourite Leaf. JOIN US OCTOBER 8 AT 8:30PM ET FOR A LEAFS VS GOLDEN KNIGHTS LIVE PREGAME SHOW Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NMQZpqjD3fU (0:00) Intro (2:43 )Fans vs. Media and the McKenna Movement (11:30) Talkin' Leafs With Kurtis From Alberta (31:28) Wrap Up Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA  Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/THPN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up an epic come-from-behind win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night, in a game that featured Gavin McKenna's first NHL goal, Auston Matthews leading the way with four points, Tavares and Nylander getting on the board, and Jack Roslovic continuing to stake his claim in the Leafs' top six. We give our take on the game and discuss the unhinged media behaviour in the city over the last couple of days about McKenna not taking optional skates. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/MVtbtNGKpHw (0:00) - Intro (0:20) - Reacting to the Comeback Win Over Nashville (6:36) - Gavin McKenna's First NHL Goal (10:09) - Jack Roslovic Keeps Delivering (12:50) - Auston Matthews' Four-Point Night (17:33) - SeatGeek (18:46) - The Media Frenzy Over McKenna's Optional Skates (24:11) - Stolarz and the Defensive Details (28:07) - Outro Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA  Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/THPN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs let one slip away at home on Saturday night, falling to the Ottawa Senators. Despite the loss, we start the episode with the positives, including Auston Matthews and Kirill Marchenko continuing to generate offence, Easton Cowan's great play, and Sergei Bobrovsky once again looking solid. With John Tavares struggling to start the season, is it time to consider switching up the second line, or are they just snake bit? We discuss that and some more news from around the league. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/rrB6tP2ecQo (0:00) - Intro (1:41) - Reacting to the Loss to the Senators (9:03) - Deep Dive on the Second Line (13:27) - DraftKings (14:32) - Tavares Struggles to Start the Season (17:59) - Should McKenna and Cowan Switch Lines? (28:06) - Around the League Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA  Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ New DraftKings customers, sign up with code THPN spend five bucks to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code THPN. In Partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER, one eight hundred MY RESET. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven, visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Bet tax pass- through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus. Void in Canada. Bet with DraftKings Sportsbook to get Bonus bets that expire in seven days OR Trade with DraftKings Predictions to get Predictions Dollars that expire in one year. Event contract trading involves risk of loss. Predictions offer void in New York. Non-withdrawable Rewards issued as Fifty dollar click-to-claims every seven days for twenty-one days. Terms at d k n g dot c o slash offer. Limited time offer. Nationwide based on Sportsbook, Predictions, and Free-to-Play Sports Contest availability. Varies by State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join us for our first ever TALKIN BUDS LIVE on Thursday October 1st at 9PM ET on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok! The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up their first win of the season, beating the New York Islanders thanks to stellar performances from both Easton Cowan and Anthony Stolarz. We discuss Cowan's remarkable improvement from last year, Gavin McKenna having a better night, the top line once again looking dangerous 5-on-5, and why PP1 continues to struggle. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/_kvcecTaz1c (0:00) - Intro (0:20) - Easton Cowan Is Breaking Out (4:42) - Stolarz Steals the Show in Net (6:52) - The Top Line Dominates 5-on-5 (10:37) - Why PP1 Still Isn't Clicking (16:30) - DraftKings (25:21) - A Better Night for McKenna Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA  Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ New DraftKings customers, sign up with code THPN spend five bucks to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code THPN. In Partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER, one eight hundred MY RESET. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven, visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Bet tax pass- through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus. Void in Canada. Bet with DraftKings Sportsbook to get Bonus bets that expire in seven days OR Trade with DraftKings Predictions to get Predictions Dollars that expire in one year. Event contract trading involves risk of loss. Predictions offer void in New York. Non-withdrawable Rewards issued as Fifty dollar click-to-claims every seven days for twenty-one days. Terms at d k n g dot c o slash offer. Limited time offer. Nationwide based on Sportsbook, Predictions, and Free-to-Play Sports Contest availability. Varies by State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs opened the season with a 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, and we're back to break it all down. We discuss the positives from the game, including Kirill Marchenko's debut, along with strong showings from William Nylander and Sergei Bobrovsky. We reiterate that this is going to be a work in progress over the first few weeks after all the offseason change, but the power play needs to start clicking in a hurry, and Darren Raddysh needs to settle into his new role on the Leafs' blueline. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/KW-PIDhPdFc (0:00) - Intro (0:20) - Reacting to the 3-2 Loss to Montreal (6:47) - Darren Raddysh's Tough Debut (14:19) - DraftKings (17:47) - The Power Play Has to Get Fixed Immediately (23:42) - Breaking Down Kirill Marchenko's Debut (26:05) - Outro New  DraftKings customers, sign up with code THPN spend five bucks to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code THPN. In Partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER, one eight hundred MY RESET. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven, visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Bet tax pass- through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus. Void in Canada. Bet with DraftKings Sportsbook to get Bonus bets that expire in seven days OR Trade with DraftKings Predictions to get Predictions Dollars that expire in one year. Event contract trading involves risk of loss. Predictions offer void in New York. Non-withdrawable Rewards issued as Fifty dollar click-to-claims every seven days for twenty-one days. Terms at d k n g dot c o slash offer. Limited time offer. Nationwide based on Sportsbook, Predictions, and Free-to-Play Sports Contest availability. Varies by State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka continued his offseason wheeling and dealing right up until the eve of the season, trading Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz and Emil Andrae to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood and Elvis Merzlikins. We give our take on the trade, the end of the Knies era, Marchenko signing a six-year extension, and his fit in the Leafs' top six. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/XkjzgY-4_2w (0:00) - Intro (0:20) - Why We're Late: Friedman Drops the Trade Bomb (2:05) - Breaking Down the Full Trade Details (9:03) - Chayka's Moves Are About Keeping Matthews Happy (17:51) - DraftKings (20:19) - Why McKenna Makes This Trade Less Risky (29:09) - Final Verdict on the Trade (31:16) - Outro New DraftKings customers, sign up with code THPN spend five bucks to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code THPN. In Partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER, one eight hundred MY RESET. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven, visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Bet tax pass- through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus. Void in Canada. Bet with DraftKings Sportsbook to get Bonus bets that expire in seven days OR Trade with DraftKings Predictions to get Predictions Dollars that expire in one year. Event contract trading involves risk of loss. Predictions offer void in New York. Non-withdrawable Rewards issued as Fifty dollar click-to-claims every seven days for twenty-one days. Terms at d k n g dot c o slash offer. Limited time offer. Nationwide based on Sportsbook, Predictions, and Free-to-Play Sports Contest availability. Varies by State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.