Talkin' Buds Leafs Show

Are the Toronto Maple Leafs really interested in Erik Karlsson? We break down the rumours and why we're not buying in. Plus, the uncertain future of Hockey Night in Canada, why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has gotten more patience from Blue Jays fans than any Leaf ever has, and the latest on Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes' next contracts. This is our last one before we head out on our end of summer vacations, see you guys in a couple weeks! Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/FvLYIk8n-S0 (0:00) - Intro (0:53) - Erik Karlsson to the Leafs? (8:10) - HNIC's Uncertain Future (19:33) - Vladdy's Free Pass (32:10) - Kawhi Leonard and the Ultimate Superstar Pass (33:14) - Makar, Hughes & Next-Gen Contracts Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ 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 Summer Spotlight Series takes a break this week as we put the "Talkin'" in Talkin' Buds, turning the mics on and letting the conversation go wherever it takes us. Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller is one of many topics on this episode, alongside the astronomical ticket prices for Leafs regular season games, the storylines we're most intrigued by heading into Leafs camp and across the league, a mini preview of the Atlantic Division, and much more! Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/6oY36G2gIB4 (0:00) - Intro (1:30) - Ticket Prices and Scotiabank Arena (10:50) - An Offseason of Change and Training Camp Storylines (15:50) - Atlantic Division Mini Preview (24:38) - What Does a Jim Hiller Coached Leafs Team Look Like? (33:07) - Top 10 Centremen in the League, According to NHL Network (35:15) - Babcock and the Oilers Is Must-See TV (41:40) - Which New Bottom-Six Player Will Make the Biggest Difference? Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ 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 Summer Spotlight Series turns to a legend this week, Senior Executive Advisor of Hockey Operations Mats Sundin. We focus on his current role with the team and where he can be most effective in helping the Leafs rebuild their culture, particularly by assisting Auston Matthews and William Nylander. We also revisit our favourite Mats moments from his playing days, and give our take on Morgan Rielly's latest comments as well as the new details surrounding the NHL's hometown remix jersey rollout. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/tkfZWbUjBwQ (0:00) - Intro (1:27) - Morgan Rielly Isn't Going Anywhere (6:49) - More Details Emerge on the NHL's Hometown Remix Jerseys (11:03) - Summer Spotlight: Mats Sundin (28:51) - Mount Rushmore of Swedish Hockey Players (31:46) - Favourite Mats Moments Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ 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 Summer Spotlight Series rolls on with Leafs GM John Chayka headlining today's episode. We revisit the tumultuous end to last season, which led to Brad Treliving's dismissal, Chayka's hiring and the subsequent disastrous introductory press conference, all the way through to landing the first overall pick and the impressive offseason that followed. From there we get into his pairing with Mats Sundin, managing ownership, the fans and media, and where Auston Matthews' health fits into all of it, since that and his play will ultimately dictate where the organization goes from here. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vdq693sJqhE (0:00) - Intro (1:55) - Hometown Remix Unis Are Coming (5:50) - Summer Spotlight: John Chayka (34:18) - Auston Matthews' Health and Future as a Leaf Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ 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 Summer Spotlight Series rolls on, with Easton Cowan taking the spotlight on this episode. We discuss Cowan's first season with the team and all the positives that came with it, as well as the impact he made on the Marlies' Calder Cup win. We also try and predict where he'll land in the lineup to start next season, what makes the most sense in terms of deployment, intangibles and more. We also give our thoughts on the Leafs being interested in Patrik Laine and give our take on the best and worst Leafs jerseys of all time. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/sgLKT0MZ9Eo (0:00) - Intro (1:55) - Are the Leafs Interested in Laine? (4:00) - Chayka's Front Office Overhaul Continues (9:24) - Summer Spotlight: Easton Cowan (30:50) - Best and Worst Leafs Jerseys Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ 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 Summer Spotlight Series rolls on as we discuss arguably the most intriguing offseason addition of them all, Sergei Bobrovsky. Was last season a one-off or a sign of things to come? Can he lead the Leafs back to the playoffs, and does his addition to the dressing room make a difference? Is it fair to expect 50+ starts from a soon-to-be 38-year-old goalie? We discuss all that and much more. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/xXZyLggL2zs (0:00) - Intro (2:18) - Leafs Hire Andy O'Brien (5:32) - Macklin Celebrini, the $18.8 Million Dollar Man (8:00) - Summer Spotlight: Sergei Bobrovsky (32:00) - The Wild Ride of the Leafs and Jays Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ 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 Summer Spotlight Series rolls into its 4th instalment as we turn our attention to John Tavares. Is there a way to make him a better fit within this roster given where he's at in his career? Will the new regime of John Chayka, Mats Sundin and Jim Hiller help get more out of him? We discuss that, the pros and cons of him as a player, and much more. We also give our take on Darren Ferris's outrageous comments about Mitch Marner and Gavin McKenna training with Macklin Celebrini. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ut_TBwpYIYk (0:00) - Intro (01:30) - Give it a rest, Darren (08:09) - Summer Spotlight: John Tavares (27:07) - The McKenna/Celbrini connection Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ 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 Summer Spotlight Series continues and today's headliner is Matthew Knies. We discuss the never-ending trade rumours that have persisted since the end of the season, everything we love about him as a player, our concerns about his health and why we think he needs to permanently replace John Tavares on PP1. We also discuss how Brad Treliving nearly executed what would undoubtedly have been the worst trade in Leafs history when he almost sent Knies to Montreal at this year's trade deadline. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ujiL6DbLPNg (0:00) - Leafs Talk vs Blue Jays Talk (3:27) - The Most Unwatchable Sports Experiences (11:20) - Summer Spotlight: Matthew Knies (35:58) - Connor Bedard Signs Massive Extension (40:49) - Stevie Y Out in Detroit Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ 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 Summer Spotlight Series continues and today's headliner is none other than William Nylander. We dig into Willy's legacy as a Leaf and where he stands amongst the best players in the league, look back on a disappointing last season and the changes we'd like to see him make going forward, why he and Matthews simply don't work together on the same line, his love of being a Maple Leaf and much more. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/nmguV1Pa2uE (0:00) - Intro (2:39) - Latest Leafs News (5:10) - Summer Spotlight Series: William Nylander (32:20) - Forward Depth or Lack Thereof (36:40) - The Leafs Coaching Pendulum (39:13) - It's Hard to Build a Balanced Roster (44:00) - Bobrovsky's Impact on the Dressing Room (46:55) - The Tavares Problem Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ 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 Summer Spotlight Series continues with none other than Leafs captain Auston Matthews. We set expectations heading into next season, discuss his future with the organization, why the two Berube seasons were so underwhelming, the state of his health and what the addition of Gavin McKenna could mean for his game. We also get into the Leafs' sweeping front office changes, Tom Dundon putting his entire family tree on the Stanley Cup and Connor McDavid's future in Edmonton. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/FaO9ZX3hEaI (0:00) - Intro (1:25) - John Chayka Makes Sweeping Front Office Changes (6:51) - The Entire Dundon Family Tree on the Cup (9:40) - Summer Spotlight: Auston Matthews (41:00) - Ring Culture and Connor McDavid's Future in Edmonton Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ 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 defenceman Morgan Rielly is the focal point of our first Talkin' Buds Summer Spotlight Series episode. We discuss the increasing likelihood that Rielly starts the season as a Maple Leaf, what's gone wrong over the last couple of seasons and how Jim Hiller and the new-look coaching staff can set him up for success. We also react to the shocking announcement that Daniel Alfredsson will join Hiller as associate head coach and discuss the other additions to the coaching staff. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/FMzDQHs22aY (0:00) - Intro (1:28) - Daniel Alfredsson Joins Jim Hiller's Staff! (9:04) - The Wizard of Whitehorse (13:58) - Summer Spotlight Series: Morgan Rielly (35:48) - Craig Berube Making the Media Rounds Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ 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 first overall pick Gavin McKenna was turning heads at rookie camp this week for both his play on the ice and his decision to relinquish number 72 to Sergei Bobrovsky and switch to 92. We check in on Ryan's mental state following the number switch and discuss expectations for McKenna after watching him on the ice this week. We also get into the negative media narratives surrounding the Leafs' free agent signings, why Morgan Rielly looks more and more likely to start the season on the blue line and the latest happenings from around the NHL. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NZINBcvMsdg (0:00) - 92 (3:20) - Rielly Looking More Likely to Start the Season as a Leaf (7:15) - The McKenna Era Begins (18:27) - The Negative Bobrovsky Narrative (27:10) - Nitpicking the New Guys (32:20) - The Reality of Matthew Knies (35:33) - Is Shane Wright Available? (39:00) - Around the NHL Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ 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 had one of the busiest free agency days in recent memory as GM John Chayka completely overhauled the bottom six and landed Sergei Bobrovsky in net. We break down every new addition to the roster, including the trades that sent Dennis Hildeby to Tampa for Nick Paul and Nick Robertson to Pittsburgh, and why it feels like Chayka is far from done. We also get into the bizarre Zach Werenski situation and take a look at some of the bigger moves from around the league. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/-3YnYK9lR_E (0:00) - The Chayka Effect (6:45) - Mats the Godfather (8:00) - Sergei Bobrovsky is a Toronto Maple Leaf (15:50) - Chayka Remakes the Bottom 6 (23:30) - The Nick Robertson Era is Over (24:31) - Realistic Outlook on the Roster Changes (28:13) - The Curious Case of Zach Werenski (36:00) - Other Moves Around the League Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ 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 made it official on night one of the 2026 NHL Draft, selecting Gavin McKenna first overall with a little help from Justin Bieber. We're in full celebration mode as we break down the pick, where McKenna fits into the lineup and why we think he's going to thrive in Toronto. We also get into the rest of the draft night action including trades and top ten picks, then close it out with our thoughts on Matthew Knies, Morgan Rielly, Mike Babcock throwing his wife under the bus and much more. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Mg3JnKNhoU4 (0:00) - Gavin McKenna is a Maple Leaf! (6:00) - Where does McKenna fit in the Leafs lineup? (14:00) - A magical end to an otherwise awful season (18:04) - The NHL has gone haywire (25:20) - The Matthew Knies trade rumours (28:38) - Is Morgan Rielly sticking around? (38:50) - Mike Babcock's magnum opus Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ 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 just days away from selecting first overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft and we've officially dubbed it "McKenna Week" on the podcast. We discuss our excitement for the expected arrival of Gavin McKenna and why we think he'll be a great fit in Toronto. Next we move onto the Sergei Bobrovsky rumours and why it might not be such a bad idea for the Leafs to take him on, Brady Tkachuk bailing on the Ottawa Senators for the Florida Panthers, the Matthew Knies trade rumours that won't go away, and Mike Babcock officially being named head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/GCdeuWz7VE4 (0:00) - It's McKenna Week! (11:48) - Does Bobrovsky to the Leafs make sense? (20:18) - Brady Tkachuk bails on the Sens (24:24) - US players and big market pressure (28:09) - The Knies trade rumours won't go away (32:54) - Mike Babcock officially named Oilers head coach Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ 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' electric start to the offseason continued on Friday when GM John Chayka announced the acquisition of Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. We break down the deal, where Raddysh fits into the lineup, and why we don't think it's the overpay some people are calling it. We also revisit this week's storylines and react to Chayka's comments from today's media availability. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NAMZvHpRchc (0:00) - The days of kicking tires are OVER (1:45) - Where does Raddysh fit in the Leafs lineup? (9:00) - The spirit of the team (11:38) - Does this change anything for Morgan Rielly? (12:22) - Chayk'n Big Swings (19:37) - Trading Knies? "Not probable" Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ 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 have hired Jim Hiller as the 41st head coach in team history. We react to the shocking news that Hiller, who wasn't rumoured at all prior, got the job. We dive into his background, his familiarity with Auston Matthews, and his underrated analytical approach. We also discuss the Marlies being one win away from a Calder Cup championship, Matthew Knies popping up in trade rumours again, and Rogers and CBC parting ways, ending Hockey Night in Canada as we know it. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Fluep8os1lo (0:00) - Who Saw This Coming? (06:00) - Jim Hiller's Background (09:25) - Leafs Nation Predictably Freaking Out (15:22) - Marlies One Win Away from the Calder Cup (17:44) - Knies Back on the Trade Block? (19:48) - The End of Hockey Night in Canada Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ 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 made the first move of the new era today, shocking Leafs Nation by trading Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Emil Andrae and Samuel Ersson. We react to the trade and the wave of negativity that came online after. We also react to Elliotte Friedman's report that the Leafs are looking at NCAA Western Michigan head coach Pat Ferschweiler. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/AawYlW_Yk3o (0:00) - Chayk'n Moves (03:32) - Overvaluing Joe Woll (07:43) - Emil Andrae (08:34) - A Wave of Negativity (10:18) - Pat Ferschweiler Enters the Chat Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ 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 talk takes a back seat to start today's episode as we recap the Carolina Hurricanes defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in six games to win the Stanley Cup. We discuss what other teams can learn from Carolina going into next season and yes, Mitch Marner once again went quiet when it mattered most. Next up, Morgan Rielly's future with the Leafs, the Marlies going up 2-0 in the Calder Cup Final, the latest on the coaching search and more. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vXktyGPVq5M (0:00) - Hurricanes Win the Cup (02:50) - What Can Other Teams Learn from Carolina? (11:30) - No Cup for Mitch (17:41) - Morgan Rielly Trade Talks (20:40) - Carolina's Culture (22:18) - Robertson & Maccelli (27:00) - Marlies 2 Wins Away from the Calder Cup (30:15) - Are the Leafs Waiting for Cassidy? Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ 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 content has to take a back seat for a minute because Mike Babcock is back. Reports are linking the former Leafs head coach to the Edmonton Oilers job and we give our take on whether the juice is worth the squeeze. Back on the Leafs front, the coaching search is down to five candidates, Gavin McKenna says he's excited to be a Maple Leaf, and we weigh in on what's been a great Stanley Cup Final so far. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/gaaakyk25kI (0:00) - The Babcock Debacle (11:04) - Oilers Are Focused on the Wrong Things (14:38) - DraftKings (15:30) - Leafs Coaching Search Final 5 (25:30) - Babcock & Hyman Connection (26:39) - McKenna Excited to Be a Leaf (33:08) - Stanley Cup Final (38:36) - RIP Cliff Fletcher Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN so you’re ready for the moment. That’s code THPN. Turn five bucks into $100 in bonus bets instantly. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER or one eight hundred MY RESET. New York: call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Wager tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus in most states. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash promos. Limited time offer. Copyright 2026. NHL. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.