Welcome to Buds Mafia, where sports betting meets blind loyalty and delusional optimism. We’re two die-hard Leafs and Bills fans talking puck, pigskin, and everything in between. Sure, the Leafs and Bills are the heart of the show (because we're gluttons for punishment), but we're covering all things hockey and football — the news, the drama, the bets, and the wild takes you didn’t ask for but need anyway. Whether you're here for the Leafs misery, Bills Mafia madness, or love the chaos of sports fandom, grab a drink and join us for the ride. Go Buds. Go Bills. Go all in.
This week on Buds Mafia, Ryan and Jackson dive into the latest comments from Mitch Marner's agent, Darren Ferris, and debate whether the Maple Leafs truly failed one of their biggest stars or if history is being rewritten. They also break down Jason Robertson's new contract with Dallas, Patrick Kane and John Marino's extensions, preview some of the top names for the 2027 NHL Draft, and discuss what to expect from Gavin McKenna in his rookie season. The NFL segment covers the latest Top 100 rankings, Christian Gonzalez's massive extension, Patrick Mahomes' return from injury, Kyle Shanahan's car crash, and predicts every division winner heading into the 2026 season. The episode wraps up with PGA Tour talk, the Rocket Classic, and the weekly Lock of the Week and Bet the Farm betting picks. ⚡ Fueled by Rogue Energy Use code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump (Mahomes Miraculous Recovery) (10:21) — Jason Robertson Extension + Patrick Kane (16:01) — 2027 NHL Draft (19:42) — Yzerman and Larkin Feud (21:25) — Marner Drama (29:11) — Bills New Jerseys (30:12) — News Around the NFL (33:45) — Whose Winning Each Division? (39:09) — 3M Recap/Rocket Classic Draft and Betting Segments
Connor Bedard is officially staying in Chicago after signing a five-year extension worth $15 million annually, but the conversation doesn't stop there. This week, Ryan breaks down the NHL's rising salary cap and what it could mean for future superstars like Macklin Celebrini and Matthew Schaefer, as hockey contracts continue to reach new heights. The guys also discuss Steve Yzerman stepping down as Red Wings GM, Dylan Larkin's frustrations, Buffalo Bills roster needs, second-year quarterback expectations, the latest NFL wide receiver rankings, and recap The Open Championship—including Bryson DeChambeau's latest controversy and Rory McIlroy's candid comments. Plus: • Lock of the Week • Bet the Farm • 3M Open preview New episodes of Buds Mafia drop every week covering the NHL, NFL, golf, sports betting and everything in between. ⚡ Fueled by Rogue Energy Use code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump (13:09) — Connor Bedard Extension (16:32) — Salary Cap Projections (28:22) — Yzerman and Larkin Feud (30:47) — Josh Allen vs Lamar Jackson (33:23) — Bills Needs and Defensive Schemes (36:23) — 2nd Year QB Expectations (40:31) — NFL Top 100 and WR Ranks (43:56) — The Open Recap and Bryson's Antics (52:39) — 3M Draft and Betting Segments
This week on Buds Mafia, we debate the biggest winners and losers from the NHL offseason and whether next season's playoff picture could look completely different. We discuss Anaheim matching Leo Carlsson's offer sheet, the remaining NHL free agents, and which organizations have improved the most heading into next season. We also spend plenty of time breaking down the NFL Top 100 rankings, fantasy football, Josh Allen vs Patrick Mahomes, Drake Maye's ranking, Madden's 99 Club and much more. Finally, we recap the Genesis Scottish Open, preview The Open Championship, make our PGA draft picks, and wrap things up with Lock of the Week and Bet the Farm. ⚡ Fueled by Rogue Energy Use code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump (9:20) — Anaheim Match Offer Sheet (13:29) — Available Free Agents (15:10) — Who Won the Offseason? (18:00) — NHL Top 100 (28:37) —Where Will Stefon Diggs Land? (32:43) — Who Goes #1 in Fantasy? (35:18) — Madden 99 Club (36:47) — Scottish Open Recap and The Open Draft (41:08) — Betting Segments
July 1 delivered. This week we break down all the biggest moves from NHL Free Agency, including the record-breaking Leo Carlsson offer sheet, every major Leafs signing, and the winners and losers from around the league. We also discuss Jason Robertson filing for arbitration, the Zach Werenski situation, Dylan Larkin rumours, Seattle reportedly moving on from Shane Wright, and why Edmonton may have had one of the best offseasons in the NHL. Plus, we recap the John Deere Classic, make our picks for the Scottish Open, and Ryan finally cashes a huge Bet the Farm after a long drought. As always, we wrap things up with Lock of the Week and Bet the Farm. ⚡ Fueled by Rogue Energy Use code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump (13:44) — Trades Around the League (22:57) — Free Agent Frenzy (40:39) — Leafs Offseason Moves (43:51) — Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet (48:44) —Jason Robertson and Drama Around the League (55:36) — Edmonton Successful Offseason and Sharks Questionable Offseason (59:17) — PGA Segment and Betting Segments
The NHL Draft delivered one of the busiest weekends of the offseason, and we're breaking it all down. This week we recap the Leafs selecting Gavin McKenna first overall, the biggest trades from across the league, and the latest rumours surrounding Connor Hellebuyck, Jason Robertson, Zach Werenski and Matthew Knies. We also discuss why we think Knies is staying in Toronto (for now), react to the biggest NHL contract extensions, and debate the winners and losers of draft weekend. Plus, Jackson goes on an all-time Brandon Aiyuk rant, we recap the Travelers Championship, draft our picks for the John Deere Classic, and wrap things up with Lock of the Week and Bet the Farm ⚡ Fueled by Rogue Energy Use code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump (9:03) — Trades Around the League (26:10) — Zach Werenski and Rumours Around the League (29:28) — Knies Rumours and Trade Vaue (35:11) — Signings Around the League (36:39) — Draft Recap (42:24) — Misery in Seattle (49:06) — Brandon Aiyuk Drama (57:07) — John Deere Classic Draft/Betting Segments
The NHL offseason officially went off the rails. This week we break down the blockbuster Brady Tkachuk trade to the Florida Panthers, what the Panthers gave up, and whether Florida is building the NHL's next dynasty. We also discuss the Leafs hiring Jim Hiller as head coach, the Joseph Woll trade, Darren Raddysh arriving in Toronto, and the nonstop Matthew Knies rumours that seem to change every single day. Plus Bowen Byram rumours, Jason Robertson offer sheet talk, NFL news, the US Open recap, our Travelers Championship draft, and the latest Lock of the Week and Bet the Farm results ⚡ Fueled by Rogue Energy Use code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump (9:11) — Brady Tkachuk to Florida (26:35) — News Around the League (29:50) — Jim Hiller New Bench Boss in Toronto (32:30) — Woll Trade (34:41) — Knies and the Poor Reporting Around it (40:00) — Darren Raddysh New Leaf #1 D-Man (43:17) — NFL News (46:36) — US Open Recap/Travellers Draft/Betting Segments
The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup Champions. This week we break down Games 4-6 of the Stanley Cup Final, how Carolina won three straight to close out Vegas, and why this Hurricanes core isn't going anywhere anytime soon. We also discuss Mitch Marner's strong playoff run, his disappointing finish to the Stanley Cup Final, and why the same questions continue to follow him when the pressure is highest. Plus: • Carolina's future outlook• Kucherov wins the Hart Trophy • Darnell Nurse requests a trade • Nico Hischier's next contract • The loaded 2027 NHL free agent class• Leafs roster construction • Gavin McKenna all but locked in at 1st overall • RBC Canadian Open recap • US Open Draft at Shinnecock Hills • Lock of the Week & Bet The Farm Leafs. NHL. NFL. Golf. Chaos. ⚡ Fueled by Rogue Energy Use code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump (7:20) — Stanley Cup Final Recap (15:25) — The Future in Carolina (21:08) — News Around the League (25:25) — 2027 Free Agent Class (28:07) — World Cup, Lock of the Weeks, and Bet the Farms (33:16) — Canadian Open Recap and US Open Preview and Draft
This week on Buds Mafia, Ryan and Jackson discuss one of the biggest Leafs stories of the offseason: Matthew Knies nearly becoming a Montreal Canadien. We break down what the reported trade package looked like, whether Toronto made the right decision, and why Knies remains one of the most valuable young players in hockey. Also discussed: - Patrick Roy and the Leafs coaching search - Joe Pavelski as a coaching candidate - Gavin McKenna and the NHL Combine - The "it's all Toronto's fault" conversation surrounding Mitch Marner - Stanley Cup Final Recap - Vegas vs Carolina - Marner's Conn Smythe case - Carolina's comeback victory - The wildest game of the series so far - Dylan Larkin requests a trade - Brendan Gallagher update - New NHL All-Star format - Manny Malhotra hired in Vancouver - Massive NFL tradee - RBC Canadian Open Preview - Lock of the Week - Bet the Farm ⚡ Fueled by Rogue EnergyUse code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump (11:10) — NHL Awards (13:18) — Malholtra New Bench Boss in Vancouver (15:27) — NHL Combine Recap (24:25) — Gallagher Out in Montreal and CHL D-Man going to College (25:51) — Dylan Larkin Trade Request (31:49) — Stanley Cup Final Games 1, 2, and 3 Recap (37:15) — Mariners Dominance and His Tenure in Toronto (45:32) — Pavelski New Coach in Toronto? (47:37) — Knies Almost a Hab? (52:02) — NFL Trades (54:26) — Memorial Recap, Canadian Open Draft, Betting Segments
The Stanley Cup Final is here. This week Ryan and Jackson break down the Conference Finals, what went wrong for Colorado and Montreal, and preview the upcoming Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes. Topics include: - Stanley Cup Final Preview - Vegas vs Carolina predictions - Conn Smythe race - What happened to Colorado? - Why Montreal ran out of gas Leafs Talk: - Morgan Rielly trade rumors - Leafs potentially listening on the 1st overall pick - Gavin McKenna draft stock - David Carle updates - Coaching search developments - Judd Brackett joins Toronto's front office Plus: - Memorial Tournament Preview - Lock of the Week - Bet the Farm ⚡ Fueled by Rogue EnergyUse code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump (5:27) — RIP Claude Lemieux (8:27) — Vegas Expansion Draft (10:41) — Conference Finals Recap (19:47) — Stanley Cup Final Preview (25:51) — Leafs Talk (35:45) — Charles Schwab Recap, Memorial Draft, Betting Segments
Episode 70 of Buds Mafia is here. We break down the NHL Conference Finals, Leafs offseason rumors, and the Buffalo Bills schedule release. We get into: 🏒 Vegas vs Colorado 🏒 Carolina vs Montreal 🏒 Why the Avs desperately need Cale Makar 🏒 Marner dominating in Vegas 🏒 Why the Leafs can’t trade Matthew Knies 🏒 Woll vs Stolarz 🏒 Nylander trade discussions 🏒 Tavares as the 2nd line center 🏒 Barrett Hayton rumors 🏒 Sundin & Chayka trying to reshape Toronto We also cover: 🏈 Bills schedule reactions 🏈 Rashee Rice news 🏌️ PGA recap + Charles Schwab Challenge 🎰 Lock of the Week & Bet the Farm ⚡ Fueled by Rogue EnergyUse code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump (14:56) — Montreal vs Carolina (18:20) — Colorado vs Vegas (25:47) — Leafs Goalie Situation (28:25) — Leafs Offseason Plans (39:18) — Rashee Rice (42:33) — Bills Schedule (51:49) – PGA Championship Recap / Charles Schwab Draft (56:34) – Betting Segments
Episode 69 of Buds Mafia is chaos. We break down Buffalo vs Montreal going to Game 7, Colorado eliminating Minnesota, Vegas knocking out Anaheim, and the Conference Finals finally being set. We discuss: 🏒 Marner dominating with Vegas 🏒 Why Toronto pressure is different 🏒 Buffalo vs Montreal 🏒 Lane Hutson & Dahlin 🏒 Colorado vs Vegas preview 🏒 Carolina waiting in the East Then we get into the Leafs: 🚨 Berube potentially out 🚨 Coaching candidates 🚨 David Carle hype 🚨 Bruce Cassidy rumours 🚨 Thomas Harley fit in Toronto 🚨 Trocheck rumours 🚨 What went wrong in Toronto We also talk: 🏒 Minnesota trying to land Robert Thomas and Luke Hughes🏒 Some insane NHL mock drafts 🏒 Gavin McKenna discussions Plus: ⛳ PGA recap + Byron Nelson Draft 💰 Lock of the Week 💰 Bet the Farm The playoffs are heating up…and Leafs offseason chaos is officially here. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Honeymoon Recap (04:31) — Draft or Dump (8:05) — Wild Mock Drafts (9:50) — Minnesota Denied Trades (13:11) — Colorado vs Minnesota (14:39) — Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights (23:21) — Eastern Conference Playoffs (28:02) – Berube Out in Toronto / Who’s the Next head Coach? (34:16) – Possible adds for Toronto (37:43) – PGA Championship Recap / Byron Nelson Draft (40:07) – Betting Segments
Episode 68 of Buds Mafia is loaded. The Leafs won the Draft Lottery and now the entire future of the franchise feels different. We break down: 🏒 Gavin McKenna potentially going to Toronto 🏒 Auston Matthews’ uncertain future 🏒 Whether the Leafs should prepare for life after Matthews🏒 Offseason targets and what Toronto needs moving forward We also recap the 2nd Round of the NHL Playoffs including: Montreal vs Buffalo Minnesota vs Colorado Carolina sweeping Philly Vegas vs Anaheim Marner going nuclear for Vegas Plus: 💍 Jackson’s wedding recap ⛳ PGA Championship talk 🎰 Lock of the Week 🔥 Bet the Farm The playoffs are insane right now…and Leafs fans officially have something HUGE to talk about. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Wedding Recap (06:00) — 2nd Round Update (18:04) — Leafs Win the Lottery (24:12) — Matthews Uncertain Future (31:02) — Chayka and Sundin Press Conference (36:23) — Leafs Potential Offseason Moves (39:43) — Truist Championship Recap and PGA Championship Draft (41:48) – Betting Segments and Outro
Episode 67 of Buds Mafia is packed. We recap the entire first round of the NHL Playoffs — including major wins from Montreal, Buffalo, Minnesota, Vegas, Anaheim, and Philadelphia — and break down everything that happened across the league. We then look ahead to Round 2 and give our predictions. We get into: Montreal vs Tampa Buffalo vs Boston Minnesota vs Dallas Vegas vs Utah Anaheim vs Edmonton Philadelphia vs Pittsburgh Then we shift to the Leafs: John Chayka hired as GM Mats Sundin joining the front office Matthews and Nylander speaking to management What the Leafs actually need moving forward We also cover: Ryan’s Toronto Marathon recap Jackson’s upcoming wedding Draft or Dump Plus: PGA recap + Truist Championship draft Lock of the Week Bet the Farm The playoffs are wild right now… and so are the takes. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (06:04) — Draft or Dump (11:52) — Buffalo vs Boston (15:43) — Tampa vs Montreal (22:29) — Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia (24:01) — Dallas vs Minnesota (26:10) — Vegas vs Utah (28:12) – Edmonton vs Anaheim (43:28) – Leafs Talk (51:52) — Cadillac Recap, Truist Draft, Betting Segments
Episode 66 of Buds Mafia is full of playoff chaos. We break down everything from the latest NHL playoff games — including Ottawa getting swept and what that means for the team's future… and for Brady Tkachuk. We get into: Ottawa’s collapse and Carolina’s dominance Tkachuk’s performance and potential future Buffalo vs Boston heating up Montreal vs Tampa — physical, intense series Colorado vs LA Minnesota vs Dallas momentum swings Edmonton’s ongoing goaltending issues We also discuss: The Rantanen / Stankoven / Necas trade and why it worked for everyone Buffalo and Montreal emerging as real threats Leafs free agent decisions Then we shift into: NFL Draft breakdown Bills picks and strategy League-wide reactions Plus: PGA Zurich Classic + Cadillac Championship draft Lock of the Week Bet the Farm The playoffs are heating up… and so are the takes. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (02:56) — Draft or Dump (07:51) — Ottawa vs Carolina (17:07) — Buffalo vs Boston (22:24) — Tampa vs Montreal (28:45) — Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia (33:00) —Western Conference First Round (39:00) – Leafs Free Agents (41:10) – NFL Draft Recap and Bills Draft Picks (51:00) — Zurich Classic Recap, Cadillac Championship Draft, Betting Segments
Episode 65 of Buds Mafia kicks off with full-blown NHL playoff chaos. Game 1’s are in the books — and we’ve already got upsets, overtime winners, and some serious storylines forming across the league. We break down: Buffalo buzzing and taking Game 1 vs Boston Montreal stealing one in OT vs Tampa Minnesota shocking Dallas Carolina’s usual playoff style vs Ottawa Philly suffocating Pittsburgh Colorado vs LA and Vegas vs Utah Around the NHL: Rick Bowness calls out Columbus Werenski responds Sunny Mehta to New Jersey — what’s next? Celebrini historic season + contract talk Vancouver moves on from Alvin Bedard + Davidson extensions Leafs segment: End of season media scrum reactions Matthews, Rielly, Nylander takeaways Easton Cowan future Keith Pelley and the direction of the team We also get into: NFL Draft week Bills needs + mock drafts Major trades and extensions Plus: Zurich Classic Draft Lock of the Week Bet the Farm The playoffs are here… and it’s already chaos. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (05:35) — Rick Bowness and the Blue Jackets (07:33) — Sunny Mehta and the Devils (08:48) — News Around the League (14:24) — Game 1 Recap (35:13) — Leafs End of Season Media Day Take Aways (44:00) —NFL Draft (58:48) — RBC Heritage Recap and Zurich Classic Draft (1:01:42) — Betting Segments and Wrap-Up
Episode 64 of Buds Mafia is all about the NHL playoff picture… and some of these matchups are going to be insane. We break down the full playoff bracket, go through each matchup, and give our thoughts on how things could play out across both conferences. We also get into: Cole Caufield vs Kirill Kaprizov — who would you take? Ron Francis stepping down in Seattle + what it means for the Kraken TJ Hughes signing with Colorado after a dominant NCAA run 40-goal seasons from Stamkos and Guenther Rocket Richard race heating up Leafs talk: Toronto sitting near the bottom of the league GM search and the Sunny Mehta rumors Recent losses and what’s next for this team We also cover: Ryan’s 2025–26 predictions (and how brutal they are) Full division breakdown and playoff projections Then we shift into: Masters talk — Rory going back-to-back The criticism around him and why it doesn’t make sense RBC Heritage preview + picks Plus: Lock of the Week Bet the Farm The playoff picture is set.The debates are heating up.And there’s a lot to break down. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (01:47) — Draft or Dump (06:25) — Caufield or Kaprizov? (9:46) — Ron Francis and the Seattle Kraken (14:47) — News Around the League (16:43) — Ryans 2025-26 Season Predictions Recap (18:51) — Eastern Conference Playoffs (26:50) — Western Conference Playoffs (36:08) — Leafs Talk (41:25) — Masters Recap and RBC Heritage (47:57) — Betting Segments and Wrap-Up
Episode 63 of Buds Mafia is pure chaos in Toronto. Brad Treliving is OUT… and the Leafs somehow followed it up with one of the worst press conferences we’ve ever seen. Keith Pelley steps in and somehow makes things even more confusing — talking culture, data, and direction… but giving absolutely ZERO clarity on what this team actually is. With two weeks left in the season, the Leafs feel completely lost. We break down: Brad Treliving fired — what went wrong? The Keith Pelley press conference disaster “Data-driven” Leafs… what does that even mean? Is Berube safe? Nylander hinting at uncertainty if this becomes a rebuild The future of the Leafs (and why nobody knows what it is) Around the NHL: Playoff race heating up in both conferences Teams collapsing at the worst time (Islanders, Columbus, Anaheim) Porter Martone making noise in Philly DeBoer replacing Roy Tkachuk podcast drama We also get into: Matthews vs Brady Tkachuk — who’s more likely to stay? Ullmark controversy Late-season chaos across the league Then we pivot to: NFL news (Cousins to Vegas, Puka update) Masters week preview + draft Lock of the Week Bet the Farm The Leafs are a mess. The front office is changing. And nobody knows what comes next. 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments 👍 Like the video 📲 Subscribe for weekly episodes and clips 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Bachelor Party Recap (03:53) — Draft or Dump (08:38) — Keith Tkachuk on Wingmen (11:53) — Landon Dupont to Michigan? (14:53) — Patrick Roy fired (17:26) — Who Leaves First? Matthews or Brady? (20:21) — NHL Playoffs - Whos Getting In? (24:53) — Leafs Talk / Treliving Gone / Keith Pelley Press Conference (33:05) — NFL Talk (34:08) — Valero Recap and Masters Week (36:13) — Betting Segments and Wrap-Up
Episode 62 of Buds Mafia dives into one of the biggest questions in hockey right now… Is Auston Matthews actually done in Toronto? With rumors starting to swirl and insiders hinting at uncertainty around his future, we break down what a potential exit could look like — and why teams like LA and Utah are already being connected. If Matthews even considers leaving… everything changes. We get into: Matthews’ future in Toronto and what could happen next Why LA and Utah are being mentioned as potential landing spots What a realistic return for Matthews would look like Nylander keeping quiet and what that might mean Leafs finally showing some fight… too little too late? Around the NHL: The playoff race heating up in both conferences Vegas potentially missing the playoffs for the first time ever Frank Seravalli saying something insane again Tkachuk brothers doing Tkachuk things NCAA season wrapping up with top prospects signing Tortorella back in the NHL We also break down: NHL Awards races (MVP, Norris, Calder, Vezina & more) McDavid somehow being an underdog Suzuki’s case for the Selke Who’s actually winning what Then we pivot to: NFL news and Bills updates PGA recap + Valero Texas Open draft Lock of the Week Bet the Farm Matthews rumors are here.The playoff race is chaos.And the Leafs future is suddenly very uncertain. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (03:48) — Draft or Dump (07:19) — Eastern Playoff Race (10:48) — Western Playoff race (17:10) — Frank Seravalli and College Hockey (21:09) — McDavid and the Awards (24:54) — Tkachuk Meet and Greet (27:01) — Leafs Talk / Trade Packages for Matthews (32:25) — NFL and Bills Talk (38:20) — Golf Recap and Valspar Draft (44:24) — Betting Segments and Wrap-Up
Episode 61 of Buds Mafia is all about chaos — and the Toronto Maple Leafs might be right in the middle of it. With just weeks left in the season, the Leafs keep slipping, the vibes are off, and real questions are starting to come up… Has Craig Berube lost the room?Can this team actually win without Matthews?And why are they giving up the most shots in the entire NHL? We break down: Leafs continuing to spiral Berube’s comments and potential locker room issues Joseph Woll concerns after facing nearly 80 shots in back-to-back games Nylander as the guy — is that enough? Easton Cowan continuing to impress What this team even is right now Around the NHL, the playoff race is getting insane: Buffalo is on fire (9-1-0) Columbus jumps into a playoff spot Ottawa, Boston, Detroit all fighting for their lives Nashville holding on in the West Kucherov overtakes McDavid in the Art Ross race Celebrini closing in on a historic 100-point season We also hit: Leon Draisaitl done for the regular season Jack Hughes vs the Hockey Hall of Fame puck drama AJ Greer suspension debate Why Montreal’s future should scare everyone Then we pivot to: NFL news and mock draft talk (Bills targets and needs) Jaylen Waddle blockbuster trade Flag football vs NFL players We wrap it up with: Valspar Championship recap Houston Open preview Lock of the Week Bet the Farm The playoffs are coming.The Leafs are slipping.And the pressure is building fast. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (06:43) — Draft or Dump (12:20) — Jack Hughes and “His” Puck (14:23) — News Around the NHL (15:48) — Eastern and Western Conference Playoff Picture (27:31) — Why Ryan is Scared of the Habs (30:34) — Leafs News / Has Berube Lost the Room? (36:47) — NFL Talk / Bills Mock Draft (42:08) — Valspar Recap and Houston Open Draft (36:47) — NFL Talk / Bills Mock Draft (46:37) — Betting Segments and Wrap-Up
Episode 60 of Buds Mafia gets heated. The Toronto Maple Leafs season just took a brutal turn after a dirty hit from Radko Gudas leaves Auston Matthews out for the rest of the year — and the league only handing out 5 games has Leafs fans furious. With the captain done, the conversation suddenly shifts to something nobody expected… Are the Leafs accidentally tanking for a Top 5 pick? We break down: The Radko Gudas hit on Matthews Why 5 games feels like a joke Leafs media completely losing their minds Toronto potentially landing a Top 5 pick Matthew Knies trade rumors involving Montreal (absolutely not) The Calder Trophy race heating up The Norris Trophy debate Around the league: Nick Schmaltz signs 8 years x $8M Ottawa gets their 1st round pick back Tristan Jarry practice drama Craig Button’s Top 50 prospects list Why the Leafs having zero prospects on it is concerning Then we pivot to the NFL free agency madness . Jackson breaks down: The biggest deals across the league Trey Hendrickson’s massive contract DJ Moore to Buffalo Patriots adding weapons Raiders rebuilding the right way Winners and losers of free agency so far We also cover: PGA recap – Cameron Young wins The Players Valspar Championship preview Lock of the Week Bet the Farm Matthews is out.Leafs fans are furious.And the tank conversation has officially begun. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (03:05) — Draft or Dump (08:33) — 2026 Free Agents (10:56) — News Around the NHL (25:59) — Gudas Suspension and What’s Next for Papi (31:32) — Full NFL Free Agency Breakdown (55:40) — The Players Recap and Valspar Draft (58:) - Betting Segments and Wrap-Up
