Talkin' Buds Leafs Show

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost both ends of the weekend back-to-back against the Habs and Devils, and it’s officially panic time. We lay out the two paths this organization can take from here, from moving on from Jim Hiller to approaching William Nylander about a trade to start rebuilding the blue line. Then we get into Sergei Bobrovsky’s struggles, a team that looked like it quit against New Jersey, and whether it’s time for Rogers to commit to a retool. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NBGyatTorFM (0:00) Intro (2:05) A Fork In The Road (4:29) Would They Fire Hiller? (9:20) Time To Trade Nylander? (13:09) Bobrovsky’s Struggles (15:30) What can John Chayka do? (26:30) This Team Quit (28:16) Time For A Retool (35:59) Become A Bud 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 been a roller coaster through the first month of the season, and Matt Marchese of The FAN Hockey Show joins us to make sense of it. We talk with Matt about Gavin McKenna’s growing pains, Jim Hiller’s first month behind the bench, the best version of Auston Matthews we’ve seen and the Bobrovsky versus Stolarz debate. Plus, Matt shares where he thinks Nikita Kucherov ends up a year from now. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Aht7Zroyu6o (0:00) Intro (1:43) Matt Marchese Joins (5:07) Fixing Five On Five (10:19) Gavin McKenna’s Growing Pains (16:56) Jim Hiller’s First Month (20:24) Best Version Of Matthews? (27:47) The Leafs Have An Identity (29:14) Bobrovsky Or Stolarz? (33:25) Tavares To The Wing? (35:39) Where Does Kucherov Land? (46:12) Become A Bud 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 battled back to tie Tuesday’s game against the Utah Mammoth, then gave it away again, and it’s time for our first meltdown of the season. We break down why this team keeps finding ways to lose, a blue line that got exposed all night, and William Nylander’s lack of intensity. Then we look ahead to the homestand and debate whether the Leafs are a bubble playoff team or something worse.Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/4nYtMQBmehI(0:00) Intro (0:20) Stop Wasting Points (3:17) Finding Ways To Lose (5:27) Exposed At Five On Five (11:42) Bubble Playoff Team? (12:20) Nylander Has To Be Better (18:44) Bobrovsky Played Well (22:47) Homestand Outlook (26:27) First Meltdown Of The Season 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 closed out their western road trip with Saturday’s win in Vancouver, but it leaves us asking a bigger question: is Jim Hiller the guy? We dig into Gavin McKenna’s ice time and the team’s habit of sitting on leads, give Dakota Joshua his flowers and break down Nikita Kucherov’s trade request. Plus, Rob’s Jersey Corner takes a second look at the Leafs Hometown Remix uniform, and it doesn’t hold up.Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/M2OjmBgRzVM (0:00) Intro (2:50) Is Hiller The Guy? (7:50) Goaltending Controversy? (12:10) Dakota Joshua Steps Up (19:20) Stop Sitting On Leads (24:37) SeatGeek (25:50) Matthews’ Best Season (28:53) Atlantic Division Dogfight (32:34) Kucherov Wants Out (43:42) Rob’s Jersey Corner (49:19) 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped a backbreaker to the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, and once again the goaltending let them down. We dig into Sergei Bobrovsky’s rough start and whether the Leafs need to rethink their crease plan, then Sportsnet’s Kevin Michie joins us to talk Bob, Jim Hiller’s handling of Gavin McKenna, Easton Cowan’s breakout and why Jack Hughes might be the most overrated player in hockey.Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/BNkSgzASYpY (0:00) Intro (0:20) Heartbreaker In Seattle (2:12) The Bobrovsky Problem (6:07) Was Signing Bob A Mistake? (19:37) Hiller And McKenna (21:43) SeatGeek (22:57) Kevin Michie Joins (33:00) Bob vs Eddie Belfour (38:31) Easton Cowan (43:08) McKenna’s Ceiling (50:35) Jack Hughes Is Overrated (56:34) 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.

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.