The Leafs This Week: Matthews Vs. McDavid, the Core Four's Season So Far

The Leafs Big Guns Lead Comeback Over Oilers: The Leafs get a massive win at home against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. Brent Gunning and Justin Cuthbert break down the comeback victory and discuss McDavid Vs. Matthews, Matt Murray's play between the pipes, Michael Bunting getting under the Oilers skin, and 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. by Leafs Talk

29 min listen

Matthews' Dominance Leads Leafs Past Wild: Brent Gunning & Gord Stellick break down the Leafs' impressive 3-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild! We hear from principles involved in the game including Auston Matthews & HC Sheldon Keefe. 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. by Leafs Nation

35 min listen

The Leafs This Week: Power Play On the Rise: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick look back at the Leafs' performance on the power play this week, missing Mitch Marner, Jason Spezza's appeal on his 6-game suspension, physical night against the Jets and the return of Peter Mrazek. Plus, the guys preview Toronto's West Coast trip in Canada against the Oilers, Flames and Canucks. 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. by Leafs Nation

49 min listen

Heading into the Holidays with a Win: The Leafs grab a 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets right before the NHL's holiday break! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, and get into another dominant performance for Auston Matthews - can he continue this pace for the rest of the season? They discuss great games for the other big names, including Mitch Marner and John Tavares, and chat about a bounce-back performance for goaltender Martin Jones. 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. by Leafs Talk

27 min listen

The Leafs This Week: Still Buzzing After a 17-Goal Game: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick recap the week that was for the Maple Leafs including Mitch Marner's 4-goal night in a 10-7 win over the Red Wings, Sheldon Keefe tinkering with the defensive pairings without having Jake Muzzin in the lineup, Nick Robertson's season debut, Auston Matthews' performance against the Wild, and preview Toronto's upcoming games including the Capitals and Sabres. 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. by Leafs Nation

47 min listen

Gausman's Gem, Feeble Offence, and All-Time Sports Flops: Justin Cuthbert hosts alongside Brent Gunning! The guys open the show by discussing the latest wave of Canadian victories at the National Bank Open, the Maple Leafs’ signing of Martin Jones, Kevin Gausman’s seven-inning gem against the Guardians, the Blue Jays’ lack of offence this week in Cleveland, and the team’s pitching-oriented identity. Then, Justin and Brent chat about their takeaways from Netflix’s new Johnny Manziel documentary. Afterwards, in honour of Manziel, the guys present their favourite all-time sports flops (42:03). 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 affiliate. by The FAN Pregame

50 min listen

Playoffs Clinched & Matthews Best Season Continues: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick recap the Leafs 3-2 victory over the Canadiens and discuss Auston Matthews' stretch of games scoring 51 goals in 50 games, how the top line would perform in the playoffs, honouring Rick Vaive, plus we hear post-game comments from Auston Matthews, Michael Bunting, and Morgan Rielly. 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. by Leafs Nation

28 min listen

Tavares Scores OT Winner in Knies NHL Debut: Matthew Knies made his long awaited NHL debut for the Toronto Maple Leafs on the road against the desperate Florida Panthers. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the Leafs 2-1 OT victory over the Panthers and discuss how Knies looked in his NHL debut, The Leafs goaltending situation and their struggles with the cap, Auston Matthews scoring his 40th goal of the year, and 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. by Leafs Talk

42 min listen

Leafs Lose in OT to the Panthers: A solo Brent Gunning breaks down the Leafs' 3-2 OT loss to the Florida Panthers. He checks in on the injury to Michael Bunting, takes a look at the return of Auston Matthews, and examines where the team stands before the back-to-back continues against the Capitals on Sunday. Plus, we hear post-game sound from Sheldon Keefe. 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. by Leafs Nation

27 min listen

The Leafs This Week: Rolling on the Road: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick discuss Jack Campbell and Petr Mrázek's performance in net on the road, Auston Matthews one goal away from tying the NHL record for road games with a goal, the growing trust in the bottom line pairings, and how the team is getting back on track following multiple postponed games. Afterwards, the guys chat about the Leafs' game ahead including the Rangers, Islanders, plus Marlies Minute! 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. by Leafs Nation

48 min listen

A Wedding On Game 7 – A Lesson in Sports Etiquette: Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome Mike Futa to the show who was at the Leafs/Bruins Game 6. He looks at a new approach under Brad Treliving and reminds people that they are NOT better without Matthews. Then, his take on which Bruins goalie should start tomorrow night. Later, the Canucks are trying to end their series and what it’s going to take to beat the Preds. Finally, Vegas went from 2-0 to down 3-2 and why for a young team they still create pressure to perform in the playoffs. We close with a look at UFC 301 and why Ken Rosenthal says he is keeping his eyes on the Blue Jays. 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. by The FAN Pregame

25 min listen

Matthews Back in a Goal-Scoring Groove: Justin Bourne and Brent Gunning open with last night's Leafs' win against the Florida Panthers, Auston Matthews looking like himself, finally getting a look at the 5-on-3 powerplay, Erik Gustafsson running the powerplay and Morgan Rielly being a healthy scratch. They are joined by JD Bunkis, who discusses the Leafs' goaltending situation, which goalie would be better suited for playoff-intensity hockey, Sheldon Keefe's odd lineup experiments, the wait for Matthew Knies and who will be the 13th man on offence (41:04). Then, Bally Sports' Hurricanes analyst Tripp Tracy joins the show (1:06:40) to discuss the team ahead of their game against the Leafs tomorrow. He shares his thoughts on the state of the 'Canes after Andrei Svechnikov's injury, the team's defensive acumen, their demanding schedule down the stretch and if they can remain contenders within a loaded Eastern Conference. The guys close by answering some listener questions. The views and by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

Big Night in Edmonton for Campbell: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Leafs 5-1 victory on the road against the Oilers and discuss the strong offensive performance from Toronto, how dominant Jack Campbell looked in net, William Nylander becoming a more consistent player, and the McDavid vs. Matthews matchup. Plus, we hear from head coach Sheldon Keefe after the Leafs' win. 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. by Leafs Nation

33 min listen

Leafs Lose a Stunner to the Lowly Yotes: Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' stunning 2-1 loss to the Coyotes. They discuss Auston Matthews scoring in his return to Arizona, Karel Vejmelka standing on his head for the 'Yotes, and the lack of firepower from the Leafs' powerplay. Plus, we hear post-game comments from Matthews, Petr Mrazek and head coach Sheldon Keefe. 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. by Leafs Nation

40 min listen

The Leafs This Week: Auston Matthews for the Hart?: Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning take a look at the week that was for the Leafs, including a gritty win and a few tough losses. They discuss the goaltending issues that have plagued both Jack Campbell and Petr Mrazek, the pairings on defence being shaken up all week, and Nick Robertson getting a promotion to the second line. They also discuss Auston Matthews leading the league in goals and his candidacy for the Hart Trophy, and John Tavares breaking a 14-game drought by scoring vs. Vancouver. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. by Leafs Nation

48 min listen

Straight Chubb - Fantasy Football Podcast EP64: Jalen Hurts and the Eagles win big and show great execution! by The Fantasy Headliners - Fantasy Football Podcast

72 min listen

Season Over: Leafs Sent Packing in Round 2: Happy Monday! Justin hosts alongside Brent Gunning. The guys kick off the show by discussing the Maple Leafs’ Game 5 loss to Florida on Friday, Joseph Woll’s performance, William Nylander elevating his game in Round 2 and his wasted Game 5 moment, Auston Matthews’ playoff performance and the health of his wrist, Morgan Rielly’s controversial disallowed goal, Mitch Marner’s latest post-season letdown, and the lack of accountability from Leafs players. Later, Justin and Brent chat about a profound example of accountability involving Italian soccer club AC Milan and why it illustrates that the Leafs, in fact, have it fairly easy when it comes to scrutiny in Toronto (46:50). 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 affiliate. by The FAN Pregame

51 min listen

Leafs Hour: Trade Takeaways with Brad Treliving: The deadline is all wrapped up, and Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the day headlined by Vegas' big splash at the buzzer for Tomáš Hertl. They get into the biggest stories of deadline day - potential injury and contract concerns around Hertl, the Oilers stay relatively quiet and the Jets make a push with a trade for Toffoli. Then, the guys discuss trade winners and losers. Later, Leafs' GM Brad Treliving (20:42) joins the show to share his thoughts on the team's moves at and ahead of the deadline, what newly acquired Connor Dewar brings, his faith in the group and looks ahead at a probable first-round matchup against the Bruins. Finally, some thoughts on the Leafs' greasy 4-1 loss to the Bruins last night. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

50 min listen

Leafs Score Six Goals in Seattle: Brent Gunning and Justin Cuthbert break down the Leafs' 6-2 win over the Kraken in the first ever meeting between the two franchises. They get to Marner's terrific pass to Kampf, Jake Muzzin finally getting a goal, Michael Bunting staying hot, and Jack Campbell's 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. by Leafs Nation

21 min listen

Leafs Edge Out The Blues in a Rollercoaster Game: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Maple Leafs 6-5 victory over the Blues in St. Louis and the guys discuss the battle from both teams, Mitch Marner's return to the lineup, picking spots against Jordan Binnington and Timothy Liljegren scoring his first NHL goal. Plus, the guys hear post-game comments from head coach Sheldon Keefe, and Mitch Marner. 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. by Leafs Nation

37 min listen

POSTGAME POD: Carson Wentz finds Jahan Dotson late to cap a chaotic and entertaining season-opening win by Beltway Football

43 min listen

Franchise Record 50 Wins: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick recap the Maple Leafs 4-2 win over the Islanders and discussed the three-game winning streak, the vibes at Scotiabank Arena, the goaltending matchup, Auston Matthews' minor injury, and we hear post-game comments from Mitch Marner, William Nylander, Jack Campbell, 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. by Leafs Nation

37 min listen

Regular Season Curtain Call on Broadway by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

Leafs Hang On for a 5-4 Victory Over the Blue Jackets: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Maple Leafs 5-4 victory over the Blue Jackets and discuss Columbus' compete against Toronto, the top line's performance including Auston Matthews scoring his 40th and Michael Bunting scoring his 20th goals of the season, and Petr Mrázek's play in net. Plus, we hear post-game comments from Auston Matthews and head coach Sheldon Keefe. 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 affiliate. by Leafs Nation

29 min listen

Tocchet's Tidbits: Scoring Through Traffic, Gordie Howe Hat-Tricks + More!: Real Kyper & Bourne are joined off the top by Rick Tocchet, current TNT analyst and the all-time "Gordie Howe Hat-Trick" leader, notching a goal, an assist & and fight all in one game! He chats about Auston Matthews' incredible stretch powered by the best release in hockey, the evolution of scoring through traffic in the NHL, shares who he believes will come out atop the Atlantic division before touching on the road trip experience in the final weeks of the season (00:29). To wrap up, Nick, Justin & Producer Sammy discuss if Evgeni Malkin's crosscheck Sunday warrants a suspension and how Trevor Zegras is finding useful ways to incorporate "The Michigan", ahead of JB's best bet from the lone NHL game tonight (20:58). Watch on YouTube. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

38 min listen

Full Time Report: Thiago Almada & Atlanta United FC defeat San Jose at the death by Off the Woodwork

52 min listen

Leafs Hour: Game. Seven.: The Buds are back as they overcome a 3-1 series deficit to force a Game 7 against the Bruins. Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with their takeaways from Game 6 - Nylander's 2-goal effort, the d-corps' stellar shot blocking, Montgomery's panicky post-game comments, Woll's unmistakeable impact on the series and Knies' breakout. Finally, former Leafs GM Gord Stellick (31:37) shares his thoughts on how the series' tides have turned throughout the week, the Leafs' power play struggles, whether Matthews should be rushed back for Game 7 and the stakes for each side in the do-or-die showdown on Saturday night. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

50 min listen

Episode 152 with Jeff Hamilton: Episode 152 of Winnipeg Sports Talk Daily with Andrew "Hustler" Paterson and Michael Remis. They look ahead to the start of the NHL season tonight, discuss the Winnipeg Jets opening day roster and recap the Blue Bombers week 10 win vs. Edmonton. Guest: J... by Winnipeg Sports Talk

129 min listen

Doug MacLean's Personal Favour + FAN Question Friday!: Justin Bourne & Guest Host Brent Gunning are joined by former NHL executive Doug MacLean to weigh in on Auston Matthews' 50th goal, what steps he still needs to take to stack up against the NHL's all-time greats, William Nylander's 2-goal night, and how Mark Giordano's addition has stabilized the lineup (00:17). Next up, Dan Rosen, Senior Writer for NHL.com, stops by to reflect on Matthews' 50th and look ahead to Chris Kreider's push for 50, before teasing a potential Rangers-Penguins playoff series (24:19). To wrap up today's show, Brent, Justin & Sam go over their favourite players to watch and the legality of a hip-check, before heading to the text-line to answer your questions (34:43)! Watch on YouTube. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

62 min listen

Puck Luck Doesn't Break Right for Martin Jones: The Leafs get dropped by the visiting Rangers, a 5-2 loss at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss the defeat, including the performance of Martin Jones - after a number of bizarre goals, should he still get a pass given the lack of any glaring deficient plays? They get to yet another big night from Auston Matthews, who is now on pace for a whopping 73 goals, and chat about Tyler Bertuzzi keeping the sheet clean when it comes to penalty minutes. Plus, they discuss John Tavares and the 1000 point celebration - is he a Hall of Famer when it's all said and done? 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. by Leafs Talk

31 min listen

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