Tavares Pots Two, Leafs Blank Jackets in Return from Break

Nylander Scores Twice in 5-2 Win Over the Sabres: The Toronto Maple Leafs cruise past the visiting Buffalo Sabres at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory and discuss the Leafs Reverse Retro 2.0 jerseys, the growing feud between Auston Matthews and Rasmus Dahlin, Mark Giordano's first goal as a Leaf, 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

Källgren Has A Big Night In Loss To The Knights: The Maple Leafs begin their homestand against the Golden Knights and lose 4-3 in OT at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and touch on the turnovers by the Leafs, Erik Källgren's performance in net, Morgan Rielly's continuing struggles, Timothy Liljegren's two-goal night, Mitch Marner's ability to set up his teammates, and if Alexander Kerfoot fits on the top line. 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

41 min listen

Mats Sundin Q&A: Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin joins JD Bunkis to look ahead to this weekend's Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony! He takes a trip down memory lane to discuss sharing the ice with the Sedin twins and Daniel Alfredsson, and looks back on what it meant to play in Toronto, how to be a leader in a big market, 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

24 min listen

Tavares and Samsonov Ground the Jets: The Leafs kick off a five-game road trip with a 4-1 win over the Jets in Winnipeg! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory, and discuss John Tavares netting a pair of goals, Ilya Samsonov stopping 30 of 31 shots to remain unbeaten between the pipes, Wayne Simmonds' no-look pass between his legs, and the play of the fourth line. 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

36 min listen

Leafs Talk Trailer: Get the most out of every Maple Leafs game this season with Leafs Talk! Hosted by JD Bunkis, Sam McKee & Justin Bourne after every game. by Leafs Talk

1 min listen

Leafs Talk: Toronto Gets First Win of the Season in Home Opener: JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals as they get their first win of the season in their home opener! 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

Matt Murray Notches First Win As A Leaf Against Former Club: John Tavares scored his first goal against the Penguins and his 400th career goal in the Leafs 5-2 win against Pittsburgh. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss Jordie Benn's addition to the blue line, Matt Murray's first win as a Leaf and beating his former hockey club, Nick Robertson's future with Toronto, Tavares' performances against the Pens 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 Talk

37 min listen

Devils Sharangovich Pots OT Winner In Murray's First Start In Toronto: For the first time this season, the Maple Leafs and Devils face off against each other and after William Nylander pots the tying goal forcing overtime, and Devlis' Yegor Sharangovich scores the game-winner. Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down Toronto's 3-2 loss in overtime and discuss Sheldon Keefe not starting Nylander in OT, their confidence level in the Leafs' offence, Matt Murray's first start at Scotiabank Arena, and Mitch Marner's stint on defence. 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

23 min listen

Stars Aligned for Nick Robertson: Nick Robertson scores the overtime winner in a 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down Robertson's two-goal night, Morgan Rielly's struggles on the power play to start the year, and share their thoughts on the Leafs' retro jerseys. 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

36 min listen

Are The Leafs Still a Top Team?: The underwhelming west coast swing continues with a 4-2 Leafs loss to the Kings in Los Angeles. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the defeat, and they discuss whether or not they're still comfortable calling the Leafs a 'top team' in the NHL. They debate whether firing the coach would make a difference, and get into the 'try level' of the top players, including Auston Matthews 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 Talk

22 min listen

Keefe Pushes Right Buttons as Leafs Win Third Straight: The Toronto Maple Leafs close out the weekend with a 3-1 victory over Frederik Andersen and the Carolina Hurricanes. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down their thoughts on the game including Sheldon Keefe making adjustments on the fly, the depth forwards coming out to play, and Erik Källgren making 29 of 30 saves to secure the win for Toronto. 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

24 min listen

Battle of Ontario Round One Goes to the Leafs: The Leafs beat the Senators 3-2 in their first matchup of the season at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down William Nylander's goal, Justin Holl's game winner, and the play of Ilya Samsonov. 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

23 min listen

Samsonov Bounces Back in Win: The Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 at home. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory and discuss Detroit's odd team building strategy, their historical struggles against the Leafs, Ilya Samsonov's rebound performance and the goalie controversy it may provoke, and Sheldon Keefe's powerplay experimentation. JD and Sam also contextualize Mitch Marner reaching 500 career points just two games after Auston Matthews reached the milestone. 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

35 min listen

Do the Leafs Play Down to Their Opponents?: The Leafs get the game-tying goal waved off with less than a minute to go, and fall to the Coyotes 4-2 at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee debate the goal being taken away, the Leafs' effort level against supposed 'lesser' competition, and (despite the date on the calendar) how it's been a lackluster start to the season. 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

28 min listen

Leafs Best Bruins but Lose Samsonov: Auston Matthews scores two goals, Ilya Samsonov leaves the game with a knee injury after Brad Marchand's silky penalty shot, and the Leafs stop the surging Boston Bruins in a 2-1 win at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss Toronto's options between the pipes. 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

Bruins Best Leafs in Thrilling Affair: The Leafs faced off against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden in a highly awaited matchup that lived up to the hype. The Bruins bested the Leafs 4-3 courtesy of a late game-winning goal from Matt Grzelcyk. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the close game, Auston Matthews’ return to the lineup, the Bruins style of play, the Timmins and Rielly pairing, 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

34 min listen

Jordie Benn Scores Game Winner as Leafs Best Canucks: The Leafs storm back from a 2-0 deficit in the second period to defeat the Vancouver Canucks by a score of 3-2. Justin Cuthbert makes his Leafs Talk debut alongside Sam McKee as they break down the victory and discuss the beautiful pre-game tribute for Börje Salming, if it's time to worry about the teams 5v5 scoring woes, the Canucks issues between the coaching staff and upper management 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

31 min listen

Leafs Shut Out Kings in 5-0 Blowout: The Leafs get their second straight shutout as Ilya Samsonov blanks the L.A. Kings. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the blowout victory and discuss the Leafs strong goaltending, Nick Robertson's injury, Mitch Marner's 21-game point streak, Nylander's underappreciated season, 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

39 min listen

Samsonov Hung Out to Dry in Loss to Vegas: The Vegas Golden Knights hand Ilya Samsonov his first loss as a Maple Leaf despite a standout night for the goaltender. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights and discuss Phil Kessel becoming the new Iron Man, Samsonov's performance between the pipes, Tavares escaping injury, 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

21 min listen

Leafs Talk: Leafs Fall 4-3 Against the Habs in Season Opener: The Toronto Maple Leafs began their 2022-2023 season with a 4-3 loss against the Montreal Canadiens on the road. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the game in the inaugural episode of Leafs Talk! 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

41 min listen

BONUS: Off-Season Check Up w/ James Mirtle: JD welcomes back James Mirtle, Managing Editor at The Athletic, to share an update on the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs in mid-August. The pair focus in on the contracts of both Auston Matthews and William Nylander, how the final roster will shape up on opening night, if there are still more moves to come, and Matt Murray's LTIR status. 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

43 min listen

Leafs Get Bit at Shark Tank in OT: The Leafs send the game to OT, but fall in the extra frame with a 4-3 loss to the Sharks out west. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down what they saw in the loss, including David Kampf's first period goal, Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews both scoring their second goals of the year, and escaping San Jose with a point. 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

26 min listen

Leafs Join Matthews With Maintenance Day: The Leafs lose 4-1 against the Detroit Red Wings. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss, Samsonov looking impressive despite the losing effort, if the Leafs should be shopping Rasmus Sandin, and if fans should be buying Bobby McMann talk. JD and Sam also discuss Michael Bunting and Pontus Holmberg getting layed out, and debate whether the response from the rest of the team was light or expected. 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

36 min listen

The Captain Nets a Hat Trick, Leafs Snap Skid: John Tavares scores a hat trick, Auston Matthews adds his fourth goal of the year, and the Leafs snap the losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Flyers at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the win, get into each of Tavares' goals (and debate hat throws), discuss Matthews' physicality, and the boost this might bring to the locker room after a tough road trip. 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

30 min listen

Is Sheldon Keefe's Job in Jeopardy?: The Maple Leafs lose 4-3 in OT after the Ducks' Trevor Zegras scores the winner completing Anaheim's comeback. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the defeat and come back to the debate about whether Toronto is a good enough team to compete, if the coach is to blame for the team's performance, Mitch Marner's benching and Sheldon Keefe's future with the Leafs. 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

30 min listen

Canada Wins Gold, Leafs Also Played: The Leafs lose 5-1 to the Seattle Kraken. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee kick the show off by discussing Canada's golden goal at Halifax, their favourite prospects, Dylan Guenther's overtime heroics and Shane Wright finally showing up on his birthday. JD and Sam eventually get to the Leafs game, breaking down the recent worrying play from Matt Murray, Morgan Rielly struggling to fit since his return from injury and Pontus Holmberg making an appearance on the second line. 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

36 min listen

Second-Line Tsunami Sinks Islanders: The Maple Leafs defeat the New York Islanders 5-2. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory, including a wild, four-point second period for the second line, Ilya Samsonov continuing to establish himself as a reliable number one netminder in his third consecutive start and William Nylander putting up another All-Star calliber performance. 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

32 min listen

Leafs Hang On to 4-3 Win Over Wild: The Toronto Maple Leafs edge out the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in a scrappy Black Friday afternoon game. On a special edition of Leafs Talk, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee revamp Real Kyper and Bourne to analyze the victory and discuss the good and bad of Matt Murray, the defensive effort from the Leafs' forwards, Mitch Marner's 15-game point streak, 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 Talk

18 min listen

Leafs Snap Devils' 13-Game Win Streak: A beat-up Toronto Maple Leafs squad hangs on to win 2-1 and snap the New Jersey Devils' 13-game win streak! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the hard-fought win and discuss the Devils' three (!) disallowed goals, the resilience of the Leafs' blue line depth, Mitch Marner's 14-game point streak, impressive play from Matt Murray 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

33 min listen

Tendy Turn-Around Weekend Continues: The Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-2. Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss the Leafs production from their depth, Matt Murray bouncing back, Conor Timmins' first career goal, and Auston Matthews' making an immense impact defensively. They also talk about John Tavares' consistency and Wayne Simmonds' potential last game in Philly. 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

25 min listen

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