Tavares Scores OT Winner in Knies NHL Debut

Leafs Fall to Panthers to Kick off the Second Round: The Toronto Maple Leafs kicked off their second round series against the Florida Panthers with a 4-2 loss at home. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss Matthew Knies scoring his first NHL goal, Matthew Tkachuk's dominant performance, Toronto's effort going into the game, 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

43 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

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

Leafs Lose Barn Burner in BC: The Toronto Maple Leafs drop another game on their West-coast road trip, losing 6-4 to the Vancouver Canucks. JD Bunkis and Anthony Petrielli break down the game, the trend of slow starts, Martin Jones starting to fall back to earth, defensive lapses and special teams woes. 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

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

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

Leafs Hour: Big & Mean Buy-In: We have a deal! Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with a review of the Leafs' trade for Joel Edmundson from the Capitals completed earlier today. They discuss the team's focus on physicality, what he can bring to Toronto, where he fits into the lineup and what moves may follow. Have the Leafs done enough to keep up with their improving contemporaries? Then, looking back over the Leafs' sleepy 2-1 win over the Sabres last night. Finally, NESN Bruins analyst Andy Brickley (33:58) discusses Toronto and Boston's playoff collision course, their focus at the deadline and the market for Linus Ullmark. 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

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

Matty Hatty Downs Flyers: An Auston Matthews second-period hat-trick helped the Toronto Maple Leafs down the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in an overtime victory! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, discuss penalties, and John Tortorella. They then chat about Matthews' evolution as a shooter, the board battle, Travis Konecny, and PWHL tickets. 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

Coasting Past the Caps: The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Washington Capitals 5-1 at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss Matthews' playmaking, Giordano's return, Bertuzzi's increased production, 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

26 min listen

Leafs Avoid Sweep, Force Game 5: On the brink, the Toronto Maple Leafs avoid getting swept by the Florida Panthers in game 4. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne, break down the Leafs 2-1 victory over the cats, and discuss the teams defensive structure, how Joseph Woll fared in his first career playoff start, Mitch Marner's issues turning over the puck, 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

60 min listen

BONUS: Leafs Avoid Sweep, Force Game 5: On the brink, the Toronto Maple Leafs avoid getting swept by the Florida Panthers in game 4. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne, break down the Leafs 2-1 victory over the cats, and discuss the teams defensive structure, how Joseph Woll fared in his first career playoff start, Mitch Marner's issues turning over the puck, and more on 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 Real Kyper & Bourne

60 min listen

Buds Draw Bruins in First Round: The Toronto Maple Leafs give up four second period goals en route to a 5-2 loss to the Florida Panthers. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne discuss whether the pursuit of 70 should continue against Tampa, the first round matchup with Boston, and the NHL award races. 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

Leafs Suffer First 2023 Loss vs. Blackhawks: The Leafs fall 4-1 to the Blackhawks at Scotiabank Arena - what went wrong in their first loss of the year? JD Bunkis and Justin Cuthbert break down the game, including the play of William Nylander, Auston Matthews being denied a third consecutive hat trick, and what they saw from Connor Bedard's first game in 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

31 min listen

Leafs Hour: Bad Bounces at the Bank: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 5-2 loss to the Rangers last night, Martin Jones' bad puck luck, reasons to be optimistic despite the result, Bertuzzi's game running out of 'snot,' Domi's inconsistency and the team's inability to draw penalties. Later, Sportsnet's Luke Fox (32:45) joins the show to share some insight into Samsonov's mental state, how the Leafs should employ the netminding tandem before the holiday break and the pressure on 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 Real Kyper & Bourne

50 min listen

Matthews-Less Leafs Win It Late: The Maple Leafs dramatically defeat the Nashville Predators 2-1 after Mitch Marner seals it with a powerplay goal with just over a minute remaining. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the win and discuss the absence of Auston Matthews, William Nylander playing centre, Bobby McMann's first game and a missed interference call on David Kampf. 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

Bruins Bruise Buds in Game 1: The Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 in Game 1 of the First Round. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the loss, Swayman's impact on Boston, Matthews' presence, and the concerning play of their special teams. 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

38 min listen

Speed Kills: The Avs Earn Early Stanley Cup Edge: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Producer Sammy look back on Colorado's overtime victory in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals! We hear Jon Cooper's reaction to the loss, before the guys discuss if Tampa had more left in the tank, Colorado's difference-making tempo, and highlight Valeri Nichushkin and Ondrej Palat (02:30). Later on, former NHL goalie and current ESPN analyst Brian Boucher shares his take on this Stanley Cup matchup, Colorado's speed vs. Tampa's defence, the goaltending battle, and how the stars performed in Game 1 (22:07). To wrap up, the guys look into the rumours surrounding Senators goalie Matt Murray and talk about how he might fit with the Maple Leafs (43:10). 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

49 min listen

Samsonov, Leafs Shut Out the Ducks in 7-0 Victory: Ilya Samsonov records his second straight shutout as the Leafs steamroll past the Ducks 7-1. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the victory and discuss Kerfoot's two-goal night, how Toronto's defence compares to other top teams in the league, the Leafs goaltending, 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

17 min listen

Deep Breaths, Buds: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get right into tonight's closeout game for the Leafs, the first round curse's history, the increase in pressure, keys to the game and how hard Tampa can push with their season on the line. They are joined by Luke Fox (22:36), who discusses the energy in Toronto ahead of the game, the problems with Vasilevskiy and why the Bunting decision is the correct decision. Next, radio voice of the Leafs Joe Bowen shares his thoughts on why the team feels different from previous years, Leafs fans starting to believe, what the Toronto should expect out of the Lightning tonight and the unique impact of Matthew Knies (44:31). Later, Ed Jovanovski discusses the Bruins' overtime loss against Florida, Sergei Bobrovsky making the most of his opportunity at redemption, the Panthers' season-turnaround moment and where the Bruins are most vulnerable (1:05:30). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

Giordano Makes History + Matthews and Marner Slay the Kraken: The Leafs faced off against the Seattle Kraken in a strong 5-1 victory. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss Matthews' two-goal performance, which line is the best fit for Marner, Mark Giordano becoming the NHL's all-time leader in blocked shots, 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

36 min listen

Beatdown in Beantown: The Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 at TD Garden. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee talk about the significance of the loss, Matthews' lack of impact, mistakes, and Marchand's antics. 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

38 min listen

Leafs Survive Cats' Comeback: The Toronto Maple Leafs secure a 6-4 victory against the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee delve into an ugly end to the game, the contribution of secondary scorers, and Matthews' renewed hunt for 70 goals. 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

BONUS: The Leafs Are Headed to Round 2! by Real Kyper & Bourne

61 min listen

Ref Reputation & The Blazing-Hot Bolts: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee open with the top story from over the weekend; Kyper's chat with Bill Burr at the Leafs-Senators game. They move on to the weekend games themselves, how much they matter, load management and another unlucky injury for Matt Murray. Afterward, they get into Luke Schenn's battle with Brady Tkachuk and Michael Bunting's worsening reputation among refs. They are joined by NHL Network's Brian Lawton (43:18), who discusses finding focus down the stretch, the feasibility of the Morgan Rielly-Schenn pairing, his thoughts on the new leadership for the NHLPA and the massive impact of Mattias Ekholm on the Oilers. Later, NHL on TNT analyst Darren Pang weighs in on the unstoppable Bruins, the pressure that comes with winning the President's trophy and different playoff teams' upsides (1:06:58). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the positi by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

The Leafs Are Headed to Round 2!: The Toronto Maple Leafs are headed to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs! JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the Leafs first series win since 2004 and discuss the defining moments of their first round matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Auston Matthews' strong performance, who they would rather see the Leafs face in the second round, 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

61 min listen

Episode 385 with John Horn, Brandon Rewucki & Moe Khan: Andrew "Hustler" Paterson and Michael Remis continue to discuss the Winnipeg Jets roster ahead of the Young Stars tournament in Penticton, BC, CFL Week 15 and Roger Federer's decision to retire. Guests: tennis analyst John Horn on Roger Federer's retirem... by Winnipeg Sports Talk

132 min listen

Battling Boston Before the Break: Justin Bourne and Sam McKee - once again filling in for Nick Kypreos - open with a look at tonight's Leafs game against the Boston Bruins and Brad Marchand getting the trash talk in early. Then, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox (19:58) discusses the trade market options for the Leafs after the Horvat trade, Marchand's antics and how they overshadow his skill, and if the Leafs catch the Bruins in the standings. Later, David Amber (42:06) from Florida gets us set for the All Star Weekend festivities, what's new and how the NHL is increasing player/fan engagement. Afterward, former NHL goalie and NESN studio analyst Andrew Raycroft (1:06:01) breaks down the Bruins' keys to success this season, where they are most vulnerable and David Pastrňák's future in Boston. Finally, Ben Ennis stops by the studio (1:36:36) to talk about his backyard rink project. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 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

Leafs Hour: Matthews' Milestone, Samsonov's Net: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with reactions to Auston Matthews reaching the 60-goal mark on Saturday against the Sabres. They get into the game - Leafs fans taking over the Sabres' home ice, the scrum to end the game and Samsonov's shutout bringing him closer to securing the starting job heading into the postseason. Then, looking ahead to tonight's game against the Panthers and how the Leafs respond to Florida's physicality. Finally, former Panthers' defenseman and current analyst Ed Jovanovski (34:47) discusses Florida's untimely skid, their playoff outlook with heightened expectations, Reinhart's signature season and how the deadline additions are fitting in. 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

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Tavares Scores OT Winner in Knies NHL Debut

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