Matthews Douses Flames with Fourth Hat Trick

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

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

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

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

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

An Odd Evening to Begin Series in Seattle: Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss to the Mariners to begin the four-game series in Seattle. He takes your texts, and gets straight to the decision to have Anthony Banda be the opener for Casey Lawrence - why not Max Castillo? He discusses the three innings of relief work from Castillo, and how despite being saved for an emergency start on Sunday (if Kevin Gausman can't go after all), the whole weekend of relief work has now been tossed into disarray. Plus, a discussion on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. powering down after scoring Bo Bichette with the RBI single in the third inning - should he have run it out? 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 Blue Jays Talk

21 min listen

Looking at Young Trade Targets for the Flames!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson share their thoughts on potential moves for the Flames' pending UFAs. They explore trade targets, what types of players the team should target, which candidates could strengthen the team's lineup! (30:49) The guys discuss recalling Matt Coronato from the American League, given the Flames' need for offensive firepower, especially on their struggling powerplay. They analyze the team's recent 4-2 loss in Nashville, breaking down Huberdeau's game, Zary's absence, Zadorov's impending departure, and Markstrom's improved performance! by Flames Talk

42 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 Leads Leafs Against Surging Panthers: The Leafs bounce back after a tough loss in Long Island with a big win over the red hot Florida Panthers. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the win and discuss Matthews finding his game, the Leafs finally getting a 5-on-3 powerplay for the first time of the year, Timothy Liljegren's impact on the blue line, 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

Is a Guardians pitcher tipping pitches? Browns 2023 predictions; remembering Jimmy Buffett by Terry’s Talkin’

57 min listen

How Does Mayza's Injury Reshuffle the Pen?: Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 7-3 loss to the Twins at Target Field. They take your texts, and react to the dislocated shoulder of Tim Mayza, how it might force the bullpen to be reordered, and who could be called up from the minors to potentially fill in. Plus, they discuss the bat of Bo Bichette who drove in all three runs in Minnesota, and chat about Mitch White in his first appearance 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 Blue Jays Talk

26 min listen

Sabres Live Overtime - No Moral Victories by Sabres Live Overtime

30 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

Leafs Overcome Late 4-1 Deficit to Take Game 4: It was 4-1! JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the Leafs overtime win against the Tampa Bay Lightning after being down by three in the third period. The guys discuss how the Lightning failed to hold on to the lead in the last 10 minutes of the third period, whether or not this was Auston Matthews' best playoff game of his career, if Michael Bunting will play in game 5, 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

58 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

Leafs Hour: Buds' Breaking Point: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look back at the Leafs' Game 4 loss to the Bruins on Saturday, the series now 3-1 in favour of Boston. They get into the warranted fan reaction, the same old story for the Leafs, Matthews' mysterious illness and the viral disagreement on the bench. What's the biggest reason for the Leafs' stars' poor play in the playoffs - effort, nerves, playstyle or something else? Later, they discuss Nylander's return, Rielly's reduced impact and father time catching up to Tavares and Brodie. Finally, they evaluate Samsonov's series and debate who will get the net for Game 5. 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

Road to the Stanley Cup 2023: How the best regular season team in history came undone against the Florida Panthers by Locked On Bruins - Daily Podcast On The Boston Bruins

12 min listen

Another Leafs OT Loss on Long Island: The Leafs' four-game win streak is snapped in New York, as the Islanders win 4-3 in OT. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break it down, and discuss how despite the loss they felt the team overall played pretty well. They get to Martin Jones in net, the Jake McCabe play in overtime, and Auston Matthews potting another two goals - is his play, as good as it is, sometimes underappreciated on a game-to-game basis? 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

Everything You Need To Know About The Browns vs Steelers Game On Thursday Night: Garrett Bush of the Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show and Jeff Lloyd of the Locked On Browns Podcast Tell you Everything You Need To Know About The Browns vs Steelers Game On Thursday Night. The events that took place within the final two-minute warning led to the worst collapse in recent NFL history... since the last historic collapse the Browns suffered against the Chicago Bears in Week 9 of the 2001 season. "Fire Joe Woods" was trending on Twitter as Browns fans tried to come to grips with what they had witnessed after many left the stadium early up 13 with less than two minutes to play. Where does the defense go from here? How do they regroup on a short week against a division rival? Here are three keys to success for the Browns defense against the Pittsburgh Steelers: 1. Communication, Communication, Communication Maybe the most obvious of the keys but undoubtedly the most important. The Browns will by Locked On Browns - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Browns

31 min listen

A Subpar Start in Seattle: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss in Seattle to kick off the 4-game series. They discuss Anthony Banda and Casey Lawrence's performance on the mound and the Jays' need to add arms to their pitching staff. After the break, the guys break down Charlie Montoyo's ideal bullpen deployment and look ahead to Friday's game in Seattle with Ross Stripling on the bump (31:20). 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 Blair & Barker

50 min listen

Leafs Playoff Run Ends in OT vs. Panthers: The Toronto Maple Leafs season came to an end after a thrilling game 5 against the Florida Panthers. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the Leafs overtime loss and discuss what went wrong in the series, what the future has in store for the core four, whether or not changes are coming in the front office, 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 Leafs Talk

60 min listen

BONUS: Leafs Playoff Run Ends in OT vs. Panthers: The Toronto Maple Leafs season came to an end after a thrilling game 5 against the Florida Panthers. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the Leafs overtime loss and discuss what went wrong in the series, what the future has in store for the core four, whether or not changes are coming in the front office, 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

José Berríos Leads Jays to First 2023 Win vs. Orioles: Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win over the Orioles at Camden Yards! They take your calls and texts, and get right to José Berríos' 7.2 IP in which he did not allow a single run. Is this the best version of Berríos the Jays have ever gotten? They discuss how the length from Berríos allows for the bullpen to get set up a little better over the next few days - especially after shorter outings from Kevin Gausman and Chris Bassitt recently - and how Jordan Romano still got the job done despite making it somewhat interesting in the end. Plus, a chat on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s frustrations, and Whit Merrifield continuing to get it done at the plate (despite a base-running error). 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 Blue Jays Talk

49 min listen

By George, They've Got It: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-3 win over the Cardinals at Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and they get right to George Springer crushing a grand slam to blow the game wide open in the sixth inning. They break down the Jays finally beating teams they 'should' beat, and also discuss the start from José Berríos, including the location of his pitches needing to be more consistent. Plus, some trade deadline talk, including whether or not guys like Michael Fulmer or Gregory Soto might be available in a few weeks. 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 Blue Jays Talk

23 min listen

Leafs Hour: Buds Ink Benoit: Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with the Leafs' 5-1 win over the Capitals last night and Bertuzzi's two-goal effort as he is heating up at the right time. Then, they break down Simon Benoit's 3-year, $1.35 million AAV extension and project which 6 defencemen will be in for Game 1 of the playoffs. Does Brodie need to win his job back? They are joined by former Leafs' GM Gord Stellick (32:49), who shares his thoughts on the rest vs. rust debate, whether Giordano will be used in the postseason, if Matthews' chase for 70 is a distraction and Tampa starting to threaten in the standings. 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

Second round analysis, storylines and trends: NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and David Satriano breakdown each series and analyze all the storylines and trends. They discuss whether Barry Trotz should make a goalie change, the impact of moving Pastrnak off the Bruins top line, the injured Hurricanes, Brent... by NHL Fantasy on Ice

32 min listen

The Andrew Wiggins Game, a Bad Week for Kevin Durant & Boston's Biggest Problem by Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

34 min listen

Buds' Blueline Blueprint: Justin Bourne, Brent Gunning and Sam McKee (back from Arizona) begin with the pair of Leafs' games over the weekend, Auston Matthews looking like himself, the play from Matt Murray and Joseph Woll, if Woll can be a factor this season and the defensive pairings looking more comfortable. They are joined by Sportsnet's Luke Fox (20:36), who discusses the Leafs' need for a 'shut-down pair' and if it's worth separating Morgan Rielly and TJ Brodie to achieve it, William Nylander's lull in production and why it's tough to find motivation at this point in the season. Then, Mike Kelly of NHL Network breaks down Tampa Bay's recent struggles and if that matters come playoff time, Tanner Jeanot's impact with the Lightning and shares his playoff picks (40:30). Finally, Kristen Shilton of ESPN weighs in on the Leafs' biggest weaknesses, which team she's likes to win the West and goes around the state of the Canadian teams (1:06:26). The views and opinions expressed in this by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

Putting Away the Brooms in Houston: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-7 walk-off loss to the Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston. They take your calls, and break down the start from Yusei Kikuchi - which included five walks - and discuss how much of the final result can be laid at the feet of Jordan Romano. They also get into a discussion on Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hitting his first home run of the year, throwing out Brantley at third base, and Bo Bichette's defensive capabilities. 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 Blue Jays Talk

22 min listen

Leafs Hour: D-Man Decisions: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 4-1 loss to the Bruins last night. They get into what was another slow start for the Leafs, a night to forget for the Brodie/Liljegren pair, Boston's unkillable culture, Woll still working his way back to full speed and Rielly struggling as the power play QB. Then, a look around the league at available defencemen at the deadline and which would be the best fit in Toronto. Finally, the guys go through the lineup and discuss which combinations should be left untouched at the trade deadline, and which need to be addressed. 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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Matthews Douses Flames with Fourth Hat Trick

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