Leafs Talk

Sportsnet

Following every Maple Leafs game, JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne will break down all the action!

Airing live on YouTube & SN NOW!

Subscribe Listen in podnod RSS feed Show website

367 episodes
Updated April 16

Episodes367

Newest first

Dec 15, 2023 · 30 min
A Historic Comeback Falls Short in OT
The Leafs scored five unanswered goals in the third period but couldn't grab the win in OT vs. the Blue Jackets in a 6-5 OT defeat at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss, and get to the big comeback - how should you view a game in which they scored five straight but lost anyway? Is the glass half full or half empty? They discuss the play of Ilya Samsonov and whether it was the right move to let him battle through, and also get to the play of the top players during the c
Dec 13, 2023 · 31 min
Matthews & Marner Each Score a Pair at the Garden
Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner each scored twice with their dads in attendance as the Leafs blow out the Rangers 7-3 at Madison Square Garden! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, and discuss the casual dominance shown by Matthews during a four-point night in New York. They discuss a thundering hit from Jake McCabe and the response by the Rangers afterwards, the play of Noah Gregor who was elevated to the top line in the absence of Matthew Knies, and also get to how Tyler Bertuzzi showe
Dec 12, 2023 · 29 min
John Tavares Notches 1000th Career Point in Loss vs. Isles
John Tavares gets his 1000th career point vs. his former team, but the Islanders bounce back to beat the Leafs 4-3 in OT. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss, and get right to Tavares' big milestone - was all the booing from Islanders fans still warranted, even for such a huge accomplishment for their former player and captain? They also discuss the play of Noah Gregor and William Lagesson, why Brad Treliving doesn't get more credit for their signings, and the play of Mitch Marner on a n
Dec 10, 2023 · 22 min
Sammy Shutout Shows Up at Scotiabank Arena
The Leafs make it two wins in a row following a 4-0 shutout victory over the Predators at Scotiabank Arena! Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the win, and get to Ilya Samsonov stepping up in the wake of Joseph Woll's injury with an 18-save shutout. How important is this for him going forward, especially with a busy week of games? They also chat about the play of David Kampf - did we see the best goal he's ever scored? Plus, they also get to some positives from both Matthew Knies and Noah Gr
Dec 8, 2023 · 41 min
Leafs Win Battle of Ontario, Lose Woll to Injury
The Leafs hold on for a 4-3 win over the Senators, but lose Joseph Woll to a late injury - what now? JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, and debate what the loss of Woll means to the team - can the team step up and overcome? Do they have enough goaltending depth with Ilya Samsonov and Martin Jones (who entered in relief of Woll)? Does a trade need to be made? Plus, they discuss the play of Nick Robertson, and William Nylander providing an important insurance goal late in Ottawa. The vie
Dec 3, 2023 · 32 min
Bruins Bounce Buds in Overtime
The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 4-3 in overtime to the Boston Bruins. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, a strong effort from the core four, Max Domi finally scores his first goal as a Leaf, Pastrňák delivers again in Toronto and they reevaluate the team's shorthanded 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.
Dec 1, 2023 · 36 min
Mitch's Hatty Surges Second Straight SO Win
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Seattle Kraken 4-3 fueled by Mitch Marner's second career hat trick. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, the team's inability to get it done in regulation, Marner's shooting touch, the lack of defensive reliability and if the Leafs missed an opportunity to trade for Calgary's Nikita Zadorov. 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 affi
Nov 29, 2023 · 32 min
Upon Further Review, Leafs Win in SO
The Leafs take down the Florida Panthers in a bizarre 2-1 shootout win. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, the Panthers' physical pressure early on, a tremendous outing from Joseph Woll, Sheldon Keefe showing frustration on the bench, Morgan Rielly's unsung reliability 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.
Nov 26, 2023 · 32 min
First Line Falters In Dubas Derby
The Leafs fall 3-2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins in their first meeting of the season. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, Pens' GM Kyle Dubas winning the first battle against his former team, the Leafs' second line starting to figure it out and the first line struggling. Is it time to split up Matthews and 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.
Nov 24, 2023 · 49 min
Matinee Meltdown
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick things off looking back on the Maple Leafs' overtime loss to the Blackhawks this afternoon. The trio focus in on Matthew Knies' fit on the top line, how the team should manage their goalie tandem in back-to-back games, Mitch Marner's usage, Conor Timmins' ceiling, and the team's depth contributions. Later, we hear Sheldon Keefe's reaction to his team's performance in Chicago on today's "Kyper's Clippers". After the break, the fellas look ahead to to
Nov 19, 2023 · 29 min
Willy Plays Hometown Hero... Again!
The Leafs escaped Sweden with four points following their 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday Morning. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory highlighting the heroics of super Swede William Nylander, and a rejuvenated sense of grit among the roster. 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.
Nov 17, 2023 · 38 min
Willy Plays Hometown Hero
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne & Sam McKee start with their immediate reactions to the Leafs' win over the Red Wings in Sweden, Toronto's slow start, Nylander's 3rd-period heroics, the disallowed goal and Samsonov looking more steady. Later, they listen-in and react to John Tavares' & Sheldon Keefe's post-game pressers. 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.
Nov 13, 2023 · 23 min
Leafs' Discovery Week
JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne debate if the Maple Leafs can repeat their strong Saturday night performance and discuss the biggest stories of the young 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.
Nov 12, 2023 · 22 min
Bay Street Bullies Roll Over Canucks
The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a convincing 5-2 victory against the Vancouver Canucks in their last home game before flying to Sweden. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee emphasized the noteworthy performance of the fourth line, John Klingberg's improvement on the power play, Nick Robertson's consistent play, and Ilya Samsonov's steady, but not spectacular, goaltending efforts. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of
Nov 11, 2023 · 32 min
Nylander Dazzles on Hall of Fame Night
The Leafs survive blowing a 4-1 lead, and hold on for a 5-4 shootout win over the Flames on Hall of Fame night! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, and get to William Nylander's three-point night - are there ten forwards better than him in the entire league right now? How much money is he going to command? They also (once again) get to William Lagesson's play, and debate what they're seeing from Ryan Reaves. Plus, they discuss the Hall of Fame inductees, and chat about a few Leafs that s
Nov 9, 2023 · 31 min
Leafs Lose the Battle of Ontario's Opening Salvo
The Leafs get doubled up 6-3 by the Senators in the year's first edition of the Battle of Ontario. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss, including what they saw out of Joseph Woll - how much of it falls on him, and how much falls on the play of the defence? What do you do in net with a back-to-back looming on the weekend? They also discuss the play of John Klingberg and what needs to happen going forward, the contributions of William Lagesson, and William Nylander continuing to extend his
Nov 7, 2023 · 30 min
Leafs Stage Comeback to Beat the Bolts in OT
It was 4-1! The Leafs stage a three-goal comeback and beat the Lightning 6-5 in OT - JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and give some kudos to the rowdy Scotiabank Arena crowd that gave the team some life. They discuss Matthew Knies on the top line alongside Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, and discuss how Knies fits in perfectly alongside the big boys. They also get to the play of Calle Järnkrok, William Lagesson laying down some hits, John Klingberg stepping up to the Bolts, and the c
Nov 5, 2023 · 38 min
Leafs Losing Streak Hits Four Despite A Matty Hatty
The Leafs drop their fourth straight game, a 6-4 loss to the Sabres at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the defeat, and get to a simple question: is this version of the Leafs as competitive as they have been in years past? They address the idea of accountability within the team, consistently letting the Sabres respond with a goal after one of their own, the performance of the bottom six, and Joseph Woll's outing in net. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are th
Nov 3, 2023 · 33 min
Leafs Grab a Point vs. Bruins in Shootout Loss
The Leafs push it to overtime in Boston, but lose to the Bruins 3-2 in the shootout. Sam McKee and Ailish Forfar break down the loss, and debate the play of Ilya Samsonov - was that his best game of the season (despite the L)? Should he get the start against the Sabres on Saturday? They also discuss the Timothy Liljegren injury - should more Leafs have stepped up to Brad Marchand after the incident? Plus, they chat about who might get called up if Liljegren has to miss significant time, the play
Nov 1, 2023 · 25 min
Flat Effort Leads to Spooky Leafs Loss
The Leafs lose 4-1 to the visiting Kings at Scotiabank Arena on Halloween - what went wrong? Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the loss, and ask the question: is there something up with Mitch Marner's slow start to the year? They also get to the performance from Joseph Woll, the play of Timothy Liljegren, and also give out some early grades to Brad Treliving's additions to the team. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily re