Leafs Talk

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

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367 episodes
Updated April 16

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Dec 1, 2022 · 37 min
Marner Ties Sittler and Olczyk's Point Record
The Leafs sink the Sharks 3-1 at Scotiabank Arena, as Mitch Marner grabs an empty netter to extend his point streak to 18 games, tying a Leafs franchise record! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss the team trying to get Marner the puck in the final minutes to keep the streak alive, the five-game win streak, the play of Ilya Samsonov in his return from injury, and how Mark Giordano has played while other defencemen have been injured. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the
Nov 29, 2022 · 27 min
Is This Mitch Marner's Team?
The Toronto Maple Leafs get a 4-2 road win over the Detroit Red Wings. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the win and discuss the Leafs' effective defensive strategy, Matt Murray continuing to impress, Rasmus Sandin making the most of his opportunity and if Nick Robertson should be given the same opportunity. Later, they debate who has the keys to the franchise: Mitch Marner or Auston Mathews? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not nece
Nov 27, 2022 · 27 min
Källgren Gets the Job Done in Pittsburgh
The Leafs pick up an impressive 4-1 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on the road as they continue their strong November stretch. Sam McKee is joined by Sportsnet's Luke Fox as they break down the victory and discuss Matthews' play at even strength, their strong defensive play since losing Morgan Rielly to injury, Mitch Marner's ability to control the pace of play, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the p
Nov 25, 2022 · 17 min
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
Nov 24, 2022 · 32 min
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
Nov 22, 2022 · 27 min
Leafs Lose 5th Straight in OT
JD Bunkis & Justin Bourne break down another OT loss for the Toronto Maple Leafs, despite playing a strong game at both ends of the ice. An area of concern for the Leafs - playing 3-on-3. But, from negatives to positives - the Leafs looked good off the jump and their star players took control of the game - with Bunkis even calling the matchup the "Leafs best game all year." The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the posi
Nov 20, 2022 · 28 min
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.
Nov 18, 2022 · 23 min
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 t
Nov 16, 2022 · 36 min
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 Spor
Nov 13, 2022 · 31 min
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 ne
Nov 12, 2022 · 29 min
An Emotional Letdown in Leafs Loss to Pens
The Leafs drop a 4-2 tilt to the Penguins at Scotiabank Arena in the first game of a back-to-back. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne discuss the emotional pre-game ceremony with Börje Salming, Darryl Sittler, and Mats Sundin and the standing ovation for Salming from the crowd. They also discuss the play from William Nylander - does he deserve his own line? - and how the top line was, once again, unusually quiet. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do
Nov 10, 2022 · 24 min
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 aff
Nov 9, 2022 · 40 min
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 necessaril
Nov 7, 2022 · 24 min
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
Nov 6, 2022 · 28 min
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.
Nov 3, 2022 · 29 min
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 th
Oct 31, 2022 · 29 min
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 S
Oct 30, 2022 · 22 min
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 ne
Oct 28, 2022 · 25 min
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.
Oct 25, 2022 · 21 min
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.