The Toronto Maple Leafs pushed late but fell 3-2 to the Detroit Red Wings at ScotiaBank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the Leafs' Mitch Marner-sized hole in the top six, Easton Cowan making his NHL debut on the top line, Nicolas Roy earning a larger role, and the predictable power play.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.
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Lacking Chemistry in Detroit
The Toronto Maple Leafs fall to 1-1-0 after losing 6-3 in Detroit to the Red Wings. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the lack of chemistry between the old guard and the new additions, Anthony Stolarz's solid start not being enough to bail out the team, the power play becoming a massive concern, Auston Matthews' shot, 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.
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Leafs Take Home Opener, Jays Advance to ALCS
The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on home ice to kick off the 2025-2026 season! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee start with their reaction to the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the New York Yankees to advance to the ALCS before heading to the ice and breaking down the Leafs' game. They get into Morgan Rielly's offensive impact, early impressions of the offseason acquisitions, and concerns for the power play and 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.
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Leafs Season Preview
JD Bunkis and Sam McKee kick off the 2025-26 Maple Leafs' season preview show with their thoughts on the Blue Jays as they head into the Bronx with a chance to close out the Yankees in three games (00:00). Then, the guys pivot to the NHL to discuss Connor McDavid's surprising two-year contract extension, before getting into their thoughts on the Maple Leafs. They touch on the decision to keep Easton Cowan off the opening roster and waive David Kampf, Max Domi's role in the lineup to begin the year, the situation in goal with the uncertainty around Joseph Woll, the expectations for a healthy Auston Matthews with the absence of Mitch Marner, and the evolution of the team in Craig Berube's second year as Head Coach. After the break, the guys give their thoughts on which Leafs might be get the most criticism, as well as their hottest takes for the 2025-26 season (41:48). 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.
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Dakota Joshua
JD Bunkis is joined by newly acquired Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua, to discuss his his path to the NHL through the NCAA system, the changing landscape in junior hockey, the benefits of growing up as a multi-sport athlete, before getting into the challenges of his 2024-25 season, the excitement of coming to Toronto to join the team that drafted him, and what fans can expect from his game in Toronto (00:00).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.
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