Leafs Talk

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 7-4 to the Buffalo Sabres as they fall further from the playoff picture. Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss why the loss may be a blessing in disguise, why now is the time for the Leafs to sell, and the team's lack of emotion in a crucial game on Darryl Sittler night. Then, they get into the talent discrepancy between the two teams' defence corps, Auston Matthews' future, and whether the Leafs can follow the Bruins' re-tool blueprint.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 4-1 to the Colorado Avalanche, stretching the losing streak to four games. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss another uninspired start, how this recent stretch might define the Leafs' season, a step back for Joseph Woll, the power play falling back on bad habits, and much more.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs lose 6-3 to the Vegas Golden Knights at home as they get swept in the season series. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the multiple levels of embarrassment in the second straight loss against Mitch Marner. They get into the flat start, a rough first frame for Auston Matthews, the decision to start Anthony Stolarz fresh off injury, Marner's reception, Scott Laughton's ice time and much more.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 2-1 in overtime to the Red Wings at home as Detroit completes the season series sweep. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the Leafs' lack of urgency late in a tied game, Easton Cowan's bad look in overtime, Scott Laughton's fumbled penalty shot and Joseph Woll's bounce-back game. Then, they take a bigger picture look at the importance of the Leafs' pre-Olympic break stretch, and share their thoughts on Patrick Kane's U.S.-born record chase.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs' home win streak ends at seven games as they fall 6-3 to the Minnesota Wild. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the difference between a playoff defence corps and a contending defence corps, Leafs like John Tavares and Matthew Knies limping to the Olympic break, Jake McCabe's recent step back, Joseph Woll's shaky performance 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.