The Toronto Maple Leafs are must-see TV right now. With Auston Matthews and William Nylander firing on all cylinders, the Leafs captured 3 of 4 points against Vegas and Colorado, and we break down a team being led by its best players. We also get into Gavin McKenna looking better and better every day, why John Tavares should no longer be on PP1 and Sergei Bobrovsky holding down the fort. From there we talk about the Leafs losing Chris Tanev to injury and what realistic improvements to the blue line look like, before wrapping up today’s episode by kicking some tires.Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/0RXIU7ygNkI (0:00) Intro (3:16) Bobrovsky Stands Tall (6:56) Become a Bud (7:54) Matthews and Nylander Leading the Way (15:08) McKenna Over Tavares on PP1 (20:33) SeatGeek (21:46) Tanev Injury and Blue Line Concerns (34:38) Kicking Tires (42:53) Week Ahead and Wrap Up Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA  Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/THPN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto Maple Leafs superfan Kurtis from Alberta joins us on tonight's episode as we break down the Leafs' 2-2 start through the first four games. Before the interview, we give our take on the growing divide between fans and media in the city, especially when it comes to Gavin McKenna. From there we get into Auston Matthews, Jim Hiller, Sergei Bobrovsky, the line combinations and much more. Kurtis then shows us around his epic Leafs fan cave, shares his favourite pieces from his collection and tells us his all-time favourite Leaf. JOIN US OCTOBER 8 AT 8:30PM ET FOR A LEAFS VS GOLDEN KNIGHTS LIVE PREGAME SHOWWatch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NMQZpqjD3fU (0:00) Intro (2:43 )Fans vs. Media and the McKenna Movement (11:30) Talkin' Leafs With Kurtis From Alberta (31:28) Wrap Up Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA  Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/THPN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up an epic come-from-behind win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night, in a game that featured Gavin McKenna's first NHL goal, Auston Matthews leading the way with four points, Tavares and Nylander getting on the board, and Jack Roslovic continuing to stake his claim in the Leafs' top six. We give our take on the game and discuss the unhinged media behaviour in the city over the last couple of days about McKenna not taking optional skates.Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/MVtbtNGKpHw (0:00) - Intro (0:20) - Reacting to the Comeback Win Over Nashville (6:36) - Gavin McKenna's First NHL Goal (10:09) - Jack Roslovic Keeps Delivering (12:50) - Auston Matthews' Four-Point Night (17:33) - SeatGeek (18:46) - The Media Frenzy Over McKenna's Optional Skates (24:11) - Stolarz and the Defensive Details (28:07) - Outro Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA  Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/THPN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs let one slip away at home on Saturday night, falling to the Ottawa Senators. Despite the loss, we start the episode with the positives, including Auston Matthews and Kirill Marchenko continuing to generate offence, Easton Cowan's great play, and Sergei Bobrovsky once again looking solid. With John Tavares struggling to start the season, is it time to consider switching up the second line, or are they just snake bit? We discuss that and some more news from around the league.Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/rrB6tP2ecQo (0:00) - Intro (1:41) - Reacting to the Loss to the Senators (9:03) - Deep Dive on the Second Line (13:27) - DraftKings (14:32) - Tavares Struggles to Start the Season (17:59) - Should McKenna and Cowan Switch Lines? (28:06) - Around the League Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA  Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ New DraftKings customers, sign up with code THPN spend five bucks to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code THPN. In Partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER, one eight hundred MY RESET. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven, visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Bet tax pass- through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus. Void in Canada. Bet with DraftKings Sportsbook to get Bonus bets that expire in seven days OR Trade with DraftKings Predictions to get Predictions Dollars that expire in one year. Event contract trading involves risk of loss. Predictions offer void in New York. Non-withdrawable Rewards issued as Fifty dollar click-to-claims every seven days for twenty-one days. Terms at d k n g dot c o slash offer. Limited time offer. Nationwide based on Sportsbook, Predictions, and Free-to-Play Sports Contest availability. Varies by State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join us for our first ever TALKIN BUDS LIVE on Thursday October 1st at 9PM ET on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok! The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up their first win of the season, beating the New York Islanders thanks to stellar performances from both Easton Cowan and Anthony Stolarz. We discuss Cowan's remarkable improvement from last year, Gavin McKenna having a better night, the top line once again looking dangerous 5-on-5, and why PP1 continues to struggle.Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/_kvcecTaz1c (0:00) - Intro (0:20) - Easton Cowan Is Breaking Out (4:42) - Stolarz Steals the Show in Net (6:52) - The Top Line Dominates 5-on-5 (10:37) - Why PP1 Still Isn't Clicking (16:30) - DraftKings (25:21) - A Better Night for McKenna Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA  Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ New DraftKings customers, sign up with code THPN spend five bucks to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code THPN. In Partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER, one eight hundred MY RESET. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven, visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Bet tax pass- through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus. Void in Canada. Bet with DraftKings Sportsbook to get Bonus bets that expire in seven days OR Trade with DraftKings Predictions to get Predictions Dollars that expire in one year. Event contract trading involves risk of loss. Predictions offer void in New York. Non-withdrawable Rewards issued as Fifty dollar click-to-claims every seven days for twenty-one days. Terms at d k n g dot c o slash offer. Limited time offer. Nationwide based on Sportsbook, Predictions, and Free-to-Play Sports Contest availability. Varies by State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs opened the season with a 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, and we're back to break it all down. We discuss the positives from the game, including Kirill Marchenko's debut, along with strong showings from William Nylander and Sergei Bobrovsky. We reiterate that this is going to be a work in progress over the first few weeks after all the offseason change, but the power play needs to start clicking in a hurry, and Darren Raddysh needs to settle into his new role on the Leafs' blueline.Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/KW-PIDhPdFc (0:00) - Intro (0:20) - Reacting to the 3-2 Loss to Montreal (6:47) - Darren Raddysh's Tough Debut (14:19) - DraftKings (17:47) - The Power Play Has to Get Fixed Immediately (23:42) - Breaking Down Kirill Marchenko's Debut (26:05) - Outro New DraftKings customers, sign up with code THPN spend five bucks to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code THPN. In Partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER, one eight hundred MY RESET. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven, visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Bet tax pass- through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus. Void in Canada. Bet with DraftKings Sportsbook to get Bonus bets that expire in seven days OR Trade with DraftKings Predictions to get Predictions Dollars that expire in one year. Event contract trading involves risk of loss. Predictions offer void in New York. Non-withdrawable Rewards issued as Fifty dollar click-to-claims every seven days for twenty-one days. Terms at d k n g dot c o slash offer. Limited time offer. Nationwide based on Sportsbook, Predictions, and Free-to-Play Sports Contest availability. Varies by State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka continued his offseason wheeling and dealing right up until the eve of the season, trading Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz and Emil Andrae to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood and Elvis Merzlikins. We give our take on the trade, the end of the Knies era, Marchenko signing a six-year extension, and his fit in the Leafs' top six. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/XkjzgY-4_2w (0:00) - Intro (0:20) - Why We're Late: Friedman Drops the Trade Bomb (2:05) - Breaking Down the Full Trade Details (9:03) - Chayka's Moves Are About Keeping Matthews Happy (17:51) - DraftKings (20:19) - Why McKenna Makes This Trade Less Risky (29:09) - Final Verdict on the Trade (31:16) - Outro New DraftKings customers, sign up with code THPN spend five bucks to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code THPN. In Partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER, one eight hundred MY RESET. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven, visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Bet tax pass- through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus. Void in Canada. Bet with DraftKings Sportsbook to get Bonus bets that expire in seven days OR Trade with DraftKings Predictions to get Predictions Dollars that expire in one year. Event contract trading involves risk of loss. Predictions offer void in New York. Non-withdrawable Rewards issued as Fifty dollar click-to-claims every seven days for twenty-one days. Terms at d k n g dot c o slash offer. Limited time offer. Nationwide based on Sportsbook, Predictions, and Free-to-Play Sports Contest availability. Varies by State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs preseason has officially wrapped, and the verdict is in: Gavin McKenna is the real deal. We break down his impressive performance against the Ottawa Senators, why Leafs fans should be excited, and the options it gives Jim Hiller going forward. Then we're joined by Joe Ferguson, who was in the building for Wednesday night's game against the Senators, to get his take on McKenna, Hiller's new systems, Auston Matthews, Sergei Bobrovsky, and the vibe inside Scotiabank Arena. Joe also gives us some background on his website, flowbuds.ca, where fans can find some awesome, passion-fueled Leafs merch.Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/qA_vWql_svQcheck out https://flowbuds.ca/ for some passion-fueled Leafs merch! (0:00) - Intro (0:20) - Preseason Wraps & Leafs Head to Arizona (3:12) - Gavin McKenna is the Real Deal (5:55) - Matthews' Vintage Goal & the Rielly-Raddysh Pairing (14:37) - Nick Paul's Injury & Steven Lorentz on Waivers (19:37) - DraftKings (20:51) - Joe Ferguson Joins the Show (22:11) - McKenna's Preseason Silences the Skeptics (27:06) - Hiller's New System Winning Fans Over (31:11) - Bobrovsky's Preseason performance (34:53) - The Vibe Inside Scotiabank Arena (39:23) - Talking Flow Buds Merch (42:23) - OutroNew DraftKings customers, sign up with code THPN spend five bucks to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code THPN. In Partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER, one eight hundred MY RESET. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven, visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Bet tax pass- through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus. Void in Canada. Bet with DraftKings Sportsbook to get Bonus bets that expire in seven days OR Trade with DraftKings Predictions to get Predictions Dollars that expire in one year. Event contract trading involves risk of loss. Predictions offer void in New York. Non-withdrawable Rewards issued as Fifty dollar click-to-claims every seven days for twenty-one days. Terms at d k n g dot c o slash offer. Limited time offer. Nationwide based on Sportsbook, Predictions, and Free-to-Play Sports Contest availability. Varies by State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs season gets underway in a matter of days, and we kick off today's episode debating exactly what realistic expectations look like for this year's squad. We also discuss Sergei Bobrovsky becoming a locker room leader immediately, Jim Hiller implementing a more possession-centric game plan, and Morgan Rielly being paired with Darren Raddysh. Plus, we debut a brand new segment called "Kicking Tires." Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/WNaljk018tU(0:00) - Intro (0:20) - Debating Realistic Expectations for the Leafs (6:57) - Morgan Rielly Paired with Darren Raddysh (12:19) - Jim Hiller's New System (19:32) - DraftKings (20:37) - The Leafs Fan Stereotype & Mike Babcock's Oilers (27:31) - Sergei Bobrovsky Becoming a Locker Room Leader (35:01) - Debuting "Kicking Tires" (47:21) - Is Mark Shapiro the next Leafs President? Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA  Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ New DraftKings customers, sign up with code THPN spend five bucks to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code THPN. In Partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER, one eight hundred MY RESET. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven, visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Bet tax pass- through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus. Void in Canada. Bet with DraftKings Sportsbook to get Bonus bets that expire in seven days OR Trade with DraftKings Predictions to get Predictions Dollars that expire in one year. Event contract trading involves risk of loss. Predictions offer void in New York. Non-withdrawable Rewards issued as Fifty dollar click-to-claims every seven days for twenty-one days. Terms at d k n g dot c o slash offer. Limited time offer. Nationwide based on Sportsbook, Predictions, and Free-to-Play Sports Contest availability. Varies by State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto Maple Leafs first overall pick Gavin McKenna made his on-ice debut Saturday night, in 1 of 2 preseason games against the Montreal Canadiens. We break down his noticeable high-end skill and puck-moving ability, and why he already looks like one of the Leafs' five best forwards. We also run through a way-too-early positives and negatives preseason discussion, covering Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies, Sergei Bobrovsky, Darren Raddysh and much more. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/9SOgUNyZ8kM (0:00) - Dual Preseason Games (3:30) - McKenna Makes His Mark (10:40) - Matthews Looks More Like Matthews (11:55) - Way-Too-Early Positives (16:55) - DraftKings (18:30) - Way-Too-Early Negatives (23:50) - What Needs to Break the Leafs' Way This Season Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA  Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ New DraftKings customers, sign up with code THPN spend five bucks to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code THPN. In Partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER, one eight hundred MY RESET. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven, visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Bet tax pass- through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus. Void in Canada. Bet with DraftKings Sportsbook to get Bonus bets that expire in seven days OR Trade with DraftKings Predictions to get Predictions Dollars that expire in one year. Event contract trading involves risk of loss. Predictions offer void in New York. Non-withdrawable Rewards issued as Fifty dollar click-to-claims every seven days for twenty-one days. Terms at d k n g dot c o slash offer. Limited time offer. Nationwide based on Sportsbook, Predictions, and Free-to-Play Sports Contest availability. Varies by State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.