The JD Bunkis Podcast

Leafs, Bruins Frustrations & Trade Deadline Day w/ Kris Vertseeg, Mike Futa, Brad May, Derek Roy and Jason Bukala

03.08.2024 - By SportsnetPlay

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JD gets into his pet peeves from the Maple Leafs' latest loss to the Boston Bruins (00:00). Kris Versteeg, Stanley Cup Champion and Creator of the KLEVR app, discusses Kyle Dubas trading away Jake Guentzel, how the Leafs' core four reacted to the Bruins' toughness, team dynamics that lead to playoff success and the locker-room feelings near the trade deadline (23:30). Mike Futa, former NHL Executive, breaks down front office nuances heading into the trade deadline, the Leafs' roster build and his favourite trade so far (50:00). Brad May, Stanley Cup Champion, chats about the importance of playing different roles on the ice, character development and the overlooked intangibles (1:07:00). Former NHL Forward, Derek Roy, discusses the dynamics of playing against Toronto and other Canadian teams, thriving in playoff intensity, plus the mental battles of getting traded (1:40:00). Jason Bukala, former NHL Scout and Sportsnet Analyst, weighs in on Tyler Toffoli heading to Winnipeg, counteracting the hard salary cap in trades, Guentzel to Carolina, and what he looks for when scouting players (2:04:00).

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