Sam McKee and JD Bunkis preview the Leafs' season. The duo talk preseason, William Nylander, the positivity and negativity around the team, goaltending, the club's new defensive look, and expectations for Morgan Rielly and Chris Tanev (00:00). Then, the two discuss the bottom six, the most underrated storylines for the season including Mitch Marner at the Four Nations Face-Off, and what Matthew Knies' season will look like. JD and Sam wrap up with their annual "Whipping Boy" draft (31:30).

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JD Bunkis offers his live reactions from Maple Leafs media day featuring Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, John Tavares, Morgan Rielly, Craig Berube, Brendan Shanahan and Brad Treliving.

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JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss the Auston Matthews' captaincy press conference, John Tavares' prepared statement's clear message, Tavares' legacy, new leadership, Matthews' representation as the captain, marketing the "C,"  decision-making in the organization, sacrifice, if the captaincy could change Matthews, and if this upcoming season now has a different feel (00:00).

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Sam McKee, co-host of Leafs Talk on Sportsnet, and JD dive into their thoughts and feelings on the Maple Leafs. The gents give their outlook on the current roster, what moves might still be plausible, Oilers they missed out on, hopes in Chris Tanev. 

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Elliotte Friedman discusses the Leafs latest in free agency (00:00). Jason Bukala breaks down his Maple Leafs draft grade (30:00).  

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JD and Sam get into the stakes in game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, the potentially complicated Conn Smythe choice, how the Oilers run is effecting how they view the Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner thoughts. The gents also discuss the latest trades in the NHL and the goaltender situation in Toronto.

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JD Bunkis and Sam McKee recap the Leafs’ press conference with Brad Treliving, Brendan Shanahan and Keith Pelley. They chat about Pelley’s commitment to winning, Shanahan’s demeanour and the rising trust in Treliving.

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The Leafs hold on to force Game 7 in Boston! JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the Leafs 2-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6 and discuss Matthew Knies rising to the occasion, Joseph Woll's play between the pipes, Matthews' absence from the lineup, and much more!

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The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 2-1 overtime victory against the Boston Bruins, extending their first-round series to a sixth game. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne discuss Mitch Marner and the ‘new look’ top line, The Great ‘Joseph’ Woll's performance, and whether their internal Be-Leaf-o-meters have reset.

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