The Buds kick off episode 19 with a breakdown of the positive power play moments during Monday night's game in Colorado. We take a deep dive into what the PP struggles have been and discuss some additional changes we'd like to see going forward. Next, who's the more valuable player, Kasperi Kapanen or Andreas Johnsson? We each give our take on the Leafs two young gun wingers and debate who we think will be a bigger part of the Leafs future. Finally, we poke a little fun at the Edmonton Oilers and name this weeks Bum's and Beauties. 

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The Buds kick off episode 18 with a full run down of a hard fought 5-4 win over the Ottawa Senators. We discuss the struggling Gardiner & Zaitsev pairing, Morgan Rielly's chances at a Norris Trophy and share our favourite Bob Cole moments. Next, we each give our take on Auston Matthews shiny new contract, why Kyle Dubas had to get the deal done and what it means for Mitch Marner and the rest of the roster moving forward. Finally, we preview the week ahead and name this weeks Bum's and Beauties. 

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The Buds reconvene during the bye week to celebrate the Maple Leafs acquiring Jake Muzzin from the LA Kings. We give our thoughts on the trade, Muzzin as a player and the impact on the lineup we hope he'll have. Next, we preview the week ahead and tee up Friday nights game in Detroit. Then, Ryan goes on a passionate rant in this weeks Bum's and Beauties and we follow it up with our Totally Unqualified Takes.

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It's a stressful time for Leaf Nation and the Buds have returned to dissect the issues with this slumping Leaf team. The show kicks off with a break down of the struggling Leaf offence, we talk Auston Matthews, line combinations and what's wrong with the power play. Next, Rob reveals the Leaf defenceman he's officially given up on and we debate which changes we'd like to see on the blue line. Then, how much of the blame should Mike Babcock shoulder for this recent slump? We speculate on the coach's relationship with some of his players and discuss the adjustments we'd like to see him make going forward. Plus, we give our weekly selections for Bums and Beauties and Totally Unqualified Takes.

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The Maple Leafs have lost 5 of their last 8 games and the Buds are back to break it all down in episode 15. We kick off the show by discussing the struggling defence core, fans booing Jake Gardiner, 'heavy hockey' and what improvements we'd like to see from some of the slumping stars. Next, we wonder if Kyle Dubas making a move at the trade deadline is realistic and what it means if he stands pat with the current roster. Finally, we preview the upcoming showdown with the Tampa Bay Lightning and reveal our weekly selections for Bums and Beauties and Totally Unqualified Takes.

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The Buds open episode 14 with a break down of a disappointing 4-0 loss to the Nashville Predators. Then, we discuss the Leaf roster and hand out midseason grades in a special extended edition of Bums and Beauties. Next, Will the Leafs bring in some help on the blue line? Will Matthews and Marner be signed before seasons end? Can they finally overcome the Boston Bruins in the postseason? We discuss all this and more in a new segment, Second Half Storylines.

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The Buds kick off the first show of 2019 by breaking down a disappointing 4-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild in the otherwise awesome Next Generation game. Then, Ryan talks Rob off the ledge over Freddy Andersen being on IR and emphasizes the long term plan for Freddy. Next, we discuss the Mitch Marner all-star 'snub' and wonder if it's really that big of a deal. Finally, we share our expectations for the rest of the 2019 season, name this week's Bums & Beauties, and give our Totally Unqualified Takes.  

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This is the Toronto Maple Leaf Podcast for all Leaf fans. We analyze the team on a weekly basis, sharing our opinions on all the recent news and events. We focus on entertaining and simple discussion on all things Toronto Maple Leafs.

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The Buds kick off episode 10 with a full breakdown of an entertaining 4-3 Leaf win over the Buffalo Sabres. Then, we dive head first into William Nylander's new 6 year deal, sharing our thoughts on his salary, the term, and the polarizing effect its had on Leafs Nation. Finally, we reveal our weekly picks for Bums and Beauties and have some fun discussing potential names for the newly announced NHL franchise in Seattle. 

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