Talkin' Buds Leafs Show

By Talkin Buds, Ryan Furnish, Rob FurnishSports Hockey

Talkin' Buds Leafs Show episodes

June 08 Toronto Maple Leafs | Joe Pavelski for Head Coach? | McKenna impresses | Marner Conn Smythe?
This Toronto Maple Leafs offseason keeps delivering. Elliote Friedman dropped the news that Joe Pavelski is in the mix for the head coaching job and we give our take on why this is an encouraging sign from John Chayka and Leafs management. Also on the episode, the Toronto Marlies punching their ticket to the Calder Cup Final, Gavin McKenna impressing at the draft combine, the failed Matthew Knies to Montreal trade at the deadline, Dylan Larkin wanting out of Detroit, and Mitch Marner looking like the clear Conn Smythe favourite.
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(0:00) - Leafs Electric Offseason
(02:55) - The Pavelski Possibility
(10:25) - Giordano & Gruden Also in the Mix
(13:35) - McKenna Impresses at the Combine
(16:19) - DraftKings
(17:39) - Knies Almost a Hab
(20:59) - Larkin Requests a Trade
(25:25) - Marlies Headed to the Calder Cup Final
(29:18) - Marner the Conn Smythe Favourite
(41:35) - More on Pavelski
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45 min
June 01 Toronto Maple Leafs | Who's the Next Head Coach? | Gavin McKenna | Stanley Cup Final Predictions
Toronto Maple Leafs head coaching search continues with more twists and turns. David Carle is reportedly out of the picture, the Jay Woodcroft rumours have been debunked, and we give our take on who the realistic candidates are. Also on the episode, Gavin McKenna's Memorial Cup interview, the Leafs hiring Judd Brackett and Freddie Hamilton, Stanley Cup Final predictions, and a few minutes of Blue Jays talk to close it out.
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(0:00) - Leafs hire Brackett and Hamilton
(06:30) - McKenna at the Memorial Cup
(11:53) - Tinus Luc Koblar
(15:29) - Who is the next head coach?
(23:55) - Morgan Rielly's future
(27:29) - DraftKings
(28:48) - Stanley Cup Final predictions
(36:21) - Blue Jays talk
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43 min
May 27 Toronto Maple Leafs | Marner Gut Punch | Matthews Zoom Call | David Carle Pursuit
Toronto Maple Leafs fans got another gut punch this week as Mitch Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final. The "Leafs fans ran Mitch out of town" take is making the rounds again and as usual, we aren't buying it. We break down what actually happened. Plus the overblown outrage over Auston Matthews meeting with Chayka and Sundin on Zoom, the latest on the David Carle pursuit and Max Domi out indefinitely with an injury.
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(0:00) - Vegas dismantles Colorado
(02:30) - The Marner narrative
(13:00) - Learn from your mistakes at the draft
(16:15) - DraftKings
(17:35) - The Matthews Zoom call outrage
(24:20) - David Carle still in play
(31:26) - Max Domi out indefinitely
(33:10) - Marlies heading to the AHL Eastern Final
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39 min
May 20 Toronto Maple Leafs | David Carle the Front Runner? | Why They Must Pick Gavin McKenna
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka has a big coaching search ahead of him. We break down who should be in the mix, the reported interest in University of Denver's David Carle, the latest on Auston Matthews' future, why Gavin McKenna has to be the pick at first overall and predictions for the Eastern and Western Conference Finals.
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(0:00) - Intro
(02:29) - The NHL coaching carousel
(07:20) - Is David Carle the front runner?
(14:04) - Marner and the Golden Knights
(15:47) - DraftKings
(16:53) - The latest on Matthews
(24:35) - It has to be McKenna
(28:49) - Conference finals predictions
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38 min
May 13 Toronto Maple Leafs Fire Craig Berube
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has been fired. John Chayka made it official Wednesday morning and Rob is flying solo to break it all down. Reaction to the news, Chayka's comments to the media and a look at who could be behind the Leafs bench next season.
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8 min
May 12 Toronto Maple Leafs | Will Matthews Stay? | McKenna vs Stenberg | Berube Must Go
Toronto Maple Leafs fans are debating the biggest draft decision in franchise history. Gavin McKenna or Ivar Stenberg at first overall? We break down what the Leafs should actually be prioritizing. Then, Auston Matthews' future in Toronto is front and centre. Plus Mitch Marner is leading the entire playoffs in points, and all signs are pointing to Craig Berube returning behind the bench next season.
Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/m1GJ3abc16c
(0:00) - Intro
(01:10) - The Marner conversation
(08:47) - Will Matthews stay or go?
(19:52) - DraftKings
(20:58) - Bringing back Berube is insane
(26:40) - McKenna or Stenberg?
(35:19) - Stanley Cup playoffs update

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39 min
May 06 Toronto Maple Leafs Win the Draft Lottery | Everything Just Changed
The Toronto Maple Leafs won the draft lottery and Leafs Nation lost its mind. We break down what picking first overall means for this franchise, why there is only one name that should be called on draft day and how one night just changed the entire trajectory of this rebuild.]
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15 min
May 04 Toronto Maple Leafs | Keith Pelley Introduces Chayka & Sundin | Another Wild Press Conference
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka and Senior Executive Advisor Mats Sundin were officially introduced Monday as Keith Pelley delivered another memorable press conference. We break down the presser, what the Chayka hire actually means, Sundin's role and what's next for Craig Berube.
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(0:00) - Another wild Pelley presser
(06:30) - Sundin's aura is undeniable
(09:16) - Chayka will be judged on results
(17:24) - Pelley pessimism
(19:30) - Is Berube actually coming back?
(25:00) - How long does this era last?
(26:30) - A fractured fanbase
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33 min
April 26 Toronto Maple Leafs GM Search | Chayka vs White | Blue Jays Beat Guardians | Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Toronto Maple Leafs GM search appears to be down to two finalists, former Coyotes GM John Chayka and Dallas Stars AGM Scott White. We break down both candidates and react to the reports of MLSE planting stories to weed out internal moles. Next we give our take on the Stanley Cup playoffs, from the Ottawa Senators getting swept to the Kyle Dubas Pittsburgh Penguins and more. We wrap up with some Blue Jays talk after another series win over the Cleveland Guardians and tee up the return of Trey Yesavage on Tuesday against the Red Sox.
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(0:00) - Intro
(01:00) - Chayka vs White
(05:30) - The hard truth about ownership and the mandate
(11:30) - Why it's so difficult to be a Leafs fan right now
(13:07) - Sens get swept
(18:45) - It's hard to win in the playoffs
(22:54) - The Bell Centre remains undefeated
(25:05) - Jays win another series and Yesavage is back Tuesday
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37 min
April 19 Toronto Maple Leafs Legend Mats Sundin In The Mix for Front Office Role
Toronto Maple Leafs legend Mats Sundin's name is making the rounds as a potential member of the new management group. PR spin or the real deal? We give our take on what Sundin brings to the table and how the organization needs to set him up for success. We also dig into the culture issues within MLSE and why they continue to make it so difficult to be a fan of this team right now.
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(0:00) - Intro
(01:15) - The PR around MLSE is a disaster
(06:20) - Mats Sundin being considered for a front office role
(09:07) - How do you set Mats up for success
(13:40) - Is it Mike Gillis's job to lose?
(20:00) - MLSE needs to fix its relationship with the fans
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28 min

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Two brothers covering the Toronto Maple Leafs and the NHL with a casual, fan-first perspective. Hosted by Rob and Ryan Furnish. New episodes every week. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram…