Ep. 60 – Gudas Takes Out Matthews, Leafs Tank Incoming? + NFL Free Agency Chaos

Episode 60 of Buds Mafia gets heated.The Toronto Maple Leafs season just took a brutal turn after a dirty hit from Radko Gudas leaves Auston Matthews out for the rest of the year — and the league only handing out 5 games has Leafs fans furious.With the captain done, the conversation suddenly shifts to something nobody expected…Are the Leafs accidentally tanking for a Top 5 pick?We break down:The Radko Gudas hit on MatthewsWhy 5 games feels like a jokeLeafs media completely losing their mindsToronto potentially landing a Top 5 pickMatthew Knies trade rumors involving Montreal (absolutely not)The Calder Trophy race heating upThe Norris Trophy debateAround the league:Nick Schmaltz signs 8 years x $8MOttawa gets their 1st round pick backTristan Jarry practice dramaCraig Button’s Top 50 prospects listWhy the Leafs having zero prospects on it is concerningThen we pivot to the NFL free agency madness.Jackson breaks down:The biggest deals across the leagueTrey Hendrickson’s massive contractDJ Moore to BuffaloPatriots adding weaponsRaiders rebuilding the right wayWinners and losers of free agency so farWe also cover:PGA recap – Cameron Young wins The PlayersValspar Championship previewLock of the WeekBet the FarmMatthews is out.Leafs fans are furious.And the tank conversation has officially begun.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro (03:05) — Draft or Dump(08:33) — 2026 Free Agents(10:56) — News Around the NHL(25:59) — Gudas Suspension and What’s Next for Papi(31:32) — Full NFL Free Agency Breakdown(55:40) — The Players Recap and Valspar Draft(58:) - Betting Segments and Wrap-Up