Toronto Maple Leafs remain consistently inconsistent. Can the core 4 get it done in the playoffs?

The Toronto Maple Leafs once again let an opportunity to take the lead in the Atlantic division slip away on Thursday night against the San Jose Sharks. Who’s the ideal opponent for this team when the playoffs start in a few weeks? Can Matthews and Marner lead this team to a playoff series win? What is the best version of the bottom 6? We discuss all that and more on this episode of the Talkin’ Buds Leafs Show. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/IyiOyfYCGbk (0:00) - Leafs lose to the Sharks, again (06:50) - Matthews and Marner look stressed (10:10) - Tampa is the best option for the Leafs in round 1 (17:34) - DraftKings (18:58) - What's the identity of the bottom 6? (23:30) - Its core 4 or bust Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code THPN. That’s code THPN for new customers to get $150 in bonus bets instantly when you bet just five bucks. Only on DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. New customers only. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot CO slash AUDIO. NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. NHL and NHL team marks are the property of the NHL and its teams. © NHL 2025. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.