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Talkin' Buds Leafs Show
by Talkin Buds, Ryan Furnish, Rob Furnish
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 @talkinbudsleafs
Episodes
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Jim Hiller’s Galaxy Brain Benches McKenna and Blows a 2-Goal Lead
Toronto Maple Leafs blow a two-goal lead in the third period and lose in overtime to the Buffalo Sabres, and this one is all on Jim Hiller. We break down Hiller sitting Gavin McKenna for a period and a half in favour of the fourth line, his horrendous postgame explanation and why we’re officially...
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Is There Any Fix for the Blue Line? | Nylander, NHL’s Most Underrated Star
Our Toronto Maple Leafs are exactly who we thought they were: a high-powered offence with arguably the worst blue line in the league, and a team that needs good goaltending to win, which they didn’t get from Anthony Stolarz in Tuesday’s loss to the Utah Mammoth. We discuss why there’s no easy fix...
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Matthews and Nylander Leading the Way | McKenna Over Tavares on PP1
The Toronto Maple Leafs are must-see TV right now. With Auston Matthews and William Nylander firing on all cylinders, the Leafs captured 3 of 4 points against Vegas and Colorado, and we break down a team being led by its best players. We also get into Gavin McKenna looking better and better every...
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Talkin' Leafs With Kurtis From Alberta | Fans vs Media Divide on McKenna
Toronto Maple Leafs superfan Kurtis from Alberta joins us on tonight's episode as we break down the Leafs' 2-2 start through the first four games. Before the interview, we give our take on the growing divide between fans and media in the city, especially when it comes to Gavin McKenna. From there...
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Auston Matthews and Gavin McKenna Lead Comeback Over Nashville
The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up an epic come-from-behind win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night, in a game that featured Gavin McKenna's first NHL goal, Auston Matthews leading the way with four points, Tavares and Nylander getting on the board, and Jack Roslovic continuing to stake...
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Tavares Struggles, Resetting McKenna Expectations & Cowan Needs More Ice Time
The Toronto Maple Leafs let one slip away at home on Saturday night, falling to the Ottawa Senators. Despite the loss, we start the episode with the positives, including Auston Matthews and Kirill Marchenko continuing to generate offence, Easton Cowan's great play, and Sergei Bobrovsky once again...
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Toronto Maple Leafs | First Win of the Season | Cowan and Stolarz Shine vs. Islanders
Join us for our first ever TALKIN BUDS LIVE on Thursday October 1st at 9PM ET on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok! The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up their first win of the season, beating the New York Islanders thanks to stellar performances from both Easton Cowan and Anthony Stolarz. We discuss...
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Toronto Maple Leafs Drop Home Opener to Habs 3-2 | Marchenko Debuts, Raddysh Struggles
The Toronto Maple Leafs opened the season with a 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, and we're back to break it all down. We discuss the positives from the game, including Kirill Marchenko's debut, along with strong showings from William Nylander and Sergei Bobrovsky. We reiterate that this is...
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Chayka Bomb | Marchenko In, Knies Out on the Eve of the Season
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka continued his offseason wheeling and dealing right up until the eve of the season, trading Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz and Emil Andrae to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood and Elvis Merzlikins. We give our take on the…
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Toronto Maple Leafs | McKenna is the Real Deal | Leafs Talk with Joey Ferg
The Toronto Maple Leafs preseason has officially wrapped, and the verdict is in: Gavin McKenna is the real deal. We break down his impressive performance against the Ottawa Senators, why Leafs fans should be excited, and the options it gives Jim Hiller going forward. Then we're joined by Joe...
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Realistic Expectations | Bobrovsky's Leadership & Hiller's New Plan
The Toronto Maple Leafs season gets underway in a matter of days, and we kick off today's episode debating exactly what realistic expectations look like for this year's squad. We also discuss Sergei Bobrovsky becoming a locker room leader immediately, Jim Hiller implementing a more...
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Toronto Maple Leafs | McKenna Makes His Mark | Matthews, Knies, Bobrovsky & More
Toronto Maple Leafs first overall pick Gavin McKenna made his on-ice debut Saturday night, in 1 of 2 preseason games against the Montreal Canadiens. We break down his noticeable high-end skill and puck-moving ability, and why he already looks like one of the Leafs' five best forwards. We also run...
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Talkin' Leafs with Hockey Illuminati | McKenna with Tavares and Nylander
Toronto Maple Leafs training camp is officially underway. Line combinations are out, thousands tuned in to watch the new (old) logo get painted onto the ice, and we've never been more back. This episode, we're joined by Hockey Illuminati to break it all down, from the positive vibes at camp to...
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Vibes Are High, Auston Matthews Speaks & Training Camp Storylines
Our Toronto Maple Leafs are back, and so are we for our 8th season. We get into John Chayka admitting to being a lifelong Leafs fan, and Auston Matthews' sit-down interview with Ryan Leslie, where he discusses all the offseason changes, his health, being a Maple Leaf, Gavin McKenna, and more. We...
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Erik Karlsson Rumours & Why Do Some Stars Get a Pass?
Are the Toronto Maple Leafs really interested in Erik Karlsson? We break down the rumours and why we're not buying in. Plus, the uncertain future of Hockey Night in Canada, why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has gotten more patience from Blue Jays fans than any Leaf ever has, and the latest on Cale Makar...
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Ticket Prices, Jim Hiller & an Atlantic Division Preview
Our Toronto Maple Leafs Summer Spotlight Series takes a break this week as we put the "Talkin'" in Talkin' Buds, turning the mics on and letting the conversation go wherever it takes us. Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller is one of many topics on this episode, alongside the astronomical...
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Mats Sundin Summer Spotlight | Morgan Rielly Is Here to Stay
Our Toronto Maple Leafs Summer Spotlight Series turns to a legend this week, Senior Executive Advisor of Hockey Operations Mats Sundin. We focus on his current role with the team and where he can be most effective in helping the Leafs rebuild their culture, particularly by assisting Auston…
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Toronto Maple Leafs | John Chayka Summer Spotlight | Auston Matthews' Health and What's Next
Our Toronto Maple Leafs Summer Spotlight Series rolls on with Leafs GM John Chayka headlining today's episode. We revisit the tumultuous end to last season, which led to Brad Treliving's dismissal, Chayka's hiring and the subsequent disastrous introductory press conference, all the way through to...
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Easton Cowan Spotlight | Patrik Laine Interest & Best/Worst Leafs Jerseys
Our Toronto Maple Leafs Summer Spotlight Series rolls on, with Easton Cowan taking the spotlight on this episode. We discuss Cowan's first season with the team and all the positives that came with it, as well as the impact he made on the Marlies' Calder Cup win. We also try and predict where…
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Sergei Bobrovsky Spotlight | Comparing the Leafs to the Blue Jays
Our Toronto Maple Leafs Summer Spotlight Series rolls on as we discuss arguably the most intriguing offseason addition of them all, Sergei Bobrovsky. Was last season a one-off or a sign of things to come? Can he lead the Leafs back to the playoffs, and does his addition to the dressing room make…
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Toronto Maple Leafs | John Tavares Spotlight | Marner's Camp Needs to Move On & McKenna-Celebrini
Our Toronto Maple Leafs Summer Spotlight Series rolls into its 4th instalment as we turn our attention to John Tavares. Is there a way to make him a better fit within this roster given where he's at in his career? Will the new regime of John Chayka, Mats Sundin and Jim Hiller help get more out of...
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Matthew Knies Summer Spotlight | The Most Unwatchable Sports Experiences
Our Toronto Maple Leafs Summer Spotlight Series continues and today's headliner is Matthew Knies. We discuss the never-ending trade rumours that have persisted since the end of the season, everything we love about him as a player, our concerns about his health and why we think he needs to...
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Toronto Maple Leafs | William Nylander Summer Spotlight | Legacy, Last Season & What's Next
Our Toronto Maple Leafs Summer Spotlight Series continues and today's headliner is none other than William Nylander. We dig into Willy's legacy as a Leaf and where he stands amongst the best players in the league, look back on a disappointing last season and the changes we'd like to see him make...
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Auston Matthews Summer Spotlight | Major Front Office Shakeup
Our Toronto Maple Leafs Summer Spotlight Series continues with none other than Leafs captain Auston Matthews. We set expectations heading into next season, discuss his future with the organization, why the two Berube seasons were so underwhelming, the state of his health and what the addition of...
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Morgan Rielly | Alfredsson Joins Hiller's Coaching Staff
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly is the focal point of our first Talkin' Buds Summer Spotlight Series episode. We discuss the increasing likelihood that Rielly starts the season as a Maple Leaf, what's gone wrong over the last couple of seasons and how Jim Hiller and the new-look...
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Toronto Maple Leafs | The McKenna Era Begins | Bobrovsky Discourse & Rielly's Future
Toronto Maple Leafs first overall pick Gavin McKenna was turning heads at rookie camp this week for both his play on the ice and his decision to relinquish number 72 to Sergei Bobrovsky and switch to 92. We check in on Ryan's mental state following the number switch and discuss expectations for...
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Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Bobrovsky, Acquire Nick Paul & Completely Remake the Bottom 6
The Toronto Maple Leafs had one of the busiest free agency days in recent memory as GM John Chayka completely overhauled the bottom six and landed Sergei Bobrovsky in net. We break down every new addition to the roster, including the trades that sent Dennis Hildeby to Tampa for Nick Paul and Nick...
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Toronto Maple Leafs Select Gavin McKenna First Overall | Draft Night Reaction
The Toronto Maple Leafs made it official on night one of the 2026 NHL Draft, selecting Gavin McKenna first overall with a little help from Justin Bieber. We're in full celebration mode as we break down the pick, where McKenna fits into the lineup and why we think he's going to thrive in Toronto.…
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Countdown to McKenna | Bobrovsky, Knies & More
The Toronto Maple Leafs are just days away from selecting first overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft and we've officially dubbed it "McKenna Week" on the podcast. We discuss our excitement for the expected arrival of Gavin McKenna and why we think he'll be a great fit in Toronto. Next we move onto...
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Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka takes a Big Swing on Darren Raddysh
The Toronto Maple Leafs' electric start to the offseason continued on Friday when GM John Chayka announced the acquisition of Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning. We break down the deal, where Raddysh fits into the lineup, and why we don't think it's the overpay some people are calling…
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Toronto Maple Leafs Shock Everyone with Jim Hiller Hire
The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller as the 41st head coach in team history. We react to the shocking news that Hiller, who wasn't rumoured at all prior, got the job. We dive into his background, his familiarity with Auston Matthews, and his underrated analytical approach. We also…
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Woll & Benoit Traded to Philly for Andrae, Ersson & a 3rd
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka made the first move of the new era today, shocking Leafs Nation by trading Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Emil Andrae and Samuel Ersson. We react to the trade and the wave of negativity that came online after. We also…
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Hurricanes Win the Cup | Marner Goes Quiet | Coaching Search Update
Toronto Maple Leafs talk takes a back seat to start today's episode as we recap the Carolina Hurricanes defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in six games to win the Stanley Cup. We discuss what other teams can learn from Carolina going into next season and yes, Mitch Marner once again went quiet…
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Toronto Maple Leafs | The Babcock Debacle | Coaching Search Final 5 | McKenna Excited to Be a Leaf
Toronto Maple Leafs content has to take a back seat for a minute because Mike Babcock is back. Reports are linking the former Leafs head coach to the Edmonton Oilers job and we give our take on whether the juice is worth the squeeze. Back on the Leafs front, the coaching search is down to five...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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. Watch on YouTube here:...
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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…
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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.] Watch on YouTube...
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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. Watch on...
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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…
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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...
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Toronto Maple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews' Future Uncertain as Dismal Season Comes to an End
The Toronto Maple Leafs' 2025-26 season has mercifully come to an end. We kick things off with breaking news as the New Jersey Devils hire Sunny Mehta as their new GM, taking him off the board for the Leafs. Then we react to Auston Matthews' comments on locker cleanout day, the future of Craig...
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Toronto Maple Leafs Land in the Bottom 5 | Rory McIlroy Repeats at Augusta | Blue Jays Injury Crisis
The Toronto Maple Leafs landed themselves in the bottom 5 of the NHL standings Saturday night with a loss to a Florida Panthers squad that is completely unrecognizable from the team that won back-to-back Stanley Cups, and we revisit the importance of them staying there. Next we shift to Augusta...
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Is Keith Pelley's Next Hire the Most Important in Franchise History?
The Toronto Maple Leafs' relationship with their fanbase hangs in the balance and on this episode we ask the question, is this the most important hire in franchise history? We discuss all of the rumoured candidates for the GM job, why hiring a President of Hockey Operations is absolutely…
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Toronto Maple Leafs | Keith Pelley Addresses Media & Leaves Fans With More Questions Than Answers
Toronto Maple Leafs & MLSE CEO Keith Pelley addressed the media on Tuesday following the surprise dismissal of GM Brad Treliving late Monday night. We give our thoughts on Pelley's presser, why we still feel nervous about him leading the Leafs into the next era and why he absolutely must nail…
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Toronto Blue Jays Sweep Athletics to Open 2026 & Toronto Maple Leafs Tank for Bottom 5 is Alive!
The Toronto Blue Jays kicked off their 2026 season with a bang, sweeping the Athletics in dominant fashion. Toronto is officially a Blue Jays town! We discuss how the Jays have supplanted the Leafs as the most beloved team in the city and break down the opening 3-game series against the A’s.…
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Toronto Maple Leafs throwing away chance at top 5 draft pick and prolonging inevitable rebuild
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to add to their disastrous season by winning their way out of contention for a bottom-5 draft pick and handing the Boston Bruins a top-10 selection this offseason. We break down the now-disastrous decision to not fire Craig Berube, Brad Treliving's uncertain…
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