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July 1 delivered.
This week we break down all the biggest moves from NHL Free Agency, including the record-breaking Leo Carlsson offer sheet, every major Leafs signing, and the winners and losers from around the league.
We also discuss Jason Robertson filing for arbitration, the Zach Werenski situation, Dylan Larkin rumours, Seattle reportedly moving on from Shane Wright, and why Edmonton may have had one of the best offseasons in the NHL.
Plus, we recap the John Deere Classic, make our picks for the Scottish Open, and Ryan finally cashes a huge Bet the Farm after a long drought.
As always, we wrap things up with Lock of the Week and Bet the Farm.
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
(00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump
(13:44) — Trades Around the League
(22:57) — Free Agent Frenzy
(40:39) — Leafs Offseason Moves
(43:51) — Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet
(48:44) —Jason Robertson and Drama Around the League
(55:36) — Edmonton Successful Offseason and Sharks Questionable Offseason
(59:17) — PGA Segment and Betting Segments
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The NHL Draft delivered one of the busiest weekends of the offseason, and we're breaking it all down.
This week we recap the Leafs selecting Gavin McKenna first overall, the biggest trades from across the league, and the latest rumours surrounding Connor Hellebuyck, Jason Robertson, Zach Werenski and Matthew Knies.
We also discuss why we think Knies is staying in Toronto (for now), react to the biggest NHL contract extensions, and debate the winners and losers of draft weekend.
Plus, Jackson goes on an all-time Brandon Aiyuk rant, we recap the Travelers Championship, draft our picks for the John Deere Classic, and wrap things up with Lock of the Week and Bet the Farm
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
(00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump
(9:03) — Trades Around the League
(26:10) — Zach Werenski and Rumours Around the League
(29:28) — Knies Rumours and Trade Vaue
(35:11) — Signings Around the League
(36:39) — Draft Recap
(42:24) — Misery in Seattle
(49:06) — Brandon Aiyuk Drama
(57:07) — John Deere Classic Draft/Betting Segments
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The NHL offseason officially went off the rails.
This week we break down the blockbuster Brady Tkachuk trade to the Florida Panthers, what the Panthers gave up, and whether Florida is building the NHL's next dynasty.
We also discuss the Leafs hiring Jim Hiller as head coach, the Joseph Woll trade, Darren Raddysh arriving in Toronto, and the nonstop Matthew Knies rumours that seem to change every single day.
Plus Bowen Byram rumours, Jason Robertson offer sheet talk, NFL news, the US Open recap, our Travelers Championship draft, and the latest Lock of the Week and Bet the Farm results
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
(00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump
(9:11) — Brady Tkachuk to Florida
(26:35) — News Around the League
(29:50) — Jim Hiller New Bench Boss in Toronto
(32:30) — Woll Trade
(34:41) — Knies and the Poor Reporting Around it
(40:00) — Darren Raddysh New Leaf #1 D-Man
(43:17) — NFL News
(46:36) — US Open Recap/Travellers Draft/Betting Segments
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The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup Champions.
This week we break down Games 4-6 of the Stanley Cup Final, how Carolina won three straight to close out Vegas, and why this Hurricanes core isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
We also discuss Mitch Marner's strong playoff run, his disappointing finish to the Stanley Cup Final, and why the same questions continue to follow him when the pressure is highest.
Plus:
• Carolina's future outlook• Kucherov wins the Hart Trophy
• Darnell Nurse requests a trade
• Nico Hischier's next contract
• The loaded 2027 NHL free agent class• Leafs roster construction
• Gavin McKenna all but locked in at 1st overall
• RBC Canadian Open recap
• US Open Draft at Shinnecock Hills
• Lock of the Week & Bet The Farm
Leafs. NHL. NFL. Golf. Chaos.
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
(00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump
(7:20) — Stanley Cup Final Recap
(15:25) — The Future in Carolina
(21:08) — News Around the League
(25:25) — 2027 Free Agent Class
(28:07) — World Cup, Lock of the Weeks, and Bet the Farms
(33:16) — Canadian Open Recap and US Open Preview and Draft
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This week on Buds Mafia, Ryan and Jackson discuss one of the biggest Leafs stories of the offseason: Matthew Knies nearly becoming a Montreal Canadien.
We break down what the reported trade package looked like, whether Toronto made the right decision, and why Knies remains one of the most valuable young players in hockey.
Also discussed:
- Patrick Roy and the Leafs coaching search
- Joe Pavelski as a coaching candidate
- Gavin McKenna and the NHL Combine
- The "it's all Toronto's fault" conversation surrounding Mitch Marner
- Stanley Cup Final Recap
- Vegas vs Carolina
- Marner's Conn Smythe case
- Carolina's comeback victory
- The wildest game of the series so far
- Dylan Larkin requests a trade
- Brendan Gallagher update
- New NHL All-Star format
- Manny Malhotra hired in Vancouver
- Massive NFL tradee
- RBC Canadian Open Preview
- Lock of the Week
- Bet the Farm
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
(00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump
(11:10) — NHL Awards
(13:18) — Malholtra New Bench Boss in Vancouver
(15:27) — NHL Combine Recap
(24:25) — Gallagher Out in Montreal and CHL D-Man going to College
(25:51) — Dylan Larkin Trade Request
(31:49) — Stanley Cup Final Games 1, 2, and 3 Recap
(37:15) — Mariners Dominance and His Tenure in Toronto
(45:32) — Pavelski New Coach in Toronto?
(47:37) — Knies Almost a Hab?
(52:02) — NFL Trades
(54:26) — Memorial Recap, Canadian Open Draft, Betting Segments
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The Stanley Cup Final is here.
This week Ryan and Jackson break down the Conference Finals, what went wrong for Colorado and Montreal, and preview the upcoming Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes.
Topics include:
- Stanley Cup Final Preview
- Vegas vs Carolina predictions
- Conn Smythe race
- What happened to Colorado?
- Why Montreal ran out of gas
Leafs Talk:
- Morgan Rielly trade rumors
- Leafs potentially listening on the 1st overall pick
- Gavin McKenna draft stock
- David Carle updates
- Coaching search developments
- Judd Brackett joins Toronto's front office
Plus:
- Memorial Tournament Preview
- Lock of the Week
- Bet the Farm
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
(00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump
(5:27) — RIP Claude Lemieux
(8:27) — Vegas Expansion Draft
(10:41) — Conference Finals Recap
(19:47) — Stanley Cup Final Preview
(25:51) — Leafs Talk
(35:45) — Charles Schwab Recap, Memorial Draft, Betting Segments
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Episode 70 of Buds Mafia is here.
We break down the NHL Conference Finals, Leafs offseason rumors, and the Buffalo Bills schedule release.
We get into:
🏒 Vegas vs Colorado
🏒 Carolina vs Montreal
🏒 Why the Avs desperately need Cale Makar
🏒 Marner dominating in Vegas
🏒 Why the Leafs can’t trade Matthew Knies
🏒 Woll vs Stolarz
🏒 Nylander trade discussions
🏒 Tavares as the 2nd line center
🏒 Barrett Hayton rumors
🏒 Sundin & Chayka trying to reshape Toronto
We also cover:
🏈 Bills schedule reactions
🏈 Rashee Rice news
🏌️ PGA recap + Charles Schwab Challenge
🎰 Lock of the Week & Bet the Farm
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
(00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump
(14:56) — Montreal vs Carolina
(18:20) — Colorado vs Vegas
(25:47) — Leafs Goalie Situation
(28:25) — Leafs Offseason Plans
(39:18) — Rashee Rice
(42:33) — Bills Schedule
(51:49) – PGA Championship Recap / Charles Schwab Draft
(56:34) – Betting Segments
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Episode 69 of Buds Mafia is chaos.
We break down Buffalo vs Montreal going to Game 7, Colorado eliminating Minnesota, Vegas knocking out Anaheim, and the Conference Finals finally being set.
We discuss:
🏒 Marner dominating with Vegas
🏒 Why Toronto pressure is different
🏒 Buffalo vs Montreal
🏒 Lane Hutson & Dahlin
🏒 Colorado vs Vegas preview
🏒 Carolina waiting in the East
Then we get into the Leafs:
🚨 Berube potentially out
🚨 Coaching candidates
🚨 David Carle hype
🚨 Bruce Cassidy rumours
🚨 Thomas Harley fit in Toronto
🚨 Trocheck rumours
🚨 What went wrong in Toronto
We also talk:
🏒 Minnesota trying to land Robert Thomas and Luke Hughes🏒 Some insane NHL mock drafts
🏒 Gavin McKenna discussions
Plus:
⛳ PGA recap + Byron Nelson Draft
💰 Lock of the Week
💰 Bet the Farm
The playoffs are heating up…and Leafs offseason chaos is officially here.
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
(00:00) — Intro and Honeymoon Recap
(04:31) — Draft or Dump
(8:05) — Wild Mock Drafts
(9:50) — Minnesota Denied Trades
(13:11) — Colorado vs Minnesota
(14:39) — Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights
(23:21) — Eastern Conference Playoffs
(28:02) – Berube Out in Toronto / Who’s the Next head Coach?
(34:16) – Possible adds for Toronto
(37:43) – PGA Championship Recap / Byron Nelson Draft
(40:07) – Betting Segments
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Episode 68 of Buds Mafia is loaded.
The Leafs won the Draft Lottery and now the entire future of the franchise feels different.
We break down:
🏒 Gavin McKenna potentially going to Toronto
🏒 Auston Matthews’ uncertain future
🏒 Whether the Leafs should prepare for life after Matthews🏒 Offseason targets and what Toronto needs moving forward
We also recap the 2nd Round of the NHL Playoffs including:
Montreal vs Buffalo
Minnesota vs Colorado
Carolina sweeping Philly
Vegas vs Anaheim
Marner going nuclear for Vegas
Plus:
💍 Jackson’s wedding recap
⛳ PGA Championship talk
🎰 Lock of the Week
🔥 Bet the Farm
The playoffs are insane right now…and Leafs fans officially have something HUGE to talk about.
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
(00:00) — Intro and Wedding Recap
(06:00) — 2nd Round Update
(18:04) — Leafs Win the Lottery
(24:12) — Matthews Uncertain Future
(31:02) — Chayka and Sundin Press Conference
(36:23) — Leafs Potential Offseason Moves
(39:43) — Truist Championship Recap and PGA Championship Draft
(41:48) – Betting Segments and Outro
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Episode 67 of Buds Mafia is packed.
We recap the entire first round of the NHL Playoffs — including major wins from Montreal, Buffalo, Minnesota, Vegas, Anaheim, and Philadelphia — and break down everything that happened across the league.
We then look ahead to Round 2 and give our predictions.
We get into:
Montreal vs Tampa
Buffalo vs Boston
Minnesota vs Dallas
Vegas vs Utah
Anaheim vs Edmonton
Philadelphia vs Pittsburgh
Then we shift to the Leafs:
John Chayka hired as GM
Mats Sundin joining the front office
Matthews and Nylander speaking to management
What the Leafs actually need moving forward
We also cover:
Ryan’s Toronto Marathon recap
Jackson’s upcoming wedding
Draft or Dump
Plus:
PGA recap + Truist Championship draft
Lock of the Week
Bet the Farm
The playoffs are wild right now… and so are the takes.
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
(00:00) — Intro
(06:04) — Draft or Dump
(11:52) — Buffalo vs Boston
(15:43) — Tampa vs Montreal
(22:29) — Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia
(24:01) — Dallas vs Minnesota
(26:10) — Vegas vs Utah
(28:12) – Edmonton vs Anaheim
(43:28) – Leafs Talk
(51:52) — Cadillac Recap, Truist Draft, Betting Segments
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Episode 66 of Buds Mafia is full of playoff chaos.
We break down everything from the latest NHL playoff games — including Ottawa getting swept and what that means for the team's future… and for Brady Tkachuk.
We get into:
Ottawa’s collapse and Carolina’s dominance
Tkachuk’s performance and potential future
Buffalo vs Boston heating up
Montreal vs Tampa — physical, intense series
Colorado vs LA
Minnesota vs Dallas momentum swings
Edmonton’s ongoing goaltending issues
We also discuss:
The Rantanen / Stankoven / Necas trade and why it worked for everyone
Buffalo and Montreal emerging as real threats
Leafs free agent decisions
Then we shift into:
NFL Draft breakdown
Bills picks and strategy
League-wide reactions
Plus:
PGA Zurich Classic + Cadillac Championship draft
Lock of the Week
Bet the Farm
The playoffs are heating up… and so are the takes.
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
(00:00) — Intro
(02:56) — Draft or Dump
(07:51) — Ottawa vs Carolina
(17:07) — Buffalo vs Boston
(22:24) — Tampa vs Montreal
(28:45) — Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia
(33:00) —Western Conference First Round
(39:00) – Leafs Free Agents
(41:10) – NFL Draft Recap and Bills Draft Picks
(51:00) — Zurich Classic Recap, Cadillac Championship Draft, Betting Segments
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Episode 65 of Buds Mafia kicks off with full-blown NHL playoff chaos.
Game 1’s are in the books — and we’ve already got upsets, overtime winners, and some serious storylines forming across the league.
We break down:
Buffalo buzzing and taking Game 1 vs Boston
Montreal stealing one in OT vs Tampa
Minnesota shocking Dallas
Carolina’s usual playoff style vs Ottawa
Philly suffocating Pittsburgh
Colorado vs LA and Vegas vs Utah
Around the NHL:
Rick Bowness calls out Columbus
Werenski responds
Sunny Mehta to New Jersey — what’s next?
Celebrini historic season + contract talk
Vancouver moves on from Alvin
Bedard + Davidson extensions
Leafs segment:
End of season media scrum reactions
Matthews, Rielly, Nylander takeaways
Easton Cowan future
Keith Pelley and the direction of the team
We also get into:
NFL Draft week
Bills needs + mock drafts
Major trades and extensions
Plus:
Zurich Classic Draft
Lock of the Week
Bet the Farm
The playoffs are here… and it’s already chaos.
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
(00:00) — Intro
(05:35) — Rick Bowness and the Blue Jackets
(07:33) — Sunny Mehta and the Devils
(08:48) — News Around the League
(14:24) — Game 1 Recap
(35:13) — Leafs End of Season Media Day Take Aways
(44:00) —NFL Draft
(58:48) — RBC Heritage Recap and Zurich Classic Draft
(1:01:42) — Betting Segments and Wrap-Up
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Episode 64 of Buds Mafia is all about the NHL playoff picture… and some of these matchups are going to be insane.
We break down the full playoff bracket, go through each matchup, and give our thoughts on how things could play out across both conferences.
We also get into:
Cole Caufield vs Kirill Kaprizov — who would you take?
Ron Francis stepping down in Seattle + what it means for the Kraken
TJ Hughes signing with Colorado after a dominant NCAA run
40-goal seasons from Stamkos and Guenther
Rocket Richard race heating up
Leafs talk:
Toronto sitting near the bottom of the league
GM search and the Sunny Mehta rumors
Recent losses and what’s next for this team
We also cover:
Ryan’s 2025–26 predictions (and how brutal they are)
Full division breakdown and playoff projections
Then we shift into:
Masters talk — Rory going back-to-back
The criticism around him and why it doesn’t make sense
RBC Heritage preview + picks
Plus:
Lock of the Week
Bet the Farm
The playoff picture is set.The debates are heating up.And there’s a lot to break down.
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
(00:00) — Intro
(01:47) — Draft or Dump
(06:25) — Caufield or Kaprizov?
(9:46) — Ron Francis and the Seattle Kraken
(14:47) — News Around the League
(16:43) — Ryans 2025-26 Season Predictions Recap
(18:51) — Eastern Conference Playoffs
(26:50) — Western Conference Playoffs
(36:08) — Leafs Talk
(41:25) — Masters Recap and RBC Heritage
(47:57) — Betting Segments and Wrap-Up
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Episode 63 of Buds Mafia is pure chaos in Toronto.
Brad Treliving is OUT… and the Leafs somehow followed it up with one of the worst press conferences we’ve ever seen.
Keith Pelley steps in and somehow makes things even more confusing — talking culture, data, and direction… but giving absolutely ZERO clarity on what this team actually is.
With two weeks left in the season, the Leafs feel completely lost.
We break down:
Brad Treliving fired — what went wrong?
The Keith Pelley press conference disaster
“Data-driven” Leafs… what does that even mean?
Is Berube safe?
Nylander hinting at uncertainty if this becomes a rebuild
The future of the Leafs (and why nobody knows what it is)
Around the NHL:
Playoff race heating up in both conferences
Teams collapsing at the worst time (Islanders, Columbus, Anaheim)
Porter Martone making noise in Philly
DeBoer replacing Roy
Tkachuk podcast drama
We also get into:
Matthews vs Brady Tkachuk — who’s more likely to stay?
Ullmark controversy
Late-season chaos across the league
Then we pivot to:
NFL news (Cousins to Vegas, Puka update)
Masters week preview + draft
Lock of the Week
Bet the Farm
The Leafs are a mess. The front office is changing. And nobody knows what comes next.
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
(00:00) — Intro and Bachelor Party Recap
(03:53) — Draft or Dump
(08:38) — Keith Tkachuk on Wingmen
(11:53) — Landon Dupont to Michigan?
(14:53) — Patrick Roy fired
(17:26) — Who Leaves First? Matthews or Brady?
(20:21) — NHL Playoffs - Whos Getting In?
(24:53) — Leafs Talk / Treliving Gone / Keith Pelley Press Conference
(33:05) — NFL Talk
(34:08) — Valero Recap and Masters Week
(36:13) — Betting Segments and Wrap-Up
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Episode 62 of Buds Mafia dives into one of the biggest questions in hockey right now…
Is Auston Matthews actually done in Toronto?
With rumors starting to swirl and insiders hinting at uncertainty around his future, we break down what a potential exit could look like — and why teams like LA and Utah are already being connected.
If Matthews even considers leaving… everything changes.
We get into:
Matthews’ future in Toronto and what could happen next
Why LA and Utah are being mentioned as potential landing spots
What a realistic return for Matthews would look like
Nylander keeping quiet and what that might mean
Leafs finally showing some fight… too little too late?
Around the NHL:
The playoff race heating up in both conferences
Vegas potentially missing the playoffs for the first time ever
Frank Seravalli saying something insane again
Tkachuk brothers doing Tkachuk things
NCAA season wrapping up with top prospects signing
Tortorella back in the NHL
We also break down:
NHL Awards races (MVP, Norris, Calder, Vezina & more)
McDavid somehow being an underdog
Suzuki’s case for the Selke
Who’s actually winning what
Then we pivot to:
NFL news and Bills updates
PGA recap + Valero Texas Open draft
Lock of the Week
Bet the Farm
Matthews rumors are here.The playoff race is chaos.And the Leafs future is suddenly very uncertain.
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
(00:00) — Intro
(03:48) — Draft or Dump
(07:19) — Eastern Playoff Race
(10:48) — Western Playoff race
(17:10) — Frank Seravalli and College Hockey
(21:09) — McDavid and the Awards
(24:54) — Tkachuk Meet and Greet
(27:01) — Leafs Talk / Trade Packages for Matthews
(32:25) — NFL and Bills Talk
(38:20) — Golf Recap and Valspar Draft
(44:24) — Betting Segments and Wrap-Up
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Episode 61 of Buds Mafia is all about chaos — and the Toronto Maple Leafs might be right in the middle of it.
With just weeks left in the season, the Leafs keep slipping, the vibes are off, and real questions are starting to come up…
Has Craig Berube lost the room?Can this team actually win without Matthews?And why are they giving up the most shots in the entire NHL?
We break down:
Leafs continuing to spiral
Berube’s comments and potential locker room issues
Joseph Woll concerns after facing nearly 80 shots in back-to-back games
Nylander as the guy — is that enough?
Easton Cowan continuing to impress
What this team even is right now
Around the NHL, the playoff race is getting insane:
Buffalo is on fire (9-1-0)
Columbus jumps into a playoff spot
Ottawa, Boston, Detroit all fighting for their lives
Nashville holding on in the West
Kucherov overtakes McDavid in the Art Ross race
Celebrini closing in on a historic 100-point season
We also hit:
Leon Draisaitl done for the regular season
Jack Hughes vs the Hockey Hall of Fame puck drama
AJ Greer suspension debate
Why Montreal’s future should scare everyone
Then we pivot to:
NFL news and mock draft talk (Bills targets and needs)
Jaylen Waddle blockbuster trade
Flag football vs NFL players
We wrap it up with:
Valspar Championship recap
Houston Open preview
Lock of the Week
Bet the Farm
The playoffs are coming.The Leafs are slipping.And the pressure is building fast.
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
(00:00) — Intro
(06:43) — Draft or Dump
(12:20) — Jack Hughes and “His” Puck
(14:23) — News Around the NHL
(15:48) — Eastern and Western Conference Playoff Picture
(27:31) — Why Ryan is Scared of the Habs
(30:34) — Leafs News / Has Berube Lost the Room?
(36:47) — NFL Talk / Bills Mock Draft
(42:08) — Valspar Recap and Houston Open Draft
(36:47) — NFL Talk / Bills Mock Draft
(46:37) — Betting Segments and Wrap-Up
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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 Matthews
Why 5 games feels like a joke
Leafs media completely losing their minds
Toronto potentially landing a Top 5 pick
Matthew Knies trade rumors involving Montreal (absolutely not)
The Calder Trophy race heating up
The Norris Trophy debate
Around the league:
Nick Schmaltz signs 8 years x $8M
Ottawa gets their 1st round pick back
Tristan Jarry practice drama
Craig Button’s Top 50 prospects list
Why the Leafs having zero prospects on it is concerning
Then we pivot to the NFL free agency madness.
Jackson breaks down:
The biggest deals across the league
Trey Hendrickson’s massive contract
DJ Moore to Buffalo
Patriots adding weapons
Raiders rebuilding the right way
Winners and losers of free agency so far
We also cover:
PGA recap – Cameron Young wins The Players
Valspar Championship preview
Lock of the Week
Bet the Farm
Matthews is out.Leafs fans are furious.And the tank conversation has officially begun.
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⏱️ 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
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Episode 59 of Buds Mafia is a full breakdown of the NHL Trade Deadline fallout — and why the Toronto Maple Leafs somehow managed to make moves that left fans even more frustrated.
Toronto did make trades… but instead of pushing the team forward, the decisions have only raised more questions about the direction of the franchise.
From questionable asset management to underwhelming additions, the Leafs deadline may end up being remembered for all the wrong reasons.
We break down:
The biggest trades across the league
Buffalo going all-in
Dallas, Vegas, and Colorado strengthening their rosters
Major defensive moves around the NHL
Winners and losers from deadline week
Toronto’s underwhelming deadline decisions
Trading a 1st and a prospect for Scott Laughton last year… only to flip him for a 3rd
Chris Tanev out for the season
Matthews stuck in a slump
Cowan making an impact with Matthews and Nylander
Is this front office on the hot seat?
We also dive into the NFL chaos around the league:
Maxx Crosby traded to Baltimore in a massive deal
DJ Moore headed to Buffalo
Bills clearing cap space and reshaping the roster
Cardinals releasing Kyler Murray
Patriots cutting Diggs
Tua released with record dead cap
Plus:
PGA recap and The Players Championship preview
Lock of the Week
Bet the Farm
Deadline week is over — but the fallout is just getting started.
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
(00:00) — Intro
(03:00) — Draft or Dump
(07:25) — Trade Deadline Recap
(24:51) — Leafs Trade Deadline
(33:32) — Bills News (DJ Moore Trade and Releases)
(38:15) — NFL News
(47:15) — Arnold Palmer and The Players Draft
(51:10) - Betting Segments and Wrap-Up
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Episode 58 of Buds Mafia is all about the NHL Trade Deadline — and whether it’s finally time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to blow it all up.
With March 6th looming, the Leafs have lost three straight, the vibes are awful, and the organization feels completely stuck between competing and resetting. We break down who should stay, who should go, and what the future of this team actually looks like if changes are coming.
We get into:
Why this might be the last stand for this Leafs core
Who Toronto should actually listen on at the deadline
Why “just running it back” feels impossible
Bobby McMann’s future, Rielly’s brutal season, and MLSE’s message to fans
Ryan absolutely clowning Damien Cox and the Toronto Star
Around the league, we hit:
The biggest names who could be moved at the deadline
Jim Hiller fired in LA
Quenneville hitting 1,000 wins
Matthew Schaefer’s insane season
Buffalo turning into a legit wagon
Dallas rolling, Wyatt Johnston stock skyrocketing
We also cover:
McDavid hitting 100 points (again)
Cale Makar vs Quinn Hughes
Current playoff matchups and contenders
Then we pivot to:
NFL Combine recap
Which teams still don’t have a QB
Where Anthony Richardson could land
Bills draft targets and rising prospects
Montgomery to the Texans
Crosby on the move?
We wrap it up with:
PGA recap and Arnold Palmer Invitational preview
Lock of the Week
Bet the Farm
No sugarcoating. No fence-sitting. Deadline week means hard decisions.
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱
Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks
⏱️ CHAPTERS
(00:00) — Intro
(01:03) — Draft or Dump
(04:08) — Matthew Schaefer
(04:53) — Trade Deadline Talk
(13:49) — NHL News Around the League
(17:14) — Current Playoff Picture
(23:49) — Ryan's Leaf Meltdown
(34:19) — NFL News
(44:16) – Cognizant Classic and Arnold Palmer Draft
(47:22) - Betting Segments and Wrap-Up
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Episode 57 of Buds Mafia is a tough one.
We break down the Olympic men’s hockey tournament with a heavy focus on the Gold Medal Game, where the USA beats Canada in overtime to win their first gold since 1980.
We go game by game through the knockout round:
Quarterfinals, semifinals, and how each team got there
Canada’s dominant underlying play — and why it still wasn’t enough
USA’s resilience, special teams, and goaltending
Then we dive deep into the Gold Medal Game:
Canada controlling long stretches but failing to capitalize
The 5-on-3 that has to end the game
Jack Hughes’ OT winner
Binnington’s performance and the reaction to the final goal
Why this loss is going to sit with certain Canadian players for a long time
We talk legacy and fallout:
What this win means for USA Hockey going forward
What Canada needs to change for 2028 and 2030
Which players helped or hurt their reputations
Matthews finally winning a big international game
McDavid’s tournament MVP and the questions that still linger
We also look ahead:
Early thoughts on roster changes for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey
Who’s in, who’s out for both Canada and the USA
Outside the Olympics, we hit:
NHL news and weekly recap
NFL Combine preview and players to watch
PGA recap as Ryan finally gets his first win of the season
Cognizant Classic preview
And of course:
Lock of the Week
Bet the Farm
Honest takes. No sugarcoating. A lot to unpack.
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱
Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks
⏱️ CHAPTERS
(00:00) — Intro
(04:02) — Draft or Dump
(8:49) — Almost at 100 subscribers
(10:32) — NHL Clean Up
(13:00) — Quarter-Finals to Sem-Finals
(18:34) — Gold Medal Game
(46:44) — NFL Combine + NFL News
(53:40) — Genesis Recap + Cognizant Classis draft
(58:57) – Betting Segments
- Visa fler
