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Good BudsEpisode 49: Smoky Quarter PapiThe Leafs are back in the win column which is refreshing. What’s extra refreshing is scoring 7 unanswered goals against Montreal IN Montreal. What’s INSANELY refreshing is washing that win down with a Smoky Quarter Papi - maybe, we haven’t tried it yet. We talk a fun bounce back week for the Leafs against old friends and old foes. That plus God of the Week, This is Egregious, Numbers Game 2.0 and news around the league. Enjoy!The song in our intro/outro is “Adelaide” by Baby Tay (Taylor Whittaker). You can listen wherever you get your music
2025-01-2041 minGood BudsEpisode 48: Foot in MouthWell it's happened again. Mitch Marner said something to the media that everyone is pissed about. We know he means well, but come on Mitchy, just take a breath sometimes. The Leafs had a rough week and now seems like the perfect time to lay into some rough stuff aka the powerplay. Keefe's back in town this week, which is kind of like seeing your ex that you ended on good terms with and just wish the best for, right? That plus God of the Week, This is Egregious, Numbers Game 2.0 and news around the league. Enjoy!...
2025-01-1341 minGood BudsEpisode 47: Very Knies!A 4 game win streak has the buds rolling, baby. 1st place in the Atlantic AND they've begun padding their lead. This is new territory for this core. That AND AM34 actually looks back this time. Are we still nervous about it? A little. We get into the captain's return, plus a Knies explosion, McCabe on the shelf with another head injury, and more. Enjoy!The song you hear in our intro and outro is "Adelaide" by Baby Tay (Taylor Whittaker). You can listen wherever you get your music.
2025-01-0738 minGood BudsEpisode 46: Hold The Line2025 is around the corner and although we sit atop the Atlantic divison, it's looking like the Leafs are going to have to hold on for dear life until both Auston Matthews and Anthony Stolarz get healthy. The info is dire, so who knows what's ACTUALLY going on, but we talk about the ridiculous idea of shutting down AM34 for the year just for the LTIR loophole. Nonsense. We also talk Matt Murray and how much more of him will we and should we see. JT returns as the "God of the Week" - he may be "God of the...
2024-12-3040 minGood BudsEpisode 45: Holiday Amulets For EveryoneNo it's not John Tavares turning back the clock, he's just always this damn consistent. Another hatty for 91 as the Leafs comeback to stun the floundering Sabres. We talk about a new look third line that has the monkey off Max Domi's back, Stolarz on IR, and do you own any Leafs holiday merchandise?? Plus God of the Week, This is Egregious, Numbers Game 2.0, and news around the league. Enjoy!The song you can hear in our intro is Adelaide by Taylor Whittaker (Baby Tay). You can listen wherever you get your music.
2024-12-1644 minGood BudsEpisode 44: Auston's BackThe Leafs continue to roll atop the Atlantic and to add to it they're getting healthier. Auston's back, yes. Knies is back, yes. We talk all about their most recent win against Nashville and get into some rumours. Does the Kadri tire-kicking even make sense??? Is Crosby to Toronto just another edition of Leaf fans being Leaf fans. Regardless, we take the bait. Also, we get into the recent Four Nations Face Off rosters and discuss if they really even matter or are we all just waiting for 2026. Enjoy!The song you can hear in our intro...
2024-12-0549 minGood BudsEpisode 43: Backcheck, Forecheck, PaycheckThe Leafs continue their November magic with an injury ravaged lineup - the NHL just doesn't make sense sometimes. We talk being at the game against Vegas on Wednesday and how a controversial hit can spark even the quietest of suits. Andrew's God of the Week (Steven Lorentz) shows off his passion levels with an insane reference only true Leafs fans would know, and Joey is already complaining about the playoff format in This Is Egregious. Plus Numbers Game 2.0 and news around the league. Enjoy!The song you can hear in our intro is Adelaide by Taylor...
2024-11-2241 minGood BudsEpisode 42: November ReignSomething about November makes the Leafs get hot. Like, really hot. Like, John Tavares in the Lulu Lemon ads hot. We talk about the annual November streak, plus breakdown the recent games. We give OEL his flowers in God of the Week, plus This is Egregious - aka the NHL situation room - not sure what's a goal these days - and we finish off the episode with Numbers Game 2.0 and news around the league. Enjoy!
2024-11-1443 minGood BudsEpisode 41: A POWERPLAY WITH POWER!?The Leafs get their first regular season win against Boston in 2 years, and the special teams are special again. We talk about the Matthews injury, an impending Knies contract, Lane Lambert's insanely perfect hair, and the calm that Anthony Stolarz brings to our hearts. Plus we've got our God of the Week, This is Egregious, and Numbers Game 2.0. Enjoy!
2024-11-0748 minGood BudsEpisode 40: Amulet Sized DividendsThe Leafs get back in the win column after snapping the Jets perfect streak. We talk about the week in Leaf Land including the McCabe extension and not so special teams. Plus God of the Week, This is Egregious, Numbers Game 2.0, and news around the league. Enjoy!
2024-10-2952 minGood BudsEpisode 39: WHERE IS STAMKOS!?After a thrilling Monday night win over the Lightning where we were in attendance, we decide to record after Tuesday's mega-dud against Columbus. Highs and lows. We talk playing down to your opponents, the Toronto crowd, DOPS conspiracy, and try to make sense of the Joe Woll injury mystery. Plus we've got our God of the Week, This is Egregious, and Numbers Game 2.0. Enjoy!
2024-10-2345 minGood BudsEpisode 38: BACKEND BEASTSOn this episode Joey and Andrew discuss the defensive transformation, big goals from big boys, Bobby McMann solidifying his spot, Stolarz' hotttt start, and news around the league. Plus God of the Week, This is Egregious, and Numbers Game 2.0
2024-10-1746 minGood BudsEpisode 37: BUDS ARE BACKOn this episode of The Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:Leafs kick off the season on the road Special Teams, more of the sameGoalie DramaOur new segment: God of the WeekThis Is Egregious Returns!Numbers Game 2.0New Fanatics Jersey prices, how long can Joey hold outGo Leafs Go!
2024-10-1157 minGood BudsEpisode 36: Captain MatthewsOn this episode of The Good Buds Podcast:Auston Matthews is the Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs!John Tavares is good with it, supposedly?What does that mean for Tavares' future?and finally, does Marner keep his A?Find The Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts and as always...GO LEAFS GO
2024-08-1324 minGood BudsEpisode 35: FingerprintsOn this episode of the Good Buds podcast, Joey and Andrew discuss:The new signings!Tanev, OEL, Hakanpaa and StolarzThe Nick Robertson trade requestTHIS IS EGREGIOUS: ft taking the C away from Tavares!?The Leafs draft Ben SanfordThe schedule is out, which games are you excited for?Plus signings from around the league and where former Leafs went.All that and more, please subscribe to the Good Buds wherever you find podcasts.
2024-07-0238 minGood BudsEpisode 34: Rumble WeekOn this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:BREAKING Joe Woll signs an extension Marc Savard rounds out the coaching staff to work the PPWhat do we think about these Marner extension rumours?The draft is Friday, what do the Leafs do?What signings do we want the Leafs to make on Free Agency MondayAnd of course, This is Egregious Find the Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts and... GO LEAFS GO
2024-06-2439 minGood BudsEpisode 33: Chief LeafOn this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:Craig Berube becomes the 32nd coach in Leaf historyDo we like the hire?Is he the right option for this point in AM34/Willy’s career?The we get to the Reports/Rumours sectionExpected to move on from TJ Brodie?What defensemen do we want to see added?Linked to a number of goalies, what realistic?All that and much more, subscribe to the Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts and...GO LEAFS GO
2024-05-2236 minGood BudsEpisode 32: Patience is the PastOn this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:The Friday presser”enough patience, time to make changes”Keefe is outWhich candidates do we want? Could Marner move?Is a captaincy change realistic?Plus the final Numbers Game of the year!Subscribe to The Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts!
2024-05-1139 minGood BudsEpisode 31: WE'RE ALIVEOn this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:Game 6 will be now known as the Willy gameMatthews is still out and the mystery surrounding himMatthew Knies maturing in front of our eyesJoseph 'Brick' Woll..and the powerplay is still dreadfulGame 7 awaitsSubscribe to The Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts and Go Leafs Go
2024-05-0335 minGood BudsEpisode 30: PatheticOn this sad episode of the GoodBuds podcast, Joey and Andrew sadly discuss:With Boston leading 3-1 in the series the Lefas on the brinkGood crowd, bad effort at homeLifeless PPHorrible PK...trying to find positives Subscribe to The Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts and Go Leafs Go.
2024-04-2938 minGood BudsEpisode 29: Bauston MatthewsOn this episode of the Good Buds Podcast, Joey and Andrew discuss:Game 1 and Game 2 reactionAuston F'n MatthewsSammy’s bounce back game4th line is the new Bash BrosWhere’s Willy??Find us on X and subscribe wherever you enjoy podcasts!Go Leafs Go
2024-04-2339 minGood BudsEpisode 28: Bruins/Leafs Round 4On this episode of the Good Buds podcast, Joey and Andrew discuss:Matthews comes up short with 69Do the 4 straight losses going into the playoffs worry you?All the injuries!What worries us the most about the Boston seriesAnd where do we see hope?Also we give our prediction on all the playoff seriesFind The Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts and Go Leafs Go!
2024-04-1952 minGood BudsEpisode 27: Almost ThereOn this episode Joey and Andrew discuss:Devils GameAuston at 68Sammy game just a blip? Or concern?Is Domi going to Kadri in the playoffs?Edmundson back. Beaten to the outside by Bratt, a little rusty2nd isn’t happening. 4th looks less likely.Is Willy in a slump?Domi/Matthews looks like they’re sticking togetherJoin us next Friday for the playoff preview! Go Leafs Go!
2024-04-1245 minGood BudsEpisode 26: The Mitch is BackOn this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:Tampa game, they look like a problem again...The Florida game was one sided, till it wasn't.....And the Buffalo game was just fun!PlusIs the PK improving?Because the PP still horrendous Rate and subscribe to the Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts! Go Leafs Go!
2024-04-0539 minGood BudsEpisode 25: Milk LoversOn this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:Simon Benoit Resigned! Leafs/Caps recapBig return for GioInjury round up (Lilly, Reilly, Marner, Edmundson.... etc)Keefe calling out TavaresLightning are white hot right nowPlayoff confidence level: What percent?All that and more! Go Leafs Go!
2024-03-2951 minGood BudsEpisode 24: Get The Iron OutOn this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:Leafs/Caps recapMatthews/Domi chemistryA Horrible loss against CarolinaMarner injuryBrodie healthy scratchThe awful Penalty KillFind the Good Buds on Twitter and Go Leafs Go!
2024-03-2156 minGood BudsEpisode 23: Deadline AftermathOn this episode of the Good Buds Podcast, Joey and Andrew discuss:An ugly Week with the two losses to the BruinsTrade Deadline reactionMarner injuryGio on LTIR, good night sweet prince?And where exactly does Timothy Liljegren fit on this team? All that and more. Please subscribe to the Good Buds wherever you enjoy Pocasts and as always, Go Leafs Go.
2024-03-1248 minGood BudsEpisode 22: Just Win, BabyOn this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:NYR/TOR reactionLyubushkin back again!Whats next? Trade Deadline on FridayWhat’s the plan with Nick RobertsonBlue line going through the ringerSubscribe to the Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts and remember....Go Leafs Go
2024-03-0354 minGood BudsEpisode 21: We're going streaking!On this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:A perfect road trip and a 7 game win streakNew lines, newfound depthCan we survive with Domi as 2C?Joe Woll is back with the big club. Would you carry 3 goalies?Subscribe to the Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts!Go Leafs Go.
2024-02-2648 minGood BudsEpisode 20: Ride the RocketOn this episode of Good Buds, Joey and Andrew talk about:Leafs have won 4 in a row!Auston Matthews, 49 goals in 54 gamesBertuzzi’s slide is overDomi standing up for teammatesNylander has 500 pointsTrade Deadline TalkFind Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts and Go Leafs Go!
2024-02-1942 minGood BudsEpisode 19: A Bloody Good WinOn this episode of Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:Marchment late hit on McCabeTavares looks rested and rechargedBig Willy night, PP looked greatBertuzzi “snake bitten”4th line coming to playSammy’s play. Subscribe wherever you enjoy podcasts. Go Leafs Go.
2024-02-0850 minGood BudsEpisode 18: Ilyaaaaaa BabyOn this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:Hello Ilya SamsonovLeafs win b2b against the JetsRyan Reaves, of courseKeefe benching PP1Disallowed Bertuzzi goal Matthews 40 goals before the breakAll that and more! Go Leafs Go!
2024-01-3039 minGood BudsEpisode 17: Consistently InconsistentOn this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew talk about:The Reaves Drama2-2 on the Road TripWho is the ideal fit for LW1Giordano’s workloadSammy's magical right legFind the Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcastsGo Leafs Go
2024-01-2343 minGood BudsEpisode 16: Allergic to LeadsOn this episode of the Good Buds, Andrew and Joey discuss:The current 3 games losing streakBlowing big leads to the Avalanche and Red WingsSammy is up and didn't play awful?Marner has 600 points! Tavares is fighting it right nowFind the Good Buds where you enjoy podcasts and Go Leafs Go.
2024-01-1639 minGood BudsEpisode 15: West Coast WinningOn this episode of Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:West Coast Sweep!!Is Willy going to get paid..... and is that a good thing?New Saviour Martin Jones! All Hail!When do we see Hildeby?Is anyone excited for the All Star game?Go Leafs Go
2024-01-0857 minGood BudsEpisode 14: A New BeastOn this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:Limping into the new year with 3 straight lossesHildeby is up, Sammy is downReaves Skating AgainCanada is out at the World JuniorsPWHL ReactionSubscribe wherever you enjoy podcasts, Go Leafs Go
2024-01-0254 minGood BudsEpisode 13: A Bottom Feeder’s FeastOn this episode of the Good Buds Joey and Andrew talk about:Leafs and Sens ReactionHow Bottom Teams are our Kryptonite Sportnet did something right!?Giordano Returning soon?Holiday Ticket PricesNew Year Goalie PlanFind the Good Buds on Twitter here!Go Leafs Go
2023-12-281h 05Good BudsEpisode 12: Holiday EntertainmentOn this episode of the Good Buds Joey and Andrew discuss:How entertaining Leafs games have beenThe mighty comeback that almost wasLeafs hand it to the PensLily's back!!!Is Martin Jones the new saviour?Subscribe and download The Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts, also follow us over on Twitter.
2023-12-1942 minGood BudsEpisode 11: Johnny 1000On this episode of the Good Buds Pod Joey and Andrew discuss:Leafs crush the Rangers in the finale of the Dads tripJohnny gets 1k, how do we feel about the boos?Favourite Dad trip memoriesWoll is hurt, what to do next....Lilly coming back soon? Find more Good Buds content over on TwitterGo Leafs Go
2023-12-1350 minGood BudsEpisode 10: What's a Regulation Win?On this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:LOTS of extra periods, will this cost the Leafs?Missing defensemen, is a trade coming?Joe Woll takes the netSubscribe to the Good Buds wherever you listen to podcasts or on Twitter
2023-12-0541 minGood BudsEpisode 9: The Switch UpOn this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew talk about:The Florida Panthers continue their Rat behaviourPaul Maurice is a wrestling manager and we kind of like itHas Woll taken the net?THE SWITCH UP!! 34-88, 91-16Klingberg lands on Robidas IslandPlus Steve Simmons finally makes an appearance on This Is Egregious Follow the good Buds on Twitter
2023-11-2950 minGood BudsEpisode 8: Rest and RecoverOn this episode Joey and Andrew discuss:The Sweden trip/resultsEveryone is talking about Willy NylanderHow great it was to see Mats Sundin againKlingberg to LTIR?Timmins returnand do we need a starting Goaltender?Plus Nick Cypress makes ANOTHER appearance on This Is EgregiousFollow The Good Buds on Twitter at @GoodBudsPodGo Leafs Go
2023-11-2146 minGood BudsEpisode 7: SVERIGE!On this episode of the Good Buds Podcast Joey and Andrew talk about:3-2 homestand that ends with the best game of the season?The Leafs arrive in Sweden!John Klinburg and the pesky Zadorov romoursRobertson and the humming third lineReaves sits and the Leafs become bullies!?and as always, This is Egregious Follow The Good Buds Pod wherever you enjoy podcasts and over on TwitterGo Leafs Go
2023-11-1550 minGood BudsEpisode 6: Where is the bomb John?!On this episode Joey and Andrew talk about the Leafs on a 4 game losing streak, also:Liljegren's injury and the lack of responseWhat does Ryan Reaves do on this team exactly?Where is the piss and vinegar?Lack of secondary scoringThis is Egregious ft people wanting to fire Keefe and how easy Nylander has itWho should start in goal this week
2023-11-0642 minGood BudsEpisode 5: Brick WollOn this episode of the Good Buds Joey and Andrew talk about:The Leafs recent 3-1-1 road trip. The banged up defenseThe goalie non-controversy? Bertuzzi's fit on the 2nd lineNylander, just basking in his glow
2023-10-3158 minGood BudsEpisode 4: Between the PipesOn this episode of the Good Buds Joey and Andrew discuss if there is a goalie controversy in Toronto. Then they talk about another sluggish start and whether thats something to worry about. Also, where will Knies end up? 3rd line?....Maybe the 1st?
2023-10-2446 minGood BudsEpisode 3: AUSTON MATTHEWS IS ON FIREThe Leafs start the season with two wins and with this episode, Joey and Andrew start the episode by talking about the hottest player on the planet Auston Matthews and his two straight hat tricks to start the season. They get into Sheldon Keefe's massive balls (pulling the goalie early) and the online debate over Reaves vs Analytics. Oh and don't worry, they talk about the goal song.
2023-10-1740 minGood BudsEpisode 2: THE SEASONS STARTS! Plus Minten Mania and Lafferty Traded!Welcome to the season Leafs fans!! Right before Wednesdays opener Joey and Andrew discuss Fraser Minten making the team (3rd LINE!?), Sam Lafferty was traded (Did we get enough!?), Muzzin/McIlhenny join the scouting staff and of course, This Is Egregious.
2023-10-1043 minGood BudsEpisode 1: Welcome to the Good Buds!On the inaugural episode of the Good Buds we discuss all things Toronto Maple Leafs. Go over some injuries from the pre-season, how the line up will shake out, Knies is on fire, and Liljegren gets the A!?After Joey tells everyone to calm down about Easton Cowan they both make predictions for who will make the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. Go Leafs Go.
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