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Buds Mafia

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Welcome to Buds Mafia, where sports betting meets blind loyalty and delusional optimism. We’re two die-hard Leafs and Bills fans talking puck, pigskin, and everything in between. Sure, the Leafs and Bills are the heart of the show (because we're gluttons for punishment), but we're covering all things hockey and football — the news, the drama, the bets, and the wild takes you didn’t ask for but need anyway. Whether you're here for the Leafs misery, Bills Mafia madness, or love the chaos of sports fandom, grab a drink and join us for the ride. Go Buds. Go Bills. Go all in.

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  1. Ep. 86 - NFL Week 1 Recap + Week 2 Picks & Central Division Predictions from Buds Mafia, opens in a new tab

    Sep 16, 20261 hr 26 min

    Week 1 is officially in the books. The Bills pick up a huge win in Houston, Josh Allen looks like an MVP, and we're breaking down Buffalo's entire performance in The Bills Blueprint — offense, defense, special teams and everything that stood out from the win. Then we go around the league for our full NFL Week 1 recap before debuting Ballin' or Bailin', looking at the biggest surprise performances and biggest letdowns from opening weekend. Then we're looking ahead to Week 2 with our picks and predictions for every matchup. On the hockey side, we start with the latest NHL signings and Dylan Larkin being stripped of the captaincy before going team-by-team through the Central Division. Colorado is still loaded, Utah looks dangerous, St. Louis could surprise people, Chicago might actually be interesting and Winnipeg could be heading in the wrong direction. Plus, the first Wildcard Women results are in, both Locks of the Week cash to start us 1-0, and the Ten Commandments went 8/10 in Week 1 with the entire low-risk parlay hitting. Now we build the commandments for Week 2. Buds Mafia Episode 86 — Season 3, Episode 2. ⚡ Fueled by Rogue Energy Use code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump (9:22) — NHL News Around the League (17:45) — Central Division Breakdown (29:23) — The Bills Blueprint (43:59) —Week 1 Recap (1:07:01) — Ballin vs Bailin (1:12:01) — Week 2 Lines and Predictions (1:19:37) — Wildcard Women (1:20:27) — Lock of the Week and The Ten Commandments

  2. Buds Mafia Season 3 Opener | NFL Week 1 Predictions + The Ten Commandments Return from Buds Mafia, opens in a new tab

    Sep 9, 202644 min

    SEASON 3 IS HERE. Buds Mafia is back for Episode 85, and we're kicking off the new season with a fucking loaded show. The NFL is officially back, so we're going game-by-game through Week 1 with our predictions, betting lines and biggest matchups. We also finish our NFL division previews with the AFC East and AFC West before resetting the records for a brand-new season of Wildcard Women and Lock of the Week. And most importantly: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS ARE BACK. Three low-risk bets. Add two more for the five-leg medium-risk parlay. Then we completely lose our minds and add five more for the full 10-leg high-risk Ten Commandments parlay. On the NHL side, we break down the Pacific Division and give our predictions for all eight teams, including whether Edmonton should dominate, Vegas takes a step back, San Jose can actually make the playoffs and whether LA could surprise people. Plus Zeev Buium's massive eight-year extension, Luke Evangelista to New Jersey, and why Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov might need to have a conversation with their agent. Season 3 starts now. Episode 85 Topics: - NFL Week 1 predictions and betting lines - AFC East predictions - AFC West predictions - The return of the Ten Commandments - Wildcard WomenLock of the Week - Pacific Division predictions - Zeev Buium extension - Luke Evangelista trade - Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov New episodes of Buds Mafia every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. ⚡ Fueled by Rogue Energy Use code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump (5:54) — Evagelista Trade and Buium Extension (11:30) — Pacific Division Breakdown (22:29) — AFC West Breakdown (30:35) —AFC East Breakdown (33:58) — Week 1 Lines and Predictions (38:08) — Wildcard Women and Lock of the Week (39:23) — The Ten Commandments

  3. Season 2 Finale - Cale Makar Gets $163M + AFC North & South Predictions from Buds Mafia, opens in a new tab

    Sep 2, 202655 min

    The Buds Mafia Season 2 Finale is here, and we've got a loaded one. Cale Makar gets a massive 8-year, $163.2 million extension, Connor Hellebuyck reportedly wants out, Erik Karlsson gets linked to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and we officially begin our 2026-27 NHL Division Previews with the Metropolitan Division. Then we're going heavy NFL with our AFC North and AFC South predictions . Ravens or Bengals? What does Mike McCarthy do in Pittsburgh? Can Cleveland surprise anyone? And is the AFC South coming down to Jacksonville vs. Houston? We finish things off with our PGA Tour Championship recap, Lock of the Week and Bet the Farm before officially putting Season 2 of Buds Mafia in the books. Season 3 is next. ⚡ Fueled by Rogue Energy Use code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump (6:41) — Quinn Hughes Drama (10:15) — Hellebuyck Trade Request (14:29) — Makar Historic Deal (18:02) —Metro Division Breakdown (33:11) — Karlsson to the Leafs? (38:06) — AFC North Breakdown (45:54) — AFC South Breakdown (49:44) — Tour Championship Wrap Up and Betting Segments

  4. Ep. 83 - The Athletic’s U23 Rankings Are INSANE + NFC North & South Predictions from Buds Mafia, opens in a new tab

    Aug 26, 202651 min

    The Athletic dropped its latest NHL under-23 rankings and we have some serious fucking questions. Gavin McKenna sits at #18, Zach Benson comes in all the way down at #124, and some of the names ahead of McKenna have us scratching our heads. We break down the rankings, what McKenna still needs to prove and whether Benson is getting completely disrespected. Around the NHL, we ask whether the new-look San Jose Sharks can actually make the playoffs , what expectations should be in Ottawa, and what a new Drake Batherson contract could look like after a career year. Then we continue our 2026 NFL Division Preview with the NFC North and NFC South. Bears. Packers. Vikings. Lions. Panthers. Buccaneers. Falcons. Saints. We go team by team through the offseason moves, expectations and our predictions for two divisions that could be completely up for grabs. We finish things off on the golf course with our BMW Championship recap , our picks for the Tour Championship , and another week of Lock of the Week and Bet the Farm. Buds Mafia Episode 83. ⚡ Fueled by Rogue Energy Use code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Marners Security (8:12) — Ottawa Senators and Their Expectations (12:10) — Can San Jose Make Playoffs? (16:34) — The Athletics Under-23 Rankings (29:45) —NFC North Breakdown (38:02) — NFC South Breakdown (44:55) — BMW Recap, Tour Championship Draft, Betting Segments

  5. Ep. 82 - Jayden Daniels vs. LSU, NFC East & West Predictions + Leafs Lineup from Buds Mafia, opens in a new tab

    Aug 19, 202654 min

    Episode 82 of Buds Mafia is here. Ryan has some words for Jayden Daniels after his camp went after LSU over another player wearing No. 5. We break down the entire situation and whether Daniels has any reason to be this pissed about a number LSU never retired. Then it's officially NFL prediction season . We preview the NFC East and NFC West , going team by team through the Eagles, Cowboys, Commanders, Giants, Seahawks, Rams, 49ers and Cardinals and make our predictions for both divisions. Plus: Could Vita Vea end up in Buffalo? NHL players we're picking to break out in 2026-27 What should the Maple Leafs lineup look like? Scottie dominates the FedEx St. Jude Championship Our BMW Championship draft Lock of the Week Bet the Farm NHL. NFL. Leafs. Bills. PGA. And plenty of bullshit in between. New episodes of Buds Mafia every week. ⚡ Fueled by Rogue Energy Use code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and NFL Expansion (9:29) — Jayden Daniels vs LSU (19:08) — Cutter Gauthier Contract Rejection and Breakout Stars (23:11) — Leafs Forward and Defence Lines (27:52) —Vita Vea to the Bills? (31:05) — NFC East Breakdown (37:48) — NFC West Breakdown (46:57) — FedEx Recap, BMW Draft, Betting Segments

  6. Ep. 81 - Ville Koivunen's Huge Deal, NFL Stars Get Paid & Canada's Future Stars from Buds Mafia, opens in a new tab

    Aug 12, 202644 min

    On Episode 81 of Buds Mafia, we break down Ville Koivunen's surprising eight-year extension with Pittsburgh, debate whether Minnesota is still a Stanley Cup contender, react to NHL Network's Top 10 defensemen rankings, and discuss Canada's dominant performance at the Ivan Hlinka tournament. Then we dive into a busy week in the NFL, including massive contracts for Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jonathan Taylor, and Zay Flowers, Stefon Diggs joining the Commanders, Bleacher Report's rankings, and the stacked 2027 Hall of Fame class. We wrap up the show with our PGA recap, FedEx St. Jude Championship draft, Lock of the Week, and Bet the Farm predictions. ⚡ Fueled by Rogue Energy Use code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump (8:07) — Ville Koivunen Signing (9:56) — Is Minnesota Still a Contender? (13:38) — NHL Network Top 10 Defenseman (19:19) —Future of Hockey Canada (21:28) — Laine to Toronto? (23:27) — Bijan and Gibbs resetting the market (26:53) — Zay Flowers and the Receiver Rankings (31:31) — Bleacher Report Rankings (37:04) — 2027 NFL Hall of Fame Class (40:38) — Wyndham Recap, FedEx Draft, Betting Segments

  7. Ep. 80 - Did Macklin Celebrini Break the NHL? from Buds Mafia, opens in a new tab

    Aug 5, 202640 min

    Macklin Celebrini just signed a massive extension, and the NHL contract market may never be the same. This week, Ryan and Jackson break down Celebrini's five-year, $18.8 million AAV extension and debate whether they'd rather have Celebrini or the combination of Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson at their current deals. The guys also discuss Ryan's beef with Spittin' Chiclets over their comments on Jason Robertson, the rumoured Adam Fantilli contract, and why Vancouver could be the perfect reunion spot for some familiar faces. Plus, it's training camp season in Buffalo. We dive into all the biggest Bills storylines, including Josh Allen's chemistry with DJ Moore, Keon Coleman's development, injuries, roster battles, and the latest contract drama from around the NFL. We wrap things up with our PGA recap, Rocket Classic reactions, and another edition of Lock of the Week and Bet the Farm. ⚡ Fueled by Rogue Energy Use code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Long Weekend Recap (7:53) — Celebrini Extension and Would You Rather? (17:12) — Spittin Chiclets Beef and Jason Robertson (20:24) — Fantilli Rumoured Extension and Reunion in Vancouver? (22:39) — Bills Training Camp and Baker Drama (27:45) — Fantasy Punishment News Around the NFL (30:12) — News Around the NFL (34:52) — PGA Draft and Betting Segments

  8. Ep. 79 - Did the Maple Leafs Fail Mitch Marner? from Buds Mafia, opens in a new tab

    Jul 29, 202644 min

    This week on Buds Mafia, Ryan and Jackson dive into the latest comments from Mitch Marner's agent, Darren Ferris, and debate whether the Maple Leafs truly failed one of their biggest stars or if history is being rewritten. They also break down Jason Robertson's new contract with Dallas, Patrick Kane and John Marino's extensions, preview some of the top names for the 2027 NHL Draft, and discuss what to expect from Gavin McKenna in his rookie season. The NFL segment covers the latest Top 100 rankings, Christian Gonzalez's massive extension, Patrick Mahomes' return from injury, Kyle Shanahan's car crash, and predicts every division winner heading into the 2026 season. The episode wraps up with PGA Tour talk, the Rocket Classic, and the weekly Lock of the Week and Bet the Farm betting picks. ⚡ Fueled by Rogue Energy Use code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump (Mahomes Miraculous Recovery) (10:21) — Jason Robertson Extension + Patrick Kane (16:01) — 2027 NHL Draft (19:42) — Yzerman and Larkin Feud (21:25) — Marner Drama (29:11) — Bills New Jerseys (30:12) — News Around the NFL (33:45) — Whose Winning Each Division? (39:09) — 3M Recap/Rocket Classic Draft and Betting Segments

  9. Ep. 78 - Connor Bedard Gets $75M, Future NHL Mega Contracts & The Open Recap from Buds Mafia, opens in a new tab

    Jul 22, 202657 min

    Connor Bedard is officially staying in Chicago after signing a five-year extension worth $15 million annually, but the conversation doesn't stop there. This week, Ryan breaks down the NHL's rising salary cap and what it could mean for future superstars like Macklin Celebrini and Matthew Schaefer, as hockey contracts continue to reach new heights. The guys also discuss Steve Yzerman stepping down as Red Wings GM, Dylan Larkin's frustrations, Buffalo Bills roster needs, second-year quarterback expectations, the latest NFL wide receiver rankings, and recap The Open Championship—including Bryson DeChambeau's latest controversy and Rory McIlroy's candid comments. Plus: • Lock of the Week • Bet the Farm • 3M Open preview New episodes of Buds Mafia drop every week covering the NHL, NFL, golf, sports betting and everything in between. ⚡ Fueled by Rogue Energy Use code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump (13:09) — Connor Bedard Extension (16:32) — Salary Cap Projections (28:22) — Yzerman and Larkin Feud (30:47) — Josh Allen vs Lamar Jackson (33:23) — Bills Needs and Defensive Schemes (36:23) — 2nd Year QB Expectations (40:31) — NFL Top 100 and WR Ranks (43:56) — The Open Recap and Bryson's Antics (52:39) — 3M Draft and Betting Segments

  10. Ep. 77 - NHL Offseason Winners, NFL Top 100 & Fantasy Football Talk from Buds Mafia, opens in a new tab

    Jul 15, 202647 min

    This week on Buds Mafia, we debate the biggest winners and losers from the NHL offseason and whether next season's playoff picture could look completely different. We discuss Anaheim matching Leo Carlsson's offer sheet, the remaining NHL free agents, and which organizations have improved the most heading into next season. We also spend plenty of time breaking down the NFL Top 100 rankings, fantasy football, Josh Allen vs Patrick Mahomes, Drake Maye's ranking, Madden's 99 Club and much more. Finally, we recap the Genesis Scottish Open, preview The Open Championship, make our PGA draft picks, and wrap things up with Lock of the Week and Bet the Farm. ⚡ Fueled by Rogue Energy Use code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump (9:20) — Anaheim Match Offer Sheet (13:29) — Available Free Agents (15:10) — Who Won the Offseason? (18:00) — NHL Top 100 (28:37) —Where Will Stefon Diggs Land? (32:43) — Who Goes #1 in Fantasy? (35:18) — Madden 99 Club (36:47) — Scottish Open Recap and The Open Draft (41:08) — Betting Segments

  11. Ep. 76 - Leo Carlsson's Record Offer Sheet, Leafs Free Agency & July 1 Winners from Buds Mafia, opens in a new tab

    Jul 8, 20261 hr 4 min

    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. ⚡ Fueled by Rogue Energy Use code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ 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

  12. Ep. 75 - Leafs Draft Gavin McKenna, NHL Draft Chaos & Jason Robertson Rumours from Buds Mafia, opens in a new tab

    Jul 1, 20261 hr 2 min

    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 ⚡ Fueled by Rogue Energy Use code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ 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

  13. Ep. 74 - Brady Tkachuk to Florida, Jim Hiller Hired & The Knies Rumour Circus from Buds Mafia, opens in a new tab

    Jun 24, 202656 min

    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 ⚡ Fueled by Rogue Energy Use code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ 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

  14. Ep. 73 - Hurricanes Win The Stanley Cup, Marner Disappears Again, Nurse Requests Trade & US Open Draft from Buds Mafia, opens in a new tab

    Jun 17, 202640 min

    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. ⚡ Fueled by Rogue Energy Use code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ 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

  15. Ep. 72 - Matthew Knies Almost Became a Canadien, Dylan Larkin Wants Out & Patrick Roy to Toronto? from Buds Mafia, opens in a new tab

    Jun 10, 202658 min

    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 ⚡ Fueled by Rogue EnergyUse code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ 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

  16. Ep. 71 - Stanley Cup Final Preview, Vegas vs Carolina + Leafs Draft Rumors from Buds Mafia, opens in a new tab

    Jun 3, 202642 min

    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 ⚡ Fueled by Rogue EnergyUse code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ 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

  17. Ep. 70 – Marner for Conn Smythe? Knies Untouchable?! + Vegas Dominates Colorado from Buds Mafia, opens in a new tab

    May 27, 202659 min

    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 ⚡ Fueled by Rogue EnergyUse code BUDSMAFIA for 10% off your next order. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ 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

  18. Ep. 69 – Leafs Fire Berube?! Marner Drama, Game 7 Chaos & Conference Finals from Buds Mafia, opens in a new tab

    May 20, 202642 min

    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. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ 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

  19. Ep. 68 – Leafs Win the Lottery?! Matthews Drama, McKenna & Playoff Chaos from Buds Mafia, opens in a new tab

    May 13, 202644 min

    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. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ 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

  20. Ep. 67 – Playoff Chaos, Round 2 Preview + Leafs Hire Chayka and Sundin from Buds Mafia, opens in a new tab

    May 6, 202657 min

    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. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow us everywhere → @budsandpucks ⏱️ 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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