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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.

  1. 4d ago

    Ep. 73 - Hurricanes Win The Stanley Cup, Marner Disappears Again, Nurse Requests Trade & US Open Draft

    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

    40 min

  2. Jun 10

    Ep. 72 - Matthew Knies Almost Became a Canadien, Dylan Larkin Wants Out & Patrick Roy to Toronto?

    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

    58 min

  3. Jun 3

    Ep. 71 - Stanley Cup Final Preview, Vegas vs Carolina + Leafs Draft Rumors

    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

    42 min

  4. May 27

    Ep. 70 – Marner for Conn Smythe? Knies Untouchable?! + Vegas Dominates Colorado

    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

    59 min

  5. May 20

    Ep. 69 – Leafs Fire Berube?! Marner Drama, Game 7 Chaos & Conference Finals

    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

    43 min

  6. May 13

    Ep. 68 – Leafs Win the Lottery?! Matthews Drama, McKenna & Playoff Chaos

    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

    45 min

  7. May 6

    Ep. 67 – Playoff Chaos, Round 2 Preview + Leafs Hire Chayka and Sundin

    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

    57 min

  8. Apr 29

    Ep. 66 – Ottawa Swept, Tkachuk Drama + NHL Playoff Chaos

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

    56 min
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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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  • Creator
    Buds Mafia
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Buds Mafia
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