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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. 1d ago

    Ep. 78 - Connor Bedard Gets $75M, Future NHL Mega Contracts & The Open Recap

    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

  2. Jul 15

    Ep. 77 - NHL Offseason Winners, NFL Top 100 & Fantasy Football Talk

    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

  3. Jul 8

    Ep. 76 - Leo Carlsson's Record Offer Sheet, Leafs Free Agency & July 1 Winners

    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

  4. Jul 1

    Ep. 75 - Leafs Draft Gavin McKenna, NHL Draft Chaos & Jason Robertson Rumours

    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

  5. Jun 24

    Ep. 74 - Brady Tkachuk to Florida, Jim Hiller Hired & The Knies Rumour Circus

    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

  6. Jun 17

    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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    78
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Buds Mafia
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