<![CDATA[Good Buds]]>edb4ff2c-0d2d-575e-b994-060dc97cbf63Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:48:20 +0000Captivate.fmJoey Belfiore and Andrew Bascomhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/1053146d-4b15-4a2f-8b60-2964e105f912/dwrhLocpQsbZBHLI8whKfu1S.pngGood BudsJoey Belfiore and Andrew BascomJoey Belfiore and Andrew BascomA Toronto Maple Leafs podcast for the eternal optimists. (not the Bag Heads)https://goodbudspod.captivate.fmtrueepisodicnopodcastEpisode 49: Smoky Quarter PapiEpisode 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.

]]>The 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.

]]>a326ed3c-abb1-48b8-888d-d854616f2878Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:15:00 -050041:53truefull4949Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 48: Foot in MouthEpisode 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!

The song in our intro/outro is "Adelaide" by Baby Tay (Taylor Whittaker). You can find it wherever you get your music.

]]>Well 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!

The song in our intro/outro is "Adelaide" by Baby Tay (Taylor Whittaker). You can find it wherever you get your music.

]]>79b94b59-3d0f-4e91-80a5-92dbc1c88ff7Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:15:00 -050041:56truefull4848Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 47: Very Knies!Episode 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.

]]>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.

]]>a4200747-ce64-4595-a378-1d4059e13f37Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:15:00 -050038:59truefull4747Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 46: Hold The LineEpisode 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 Year" by this point. Plus we do Numbers Game 2.0 and talk a little news around hockey. Enjoy!

]]>2025 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 Year" by this point. Plus we do Numbers Game 2.0 and talk a little news around hockey. Enjoy!

]]>5b934251-2799-4a9f-9b30-a169459ccbf0Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:15:00 -050040:20truefull4646Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 45: Holiday Amulets For EveryoneEpisode 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.

]]>No 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.

]]>152ebdc9-b49e-4e88-9d2b-5b400c91a0d8Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:15:00 -050044:14truefull4545Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 44: Auston's BackEpisode 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 is Adelaide by Taylor Whittaker (Baby Tay). You can listen wherever you get your music.

]]>The 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 is Adelaide by Taylor Whittaker (Baby Tay). You can listen wherever you get your music.

]]>80e01cae-48d5-4fbe-a9ae-3e244c820a0fThu, 05 Dec 2024 00:15:00 -050049:59truefull4444Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 43: Backcheck, Forecheck, PaycheckEpisode 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 Whittaker (Baby Tay). You can listen wherever you get your music.

]]>The 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 Whittaker (Baby Tay). You can listen wherever you get your music.

]]>02842c82-a152-4b02-991f-2a5ee449b0b3Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:15:00 -050041:57truefull4343Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 42: November ReignEpisode 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!

]]>Something 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!

]]>4af87dbf-c03d-43e3-a6a9-e18c1889f12eThu, 14 Nov 2024 00:15:00 -050043:34truefull4242Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 41: A POWERPLAY WITH POWER!?Episode 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!

]]>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!

]]>2147c2b4-78dc-4c23-b9e0-61060f40d37cThu, 07 Nov 2024 00:15:00 -050048:07truefull4141Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 40: Amulet Sized DividendsEpisode 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!

]]>The 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!

]]>e5d98a17-c691-47ce-b210-528b0e92cb50Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:15:00 -050052:50truefull4040Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 39: WHERE IS STAMKOS!?Episode 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!

]]>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!

]]>ddc0ec72-079c-4d69-98c9-cfa6b4c5331bWed, 23 Oct 2024 00:15:00 -050045:11truefull3939Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 38: BACKEND BEASTSEpisode 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

]]>On 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

]]>c79c99bd-f9c2-47a7-94f1-17477fd623e8Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:15:00 -050046:18truefull3838Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 37: BUDS ARE BACKEpisode 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 same
  • Goalie Drama
  • Our new segment: God of the Week
  • This Is Egregious Returns!
  • Numbers Game 2.0
  • New Fanatics Jersey prices, how long can Joey hold out

Go Leafs Go!

]]>On this episode of The Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • Leafs kick off the season on the road 
  • Special Teams, more of the same
  • Goalie Drama
  • Our new segment: God of the Week
  • This Is Egregious Returns!
  • Numbers Game 2.0
  • New Fanatics Jersey prices, how long can Joey hold out

Go Leafs Go!

]]>e5572c7f-498d-4d0e-bfb7-89ee6c9cf670Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:15:00 -050057:34truefull3737Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 36: Captain MatthewsEpisode 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

]]>On 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

]]>f7da86e7-2359-413a-8113-ea2f8967f8feTue, 13 Aug 2024 00:15:00 -050024:15truefull3636Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 35: FingerprintsEpisode 35: FingerprintsOn this episode of the Good Buds podcast, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • The new signings!
  • Tanev, OEL, Hakanpaa and Stolarz
  • The Nick Robertson trade request
  • THIS IS EGREGIOUS: ft taking the C away from Tavares!?
  • The Leafs draft Ben Sanford
  • The 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.

]]>On this episode of the Good Buds podcast, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • The new signings!
  • Tanev, OEL, Hakanpaa and Stolarz
  • The Nick Robertson trade request
  • THIS IS EGREGIOUS: ft taking the C away from Tavares!?
  • The Leafs draft Ben Sanford
  • The 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.

]]>cc949f95-406e-401d-8c65-a815a29b3a97Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:15:00 -050038:32truefull3535Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 34: Rumble WeekEpisode 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 PP
  • What 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 Monday
  • And of course, This is Egregious

Find the Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts and... GO LEAFS GO

]]>On 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 PP
  • What 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 Monday
  • And of course, This is Egregious

Find the Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts and... GO LEAFS GO

]]>87a1605c-01b5-46a0-bd59-bada04628d19Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:15:00 -050039:14truefull3434Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 33: Chief LeafEpisode 33: Chief LeafOn this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • Craig Berube becomes the 32nd coach in Leaf history
  • Do we like the hire?
  • Is he the right option for this point in AM34/Willy’s career?
  • The we get to the Reports/Rumours section
  • Expected 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

]]>On this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • Craig Berube becomes the 32nd coach in Leaf history
  • Do we like the hire?
  • Is he the right option for this point in AM34/Willy’s career?
  • The we get to the Reports/Rumours section
  • Expected 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

]]>719607e9-c617-4154-9bca-ec71ac9d1761Wed, 22 May 2024 00:15:00 -050036:23truefull3333Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 32: Patience is the PastEpisode 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 out
  • Which 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!

]]>On this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • The Friday presser
  • ”enough patience, time to make changes”
  • Keefe is out
  • Which 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!

]]>0e20ad47-7d5c-4ba4-b96f-3ac78ee63e54Sat, 11 May 2024 00:15:00 -050039:44truefull3232Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 31: WE'RE ALIVEEpisode 31: WE'RE ALIVEOn this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • Game 6 will be now known as the Willy game
  • Matthews is still out and the mystery surrounding him
  • Matthew Knies maturing in front of our eyes
  • Joseph 'Brick' Woll
  • ..and the powerplay is still dreadful
  • Game 7 awaits

Subscribe to The Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts and Go Leafs Go

]]>On this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • Game 6 will be now known as the Willy game
  • Matthews is still out and the mystery surrounding him
  • Matthew Knies maturing in front of our eyes
  • Joseph 'Brick' Woll
  • ..and the powerplay is still dreadful
  • Game 7 awaits

Subscribe to The Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts and Go Leafs Go

]]>06c37b60-6c35-44da-83f3-358fbe29d22cFri, 03 May 2024 00:15:00 -050035:16truefull3131Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 30: PatheticEpisode 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 brink
  • Good crowd, bad effort at home
  • Lifeless PP
  • Horrible PK
  • ...trying to find positives

Subscribe to The Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts and Go Leafs Go.

]]>On this sad episode of the GoodBuds podcast, Joey and Andrew sadly discuss:

  • With Boston leading 3-1 in the series the Lefas on the brink
  • Good crowd, bad effort at home
  • Lifeless PP
  • Horrible PK
  • ...trying to find positives

Subscribe to The Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts and Go Leafs Go.

]]>0921efc6-f52a-4424-a0d2-93712c519429Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:15:00 -050038:37truefull3030Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 29: Bauston MatthewsEpisode 29: Bauston MatthewsOn this episode of the Good Buds Podcast, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • Game 1 and Game 2 reaction
  • Auston F'n Matthews
  • Sammy’s bounce back game
  • 4th line is the new Bash Bros
  • Where’s Willy??

Find us on X and subscribe wherever you enjoy podcasts!

Go Leafs Go

]]>On this episode of the Good Buds Podcast, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • Game 1 and Game 2 reaction
  • Auston F'n Matthews
  • Sammy’s bounce back game
  • 4th line is the new Bash Bros
  • Where’s Willy??

Find us on X and subscribe wherever you enjoy podcasts!

Go Leafs Go

]]>26bf6926-91e0-41d9-9580-077f82bd4ac4Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:15:00 -050039:56truefull2929Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 28: Bruins/Leafs Round 4Episode 28: Bruins/Leafs Round 4On this episode of the Good Buds podcast, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • Matthews comes up short with 69
  • Do the 4 straight losses going into the playoffs worry you?
  • All the injuries!
  • What worries us the most about the Boston series
  • And where do we see hope?
  • Also we give our prediction on all the playoff series

Find The Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts and Go Leafs Go!

]]>On this episode of the Good Buds podcast, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • Matthews comes up short with 69
  • Do the 4 straight losses going into the playoffs worry you?
  • All the injuries!
  • What worries us the most about the Boston series
  • And where do we see hope?
  • Also we give our prediction on all the playoff series

Find The Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts and Go Leafs Go!

]]>988fd675-eef7-4cc6-8ae1-341b229c9064Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:15:00 -050052:19truefull2828Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 27: Almost ThereEpisode 27: Almost ThereOn this episode Joey and Andrew discuss:

Devils Game

  • Auston at 68
  • Sammy game just a blip? Or concern?
  • Is Domi going to Kadri in the playoffs?
  • Edmundson back. Beaten to the outside by Bratt, a little rusty

  • 2nd isn’t happening. 4th looks less likely.
  • Is Willy in a slump?
  • Domi/Matthews looks like they’re sticking together

Join us next Friday for the playoff preview! Go Leafs Go!


]]>On this episode Joey and Andrew discuss:

Devils Game

  • Auston at 68
  • Sammy game just a blip? Or concern?
  • Is Domi going to Kadri in the playoffs?
  • Edmundson back. Beaten to the outside by Bratt, a little rusty

  • 2nd isn’t happening. 4th looks less likely.
  • Is Willy in a slump?
  • Domi/Matthews looks like they’re sticking together

Join us next Friday for the playoff preview! Go Leafs Go!


]]>bb455882-258f-4f92-bd85-fc8d3940df5dFri, 12 Apr 2024 00:15:00 -050045:36truefull2727Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 26: The Mitch is BackEpisode 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!

Plus

  • Is the PK improving?
  • Because the PP still horrendous

Rate and subscribe to the Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts! Go Leafs Go!

]]>On 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!

Plus

  • Is the PK improving?
  • Because the PP still horrendous

Rate and subscribe to the Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts! Go Leafs Go!

]]>1a3c6ba1-4f66-46cc-8753-f400f66ef1a1Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:15:00 -050039:47truefull2626Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 25: Milk LoversEpisode 25: Milk LoversOn this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • Simon Benoit Resigned! 
  • Leafs/Caps recap
  • Big return for Gio
  • Injury round up (Lilly, Reilly, Marner, Edmundson.... etc)
  • Keefe calling out Tavares
  • Lightning are white hot right now
  • Playoff confidence level: What percent?

All that and more! Go Leafs Go!

]]>On this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • Simon Benoit Resigned! 
  • Leafs/Caps recap
  • Big return for Gio
  • Injury round up (Lilly, Reilly, Marner, Edmundson.... etc)
  • Keefe calling out Tavares
  • Lightning are white hot right now
  • Playoff confidence level: What percent?

All that and more! Go Leafs Go!

]]>966c32fd-c5ce-4764-9471-1a94c82afc0fFri, 29 Mar 2024 00:15:00 -050051:34truefull2525Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 24: Get The Iron OutEpisode 24: Get The Iron OutOn this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • Leafs/Caps recap
  • Matthews/Domi chemistry
  • A Horrible loss against Carolina
  • Marner injury
  • Brodie healthy scratch
  • The awful Penalty Kill

Find the Good Buds on Twitter and Go Leafs Go!

]]>On this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • Leafs/Caps recap
  • Matthews/Domi chemistry
  • A Horrible loss against Carolina
  • Marner injury
  • Brodie healthy scratch
  • The awful Penalty Kill

Find the Good Buds on Twitter and Go Leafs Go!

]]>cfd4b631-1334-4416-b056-7ba417f6122dThu, 21 Mar 2024 00:15:00 -050056:58truefull2424Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 23: Deadline AftermathEpisode 23: Deadline AftermathOn this episode of the Good Buds Podcast, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • An ugly Week with the two losses to the Bruins
  • Trade Deadline reaction
  • Marner injury
  • Gio 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.

]]>On this episode of the Good Buds Podcast, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • An ugly Week with the two losses to the Bruins
  • Trade Deadline reaction
  • Marner injury
  • Gio 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.

]]>de0bc397-f371-4c79-bc45-5b903557ba91Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:15:00 -050048:13truefull2323Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 22: Just Win, BabyEpisode 22: Just Win, BabyOn this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • NYR/TOR reaction
  • Lyubushkin back again!
  • Whats next? Trade Deadline on Friday
  • What’s the plan with Nick Robertson
  • Blue line going through the ringer

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]]>On this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • NYR/TOR reaction
  • Lyubushkin back again!
  • Whats next? Trade Deadline on Friday
  • What’s the plan with Nick Robertson
  • Blue line going through the ringer

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]]>e8e66771-5779-4a8a-8b0b-f602b3a18aa5Sun, 03 Mar 2024 00:15:00 -050054:53truefull2222Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 21: We're going streaking!Episode 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 streak
  • New lines, newfound depth
  • Can we survive with Domi as 2C?
  • Joe Woll is back with the big club. 
  • Would you carry 3 goalies?

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]]>On this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • A perfect road trip and a 7 game win streak
  • New lines, newfound depth
  • Can we survive with Domi as 2C?
  • Joe Woll is back with the big club. 
  • Would you carry 3 goalies?

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]]>496933cd-bf42-49cb-b707-7912a29095d1Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:15:00 -050048:40truefull2121Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 20: Ride the RocketEpisode 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 games
  • Bertuzzi’s slide is over
  • Domi standing up for teammates
  • Nylander has 500 points
  • Trade Deadline Talk

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]]>On this episode of Good Buds, Joey and Andrew talk about:

  • Leafs have won 4 in a row!
  • Auston Matthews, 49 goals in 54 games
  • Bertuzzi’s slide is over
  • Domi standing up for teammates
  • Nylander has 500 points
  • Trade Deadline Talk

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]]>3b434ecb-add2-4aa2-bbfd-75c55480fc70Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:15:00 -050042:17truefull2020Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 19: A Bloody Good WinEpisode 19: A Bloody Good WinOn this episode of Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • Marchment late hit on McCabe
  • Tavares looks rested and recharged
  • Big Willy night, PP looked great
  • Bertuzzi “snake bitten”
  • 4th line coming to play
  • Sammy’s play.

Subscribe wherever you enjoy podcasts. Go Leafs Go.

]]>On this episode of Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • Marchment late hit on McCabe
  • Tavares looks rested and recharged
  • Big Willy night, PP looked great
  • Bertuzzi “snake bitten”
  • 4th line coming to play
  • Sammy’s play.

Subscribe wherever you enjoy podcasts. Go Leafs Go.

]]>f3af68b6-aeb1-4442-ac04-a6ac52853f20Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:15:00 -050050:58truefull1919Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 18: Ilyaaaaaa BabyEpisode 18: Ilyaaaaaa BabyOn this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • Hello Ilya Samsonov
  • Leafs win b2b against the Jets
  • Ryan Reaves, of course
  • Keefe benching PP1
  • Disallowed Bertuzzi goal
  • Matthews 40 goals before the break

All that and more! Go Leafs Go!

]]>On this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • Hello Ilya Samsonov
  • Leafs win b2b against the Jets
  • Ryan Reaves, of course
  • Keefe benching PP1
  • Disallowed Bertuzzi goal
  • Matthews 40 goals before the break

All that and more! Go Leafs Go!

]]>f8aa826e-d8c6-41c0-b78a-c3da886630cdTue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -050039:44truefull1818Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 17: Consistently InconsistentEpisode 17: Consistently InconsistentOn this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew talk about:

  • The Reaves Drama
  • 2-2 on the Road Trip
  • Who is the ideal fit for LW1
  • Giordano’s workload
  • Sammy's magical right leg

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]]>On this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew talk about:

  • The Reaves Drama
  • 2-2 on the Road Trip
  • Who is the ideal fit for LW1
  • Giordano’s workload
  • Sammy's magical right leg

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]]>a34109b4-383a-4e57-a66f-d08287f8fb2cTue, 23 Jan 2024 00:15:00 -050043:30truefull1717Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 16: Allergic to LeadsEpisode 16: Allergic to LeadsOn this episode of the Good Buds, Andrew and Joey discuss:

  • The current 3 games losing streak
  • Blowing big leads to the Avalanche and Red Wings
  • Sammy is up and didn't play awful?
  • Marner has 600 points!
  • Tavares is fighting it right now

Find the Good Buds where you enjoy podcasts and Go Leafs Go.

]]>On this episode of the Good Buds, Andrew and Joey discuss:

  • The current 3 games losing streak
  • Blowing big leads to the Avalanche and Red Wings
  • Sammy is up and didn't play awful?
  • Marner has 600 points!
  • Tavares is fighting it right now

Find the Good Buds where you enjoy podcasts and Go Leafs Go.

]]>5a7fdee2-5708-40ba-8706-4c1711f81a49Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:15:00 -050039:48truefull1616Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 15: West Coast WinningEpisode 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

]]>On 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

]]>c1be4665-ad4c-47cd-a766-202a248edb9fMon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -050057:20truefull1515Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 14: A New BeastEpisode 14: A New BeastOn this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • Limping into the new year with 3 straight losses
  • Hildeby is up, Sammy is down
  • Reaves Skating Again
  • Canada is out at the World Juniors
  • PWHL Reaction

Subscribe wherever you enjoy podcasts, Go Leafs Go

]]>On this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • Limping into the new year with 3 straight losses
  • Hildeby is up, Sammy is down
  • Reaves Skating Again
  • Canada is out at the World Juniors
  • PWHL Reaction

Subscribe wherever you enjoy podcasts, Go Leafs Go

]]>42d1e0f4-eef8-4b82-b2bb-b592e6870cb6Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:15:00 -050054:12truefull1414Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 13: A Bottom Feeder’s FeastEpisode 13: A Bottom Feeder’s FeastOn this episode of the Good Buds Joey and Andrew talk about:

  • Leafs and Sens Reaction
  • How Bottom Teams are our Kryptonite
  • Sportnet did something right!?
  • Giordano Returning soon?
  • Holiday Ticket Prices
  • New Year Goalie Plan

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]]>On this episode of the Good Buds Joey and Andrew talk about:

  • Leafs and Sens Reaction
  • How Bottom Teams are our Kryptonite
  • Sportnet did something right!?
  • Giordano Returning soon?
  • Holiday Ticket Prices
  • New Year Goalie Plan

Find the Good Buds on Twitter here!

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]]>305746d1-62a7-4966-b836-4dc0fa1763d1Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:15:00 -050001:05:13truefull1313Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 12: Holiday EntertainmentEpisode 12: Holiday EntertainmentOn this episode of the Good Buds Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • How entertaining Leafs games have been
  • The mighty comeback that almost was
  • Leafs hand it to the Pens
  • Lily's back!!!
  • Is Martin Jones the new saviour?

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]]>On this episode of the Good Buds Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • How entertaining Leafs games have been
  • The mighty comeback that almost was
  • Leafs hand it to the Pens
  • Lily's back!!!
  • Is Martin Jones the new saviour?

Subscribe and download The Good Buds wherever you enjoy podcasts, also follow us over on Twitter.

]]>1b8a4903-b3e9-4e8a-a4b6-b2dbe459f3a0Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -050042:52truefull1212Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 11: Johnny 1000Episode 11: Johnny 1000On this episode of the Good Buds Pod Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • Leafs crush the Rangers in the finale of the Dads trip
  • Johnny gets 1k, how do we feel about the boos?
  • Favourite Dad trip memories
  • Woll is hurt, what to do next....
  • Lilly coming back soon?

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]]>On this episode of the Good Buds Pod Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • Leafs crush the Rangers in the finale of the Dads trip
  • Johnny gets 1k, how do we feel about the boos?
  • Favourite Dad trip memories
  • Woll is hurt, what to do next....
  • Lilly coming back soon?

Find more Good Buds content over on Twitter

Go Leafs Go

]]>77ba6dc1-7265-4201-9ffc-4270c71e2370Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:15:00 -050050:48truefull1111Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 10: What's a Regulation Win?Episode 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 net

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]]>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 net

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]]>dd754456-f0bb-437c-9c8e-79d1b4d5a3f2Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -050041:44truefull1010Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 9: The Switch UpEpisode 9: The Switch UpOn this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew talk about:

  • The Florida Panthers continue their Rat behaviour
  • Paul Maurice is a wrestling manager and we kind of like it
  • Has Woll taken the net?
  • THE SWITCH UP!! 34-88, 91-16
  • Klingberg lands on Robidas Island
  • Plus Steve Simmons finally makes an appearance on This Is Egregious

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]]>On this episode of the Good Buds, Joey and Andrew talk about:

  • The Florida Panthers continue their Rat behaviour
  • Paul Maurice is a wrestling manager and we kind of like it
  • Has Woll taken the net?
  • THE SWITCH UP!! 34-88, 91-16
  • Klingberg lands on Robidas Island
  • Plus Steve Simmons finally makes an appearance on This Is Egregious

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]]>5ff1325b-5c4b-4abb-b25d-40c77c95fb6fWed, 29 Nov 2023 00:15:00 -050050:26truefull99Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 8: Rest and RecoverEpisode 8: Rest and RecoverOn this episode Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • The Sweden trip/results
  • Everyone is talking about Willy Nylander
  • How great it was to see Mats Sundin again
  • Klingberg to LTIR?
  • Timmins return
  • and do we need a starting Goaltender?
  • Plus Nick Cypress makes ANOTHER appearance on This Is Egregious

Follow The Good Buds on Twitter at @GoodBudsPod

Go Leafs Go

]]>On this episode Joey and Andrew discuss:

  • The Sweden trip/results
  • Everyone is talking about Willy Nylander
  • How great it was to see Mats Sundin again
  • Klingberg to LTIR?
  • Timmins return
  • and do we need a starting Goaltender?
  • Plus Nick Cypress makes ANOTHER appearance on This Is Egregious

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Go Leafs Go

]]>4992f61f-a32a-4878-9784-623751940705Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -050046:12truefull88Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 7: SVERIGE!Episode 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 romours
  • Robertson and the humming third line
  • Reaves sits and the Leafs become bullies!?
  • and as always, This is Egregious

Follow The Good Buds Pod wherever you enjoy podcasts and over on Twitter

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]]>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 romours
  • Robertson and the humming third line
  • Reaves sits and the Leafs become bullies!?
  • and as always, This is Egregious

Follow The Good Buds Pod wherever you enjoy podcasts and over on Twitter

Go Leafs Go

]]>f9556f80-9aa6-4149-b1ec-ba37c90c788aWed, 15 Nov 2023 00:15:00 -050050:09truefull77Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 6: Where is the bomb John?!Episode 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 response
  • What does Ryan Reaves do on this team exactly?
  • Where is the piss and vinegar?
  • Lack of secondary scoring
  • This is Egregious ft people wanting to fire Keefe and how easy Nylander has it
  • Who should start in goal this week

]]>On this episode Joey and Andrew talk about the Leafs on a 4 game losing streak, also:

  • Liljegren's injury and the lack of response
  • What does Ryan Reaves do on this team exactly?
  • Where is the piss and vinegar?
  • Lack of secondary scoring
  • This is Egregious ft people wanting to fire Keefe and how easy Nylander has it
  • Who should start in goal this week

]]>6bd234e6-9082-498c-8ff0-5ca7c8ee34b2Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -050042:06truefull66Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 5: Brick WollEpisode 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 defense
  • The goalie non-controversy?
  • Bertuzzi's fit on the 2nd line
  • Nylander, just basking in his glow

]]>On this episode of the Good Buds Joey and Andrew talk about:

  • The Leafs recent 3-1-1 road trip.
  • The banged up defense
  • The goalie non-controversy?
  • Bertuzzi's fit on the 2nd line
  • Nylander, just basking in his glow

]]>feddcef9-e8cb-4d2c-88f4-d6d85c2f9639Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -050058:23truefull55Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 4: Between the PipesEpisode 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?

]]>On 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?

]]>d624962a-ceed-4d08-8288-280d7fcab797Tue, 24 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -050046:53truefull44Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 3: AUSTON MATTHEWS IS ON FIREEpisode 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.

]]>The 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.

]]>71baf3e5-3ec2-4dd0-b40b-c8d7d66fe7a4Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:15:00 -050040:46truefull33Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 2: THE SEASONS STARTS! Plus Minten Mania and Lafferty Traded!Episode 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.

]]>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.

]]>4d8e4089-5d44-44cb-b07c-065d9a9a8203Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:15:00 -050043:03truefull22Joey Belfiore and Andrew BascomEpisode 1: Welcome to the Good Buds!Episode 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.

]]>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.

]]>8d986223-2857-4ee3-beab-446f3e0975d1Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:15:00 -050033:34truefull11Joey Belfiore and Andrew Bascom