Leafs-Bruins Playoff Primer with Jason Bukala | JD Bunkis Podcast

Jason Bukala, former NHL head scout and current writer at Sportsnet, joins JD Bunkis to break down the Maple Leafs’ first-round matchup with the Boston Bruins.
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[@petmiky1]

As a Leaf fan, judging by the last games and the season inconsistency, provided that one of the goalies does not play incredibly well and the guys who failed in the post-seasons have an outstanding play-off, I cannot see us progressing deep. The Leafs would have to play in a way, I have not seen them playing yet.

[@korbendallas7181]

Always with the players that we HAVE seen before.... yikes

[@jimlangdon1947]

How is JT and Morgan still considered to still be in their prime? 😀

[@mattw8888]

Best show on the air. Keep er going JD

[@oceanghose7978]

oh the hope, how it runs so deep

[@BKHockeyTalk]

As a panthers fan, thanks so much for drafting Lundell before you got kicked out the door Jason 😂 🙏🏻

[@silentpulls7447]

It's cute how Panthers fans hang out Here, because there is no platform for your team because no one cares, lol

[@robbryce4884]

You know this series is going 7, hopefully 6. But that is what the Leafs do.

[@andrewdockrill]

I pray the boys show up on time

[@dr.curious5136]

While I am a Leaf fan , you can’t discount Boston, they are not as good as they were…But they have heart and still gritty .They are still a very serious team. Leafs in 7 , but thats only and only if the core finds their balls and finally play a playoff way,If not well then I feel its time to change this roster to one that will actually step up when they need to…not only when they want to , Big difference

[@korbendallas7181]

Boston in 5

[@dustenanderson8009]

First shift game one, you start Bert, Domi, Reaves up front with Edmondson and Bush on the point. Hit and crash the net hard, set the tone right off the bat. Second shift is Mcmann Matthew's and Nylander with McCabe and Benoit. Then you settle into normal lines

[@mst3k54]

THIS exact nonsense is something Keefe’s dumbass does in every playoff series and it blows up in his face EVERY time

[@andrewdockrill]

That doesn't make any sense..

[@boser1212]

Lol I hope they do that. 1-0 bruins before the first line change.

[@hockey_highlights_and_more]

I do think you get reeves in there early but not on the top line

[@nerinamak3298]

Nobody in the league is afraid of Reeves. In that Panther’s game the other night, did you think Tkachuk was thinking of Reeves as he was ragdolling Tavares, the captain, right in front of the Leafs’ bench?

[@BHRren]

I hear that Brodie will be a healthy scratch I dont know about that decision .He had one of the best + /- (+17 )of all LEafs D men in the regular season .If the LEafs were playing a less physical team( like Tampa ) he would definitely be in there .I guess Keefe likes the physical play that Lybushkin ,Benoit and Edmunson provides ( which is what you need against the hard nosed Bruins ) still I would have sat Liligrean ( +3) and inserted Brodie .Guess we will see

[@titanmma101]

Leafs gone in 4 this year. They love to golf and don't hate to lose.

[@number1musichater430]

If the Leafs get swept, I fear for Steve.

[@korbendallas7181]

They got paid like they got to the finals every year lol. They've won their Cup (fat contracts for nothing).

[@Jattsdoit12345]

Colorado vs Winnipeg ⚡️💯. Dallas vs Vegas. ⚡️⚡️💯

[@DoubleDOwnage]

Brilliant video

[@jaystyx5134]

Finally, a solid TML/BOS breakdown. If Boston takes it, it's due to goaltending. Boston has solid tending vs Leafs big time. Good Luck boys!

[@trevorrochon6983]

Ya the bruins lean on teams as a team to wear teams down. It’s a team game. It’s not a we have nothing beyond 4 guys game. The leafs are relying on the 4 guys to produce everything.

[@Polycodone]

They absolutely aren't anymore. Hasn't been the case since the new year started tbh. The first half of the season I 100% agree with you but the whole team really stepped it up in the 2nd half of the season!

[@MrNicolas61]

They need to believe they're the better team and play them like they played Edmonton.

[@ivanho4073]

If Boston's game plan is to take away the middle, lean on the Leafs and make life difficult, what's Toronto's game plan, can someone tell me?

[@generalimlerith8356]

I think leaf tending is the glaring issue I feel it’s gonna be the reason they lose

[@nerinamak3298]

Upgrade that AHL defense and come back next year as a legit contender

[@michaelruane641]

Sign free agents Montour and Pesce and then you can dream about Stanly Cups

[@korbendallas7181]

Been saying it for how many years....?

[@gregmacmullin9338]

We all talk about the Leafs and how they have demons with the first round. Don't forget Boston has demons too. They were put out in the first round last year after being the league's best team ever. It's time for the leafs to capitalize on this. Game one tonight. It's put up or shut up. Lets go leafs!!!!!!

[@boser1212]

Just start planning the cup parade next year leaf nation. It’s already over.

[@canadian1445]

Lol Bunkis acting like Leafs were given slack when they were younger. The whole media including yourself, Dangle, Kyper & Bourne have given up on these guys more times than I can count on both hands.

[@screwTHEwood]

This is one way to fall asleep

[@user-lc9wx9pe1c]

Matts is a 7.62 Dud ! I think he is afraid of getting hurt ! Every yr, he disappears in the playoffs ! Take a look at the stats . How many goals has Matts scored in the playoffs in the past 3-4 yr. 14:35 NOT MUCH ! Mike.

[@RealBillBerg_8]

How many you got?

[@user-lc9wx9pe1c]

@@RealBillBerg_8 just as many as Matts !

[@danferguson2724]

Pinnacle, a major Sportsbook has BOS 13.96 and TOR 14.53 Cup odds. That's surprisingly close and reflects not the book's choice but how the betting is going. A lot of Leafs money keeping it that close. I can't even give Leaf fan friends 5-4 vs BOS. They won't take it.

[@user-yh5jm3cw5p]

Vulnerable? obviously Bruins have had a tough time all season of getting the puck out of their own zone! Turnovers will be the Bruins demise.

[@ChuckoCrafts]

I have a feeling, Leafs in 6

[@Polycodone]

Leafs in 6

[@Aaron-kq7rd]

Its time? Lmao think about chicago, bruins, penguins, and tampa cores after 8 years? Multiple cup appearances some of them multiple cups, deep runs, wars etc. "its been 8 years , time to get serious!?!" Lmao they havnt even had a run with this core...

[@MySundin13]

Leafs take Game One 4-3.

[@charlesgibson2171]

The Leafs are going to get out coached, and Boston wins the first round.

[@shaunlitt]

Bruins lost on purpose at the end of the season just to face the leafs in round one. I say Bruins in 5 only because the leafs haven't proved themselves in the playoffs and never will without defense and goaltending.

[@codyharder571]

These bots are gross

[@Jimmy-zu4mt]

Go Boston Go!

[@Alex18NY]

JD Bunkis calls professional hockey people twice his age, "brother." Here's a dude who looks and talks like he's in his parents' basement, and he calls them, "brother." On top of that, he's so long-winded, self-absorbed, and unbearable.

[@chrisjavier3754]

If you actually knew JD Bunkis, you probably wouldn't be saying these things. You are projecting brother.

[@ililnine]

He just talks a bit too much, especially when interviewing. He's gotta get through his talking points, rather than have an actual conversation. Uses the word 'I' a lot.

[@robertmorton6584]

Toronto will choke as always

[@eyeswideopen67]

choke...or get to start their summer vacation early to play golf and spend millions?

[@RealBillBerg_8]

I dunno maybe Boston's choke last year doesnt get enough airplay. Florida marched back in the dying seconds to go to OT and then Marchand with a clear breakaway and the series on his stick completely gagged on Florida's wieners.... Choke? Choke? People love to pile on the Leafs, The Bruins fly under the choke radar