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Buds Mafia

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

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01:17:05

Ep. 44 - Leafs Spiral, Bedard’s $15M Bag, Svechnikov...

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2025/11/26

The Leafs are spiraling, Bedard might be getting $12.5–$15M on his next deal, and Carolina suddenly has two trade situations on their hands with Pavel Mintyukov and Andrei Svechnikov. Yeah… Episode 44 is loaded.This week we break down:Draft or DumpMovember updateBedard contract projectionsMintyukov + Svechnikov trade rumorsColorado winning 8 straightDetroit somehow leading the AtlanticMinnesota heating up thanks to WallstedtRomanov injury, Rantanen chaos, Ovi waking upLeafs injuries + slumpFull NFL

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01:06:07

Ep. 43 - Leafs in Pain, NFL Chaos, and Our Movember...

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2025/11/19

This week on Buds Mafia we’re hanging on by a thread. We kick things off with Draft or Dump, catch everyone up on our Movember push (we’re literally $10 away from the goal — donate before we start running marathons in Leafs and Bills gear), and then dive straight into the NHL injury apocalypse.Hughes out, Harley out, Newhook out… and of course the Leafs somehow look the worst of the bunch. Matthews and Stolarz are hurt, the defence is a joke, and Leafs Twitter wants Knies moved for Rasmus Andersson

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00:56:43

Ep. 42 – SHAMBLES: Leafs Can’t Defend Shit, Bills...

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2025/11/12

Episode 42 might be our most chaotic one yet — because both of our teams are in absolute shambles.We kick things off with our weekly Draft or Dump segment — talking about what slapped this week and what made us want to throw the remote. Then we check in on our Movember goal, and we’re this close to the target (donate before Ryan dies running in Leafs gear).From there, it’s hockey time — Bedard and Celebrini are freaks, Leo Carlsson looks like a future All-Star, and Logan Thompson better be on Team

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01:54:59

Ep. 41 – Alberga Joins the Mafia: Leafs in Shambles,...

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2025/11/05

Episode 41 is here — and it’s a heater.The boys kick things off with a classic Draft or Dump segment, ripping through everything they loved (and hated) from a wild weekend in sports. Then we dive into the heartbreak that is Toronto baseball — the Jays collapse again and the city can’t catch a damn break.We officially launch our Movember campaign for men’s health — for every $20 donated, Ryan runs 1KM in full Leafs gear and Jackson runs 1KM in Bills gear. We’re already closing in on $300, so hit the

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00:56:55

Ep. 40 – Leafs Can’t Find Consistency, Utah’s a...

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2025/10/29

Episode 40 is here and the boys are buzzing — well, kind of.The Leafs continue to be the definition of mid. One night they look like Cup contenders, the next they’re getting run out of the rink by New Jersey and Buffalo. Tanev’s week-to-week, Woll’s back on the ice, but Tavares is sneakily on fire and Cowan might’ve just earned himself another look.Meanwhile, Utah’s offence is absolutely cooking — seven straight wins, Schmaltz is in a contract year and tied for first in league points, and Chicago’s

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01:05:31

Ep 39 – Leafs Rollercoaster, Chicago’s Buzz, Dolphins...

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2025/10/22

Our first-ever in-person Buds Mafia episode… and yeah, it didn’t go exactly as planned. Ryan’s audio sounds like it was recorded in a shoebox — roast him all you want, he deserves it. But we had to drop it anyway. Too good not to.The Leafs are a damn rollercoaster right now. One night they’re buzzing, the next Stolarz is calling out Willy and the boys for ghosting on defense. Ryan breaks down how his preseason fantasy buys and sells are aging (some aged like milk), Brady Tkachuk’s out, Chicago’s

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01:19:48

Ep 38 – McDavid’s “Discount,” Eichel’s Bag, Leafs...

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2025/10/15

The boys are back for another heater of Buds Mafia — Episode 38 is pure chaos.We break down McDavid’s “bargain” deal (why the best player alive just helped Edmonton’s cap), Eichel cashing the biggest bag of his career, and early NHL takeaways — Bedard cooking, Schaefer buzzing, and the Leafs giving us hope (and heart attacks).Then it’s on to NFL madness: the Bills collapse like a cheap lawn chair, Mahomes is still HIM, and our betting picks are... let’s just say a work in progress.Plus — Week 2 of

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01:00:47

Ep 37 – NHL’s New Contract Era, 2026 Award Picks,...

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2025/10/08

Episode 37 of Buds Mafia is all gas — massive NHL money, early award predictions, NFL chaos, and a Penn State debut that has everyone talking.We break down:🏒 NHL’s new contract era — Kaprizov’s record $136 M deal, Luke Hughes, LaCombe, Gustavsson & more all cashing in 💰🏆 2026 NHL Award Predictions — our picks, sleepers, and longshots (based on FanDuel odds)📈 Prospect Watch — McKenna’s electric Penn State debut & Porter Martone’s dominant start🩵 Leafs update — Laughton week-to-week🍺

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01:30:16

Ep 36 – Europe Stuns USA at Ryder Cup, Atlantic...

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2025/10/01

Episode 36 of Buds Mafia brings the heat: golf fireworks, hockey predictions, NFL chaos, and fantasy gems.We break down: • Europe’s Ryder Cup win over Team USA 🏆 — Shane Lowry, fan antics, and why Jackson says American fans embarrassed themselves • NHL Atlantic Division Preview & Predictions for 2025-26 🍁 • Leafs news: Stolarz re-signs, Cowan impressing, Nylander’s YouTube channel 👀 • NHL fantasy hockey buys & sells for 2025-26 (Ryan’s big board) 🔥 • Bills start 4-0 — are they the AFC’s

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01:42:31

Ep 35 – Necas Trade Drama, Tkachuk Injury, Metro...

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2025/09/24

Martin Necas trade drama, Matthew Tkachuk injury, Metro Division preview, and NFL Week 3 recap + Week 4 predictions — Episode 35 of Buds Mafia is loaded.We break down: • Martin Necas rejecting multiple offers and giving his trade list 🔥 • Matthew Tkachuk sidelined until December 😬 • Backlund, Kaiser, and McLeod signings • TSN’s 2026 NHL Draft Rankings (McKenna hype!) • Young stars to watch in Edmonton (Savoie & Howard) • Metro Division Breakdown — who’s rising, who’s falling 👀 • Leafs camp

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01:28:22

Ep 34 – Kaprizov Rejects $128M, NHL Rumors & NFL Week...

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2025/09/17

Kirill Kaprizov just turned down a record-breaking 8-year, $128 million extension. What does that mean for the Minnesota Wild and the NHL trade market? We dive into Kaprizov rumors, Dustin Wolf’s 7-year deal, Spencer Knight’s bounce-back shot, Sidney Crosby chatter, and rookie news you might’ve missed.But it’s not just hockey this week — we’re recapping NFL Week 2 madness (upsets, breakouts, and letdowns) and giving our NFL Week 3 locks and predictions.Also on deck: full Pacific Division preview,

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01:28:52

Episode 33 – NFL Week 1 Madness, Bills-Ravens Game of...

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2025/09/10

Week 1 of the NFL did not disappoint — the Bills and Ravens delivered an instant classic, and Josh Allen reminded the world why he’s the best player in football (sorry Lamar). We break down the entire Week 1 slate, highlight the biggest surprises, and give our predictions for Week 2.🏈 NFL Talk: Josh Allen vs Lamar, Steelers-Jets shocker, RedZone ads controversy, Green Bay Dominates, and might be Dart time already in New York🏒 NHL Talk: McDavid playing mind games with Leafs fans? Carey Price traded

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01:09:02

Ep 32 – Season 2 Kickoff: NFL Week 1 Picks, NHL...

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2025/09/03

🚨 Buds Mafia is back for Season 2! 🚨 We’re kicking things off with a massive episode:🏒 NHL Talk: Victor Olofsson to Colorado, Frank Nazar’s big extension, Marco Rossi’s new deal, and the Olympic Orientation Camp snubs (Canada & USA). Plus, why Mitch Marner’s “security story” feels more PR than reality.🏈 NFL Week 1 is HERE: We go deep with our picks, locks, and predictions — including AFC East & West breakdowns, roster shakeups, and the Micah Parsons blockbuster trade.💰 NEW SEGMENT

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01:12:39

Ep 31 – Season 1 Finale: NHL Quiet Before the Storm,...

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2025/08/13

SEASON 1 IS IN THE BOOKS.31 episodes deep, and the Buds Mafia boys are wrapping it up with one last summer send-off before a two-week break.This week:🏒 NHL News: Schaeffer signs his ELC and Canucks ink Kravtsov🏈 NFL Heat Check: Preseason chaos, injury updates, fights in camp, and fantasy football buy/sell picks. Plus Jackson drops his AFC North & South 2025-26 predictions.📊 PGA: Breaking down the FedEx St. Jude Championship & playoff bubble drama.We close out Season 1 with our beautifully

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01:12:03

Ep 30 – 1% Club: McDavid vs Bedard $$, NFL Chaos, NFC...

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2025/08/06

30 EPISODES DEEP. Most podcasts don’t make it past Episode 3 — but Buds Mafia is built differently.This week, the boys break down a loaded week in the NHL, the latest Leafs contract news, and continue the NFL divisional preview series with a deep dive into the NFC East & West.In the NHL world: 🖊️ Dylan Samberg, Alex Laferriere, Martin Pospisil, and Devon Levi all sign new deals 📉 July NHL Power Rankings — where does your team land? 🚨 Leafs ink Nick Robertson to a one-year deal 🏆 Nicklas

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00:59:31

Ep 29 – Jack Jumps In, Leafs Roster Talk, 2026 UFA...

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2025/07/30

Surprise twist this week: Jackson had to step out last minute — but we kept the Buds Mafia rolling with a special guest co-host... Ryan’s older brother Jack.We hit a ton of NHL + NFL ground in this one: 🏒 Mock trades, RFA signings, and what the Leafs’ opening night roster could actually look like 💰 Predicting landing spots + price tags for big names in the 2026 NHL UFA class 🤝 Jack weighs in on the McTavish-to-Vancouver rumors — but says the price has to be right 🔥 Bryan Rust to Toronto? We’re

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00:57:11

Ep 28 – Extensions, Hangovers & the McTavish Mystery

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2025/07/23

It’s Jackson’s 25th birthday… the boys are hungover, barely forming sentences, and still somehow pulled together a chaotic Episode 28 We cover a wild week across the sports world:🏒 NHL Talk– Ducks lock in Lukas Dostal– Gabe Vilardi gets PAID– Bowen Byram's bridge deal– Halak & Blake Wheeler retire– Crosby trade rumors (?!?)– Leafs land Dakota Joshua & maybe… McTavish or Mercer?🏈 NFL Contract Mania– TJ Watt gets a bag– Sauce Gardner & Garrett Wilson secure the Jets core– Chiefs have one

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01:54:12

Ep 27 – Jonny Lazarus Talks Hockey Media, Leafs...

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2025/07/16

It’s our biggest episode yet — and we brought in a guest who’s everywhere in hockey right now.Jonny Lazarus (Daily Faceoff, B/R Open Ice) joins the pod (44:08) for a jam-packed interview on media grind, his involvement with the IEHL Rangers heartbreak, Leafs doubts, and his boldest 2025–26 predictions.Plus…🎤 Jonny Lazarus Interview – From DMs and podcasts to major platforms, Jonny walks us through the hustle behind his rise in hockey media.🔵 Rangers Reality Check – Why last season still stings,

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01:14:51

Ep 26 – Free Agency Fallout, Marner Drama, & a Buds...

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2025/07/09

The dust has (kinda) settled on NHL Free Agency, but the chaos rolls on. This week, the boys break down what’s left on the board, what the Leafs are doing (or not doing), and where the biggest winners and losers stand post-July 1st. Plus…🚨 Our First Ever Guest Is Coming — And we’re announcing who at the end of this episode. 👀🏒 Free Agent Frenzy Recap – Who won, who whiffed, and which signings surprised us the most. Plus: Byram’s offer sheet saga and a quiet-but-deadly summer from the

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01:15:06

Ep 25 – Draft Dumpster Fire, Dobson Deal, & Marner...

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2025/07/02

The NHL Draft was a disaster—and we loved every second of it (kind of). From Schaefer’s emotional #1 moment to live Marner meltdown content, this episode is everything you’d expect from Buds Mafia and more.🏒 Draft Recap Mayhem – Chaos. The broadcast was unwatchable, the picks were wild, but Schaefer saved it all with the most emotional No. 1 moment in years.🏒 Dobson to Montreal?! – The Habs go nuclear and drop both 16 and 17 + Heineman to land a legit #1.🏒 Marner to Vegas (LIVE REACTION) – It

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