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SEASON 3 IS HERE.

Buds Mafia is back for Episode 85, and we're kicking off the new season with a fucking loaded show.

The NFL is officially back, so we're going game-by-game through Week 1 with our predictions, betting lines and biggest matchups. We also finish our NFL division previews with the AFC East and AFC West before resetting the records for a brand-new season of Wildcard Women and Lock of the Week.

And most importantly: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS ARE BACK.

Three low-risk bets. Add two more for the five-leg medium-risk parlay. Then we completely lose our minds and add five more for the full 10-leg high-risk Ten Commandments parlay.

On the NHL side, we break down the Pacific Division and give our predictions for all eight teams, including whether Edmonton should dominate, Vegas takes a step back, San Jose can actually make the playoffs and whether LA could surprise people.

Plus Zeev Buium's massive eight-year extension, Luke Evangelista to New Jersey, and why Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov might need to have a conversation with their agent.

Season 3 starts now.

Episode 85 Topics:

- NFL Week 1 predictions and betting lines

- AFC East predictions

- AFC West predictions

- The return of the Ten Commandments

- Wildcard WomenLock of the Week

- Pacific Division predictions

- Zeev Buium extension

- Luke Evangelista trade

- Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump

(5:54) — Evagelista Trade and Buium Extension

(11:30) — Pacific Division Breakdown

(22:29) — AFC West Breakdown

(30:35) —AFC East Breakdown

(33:58) — Week 1 Lines and Predictions

(38:08) — Wildcard Women and Lock of the Week

(39:23) — The Ten Commandments

The Buds Mafia Season 2 Finale is here, and we've got a loaded one.

Cale Makar gets a massive 8-year, $163.2 million extension, Connor Hellebuyck reportedly wants out, Erik Karlsson gets linked to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and we officially begin our 2026-27 NHL Division Previews with the Metropolitan Division.

Then we're going heavy NFL with our AFC North and AFC South predictions. Ravens or Bengals? What does Mike McCarthy do in Pittsburgh? Can Cleveland surprise anyone? And is the AFC South coming down to Jacksonville vs. Houston?

We finish things off with our PGA Tour Championship recap, Lock of the Week and Bet the Farm before officially putting Season 2 of Buds Mafia in the books.

Season 3 is next.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump

(6:41) — Quinn Hughes Drama

(10:15) — Hellebuyck Trade Request

(14:29) — Makar Historic Deal

(18:02) —Metro Division Breakdown

(33:11) — Karlsson to the Leafs?

(38:06) — AFC North Breakdown

(45:54) — AFC South Breakdown

(49:44) — Tour Championship Wrap Up and Betting Segments

The Athletic dropped its latest NHL under-23 rankings and we have some serious fucking questions.

Gavin McKenna sits at #18, Zach Benson comes in all the way down at #124, and some of the names ahead of McKenna have us scratching our heads. We break down the rankings, what McKenna still needs to prove and whether Benson is getting completely disrespected.

Around the NHL, we ask whether the new-look San Jose Sharks can actually make the playoffs, what expectations should be in Ottawa, and what a new Drake Batherson contract could look like after a career year.

Then we continue our 2026 NFL Division Preview with the NFC North and NFC South. Bears. Packers. Vikings. Lions. Panthers. Buccaneers. Falcons. Saints. We go team by team through the offseason moves, expectations and our predictions for two divisions that could be completely up for grabs.

We finish things off on the golf course with our BMW Championship recap, our picks for the Tour Championship, and another week of Lock of the Week and Bet the Farm.

Buds Mafia Episode 83.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro and Marners Security

(8:12) — Ottawa Senators and Their Expectations

(12:10) — Can San Jose Make Playoffs?

(16:34) — The Athletics Under-23 Rankings

(29:45) —NFC North Breakdown

(38:02) — NFC South Breakdown

(44:55) — BMW Recap, Tour Championship Draft, Betting Segments

Episode 82 of Buds Mafia is here.

Ryan has some words for Jayden Daniels after his camp went after LSU over another player wearing No. 5. We break down the entire situation and whether Daniels has any reason to be this pissed about a number LSU never retired.

Then it's officially NFL prediction season.

We preview the NFC East and NFC West, going team by team through the Eagles, Cowboys, Commanders, Giants, Seahawks, Rams, 49ers and Cardinals and make our predictions for both divisions.

Plus:

• Could Vita Vea end up in Buffalo?

• NHL players we're picking to break out in 2026-27

• What should the Maple Leafs lineup look like?

• Scottie dominates the FedEx St. Jude Championship

• Our BMW Championship draft

• Lock of the Week

• Bet the Farm

  
  

NHL. NFL. Leafs. Bills. PGA. And plenty of bullshit in between.

New episodes of Buds Mafia every week.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro and NFL Expansion

(9:29) — Jayden Daniels vs LSU

(19:08) — Cutter Gauthier Contract Rejection and Breakout Stars

(23:11) — Leafs Forward and Defence Lines

(27:52) —Vita Vea to the Bills?

(31:05) — NFC East Breakdown

(37:48) — NFC West Breakdown

(46:57) — FedEx Recap, BMW Draft, Betting Segments

On Episode 81 of Buds Mafia, we break down Ville Koivunen's surprising eight-year extension with Pittsburgh, debate whether Minnesota is still a Stanley Cup contender, react to NHL Network's Top 10 defensemen rankings, and discuss Canada's dominant performance at the Ivan Hlinka tournament.

Then we dive into a busy week in the NFL, including massive contracts for Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jonathan Taylor, and Zay Flowers, Stefon Diggs joining the Commanders, Bleacher Report's rankings, and the stacked 2027 Hall of Fame class.

We wrap up the show with our PGA recap, FedEx St. Jude Championship draft, Lock of the Week, and Bet the Farm predictions.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump

(8:07) — Ville Koivunen Signing

(9:56) — Is Minnesota Still a Contender?

(13:38) — NHL Network Top 10 Defenseman

(19:19) —Future of Hockey Canada

(21:28) — Laine to Toronto?

(23:27) — Bijan and Gibbs resetting the market

(26:53) — Zay Flowers and the Receiver Rankings

(31:31) — Bleacher Report Rankings

(37:04) — 2027 NFL Hall of Fame Class

(40:38) — Wyndham Recap, FedEx Draft, Betting Segments

Macklin Celebrini just signed a massive extension, and the NHL contract market may never be the same.

This week, Ryan and Jackson break down Celebrini's five-year, $18.8 million AAV extension and debate whether they'd rather have Celebrini or the combination of Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson at their current deals.

The guys also discuss Ryan's beef with Spittin' Chiclets over their comments on Jason Robertson, the rumoured Adam Fantilli contract, and why Vancouver could be the perfect reunion spot for some familiar faces.

Plus, it's training camp season in Buffalo. We dive into all the biggest Bills storylines, including Josh Allen's chemistry with DJ Moore, Keon Coleman's development, injuries, roster battles, and the latest contract drama from around the NFL.

We wrap things up with our PGA recap, Rocket Classic reactions, and another edition of Lock of the Week and Bet the Farm.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro and Long Weekend Recap

(7:53) — Celebrini Extension and Would You Rather?

(17:12) — Spittin Chiclets Beef and Jason Robertson

(20:24) — Fantilli Rumoured Extension and Reunion in Vancouver?

(22:39) — Bills Training Camp and Baker Drama

(27:45) — Fantasy Punishment News Around the NFL

(30:12) — News Around the NFL

(34:52) — PGA Draft and Betting Segments

This week on Buds Mafia, Ryan and Jackson dive into the latest comments from Mitch Marner's agent, Darren Ferris, and debate whether the Maple Leafs truly failed one of their biggest stars or if history is being rewritten.

They also break down Jason Robertson's new contract with Dallas, Patrick Kane and John Marino's extensions, preview some of the top names for the 2027 NHL Draft, and discuss what to expect from Gavin McKenna in his rookie season.

The NFL segment covers the latest Top 100 rankings, Christian Gonzalez's massive extension, Patrick Mahomes' return from injury, Kyle Shanahan's car crash, and predicts every division winner heading into the 2026 season.

The episode wraps up with PGA Tour talk, the Rocket Classic, and the weekly Lock of the Week and Bet the Farm betting picks.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro and Draft or Dump (Mahomes Miraculous Recovery)

(10:21) — Jason Robertson Extension + Patrick Kane

(16:01) — 2027 NHL Draft

(19:42) — Yzerman and Larkin Feud

(21:25) — Marner Drama

(29:11) — Bills New Jerseys

(30:12) — News Around the NFL

(33:45) — Whose Winning Each Division?

(39:09) — 3M Recap/Rocket Classic Draft and Betting Segments

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.

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⏱️ 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

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.

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⏱️ 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

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.

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⏱️ 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

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

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⏱️ 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

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

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⏱️ 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

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.

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⏱️ 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

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

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⏱️ 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

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

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⏱️ 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

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

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⏱️ 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

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.

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⏱️ 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

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.

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⏱️ 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

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.

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⏱️ 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

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.

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⏱️ 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

Episode 65 of Buds Mafia kicks off with full-blown NHL playoff chaos.

Game 1’s are in the books — and we’ve already got upsets, overtime winners, and some serious storylines forming across the league.

We break down:

• Buffalo buzzing and taking Game 1 vs Boston

• Montreal stealing one in OT vs Tampa

• Minnesota shocking Dallas

• Carolina’s usual playoff style vs Ottawa

• Philly suffocating Pittsburgh

• Colorado vs LA and Vegas vs Utah

Around the NHL:

• Rick Bowness calls out Columbus

• Werenski responds

• Sunny Mehta to New Jersey — what’s next?

• Celebrini historic season + contract talk

• Vancouver moves on from Alvin

• Bedard + Davidson extensions

Leafs segment:

• End of season media scrum reactions

• Matthews, Rielly, Nylander takeaways

• Easton Cowan future

• Keith Pelley and the direction of the team

We also get into:

• NFL Draft week

• Bills needs + mock drafts

• Major trades and extensions

Plus:

• Zurich Classic Draft

• Lock of the Week

• Bet the Farm

The playoffs are here… and it’s already chaos.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro 

(05:35) — Rick Bowness and the Blue Jackets

(07:33) — Sunny Mehta and the Devils

(08:48) — News Around the League

(14:24) — Game 1 Recap

(35:13) — Leafs End of Season Media Day Take Aways

(44:00) —NFL Draft

(58:48) — RBC Heritage Recap and Zurich Classic Draft

(1:01:42) — Betting Segments and Wrap-Up

Episode 64 of Buds Mafia is all about the NHL playoff picture… and some of these matchups are going to be insane.

We break down the full playoff bracket, go through each matchup, and give our thoughts on how things could play out across both conferences.

We also get into:

• Cole Caufield vs Kirill Kaprizov — who would you take?

• Ron Francis stepping down in Seattle + what it means for the Kraken

• TJ Hughes signing with Colorado after a dominant NCAA run

• 40-goal seasons from Stamkos and Guenther

• Rocket Richard race heating up

Leafs talk:

• Toronto sitting near the bottom of the league

• GM search and the Sunny Mehta rumors

• Recent losses and what’s next for this team

We also cover:

• Ryan’s 2025–26 predictions (and how brutal they are)

• Full division breakdown and playoff projections

Then we shift into:

• Masters talk — Rory going back-to-back

• The criticism around him and why it doesn’t make sense

• RBC Heritage preview + picks

Plus:

• Lock of the Week

• Bet the Farm

The playoff picture is set.The debates are heating up.And there’s a lot to break down.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro 

(01:47) — Draft or Dump

(06:25) — Caufield or Kaprizov?

(9:46) — Ron Francis and the Seattle Kraken

(14:47) — News Around the League

(16:43) — Ryans 2025-26 Season Predictions Recap

(18:51) — Eastern Conference Playoffs

(26:50) — Western Conference Playoffs

(36:08) — Leafs Talk

(41:25) — Masters Recap and RBC Heritage

(47:57) — Betting Segments and Wrap-Up

Episode 63 of Buds Mafia is pure chaos in Toronto.

Brad Treliving is OUT… and the Leafs somehow followed it up with one of the worst press conferences we’ve ever seen.

Keith Pelley steps in and somehow makes things even more confusing — talking culture, data, and direction… but giving absolutely ZERO clarity on what this team actually is.

With two weeks left in the season, the Leafs feel completely lost.

We break down:

• Brad Treliving fired — what went wrong?

• The Keith Pelley press conference disaster

• “Data-driven” Leafs… what does that even mean?

• Is Berube safe?

• Nylander hinting at uncertainty if this becomes a rebuild

• The future of the Leafs (and why nobody knows what it is)

Around the NHL:

• Playoff race heating up in both conferences

• Teams collapsing at the worst time (Islanders, Columbus, Anaheim)

• Porter Martone making noise in Philly

• DeBoer replacing Roy

• Tkachuk podcast drama

We also get into:

• Matthews vs Brady Tkachuk — who’s more likely to stay?

• Ullmark controversy

• Late-season chaos across the league

Then we pivot to:

• NFL news (Cousins to Vegas, Puka update)

• Masters week preview + draft

• Lock of the Week

• Bet the Farm

The Leafs are a mess. The front office is changing. And nobody knows what comes next.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro and Bachelor Party Recap

(03:53) — Draft or Dump

(08:38) — Keith Tkachuk on Wingmen

(11:53) — Landon Dupont to Michigan?

(14:53) — Patrick Roy fired

(17:26) — Who Leaves First? Matthews or Brady?

(20:21) — NHL Playoffs - Whos Getting In?

(24:53) — Leafs Talk / Treliving Gone / Keith Pelley Press Conference

(33:05) — NFL Talk

(34:08) — Valero Recap and Masters Week

(36:13) — Betting Segments and Wrap-Up

Episode 62 of Buds Mafia dives into one of the biggest questions in hockey right now…

Is Auston Matthews actually done in Toronto?

With rumors starting to swirl and insiders hinting at uncertainty around his future, we break down what a potential exit could look like — and why teams like LA and Utah are already being connected.

If Matthews even considers leaving… everything changes.

We get into:

• Matthews’ future in Toronto and what could happen next

• Why LA and Utah are being mentioned as potential landing spots

• What a realistic return for Matthews would look like

• Nylander keeping quiet and what that might mean

• Leafs finally showing some fight… too little too late?

Around the NHL:

• The playoff race heating up in both conferences

• Vegas potentially missing the playoffs for the first time ever

• Frank Seravalli saying something insane again

• Tkachuk brothers doing Tkachuk things

• NCAA season wrapping up with top prospects signing

• Tortorella back in the NHL

We also break down:

• NHL Awards races (MVP, Norris, Calder, Vezina & more)

• McDavid somehow being an underdog

• Suzuki’s case for the Selke

• Who’s actually winning what

Then we pivot to:

• NFL news and Bills updates

• PGA recap + Valero Texas Open draft

• Lock of the Week

• Bet the Farm

Matthews rumors are here.The playoff race is chaos.And the Leafs future is suddenly very uncertain.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro 

(03:48) — Draft or Dump

(07:19) — Eastern Playoff Race

(10:48) — Western Playoff race

(17:10) — Frank Seravalli and College Hockey

(21:09) — McDavid and the Awards

(24:54) — Tkachuk Meet and Greet

(27:01) — Leafs Talk / Trade Packages for Matthews

(32:25) — NFL and Bills Talk

(38:20) — Golf Recap and Valspar Draft

(44:24) — Betting Segments and Wrap-Up

Episode 61 of Buds Mafia is all about chaos — and the Toronto Maple Leafs might be right in the middle of it.

With just weeks left in the season, the Leafs keep slipping, the vibes are off, and real questions are starting to come up…

Has Craig Berube lost the room?Can this team actually win without Matthews?And why are they giving up the most shots in the entire NHL?

We break down:

• Leafs continuing to spiral

• Berube’s comments and potential locker room issues

• Joseph Woll concerns after facing nearly 80 shots in back-to-back games

• Nylander as the guy — is that enough?

• Easton Cowan continuing to impress

• What this team even is right now

Around the NHL, the playoff race is getting insane:

• Buffalo is on fire (9-1-0)

• Columbus jumps into a playoff spot

• Ottawa, Boston, Detroit all fighting for their lives

• Nashville holding on in the West

• Kucherov overtakes McDavid in the Art Ross race

• Celebrini closing in on a historic 100-point season

We also hit:

• Leon Draisaitl done for the regular season

• Jack Hughes vs the Hockey Hall of Fame puck drama

• AJ Greer suspension debate

• Why Montreal’s future should scare everyone

Then we pivot to:

• NFL news and mock draft talk (Bills targets and needs)

• Jaylen Waddle blockbuster trade

• Flag football vs NFL players

We wrap it up with:

• Valspar Championship recap

• Houston Open preview

• Lock of the Week

• Bet the Farm

The playoffs are coming.The Leafs are slipping.And the pressure is building fast.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro 

(06:43) — Draft or Dump

(12:20) — Jack Hughes and “His” Puck

(14:23) — News Around the NHL

(15:48) — Eastern and Western Conference Playoff Picture

(27:31) — Why Ryan is Scared of the Habs

(30:34) — Leafs News / Has Berube Lost the Room?

(36:47) — NFL Talk / Bills Mock Draft

(42:08) — Valspar Recap and Houston Open Draft

(36:47) — NFL Talk / Bills Mock Draft

(46:37) — Betting Segments and Wrap-Up

Episode 60 of Buds Mafia gets heated.

The Toronto Maple Leafs season just took a brutal turn after a dirty hit from Radko Gudas leaves Auston Matthews out for the rest of the year — and the league only handing out 5 games has Leafs fans furious.

With the captain done, the conversation suddenly shifts to something nobody expected…

Are the Leafs accidentally tanking for a Top 5 pick?

We break down:

• The Radko Gudas hit on Matthews

• Why 5 games feels like a joke

• Leafs media completely losing their minds

• Toronto potentially landing a Top 5 pick

• Matthew Knies trade rumors involving Montreal (absolutely not)

• The Calder Trophy race heating up

• The Norris Trophy debate

  
  

Around the league:

• Nick Schmaltz signs 8 years x $8M

• Ottawa gets their 1st round pick back

• Tristan Jarry practice drama

• Craig Button’s Top 50 prospects list

• Why the Leafs having zero prospects on it is concerning

  
  

Then we pivot to the NFL free agency madness.

Jackson breaks down:

• The biggest deals across the league

• Trey Hendrickson’s massive contract

• DJ Moore to Buffalo

• Patriots adding weapons

• Raiders rebuilding the right way

• Winners and losers of free agency so far

We also cover:

• PGA recap – Cameron Young wins The Players

• Valspar Championship preview

• Lock of the Week

• Bet the Farm

Matthews is out.Leafs fans are furious.And the tank conversation has officially begun.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro 

(03:05) — Draft or Dump

(08:33) — 2026 Free Agents

(10:56) — News Around the NHL

(25:59) — Gudas Suspension and What’s Next for Papi

(31:32) — Full NFL Free Agency Breakdown

(55:40) — The Players Recap and Valspar Draft

(58:) - Betting Segments and Wrap-Up

Episode 59 of Buds Mafia is a full breakdown of the NHL Trade Deadline fallout — and why the Toronto Maple Leafs somehow managed to make moves that left fans even more frustrated.

Toronto did make trades… but instead of pushing the team forward, the decisions have only raised more questions about the direction of the franchise.

From questionable asset management to underwhelming additions, the Leafs deadline may end up being remembered for all the wrong reasons.

We break down:

• The biggest trades across the league

• Buffalo going all-in

• Dallas, Vegas, and Colorado strengthening their rosters

• Major defensive moves around the NHL

• Winners and losers from deadline week

• Toronto’s underwhelming deadline decisions

• Trading a 1st and a prospect for Scott Laughton last year… only to flip him for a 3rd

• Chris Tanev out for the season

• Matthews stuck in a slump

• Cowan making an impact with Matthews and Nylander

• Is this front office on the hot seat?

We also dive into the NFL chaos around the league:

• Maxx Crosby traded to Baltimore in a massive deal

• DJ Moore headed to Buffalo

• Bills clearing cap space and reshaping the roster

• Cardinals releasing Kyler Murray

• Patriots cutting Diggs

• Tua released with record dead cap

Plus:

• PGA recap and The Players Championship preview

• Lock of the Week

• Bet the Farm

Deadline week is over — but the fallout is just getting started.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro 

(03:00) — Draft or Dump

(07:25) — Trade Deadline Recap

(24:51) — Leafs Trade Deadline

(33:32) — Bills News (DJ Moore Trade and Releases)

(38:15) — NFL News

(47:15) — Arnold Palmer and The Players Draft

(51:10) - Betting Segments and Wrap-Up

Episode 58 of Buds Mafia is all about the NHL Trade Deadline — and whether it’s finally time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to blow it all up.

With March 6th looming, the Leafs have lost three straight, the vibes are awful, and the organization feels completely stuck between competing and resetting. We break down who should stay, who should go, and what the future of this team actually looks like if changes are coming.

We get into:

• Why this might be the last stand for this Leafs core

• Who Toronto should actually listen on at the deadline

• Why “just running it back” feels impossible

• Bobby McMann’s future, Rielly’s brutal season, and MLSE’s message to fans

• Ryan absolutely clowning Damien Cox and the Toronto Star

Around the league, we hit:

• The biggest names who could be moved at the deadline

• Jim Hiller fired in LA

• Quenneville hitting 1,000 wins

• Matthew Schaefer’s insane season

• Buffalo turning into a legit wagon

• Dallas rolling, Wyatt Johnston stock skyrocketing

We also cover:

• McDavid hitting 100 points (again)

• Cale Makar vs Quinn Hughes

• Current playoff matchups and contenders

Then we pivot to:

• NFL Combine recap

• Which teams still don’t have a QB

• Where Anthony Richardson could land

• Bills draft targets and rising prospects

• Montgomery to the Texans

• Crosby on the move?

We wrap it up with:

• PGA recap and Arnold Palmer Invitational preview

• Lock of the Week

• Bet the Farm

No sugarcoating. No fence-sitting. Deadline week means hard decisions.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro 

(01:03) — Draft or Dump

(04:08) — Matthew Schaefer 

(04:53) — Trade Deadline Talk

(13:49) — NHL News Around the League

(17:14) — Current Playoff Picture

(23:49) — Ryan's Leaf Meltdown

(34:19) — NFL News

(44:16) – Cognizant Classic and Arnold Palmer Draft

(47:22) - Betting Segments and Wrap-Up

Episode 57 of Buds Mafia is a tough one.

We break down the Olympic men’s hockey tournament with a heavy focus on the Gold Medal Game, where the USA beats Canada in overtime to win their first gold since 1980.

We go game by game through the knockout round:

• Quarterfinals, semifinals, and how each team got there

• Canada’s dominant underlying play — and why it still wasn’t enough

• USA’s resilience, special teams, and goaltending

Then we dive deep into the Gold Medal Game:

• Canada controlling long stretches but failing to capitalize

• The 5-on-3 that has to end the game

• Jack Hughes’ OT winner

• Binnington’s performance and the reaction to the final goal

• Why this loss is going to sit with certain Canadian players for a long time

We talk legacy and fallout:

• What this win means for USA Hockey going forward

• What Canada needs to change for 2028 and 2030

• Which players helped or hurt their reputations

• Matthews finally winning a big international game

• McDavid’s tournament MVP and the questions that still linger

We also look ahead:

• Early thoughts on roster changes for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey

• Who’s in, who’s out for both Canada and the USA

Outside the Olympics, we hit:

• NHL news and weekly recap

• NFL Combine preview and players to watch

• PGA recap as Ryan finally gets his first win of the season

• Cognizant Classic preview

And of course:

• Lock of the Week

• Bet the Farm

Honest takes. No sugarcoating. A lot to unpack.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro 

(04:02) — Draft or Dump

(8:49) — Almost at 100 subscribers

(10:32) — NHL Clean Up

(13:00) — Quarter-Finals to Sem-Finals

(18:34) — Gold Medal Game

(46:44) — NFL Combine + NFL News

(53:40) — Genesis Recap + Cognizant Classis draft

(58:57) – Betting Segments

Episode 56 of Buds Mafia is basically an Olympic hockey emergency pod.

With the NHL paused, we go all-in on Olympic hockey, breaking down everything that’s happened so far and what’s coming next as we head into the quarterfinals.

We get into:

• Is the Celebrini–McDavid–MacKinnon line already the best line hockey has ever seen?

• Where Celebrini already ranks among the NHL’s elite

• Team Canada’s dominance so far and what still worries us

• Crosby’s ridiculous Team Canada record

• USA’s JT Miller decision and whether it actually makes sense

• Matthew Tkachuk chirping Leon

• Olympic stat leaders and standout performances across the tournament

We recap the games so far:

• Canada rolling, Sweden struggling, Finland owning them

• Slovakia’s run and Slafkovsky going nuclear

• USA’s inconsistency and chemistry issues

• Goaltending takes, depth concerns, and lineup tweaks

Outside the Olympics, we hit some NHL housekeeping:

• Leafs trade talk and why OEL isn’t moving for cheap

• Brandon Bussi’s extension and why it matters

Then we pivot to:

• NFL news and offseason chaos

• PGA recap from Pebble Beach

• Genesis Invitational preview

• PGA Draft update (Jackson up 3–0, Ryan is cooked)

And of course:

• Lock of the Week

• Bet the Farm (still painful)

Unfiltered takes. Olympic overreactions. Zero corporate nonsense. You know the drill.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro 

(04:45) — Draft or Dump

(11:18) — NHL News

(15:45) — Olympic Hockey Updates

(37:38) — Canadian Olympic Updates

(42:58) — NFL News

(47:30) — Pebble Beach Recap and Genesis Preview

(50:51) — Betting Segments

Episode 55 of Buds Mafia is a loaded one.

We kick things off with Super Bowl 60, where the Seahawks dominated the Patriots and officially exposed New England as frauds. Drake Maye struggled, the run game disappeared, and Seattle controlled the game from start to finish — plus our Super Bowl parlay hit.

From there, we dive into NHL madness:

• Artemi Panarin traded to LA for basically nothing

• Contract extensions and wild free-agent offers

• Team Canada Olympic injury replacements and lineup debates

• Flyers drama involving Michkov

• The Gavin McKenna situation and how NHL teams will actually view it

• Teams trending up and down across the league

We then break down:

• Team Canada’s Olympic roster and line combinations

• NFL awards and Hall of Fame inductees

• Bills press conference quotes and defensive identity
  

To close it out:

• PGA Draft recap and Pebble Beach Pro-Am picks

• Lock of the Week

• Bet the Farm (still brutal)
  

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro 

(02:46) — Draft or Dump

(09:36) — Artemi Panarin Trade

(12:41) — Bennett and Jarvis Replacements

(14:14) — Flyers Drama

(16:52) — Gavin McKenna Donny Brook

(23:00) — News Around the NHL

(29:25) — Leafs Talk

(30:36) — Olympic Hockey Preview

(36:53) — NFL Awards

(41:48) — SuperBowl 60 Recap

(52:54) — WM Open Recap and Pebble Beach Draft

(55:28) —Betting Segments

Episode 54 of Buds Mafia is loaded.

We kick things off with the big one: Are the Leafs sellers this year? Is the season done? Conservative sell? Full teardown? Or do you push and hope?

From there, it’s wall-to-wall chaos:

• NHL news, trades, signings, and standings madness

• Calder & Norris odds heating up

• Werenski vs Makar vs Bouchard

• Pacific Division playoff mess

• Olympic hockey preview + key injury updates

Then we pivot to the NFL:

• Bills coaching hires and why optimism is back

• Pegula press conference fallout

• League-wide coaching drama

• Super Bowl 60 preview, props, MVP odds, and picks
  

We finish with:

• Farmers Insurance Open recap

• Phoenix Open golf draft

• Lock of the Week

• Bet the Farm (still brutal)
  

Unfiltered takes. Zero corporate nonsense. If you like sports podcasts that don’t hold back — this one’s for you.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro 

(04:50) — Draft or Dump

(10:26) — Malinski Extension and the Avs

(13:55) — Norris Trophy Update

(15:31) — Pacific Division

(19:12) — Calder Race

(23:08) — Leafs Talk

(30:15) — Olympic Talk

(35:15) — New Era for the Bills

(41:08) — NFL News

(47:55) — SuperBowl 60 Preview

(52:54) — Farmers Insurance

(56:43) —Betting Segments

The Leafs are struggling, the schedule is brutal, and nothing feels easy right now.

We break down Toronto’s recent losses, injuries, effort issues, and what’s coming next. Is this just a rough stretch — or a warning sign?

Around the NHL, Buffalo locks up Josh Doan long-term and officially wins the Peterka trade. We cover league-wide news, Olympic roster chaos, Shane Wright trade rumors, and teams that are heating up or falling apart in our week-to-week recap.

Then it’s over to the NFL:

• Coaching carousel breakdown and grading the hires

• Pegula press conference fallout

• Championship Sunday reactions

• Patriots win 10–7 despite Maye throwing for 86 yards

• Seahawks vs Rams felt like the Super Bowl

• Stafford, Darnold, JSN and Puka were unreal

Super Bowl 60 is set — whether we like it or not.

We close with golf being back:

• Scottie’s first win of the season

• Farmers Insurance Open preview at Torrey Pines

• First golf draft of the year

• Locks of the Week and Bet the Farm recap

No filters. No scripts. Just Buds Mafia.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro 

(04:36) — Draft or Dump

(11:17) — Josh Doan Extension

(14:29) — Shane Wright and Lafreniere

(16:56) — Seth Jones Out, Lacombe In

(21:17) — Oilers Talk

(27:36) — Leafs Talk

(35:29) — Terry Pegulas Press Conference

(43:04) — NFL Head Coaching Grades

(50:25) — Pats vs Broncos

(53:42) — Seahawks vs Rams

(58:24) — Golf Talk

(1:06:23) —Betting Segments

The Buffalo Bills season ends in disaster.

The Bills lose 33–30 in OT to the Broncos, Sean McDermott is fired, Brandon Beane gets promoted, and nothing about it makes sense. We break down the game, the turnovers, the controversial calls, Josh Allen’s emotions, and what this franchise even is anymore.

We then dive into NFL Divisional Weekend:

• Seahawks absolutely destroy the 49ers

• CJ Stroud is ASS

• Patriots look like Super Bowl threats

• Bears’ season ends vs the Rams

• Full AFC & NFC Championship breakdown

We switch over to the NHL with:

• Rasmus Andersson traded to Vegas

• Kiefer Sherwood to San Jose

• Rangers hitting rock bottom

• Leafs updates & Bobby McMann contract talk

Golf is back, bets are flying, and we wrap it up with:

• Divisional Commandments

• Championship Commandments

• Lock of the Week

• Bet the Farm

Chaotic. Emotional. Very Buds Mafia.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro 

(00:41) — Sean McDermott Farewell 

(12:38) — Beane Hate

(14:16) — Bills vs Broncos

(18:35) — Bills Offseason

(25:46) — Patriots vs Texans

(28:23) — Seahawks vs 49ers

(30:14) — Bears vs Rams

(33:33) — Championship Sunday Picks and Previews

(37:13) — Andersson and Sherwood Trade

(43:00) — News and Updates around the NHL

(45:38) — Leafs Talk

(52:21) — Golf is Back

(53:59) —Betting Segments

Episode 51 of the Buds Mafia Podcast is unhinged — in the best way.

We kick things off with Draft or Dump, celebrate one year of Buds Mafia, then tear through the NHL, Leafs hockey actually being fun again, and an NFL Wild Card weekend that delivered chaos, bad beats, and heartbreak.

🏒 NHL Talk

• The Pacific Division is dog sh*t

• McDavid vs MacKinnon — historic runs, insane numbers

• Connor Bedard is back

• Phillip Broberg’s $8M deal

• Hurricanes listening on Kotkaniemi offers

• World Juniors fallout & Hockey Canada mess

• Why the McKenna hate makes zero sense

• Ottawa Senators disaster season + brutal vibes

• Red Wings buzzing, Devils in shambles

• Ducks free-falling (9 straight losses… yikes)

🍁 Leafs Talk

• Huge wins vs Florida, Philly, and Vancouver

• Woll standing on his head

• Nylander back and scoring

• Knies bringing chaos

• Do the Leafs need Stolarz?

• Leafs finally playing with effort and bite

🏈 NFL Wild Card Recap

• Patriots, Bills, Bears, Rams advance

• Josh Allen is inevitable

• Caleb Williams clutch gene

• Eagles fraud watch

• Coaching firings around the league

• Divisional round preview

💸 Buds Mafia Betting Segments

• Wild Card Commandments recap

• Divisional Commandments

• Lock of the Week

• Bet the Farm (still pain)

• Wildcard Women update

Unfiltered. Loud. Opinionated.Exactly how Buds Mafia is supposed to sound.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro 

(02:34) — Draft or Dump 

(4:45) — World Juniors

(9:05) — Ottawa in Shambles

(12:03) — Pacific Division

(13:18) — Around the NHL

(18:42) — Leafs Talk 

(24:08) — NFL Coaching Carousel

(29:23) — NFL Wild Card Weekend

(38:14) — Bills vs Jags Recap

(44:44) — Pats vs Chargers

(47:16) — NFL Divisional Round Picks and Previews

(54:24) — College Football

(58:54) —Betting Segments

Episode 50 of the Buds Mafia Podcast is absolute carnage.

We kick things off the only way we know how — Draft or Dump — before diving headfirst into World Juniors madness, Olympic roster debates, Leafs optimism (again…), and an NFL Week 18 slate that delivered pure chaos.

🏒 NHL / World Juniors

• World Juniors recap + reactions

• Canada & Sweden claim top seeds

• USA stunned in the QF• Celebrini MVP conversation is REAL (63 in 41 is stupid)

• Team Canada & USA Olympic rosters — who got snubbed?

• Winnipeg Jets… what the hell happened?

• Juraj Slafkovský finally cooking

🍁 Leafs Talk

• Is Papi actually back??

• Matthews looks like himself again

• Knies bringing chaos every night

• Woll shutouts, Stecher buzzing

• Time to get real about Morgan Rielly

• Leafs finally playing with some bite

🏈 NFL Week 18 Recap + Playoffs

• Week 18 results, bad beats, and chaos

• Broncos and Seahawks take the byes

• Bills vs Jags — how far can Buffalo actually go?

• Full Wild Card breakdown, picks, and takes

💸 Buds Mafia Segments

• Week 18 Commandments results

• Wild Card Commandments

• Lock of the Week & Bet the Farm

• Wildcard Women finale — Taylor (11–3) clears Caitlin (5–9)

Unfiltered. Opinionated. Slightly irresponsible.Exactly how Buds Mafia should sound.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS 

(00:00) — Intro 

(01:43) — Draft or Dump 

(4:43) — World Juniors

(7:43) — Olympic Rosters

(14:22) — Celebrini for MVP?

(15:22) — Winnipeg Sucks

(17:03) — Leafs Talk / Papi Back?

(25:20) — Week 18 Recap

(32:00) — NFL Wild Card Weekend

(44:22) — Bills vs Jags

(51:11) — Wild Card Picks and Previews

Episode 49 of the Buds Mafia Podcast is loaded.

We kick things off with our usual Draft or Dump, breaking down what we loved and hated from the weekend before jumping straight into NHL chaos, World Juniors madness, and a wild NFL playoff race.

🏒 NHL Talk

• CBJ trade Yegor Chinakhov to Pittsburgh

• JJ Moser locks in an 8-year extension

• Buffalo is buzzing (9 straight wins)

• Edmonton fully healthy is terrifying

• No suspension for Barzal (somehow)

🌍 World Juniors Breakdown

• Sweden looks legit (Stenberg, Frondell)

• Canada survives chaos, Hage OT heroics

• McKenna is disgusting

• USA rolling despite injury scares

• Full tournament reactions and concerns

🍁 Leafs Talk

• Steve Sullivan promoted to assistant & PP coach

• Leafs playing faster, looser, more fun

• Matthews and Knies looking way better

• Big wins vs PIT and OTT

• OT loss in Detroit but trending up

🏈 NFL Week 17 Recap

• Bears win the NFC North

• Patriots clinch the AFC East

• Bills lose to the Eagles and now might be screwed

• Ravens stay alive, Browns stun Pittsburgh

• Panthers vs Bucs, Seahawks vs Niners, Ravens vs Steelers — Week 18 is chaos

💸 Buds Mafia Segments

• Wildcard Women update (Taylor still unconscious at 11–2)

• Week 18 Commandments

• Lock of the Week

• Bet the Farm

• Fantasy standings

Loose. Opinionated. Slightly unhinged.Exactly how Buds Mafia should sound.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS

(00:00) — Intro

(04:02) — Draft or Dump

(7:53) — Yegor Chinakhov Traded and JJ Moser Extends

(9:56) — World Juniors

(18:37) — NHL News Around the League

(25:01) — Leafs Talk

(28:12) — NFL Week 17 Recap

(46:55) — Eagles vs Bills

(52:41) — NFL Week 18 Picks and Previews

(1:01:20) — Betting Segments

Episode 48 of the Buds Mafia Podcast is our Christmas Eve special — Santa hats on, vibes loose, takes flying.

We kick things off with some holiday cheer before jumping straight into Draft or Dump, where we break down what we loved and hated from the weekend across the NHL and NFL.

🏒 NHL Talk

The Leafs are spiraling again. The power play coach is gone, the stars are disappearing, and Craig Berube is catching heat way earlier than expected. We break down Toronto’s recent stretch, what the Savard firing actually changes, and whether this team is closer to fixing it or fully cooked.

Around the league:

• LA moves Phillip Danault

• Seattle dumps Mason Marchment

• Quinn Hughes trade packages leak

• Jack Hughes returns and scores

• Sidney Crosby passes Lemieux

• McDavid and Draisaitl go nuclear

• Werenski carrying Columbus

• Florida quietly crawling back

🏈 NFL Week 16 Recap

Absolute chaos.

• Bills squeak past the Browns

• Steelers stun the Lions and blow up Detroit’s season

• Bears clinch the playoffs

• Jaguars dominate and might be the scariest team in the AFC

• Patriots clinch with a win over Baltimore

• Ravens on life support

We also break down Week 17 picks, playoff scenarios, clinching paths, and what’s actually at stake down the stretch.

🎲 Segments

• Wildcard Women update (Taylor is unconscious at 11-1)

• Week 17 Commandments

• Lock of the Week

• Bet the Farm

• Fantasy standings

• Ending with some holiday vibes and reckless confidence

Loose. Unfiltered. Festive.Exactly how Buds Mafia should sound.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS

(00:00) — Intro

(04:31) — Draft or Dump

(11:33) — NHL News Around the League

(24:20) — Leafs Talk

(31:25) — New Playoff Format Idea

(35:06) — Week 16 Recap

(50:45) — Bills vs Browns

(56:48) — Week 17 Picks & Previews

(1:00:02) — NFL Playoff Picture

(1:03:56) — Betting Segments

Episode 47 of Buds Mafia is loaded — and it starts with one of the biggest NHL trades in years.

The Quinn Hughes trade takes over the hockey portion of the show as we break down why Vancouver was forced into a reset, whether the Wild are now legitimate contenders, and how this trade shifts the league.

Then we jump into the NFL, where the Bills survive a stressful comeback win over the Patriots, Josh Allen continues his MVP-level run, and Bills Mafia barely makes it out alive.

From there:

• Oilers swap goalies — Stuart Skinner out, Tristan Jarry in

• NHL injuries pile up (Hedman, Ryan Leonard)

• World Juniors camp roster reactions

• Leafs updates, recent games & growing concern around Matthews’ regression

• Full NFL Week 15 recap — Chiefs eliminated, Mahomes ACL

• Phillip Rivers returns at 45

• Jackson goes off on QB development

• Week 16 picks, Commandments, Lock of the Week & Bet the Farm

• Wildcard Women standings update• Movember challenge completed

• New Golf Sim Best-of-7 series announced

Loose, unfiltered, and chaotic — exactly how Buds Mafia should be.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS

(00:00) — Intro

(06:55) — Draft or Dump

(10:08) — Jarry / Skinner Trade

(13:35) — Quinn Hughes Trade

(23:06) — NHL News Around the League

(27:18) — Leafs Talk

(34:11) — Week 15 Recap

(58:44) — Bills Comeback vs Patriots

(1:08:41) — Week 16 Picks & Previews

(1:16:04) — Betting Segments

Episode 46 is HERE — and the Buffalo Bills just delivered a statement win, taking down the Bengals 39–34 in one of the craziest games of the NFL season. Benford’s pick-six, Josh Allen dominance, and the Bills moving to 9–4… we break down everything.

Then we jump into a huge NHL week: Seguin’s season-ending injury, Quinn Hughes drama brewing, the Capitals going nuclear, the Leafs pulling 5 of 6 points, Woll hitting IR, Knies emerging, and a tight Rookie of the Year race.

Plus: Draft or Dump, a full recap of NFL Week 14, Week 15 picks, the Ten Commandments, and our Lock of the Week + Bet the Farm.

NHL Highlights

• Seguin out for season (ACL)

• Quinn Hughes done in Vancouver?

• Oilers exploring a Tristan Jarry trade

• Jets/Habs Heritage Classic announced

• Capitals red hot (8–1–1)

• Islanders shocking start

• Rookie race: Senecke, Demidov, Schaefer, Leonard, Kapanen

Leafs Report

• 5 of 6 points earned

• Woll placed on IR

• Stetcher impressive

• Knies dominating

• Laughton on a heater

NFL Week 14

• Bills defeat Bengals 39–34

• Lions outduel Cowboys

• Dolphins smoke the Jets

• Saints upset Bucs

• Steelers shock Ravens

• Titans beat Browns

• Seahawks roll Falcons

• Vikings win 31–0

Betting SegmentsWeek 14 Commandments recap, Week 15 Commandments, Lock of the Week, Bet the Farm, and Wildcard Women standings.

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⏱️ Chapters

(00:00) — Intro

(03:14) —  Draft or Dump

(12:29) — Spotify Wrapped

(16:46) — NHL News Around the League

(21:30) — Washington Buzzing

(24:15) — NHL Rookie Race

(25:29) — Leafs Talk

(33:58) — Week 14 Recap

(48:12) — Bills Recap

(52:24) — Week 15 Picks and Previews

(1:01:24) — College Football Playoffs

(1:05:26) — Betting Segments

Episode 45 is HERE — and we kick it off by celebrating the end of our Movember fundraiser. We raised $1240, which means me and Jackson now owe 62 km each over the next two weeks — Ryan in Leafs gear, Jackson in Bills gear. Appreciate every single person who supported it.

From there… things get chaotic fast.

We open with Draft or Dump, then jump into a full breakdown of the NHL, NFL Week 13, Leafs talk, and a heater of a betting segment.

🔵 NHL Topics

• Matthews Reality Check — can he still get back to his peak?

• Leafs go 2–1: Woll steals a game, depth finally scores, defence still rough

• Eastern Conference is a full gongshow

• Avalanche remain a wagon

• Nashville hits dead last

• Tampa wins 7 straight — Kuch & Hagel on absolute heaters

• Detroit collapses after leading the Atlantic

• Talbot & Gibson struggling hard

• Blackwood + Wedgewood suddenly making Team Canada noise

• Palmieri out long-term, Cooley hurt

🏈 NFL Week 13

• Bears shock the Eagles — now 9–3 and leading the NFC

• Lions injuries are piling up

• Chiefs in trouble & may need to win out

• Bengals cook the Ravens — Burrow looks right again

• Dolphins survive

• 49ers dominate

• Bills hammer the Steelers — James Cook erupts & Josh Allen sets QB rushing TD record

• Full Week 14 preview + picks

• Ten Commandments betting slate

• Lock of the Week + Bet the Farm

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⏱️ Chapters

(00:00) — Intro

(03:14) — Movember Recap & Thank You

(10:01) — Draft or Dump

(21:44) — Eastern Conference is a Gongshow

(29:20) — Leafs Talk

(35:31) — NFL Week 13 Recap

(57:14) — Bills Recap

(1:01:14) — Week 14 Picks & Previews

(1:08:43) — Betting Segments

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 Dump

• Movember update

• Bedard contract projections

• Mintyukov + Svechnikov trade rumors

• Colorado winning 8 straight

• Detroit somehow leading the Atlantic

• Minnesota heating up thanks to Wallstedt

• Romanov injury, Rantanen chaos, Ovi waking up

• Leafs injuries + slump

• Full NFL Week 12 recap

• Bills’ run defence rant

• NFL Week 13 preview + betting picks

• The Ten Commandments parlay for the week

  
  

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Chapters:

Draft or Dump (01:14)

Bedard’s Contract (12:15)

Trade Rumours (13:51)

Avs Still a Wagon (17:20)

Leafs Struggles – 24:31

NFL Week 12 (32:52)

Bills Breakdown (52:25)

Playoff Picture (55:39)

Chiefs Path (58:13)

Week 13 Preview (1:02:54)

Betting Segments (1:11:41)

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. Please no. Toronto has now lost five straight and Ryan is fully cooked.

Then we roll into a wild Week 11 in the NFL: The Bears are randomly 7-3, the Chiefs look dead, the Rams take over the NFC West, the Lions turn into pumpkins outdoors, and Josh Allen saves the Bills while the defence continues to forget how to tackle.

We run through Wildcard Women (Taylor is a wagon at 5-1, Caitlin hanging on), our betting records (Ryan stays hot, Jackson… not so much), and drop our Ten Commandments picks for the week — including a whole lot of love for the Lions.

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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 Canada. But that’s where the fun ends.

Ryan goes nuclear on the Leafs. Defense looks like a minor peewee squad, Stolarz couldn’t stop a beach ball, and apparently the only thing consistent in Toronto is allowing four goals a night. Pure pain.

Then Jackson takes over — and it’s Bills time. No trade deadline moves, no effort, no soul. Beane asleep at the wheel, Allen can’t save everything, and somehow losing to the Dolphins made it worse. Complete meltdown.

We round things out with Week 11 NFL picks, our Wildcard Women segment (Taylor stays hot at 4-1), the Ten Commandments betting parlay (8/10 last week 🔥), Locks of the Week, and the cursed Bet the Farm picks (still 0-for-forever).

Rants. Laughs. Broken spirits. And maybe some good bets.
It’s Episode 42 — the Shambles episode.

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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 link and help us make this a movement.

Then it’s hockey time. Huge extensions flying around the league — Harley, Cooley, Necas, Markstrom — everyone’s getting paid. The guys debate which deal hits hardest, who’s got the brighter future between Anaheim and Utah, and what’s really going on with the struggling Minnesota Wild.

The Leafs? Still a mess. Last in the East, goaltending in shambles, and the boys are begging for Matthews to wake up. Woll can’t come back fast enough. Ryan’s boots on the ground Saturday vs Boston, so expect fireworks.

Then we hand it over to Nick Alberga, Host & Director of Leafs Morning Take. One of the best conversations we’ve had yet — we talk Leafs’ struggles, what’s going on with Matthews and hia thoughts on Marner, fantasy hockey surprises, and who’s shocking the league so far. Absolute must-listen if you’re a Leafs or fantasy junkie.

After that, it’s NFL chaos. The Bills take down the Chiefs (fuck you Mahomes), and we run through the entire Week 9 slate — game by game, stat by stat, and meltdown by meltdown. Taylor stays undefeated in Wildcard Women (4-0), Caitlin claws back to .500, and the Locks of the Week keep cashing (Ryan 7-2).

The Ten Commandments are heating up with back-to-back winning weeks, Bet the Farm remains cursed (0-9), and the boys are looking to keep the streak rolling into Week 10.

🍺 Hockey. Football. Gambling pain. Leafs sadness. Vibes only. It’s Buds Mafia — Episode 41.

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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 still rolling. The Devils? Straight-up disgusting. Hughes, Bratt, Hischier, Mercer — all producing like maniacs. And Celebrini’s officially HIM again after a slow start. The kid’s got 10 points in 4 games.

Ryan’s beer league team? 1 goal in their last 3 games. Pray for them.

RIP to Barstool Beef of the Foreplay podcast. Heart of gold and gone way too soon.

Then it’s NFL time — RIP to Nick Mangold, an absolute Jets legend. Week 8 was a snooze fest, but the Bills smoked the Panthers 40-9, the Jets finally got a win, and somehow Taylor stays undefeated in the Wildcard Women picks (3-0). Caitlin’s officially on the board at 1-2.

The boys rip through Week 9 predictions, debate MVP picks, and dive into the betting chaos:

🔥 Ryan stays red hot with another Lock of the Week win (7-1). 💀 Jackson’s still searching for answers at 2-5.

🚜 Both guys remain 0-8 in the Bet the Farm segment — true degeneracy.

🙏 The Ten Commandments came through again with the low and medium risk bets hitting (a +649 parlay).

Plus — Draft or Dump makes its return as the fellas break down what they loved (or hated) from the week in sports.

🍺 Hockey, football, gambling misery, and vibes only. It’s just another week of Buds Mafia chaos.

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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 playing out of their minds, and Spencer Knight looks like a young Carey Price.

Then it’s NFL time — Week 7 was straight chaos. Chiefs are still HIM. Dolphins? Dumpster Fire. Jets? Sell the team and start over.

Plus: our Lock of the Week streak stays hot (Ryan’s 6–1), Bet the Farm continues to ruin lives, and the Ten Commandments nearly went perfect — 9-for-10 and begging the gambling gods for mercy.

🍺 Hockey. Football. Degeneracy. 🎧 First-ever live pod. Bad audio. Great vibes. Classic Buds Mafia.

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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 Wildcard Women 🔥 Our girlfriends are back with their “can’t-miss” NFL picks of the week. Spoiler: they might be beating us again.

All that, plus fantasy talk, hot takes, and the usual Buds Mafia energy.

🍺 Hockey. Football. Degeneracy. 🎧

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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
🍺 Beer League update — a tough L… now sitting 2-1
🏈 NFL Week 4 & 5 Recap — Bills drop to 4-1, Jets and Dolphins still suck, 49ers survive in OT, and every undefeated team finally falls
💸 Betting Commandments — Week 5 recap (ouch) and new Week 6 locks, picks, and “Bet the Farm” plays

⚡ Hot takes. Hockey breakdowns. NFL madness. Fantasy talk. Betting picks. All Buds Mafia chaos.

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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 team to beat? 🏈

• NFL Week 4 recap + Week 5 locks, betting commandments, and “Bet the Farm” 💸

• Beer League update: 2-0, big dub against the Eskimo Bros 🍻

• Plus: NCAA Week 5 chaos and Ryder Cup aftermath (are USA fans the real villains?)

⚡ Hot takes. Hockey breakdowns. NFL madness. Betting picks. Sports talk for fans who want it all.

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