Ep. 90 – Jonny Lazarus Returns: Leafs Playoff Hopes, Rangers Without Igor & NHL Talk
Oct 14, 2026 · 1 hr 40 min · 11 segments
Jonny Lazarus is back on Buds Mafia for Episode 90, and he's buying into the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ryan sits down with Jonny to talk about why he believes the Leafs have too much talent to miss the…
Jonny Lazarus is back on Buds Mafia for Episode 90, and he's buying into the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ryan sits down with Jonny to talk about why he believes the Leafs have too much talent to miss the playoffs, Gavin McKenna's rookie season, the Knies–Marchenko trade, and whether Toronto can finally put it all together. We also dive into the New York Rangers' hot start, life without Igor Shesterkin, Alexis Lafrenière, Gabe Perreault's next contract, and the future of the franchise. Plus, some Red Wings talk and Canada vs. USA hockey. After the interview, Ryan and Jackson break down the Leafs' latest games before Jackson tries to make sense of another completely insane Buffalo Bills victory over the Rams. Josh Allen, the Bills' defense, NFL Week 5 reactions, Week 6 predictions, and the Ten Commandments are all on the table. A little hockey, a lot of football, and plenty of questionable opinions. Episode 90 of Buds Mafia. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and X: @budsandpucks (00:00) Coming Up on Episode 90 (00:45) Welcome to Buds Mafia Episode 90 (03:29) Draft or Dump (07:48) Jonny Lazarus Joins the Show (08:39) Are the New York Rangers Legit? (11:45) What Happens Without Igor Shesterkin? (13:38) Albert Smits vs. Chase Reid (16:01) Is Alexis Lafrenière Finally Breaking Out? (19:20) Gabe Perreault's Next Contract (20:58) The Rangers' Future at Centre (23:14) Jonny Lazarus Predicts the Leafs Will Make the Playoffs (24:41) Auston Matthews and the Leafs' New System (26:38) Matthew Knies vs. Kirill Marchenko (29:17) Gavin McKenna's Rookie Season (32:12) Dylan Larkin and the Red Wings' Future (34:50) Canada vs. USA Hockey (38:14) Should Trade Requests Cancel No-Move Clauses? (41:42) Leafs Talk: Matthews, McKenna and the Defence (47:42) Bills vs. Rams: Breaking Down the Win (55:12) Josh Allen and the Bills' Offensive Blueprint (1:06:33) Turnovers, James Cook and Buffalo's Biggest Concerns (1:08:39) NFL Week 5 Recap (1:26:06) The NFL Playoff Race Is Already Getting Crazy (1:28:27) NFL Week 6 Preview and Predictions (1:35:10) Locks of the Week (1:36:58) Ten Commandments: Week 6 Picks (1:39:17) Final Thoughts and Outro
Jonny Lazarus is back on Buds Mafia for Episode 90, and he's buying into the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ryan sits down with Jonny to talk about why he believes the Leafs have too much talent to miss the…
