# Leafs Coaching Search, Matthews Limbo and Off-Season Smoke w/ James Mirtle

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Podcast: [The JD Bunkis Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788)
Published: 2026-05-20T14:06:37+00:00
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JD reacts to the Blue Jays fall in the American League standings after another loss to the Yankees in the Bronx. James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, gives an inside look at the Maple Leafs continued off-season turnover. JD asks James if fan or player pressure impacted the firing of Craig Berube, what played into the departure of Brandon Pridham, if the likelihood of Auston Matthews leaving Toronto has increased, and the trade value and interest of Matthew Knies. JD and Producer Armen then discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' historic collapse. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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