Episode
Toronto Takes Centre Stage at the Cup Final + Leafs Latest Hire w/ James Mirtle
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- The JD Bunkis Podcast
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- Jun 2, 2026
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- 2972
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Summary
JD reacts to Mitch Marner's "dark times" comments before the Stanley Cup Final. JD and James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, discuss why everything is being made to be about the Maple Leafs, the NHL's media landscape, how the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights matchup, Judd Brackett being named the Leafs Assistant General Manager, the Leafs continued search for a head coach, and how the Leafs conversation with Morgan Rielly may go. JD ends the show discussing two big trades in the NFL. 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.