Player Safety or Player Optics? Leafs in the Spotlight

We start with a scary situation involving Craig Berube, who suffered a nasty head injury. Was it a freak gym accident? What do we actually know — and what don’t we?

Then things get weird.

William Nylander appears to flip the bird toward a camera — and somehow that leads to a $5,000 fine from George Parros and the Department of Player Safety. Off-ice gesture. On-ice discipline. Make it make sense.

And finally… the big one.

What is actually wrong with the Toronto Maple Leafs? Is this just another rough stretch — or something deeper? Defensive breakdowns, accountability, and the uncomfortable question: Does Morgan Rielly need to go?

As always, we keep it honest, fair, and hockey-focused — no rumour-mongering, no nonsense. Today joined by Matthew Taylor.

The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL.