Leafs Lunch

In the first hour of the show, Mike DiStefano and BarDown's Luca Celebre are joined by former Maple Leafs defenceman Frank Corrado to tee up today's afternoon matchup between the Leafs and Flyers. Then Al's Brother and Luca talk to NHL Draft and Prospects Writer for The Hockey News, Tony Ferrari, about players to watch at this year's World Juniors.

Former Leafs defenceman and TSN Hockey Analyst Frank Corrado joins Leafs Lunch to talk about why there is no rush to get Dryden Hunt into the lineup, if the early afternoon start throws players off, if JVR could be a fit for the Leafs and what the Leafs are missing without Morgan Reilly in the lineup.

Leafs colour analyst Jim Ralph joins Leafs Lunch to talk about how the Leafs have been able to dominate some of the best teams in the league, the progression of Bunting's game, if Nylander can drive a line on his own and more.

In the second hour of the show, Mike DiStefano and Dave Feschuk play "Stocking Up or Stocking Down" in the third day of Leafs Lunch's Five Days of Christmas. Then Al's Brother and Feschuk are joined by TSN 1050 Maple Leafs colour analyst to discuss if the Leafs' win over the Lightning was a bit more significant.

Al's Brother and Dave Feschuk share what they'd like to see stay and what they'd like to see go from the Leafs' impressive 4-1 win over the Lightning, including the Leafs' stingy defensive zone play and Bunting being an 'energizer bunny' all night.

In the first hour of the show, Mike DiStefano and Toronto Star columnist Dave Feschuk are joined by First Up co-host Carlo Colaiacovo to get his thoughts on the Leafs' win last night and Michael Bunting's run-in with linesman Dan Kelly. Then Al's Brother and Feschuk decide on what they'd like to stay and what needs to go from the Leafs' win against the Lightning.

Stanley Cup champ and Lightning VP of Corporate and Community Affairs Dave Andreychuk joins Leafs Lunch to talk about what makes Jon Cooper such a special coach, if it feels inevitable that the Leafs and Lightning will meet in the first round and Tampa heating up since the start of December.

In the second hour of the show, Mike DiStefano and Joshua Kloke are joined by Hall of Famer and Lightning Vice President of Corporate & Community Affairs, Dave Andreychuk, to tee up tonight's matchup between Tampa Bay and the Maple Leafs. Then for the second day of Leafs Lunch's Five Days of Christmas, Kloke and Al's Brother play a Christmas Edition of Would You Rather.

TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins Leafs Lunch to talk about Jon Cooper’s media-savvy ways, how Dryden Hunt fits with the Leafs, what it would cost for the Leafs to acquire a player like Ryan O’Reilly, and how active he expects the trade market to be following the roster freeze, especially as it pertains to the Canucks.

In the first hour of the show, Mike DiStefano and The Athletic's Joshua Kloke get into yesterday's trade by the Leafs and do a deeper examination into what Dryden Hunt may bring to the team. Then Al's Brother and Kloke are joined by TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger to discuss whether coaches are more motivated when playing in Toronto like the players are.

TSN Leafs reporter Mark Masters joins Al's Brother and Dave Feschuk to chat about Shane Wright being named Captain for Team Canada, why the Connor Bedard hype is very real, and how this group compares to some of the greatest World Juniors teams.

In the second hour of the show, Mike DiStefano and Dave Feschuk are joined by TSN World Juniors reporter Mark Master to get the latest Team Canada news ahead of their pre-tournament game against Switzerland tonight. Then Al's Brother and Feschuk take a look at what's been transpiring in the group chats of Leafs Nation.

TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joins Al’s Brother and Dave Feschuk to talk about the Leafs trading Denis Malgin for Dryden Hunt, the hole they have in their top 6 forward group, Keefe experimenting with 5 forwards on the power play and what Conor Timmins has brought to the blue line.

In the first hour of the show, Al's Brother and Toronto Star columnist Dave Feschuk are joined by TSN hockey analyst Mike Johnson breaks down the Leafs' acquisition of Dryden Hunt and important it is to fix the top-six forward spot. Then AB and Feschuk debut the Leafs Lunch Five Days of Christmas with their wishlist for Kyle Dubas and the Maple Leafs.

Dave Jackson, Former NHL ref and ESPN NHL rules analyst, joins Julia and Luca to discuss McDavid's disallowed OT goal, why it was the right call, and his thoughts on McDavid's post-game comments saying the league needs to clarify the rules.

In the second hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Luca Celebre are joined by Washington Capitals NHL analyst Alan May to discuss Alex Ovechkin being on the verge of passing Gordie Howe on the all-time goals list. Then Julia and Luca talk to ESPN NHL rules analyst Dave Jackson about Connor McDavid's non-goal last night and his comments about the officiating.

Former NHLer and Capitals analyst Alan May Julia and Luca to talk about Ovechkin on the verge of passing Howe for second on the NHL's all-time scoring list, which Ovi goal stands out the most, how he has been able to adapt to the way the game has changed over the years, and Samsonov facing the Capitals for the first time in Washington.

TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Leafs Lunch to talk about how remarkable Marner's run was, if the Leafs could try to extend Bunting during the season, Liljegren's injury, if the Leafs could have interest in a player like Ryan O'Reilly, and McDavid's post-game comments after his disallowed goal.

In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Luca Celebre are joined by TSN hockey insider Chris Johnston to discuss Mitch Marner's point streak being snapped at 23 games and the injury status of Timothy Liljegren. Then Julia and Luca decide what they'd like to stay and what needs to go from the Leafs' loss to the Rangers last night.

Jonny Lazarus, host of The Blue Crew podcast, joins Julia and Luca to look ahead to the Leafs-Rangers game at MSG, if the Rangers can spoil the Leafs’ and Marner’s point streak, Igor Shesterkin finding his rhythm and Jacob Trouba’s struggles in his first year as captain.