Leafs Lunch

TSN Hockey Analyst, Mike Johnson joins Julia and Al's Brother to discuss the Maple Leafs' 6-3 rout of the Buffalo Sabres. Johnson discussed Ryan O'Reilly potting his fourth career hat trick, why Mitch Marner's 5-assist performance ranks amongst the best of his career, the new-look with Tavares shifting to the wing, the third and fourth line's impact and more from the around the NHL.

Former Maple Leaf and Leafs Morning Take Co-Host Jay Rosehill joins Julia and Al’s Brother to break down how the additions of O’Reilly and Acciari impact the lineup, Tavares' move to the wing, Kane's performance against the Leafs and how much home ice matters to the Leafs.

Locked on Sabres Host Joe DiBiase joins Julia and Al’s Brother to talk about how new Maple Leaf Ryan O’Reilly is viewed in the Buffalo market, what he brings to the Leafs lineup, how the cap friendly contracts of the Sabres core players are leading to the team’s resurgence and the buzz around Buffalo when the Maple Leafs come to town.

In the second hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano talk to Leafs Morning Take co-host Jay Rosehill about his first impressions of Ryan O'Rielly and Noel Acciari on the Leafs. Then Julia and Al's Brother take a look at some of the spiciest takes from the group chats of Leafs Nation.

TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins Julia and Al's Brother to talk about the Leafs' blockbuster trade for Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari, Dubas getting ahead of the market, why Dubas isn't done yet and the latest on Matt Murray.

In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger to discuss what the Leafs might do next after their blockbuster trade over the weekend. Then Julia and Al's Brother talk to Locked On Sabres host Joe DiBiase about tonight's game between Buffalo and the Leafs.

In the second hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano talk to TSN 1050 Leafs colour analyst Jim Ralph about his level of confidence in the Leafs' blue line. Then Julia and Al's Brother hand out their Leafies awards for the best and worst Maple Leafs from the past week.

TSN 1050 Maple Leafs Colour Analyst Jim Ralph joins the show to chat about how Toronto might approach the upcoming NHL trade deadline. Ralph shares his thoughts on what level of confidence the Leafs should have in their blue line if the playoffs were to start today, why he thinks the Leafs adding a top-6 winger should be their biggest priority ahead of the deadline, what type of player would be the most ideal addition to the Leafs’ fourth line, and more.

In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano talk to TSN hockey insider Chris Johnston about who might be available from the St. Louis Blues' blue line ahead of the trade deadline and if the Leafs have any interest. Then Julia and Al's Brother examine Toronto's assets and what'd they would have to offer in any potential trade.

TSN and NorthStar Bets Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Leafs Lunch to chat about the latest news from around the NHL. Johnston shares his thoughts on reports that the Blues may consider trading parts of their blue line including Colton Parayko, why Patrick Kane is not necessarily the best stylistic fit for the Maple Leafs, reported grumblings amongst NHL player agents regarding the ongoing scratches of Jakob Chychrun and Vladislav Gavrikov, and more.

NHL Network host Jackie Redmond joins Julia and Al’s Brother to talk about how Marner seems more comfortable in his skin this season, why seeing Matthews and Kane playing together would be fun to see but why she’d be concerned with his injury, and what a successful trade deadline would be for the Leafs.

In the second hour of Leafs Lunch, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by NHL Network and NHL on TNT host Jackie Redmond to recap the Leafs' win against the Blackhawks last night. Then Julia and Al's Brother rank teams flying under the radar that could make a splash at the trade deadline in this week's "Thursday Three-Pack".

Julia and Al's Brother share what they'd like to see stay and go from the Leafs' 5-2 win over the Blackhawks, including Matthews returning without missing a beat, Nylander's three-point night and Leafs getting production from the blue line.

TSN Hockey Analyst Craig Button joins Julia and Al’s Brother to talk about to why Patrick Kane would be a good fit on the Leafs, how much Kane controls his trade situation, Matthews’ return and if he is poised to go on a big run, if Conor Timmins is making a case to stay in the lineup and more.

In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to discuss whether Patrick Kane would be a fit with the Leafs and how such a trade would get done. Then Julia and Al's Brother decide on what they'd like to stay and what needs to go from the Leafs' win over the Blackhawks.

The Athletic’s Joshua Kloke joins Julia and Al’s Brother to talk about his in-depth piece on Matthew Knies, what he learned about him after spending time with him in Minnesota, his relationship with Matthews, and why he doesn’t seem overwhelmed by the prospect of joining the Leafs.

In the second hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by Blackhawks reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times, Ben Pope, to discuss Patrick Kane's future in Chicago and if his injury is still impacting him. Then Julia and Al's Brother talk to The Athletic Maple Leafs reporter Joshua Kloke about what he learned from his sit-down with Leafs prospect Matthew Knies.

Blackhawks reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times Ben Pope joins Leafs Lunch to talk about Patrick Kane's future in Chicago, if his injury is still impacting him, and the solid season Jake McCabe is having.

NHL on TNT host Liam McHugh joined Julia and Al's Brother on Leafs Lunch to to chat about Auston Matthews’ return, if Patrick Kane would be a fit in Toronto, why he thinks the Leafs as they are currently assembled could win a Cup and why he thinks not having home ice could benefit Leafs.

In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano get into Sheldon Keefe's shuffling of the lineup and whether this might be a precursor for how things will look in the playoffs. Then Julia and Al's Brother are joined by NHL on TNT host Liam McHugh to tee up tonight's matchup between the Leafs and Blackhawks.