Leafs Lunch

In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to discuss whether the Jets or Leafs are in a better position to have a long playoff run. Then Julia and Al's Brother share their thoughts on Jonas Siegel's top 10 trade targets for the Leafs heading into the deadline.

TSN Hockey Analyst Craig Button joins Julia and Al’s Brother to talk about the Jets turnaround under Rick Bowness, which team is better built to have success in the playoffs between the Leafs and Jets, and why he thinks a player like Lawson Crouse could be a good deadline add for the Leafs.

ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton joins Julia and Al’s Brother to discuss what she learned about Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov after her interview with them, what their relationship is like off the ice, and the Leafs' culture.

Voice of the Maple Leafs Joe Bowen joins Julia and Al’s Brother to talk about the officiating in the Leafs-Panthers game, if pulling Matt Murray was a turning point in the game, Bunting sticking up for Matthews and why he thinks Matthews’ overall play this year is better than last season.

Julia and Al's Brother share their stays and gos from last night's wild 5-4 OT win over the Panthers, including the Leafs sticking up for each other and willingness to be physical.

In the second hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano play another edition of "Word Association Wednesday". Then Julia and Al's Brother are joined by ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton to discuss her feature on the Maple Leafs goalie tandem and how she would describe Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov.

In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano determine what they'd like to stay and what needs to go from the Leafs' win over the Panthers. Then Julia and Al's Brother are joined by TSN 1050 Maple Leafs play-by-play voice Joe Bowen to discuss his biggest takeaways from the Leafs' comeback against the Panthers.

TSN Leafs reporter Mark Masters joins Julia and Al’s Brother from morning skate to look ahead to the Leafs game against the Panthers and discuss Nick Robertson’s future after his latest injury setback.

Former Panthers defenceman and current analyst Ed Jovanovski joins Julia and Al’s Brother to talk about the Panthers’ fighting for a playoff spot and the disappointing start to their season, what Matthew Tkachuk has brought to the Panthers, Morgan Rielly’s struggles and how he would manage the ups and downs of a season when he played.

In the second hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN Maple Leafs reporter Mark Masters live at Scotiabank Arena for an update from Leafs' morning skate. Then Julia and Al's Brother play another edition of "On the Clock".

TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins Julia and Al's Brother to talk about why it was a first hearing Jim Rutherford talk publicly about speaking to potential coaching candidates, if Dubas could get ahead of the trade market and make a deal sooner than later and why he's not worried about Rielly returning to form.

In the first hour of Leafs Lunch, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger to discuss his takeaways from Jim Rutherford's press conference in Vancouver. Then Julia and Al's Brother talk to former Florida Panthers defenceman Ed Jovanovski about the team underachieving heading into tonight's matchup against the Leafs.

Senior managing editor The Athletic NHL James Mirtle joins Leafs Lunch to chat about the Leafs’ 4-3 loss to the Bruins on Saturday. Mirtle shares his thoughts on what direction the Vancouver Canucks might take amidst a disappointing season, why Leafs fans should be patient with Morgan Rielly as he looks to return to form, whether the Leafs should consider permanently reuniting the trio of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and Michael Bunting, and more.

In the second hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano get into whether the Leafs have begun to learn some of the lessons Sheldon Keefe alluded to in his post-game press conference on Saturday. Then Julia and Al's Brother talk to The Athletic's James Mirtle about whether Matthews, Marner and Bunting should be reunited.

In hour one of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN hockey analyst Mike Johnson to recap the Leafs' loss to the Bruins on Saturday. Then Julia and Al's Brother take a look at what's going on in the group chats of Leafs Nation.

NESN Bruins reporter Sophia Jurksztowicz joins Julia and Al’s Brother to talk about the buzz in the air at practice for the Leafs-Bruins match-up, if the Leafs can catch up to the Bruins in the standings, what Brad Marchand is really like, and Jim Montgomery’s impact on the Bruins.

TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Julia and Al’s Brother to talk about Auston Matthews’ injury, if it’s time to review the distinct kicking motion rule, if Michael Bunting’s reputation is costing him some calls, if he thinks the Leafs could add one of the big-name impact players rumoured to be on the market.

In the second hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano talk to NESN Bruins reporter Sophia Jurksztowicz about this Saturday's matchup between the Bruins and Leafs and what has been the main contributing factors to the team's success this season. Then Julia and Al's Brother hand out their Leafies awards for the past week.

In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano talk to TSN hockey insider Chris Johnston about Auston Matthews' injury and whether that's been responsible for his diminished offensive production. Then Julia and Al's Brother throw it back and play Grades of the Game, grading the Leafs' performance in their 4-1 loss to the Red Wings last night.

Former Leafs defenceman and TSN Hockey analyst Frank Corrado joins Julia and Al's Brother ahead of his debut on the Leafs panel to chat about the Leafs game against Detroit, the Leafs' record in back-to-backs, how Bobby McMann looked in his own debut and why William Nylander's hockey IQ is not talked about enough.