Leafs Lunch

In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano get into why it makes sense to give Ilya Samsonov the start against the Devils tonight. Then Julia and AB are joined by TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger to discuss the breaking news that Ryan O'Reilly will be out for four weeks and how that impacts Sheldon Keefe's lineup.

TSN Senators reporter Claire Hanna joins Julia and Al’s Brother to talk about the Senators playoff push after their 5-game win streak, what Jakob Chychrun has brought to the team and why this group has belief they can get into the postseason.

In the second hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike Distefano are joined by TSN Senators reporter Claire Hanna to discuss the Sens' five-game winning streak and how Jakob Chychrun is fitting in with the team. Then Julia and Al's Brother take a look at some of the hottest takes from the group chats of Leafs Nation.

In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN hockey analyst Mike Johnson to discuss the Leafs' weekend and the injury status of Ryan O'Reilly. Then Julia and Al's Brother get into why John Tavares was wearing the "Extras Grey" jersey in practice this morning.

TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joins Julia and Al’s Brother to talk about Ryan O’Reilly’s injury and how it impacts Keefe’s lineup, how long it takes players to adjust to new teams, Michael Bunting’s demotion to the third line, who is going to play with Morgan Rielly and why Jon Cooper benching his star players is not surprising.

In the second hour of today's trade deadline edition of Leafs Lunch, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by OverDrive's Bryan Hayes to discuss the shift in Kyle Dubas' philosophy at the deadline. Then Julia and Al's Brother talk to ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton about whether she was surprised by some of the moves Dubas made, including the trade of Rasmus Sandin.

ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton joins Julia and Al's Brother to talk about how Dubas has given the core group their best opportunity to have success in the playoffs, what influence Jason Spezza has had in the front office, and why she was bit surprised to see Sandin traded.

OverDrive's Bryan Hayes joins Julia and Al's Brother to talk about which of the players moved at the deadline could have the biggest impact with their new team and the shift in Kyle Dubas' philosophy at the deadline. Dubas has probably exceeded his own expectations

On the first hour of today's special Trade Deadline edition of Leafs Lunch, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN hockey analyst Frank Corrado in-studio to discuss the latest trade news and rumours ahead of today's trade deadline. Then Julia, AB and Frankie get into if the Leafs have any more needs to address before the deadline.

The Athletic's Flames reporter Julian McKenzie joins Julia and Al's Brother to talk about the pressure on Jacob Markström to get going, Jonathan Huberdeau looking to gain confidence, the Flames playoff push and if they may look to make moves before the deadline.

TSN Leafs reporter Mark Masters joins Julia and Al's Brother to talk about the emotional week it's been for the team with players coming and going, when Luke Schenn could make his debut, if Matt Murray's return is close and how Auston Matthews and the Leafs top players will respond after a tough loss to the Oilers.

In the second hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN Maple Leafs reporter Mark Masters to get his thoughts on Sam Lafferty and Jake McCabe's debuts last night. Then Julia and Al's Brother talk to The Athletic Flames reporter Julian McKenzie about tonight's matchup between Calgary and the Leafs.

In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to discuss the Maple Leafs' inability to show up against the Oilers and how Morgan Rielly can get back on track. Then Julia and Al's Brother decide on what they'd like to stay and what needs to go from the Leafs' loss to the Oilers.

TSN Hockey Analyst Craig Button joins Julia and Al’s Brother to talk about the Leafs best players not showing up in Edmonton but why he’s not putting too much stock in one game, how to get Morgan Reilly back on track, two goalies the Leafs could target before the deadline, David Pastrnak’s new deal, and how Bill Armstrong mismanaged the Jakob Chychrun situation.

In the second hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano talk TSN hockey analyst Matt Kassian about how teams in the Western Conference are approaching the deadline and what is still to be done by the Oilers. Then Julia and Al's Brother play another edition of "Word Association Wednesday".

TSN Hockey Analyst and Former NHLer Matt Kassian joins the show to discuss how teams out West are viewing the Eastern Conference right now, how top Western teams are approaching the deadline, what is still to be done by the Oilers, how impressive Connor McDavid's season has been, if the goaltending tandem is enough to take them where they want to go and how Hyman's season has impressed.

In the first hour of today's show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN hockey insider Chris Johnston to recap all of the craziness that has happened ahead of the trade deadline. Then Julia and Al's Brother get into why Kyle Dubas has decided this is the year to go all-in and what makes this season different.

TSN hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss the last 72 hours, what the Leafs could still have up their sleeve, where some of the goaltending options could end up, how the Rasmus Sandin trade came to be, the risk level for Kyle Dubas, Edmonton's Ekholm move and where Chychrun might end up.

Host of the Blue Crew podcast Jonny Lazarus joins Julia and Al’s Brother to talk about where Patrick Kane could fit into the Rangers lineup, if he is a luxury add, the renewed rivalry between New Jersey and the Rangers given the recent blockbuster moves from both teams and how the Maple Leafs match up against other Eastern Conference contenders.

Former defenceman and current Chicago Blackhawks analyst Colby Cohen joins Julia and Al’s Brother to discuss what Jake McCabe will bring to the Leafs lineup, how Sam Lafferty can become an effective contributor to the Leafs bottom 6 and the vibe around the Blackhawks organization with the possibility of Kane leaving.