Leafs Lunch

TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Julia and Al’s Brother to talk about why Kyle Dubas is likely not looking to make a deal for a big name rental player, why he thinks the Leafs are looking to add both a forward and defenceman and the likelihood of them signing any more players to midseason extensions.

In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by former NHLer and ESPN NHL analyst PK Subban to discuss what he's thought of the Leafs so far this season and his partnership with Kraft Hockeyville. Then Julia and Al's Brother talk to TSN hockey insider Chris Johnston about his takeaways from Kyle Dubas' media availability yesterday.

ESPN NHL Analyst and longtime NHL Defenceman PK Subban discusses his partnership with Kraft Hockeyville to help grow the game in hockey communities and promote inclusiveness, his favourite memory from minor hockey and the time he was traded at 8 years old, Mitch Marner’s breakaway attempt at the All-Star game and more.

Columbus Blue Jackets Captain Boone Jenner joins Leafs Lunch to talk about how the team has been dealing with all the injuries this year, the younger guys shouldering more responsibility, if he could pull off Patrik Laine’s game day outfits, his reaction in the summer when Johnny Gaudreau signed as a free agent and facing the Leafs in back-to-back games this weekend.

In the second hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano get into whether Kyle Dubas will try to add another goalie with the news of Matt Murray being placed on IR. Then Julia and Al's Brother are joined by TSN Maple Leafs reporter Mark Masters to discuss what he expects from Kyle Dubas' media availability and all the news breaking ahead of the Leafs' first post-All-Star break practice.

TSN Leafs reporter Mark Masters joins Julia and Al's Brother ahead of the Leafs practice to talk about Conor Timmins' two-year extension with the Leafs, Matt Murray's injury, Auston Matthews' return to the ice in a no-contact jersey and his interview with Matthew Knies.

TSN Hockey Analyst Craig Button joins Julia and Al’s Brother to talk about if the Leafs should try to get Joseph Woll some NHL starts, why you can’t count on Matt Murray to be durable, how the Leafs should focus on adding a Jake Muzzin-type replacement before the deadline and why the spotlight is on Kyle Dubas.

In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to discuss how the Leafs should approach Matt Murray's recovery and if they should give Joseph Woll a shot in net. Then Julia and Al's Brother talk to Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner about the team's upcoming back-to-back against the Maple Leafs.

NHL Staff Writer for The Athletic and Co-Host of the Too Many Men Podcast, Shayna Goldman joins Julia and Al's Brother to discuss the Maple Leafs' expectations in the second half of the season, Toronto's goaltending tandem and the bright spots of the lineup. Goldman also discusses the Boston Bruins positive year, why the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights' stock could rise or fall and the Buffalo Sabres' impressive season.

In the second hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by NHL staff writer for The Athletic, Shayna Goldman, to share her outlook for the trade deadline and the Maple Leafs' priorities for the second half. Then Julia and Al's Brother play another edition of Word Association Wednesday.