Leafs on TSN 1050

Vancouver Canucks reporter for The Athletic Thomas Drance joins Andi and Craig to discuss the Canucks approach to the offseason, why he thinks the idea of an All-Canadian division to start the season makes the most sense, if the NHL should look at scheduling geographic rival series, and the uncertainty surrounding the AHL.

Mike Kelly from The Point Hockey, NHL Network and Sportlogiq joins Andi and Craig to discuss if the Leafs have improved this offseason, why Joe Thornton still has value on the ice, and if the Leafs top guys are able to adjust the way they play.

Mirtle when he would guess the next NHL season will start, and outside of TJ Brodie which new acquisition will have the greatest impact, why Joe Thornton's drop in production doesn't exactly equate to his career being full on a downswing and touch on Ilya Mikheyev's arbitration hearing.

In hour two of Leafs Lunch, Andi Petrillo and TSN hockey analyst Mike Johnson talk to TSN Maple Leafs reporter Kristen Shilton about what Joe Thornton brings to Toronto and how Ilya Mikheyev’s arbitration hearing could go down. Then Andi and MJ are joined by The Athletic Canada's editor-in-chief James Mirtle to discuss his thoughts on the Leafs' offseason so far and if they’ve targeted the right type of players in free agency.

TSN Leafs Reporter Kristen Shilton joined Andi Petrillo and Mike Johnson to discuss how Joe Thornton choosing Toronto is all about the Stanley Cup, the impact of Thornton mentioning his confidence in Frederik Andersen, how all the roster movement affects Alex Kerfoot, training camp battles at forward and what can Jimmy Vesey find do to find consistency?

Andi Petrillo is joined by TSN hockey analyst Mike Johnson on Leafs Lunch. They start hour one by discussing how right now feels like the calm before the storm prior to any kind of announcement regarding when next season will begin and Andi shares her favourite Doc Emrick story. Then Andi and MJ are joined by TSN hockey insider Pierre LeBrun to chat about Ilya Mikheyev's arbitration case with the Leafs.

TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun joined Andi Petrillo and Mike Johnson on Leafs Lunch to discuss what the 'larger than life' personality of Joe Thornton brings to the Maple Leafs, how injuries and the pandemic might affect Ilya Mikheyev's Arbitration case, how Travis Dermott doesn't have much leverage during his contract negotiations and his gut feeling on when the next NHL season could begin.

Kevin Kurz of The Athletic San Jose joined Mark Roe and Dave Poulin on Leafs Lunch to discuss Joe Thornton's 'Jumbo' legacy with the Sharks, why his departure wasn't as much of a surprise as it could've been in years past and the difference between Thornton leaving and Marleau re-signing.

Mark Roe filling in for Andi Petrillo alongside TSN hockey analyst Dave Poulin on Leafs Lunch. In hour two, they get into Frederik Andersen's recent performance in net and Joe Thornton's comments regarding wanting to come to Toronto because of Andersen. Then Mark and Poulin talk to Kevin Kurz from The Athletic San Jose about the legacy that Joe Thornton leaves behind in San Jose and what the former Sharks captain can still contribute to the Leafs.

TSN690 Montreal Host Mitch Melnick joined Mark Roe and Dave Poulin to discuss the Canadiens off-season, why the situation between Max Domi and the team didn't work out, Jesperi Kotkaniemi's development, and what the Habs need to expect from Jonathan Drouin.