Leafs on TSN 1050

The Athletic's James Mirtle joins Leafs Lunch to discuss the news coming out of Leafs training camp, Auston Matthews opening up about the positive Covid-19 test, if Nick Robertson could have an important role with the Leafs, and the pressures on Frederik Andersen in their playoff push.

Andi Petrillo alongside Toronto Star sports columnist Dave Feschuk on Leafs Lunch. In hour two, Andi and Feschuk discuss the status of Timothy Liljegren as he has been listed as "unable to play" and then are joined by The Athletic's James Mirtle on Auston Matthews being the reluctant face of COVID-19 in the NHL and how the situation was handled. Andi and Feschuk also talk with disease expert Dr. Isaac Bogoch about the NHL entering Phase 3 and what the players can do to minimize the risk of COVID-19.

Andi Petrillo and Dave Feschuk rank the top 5 Leafs who will be the most motivated heading into the series against the Blue jackets, from veteran players chasing a cup, upcoming UFAs and guys looking to bounce back from disappointing seasons.

TSN Hockey Analyst Craig Button joins Leafs Lunch to discuss what realistic expectations are for Leafs' prospect Nick Robertson, if he will get playing time, and which teams have the advantage after a long lay off.

Andi Petrillo is joined by Toronto Star sports columnist Dave Feschuk on Leafs Lunch. We start off the first hour by sharing our takeaways from day one of Phase 3, including Auston Matthews announcing he did test positive for COVID-19 and the Leafs' lines in training camp. Then Andi and Feschuk are joined by TSN's Director of Scouting to discuss the possibility of Nick Robertson cracking the Leafs lineup and his thoughts on Connor McDavid's comments on playing in the Olympics.

TSN 1050 Leafs reporter Kristen Shilton joins Leafs Lunch to give an update from the first day of Leafs training camp and discusses key storylines for the Leafs in their return to play.

TSN 1050 Leafs Reporter Kristen Shilton joins Andi Petrillo and Dave Feschuk with an update on Leafs training camp. Andi and Dave also discuss the impact the new CBA has on cap-strapped teams like the Leafs, and how much stock they put in the narrative that the Leafs are under pressure to win now.

TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger joins Leafs Lunch to discuss his biggest takeaways from the CBA and why he thinks the league made the best of a bad situation, the news that the Penguins have sidelined players as a precaution for potential secondary exposure to COVID-19 and Auston Matthews confirming he tested positive for the coronavirus last month.

NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr joins Leafs Lunch to discuss the four-year CBA extension and the challenges that went into the new deal, if Olympic participation was an instrumental part of the agreement, and the NHLPA’s stance regarding the privacy around players testing positive for COVID-19.

We're back! Andi Petrillo is joined by Toronto Star sports columnist Dave Feschuk as Leafs Lunch returns to air. In the first hour, Andi and Dave interview NHLPA executive director and discuss the new NHL CBA and the league's return to play. And then TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger stops by to talk about his biggest takeaways from the new CBA and if the Leafs are under more pressure to win now.