Leafs on TSN 1050

TSN Hockey Host James Duthie joined the OverDrive boys earlier today for a HUGE announcement regarding his playing partner for The Face-Off versus Team Dubas. He touched on that, as well as the mission for sports to return in the wake of more positive Covid tests across the sporting world.

Head Coach of the Peterborough Petes, Rob Wilson, joins Andi Petrillo and Mike Johnson on Leafs Lunch to discuss what impressed him the most about Nick Robertson this season and what he could bring to the Leafs.

In hour two of Leafs Lunch, Andi Petrillo and TSN hockey analyst Mike Johnson talk about three reasons to be optimistic and three reasons for concern entering their series with the Columbus Blue Jackets when the NHL returns. Then Andi and MJ are joined by Peterborough Petes head coach Rob Wilson to discuss the rise of Maple Leafs prospect Nick Robertson and what makes him such a great goalscorer.

Andrew Peters, Former NHLer & current host of the Instigators on WGR 550 in Buffalo, joins Andi Petrillo and Mike Johnson to discuss Jack Eichel's comments on how the past five years have been "tough" and his frustrations with losing.

TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie joins Andi Petrillo and Mike Johnson on Leafs Lunch to discuss the latest with the NHL's return to play plans and previews the Canadian teams' matchups in the play-in round.

Andi Petrillo is joined by TSN hockey analyst Mike Johnson on the final Leafs Lunch before the summer break. They start hour one by discussing the NBA's idea to have families re-join players after the play-in round and whether the NHL should implement something similar. Then Andi and MJ talk with TSN hockey insider Bob McKenzie about whether we'll see any trades from the seven teams that have been eliminated from the playoffs and they chat with former NHLer Andrew Peters about Jack Eichel's comments yesterday.

TSN Oilers reporter Ryan Rishaug joined Andi Petrillo and Bryan Hayes on Leafs Lunch to discuss Alberta Premier Jason Kenney lobbying for Edmonton to be chosen as an NHL hub city, why the Oilers were unlucky with the playoff format, and how Leon Draisaitl distinguished himself as the no-doubt team MVP this season.

Andi Petrillo is joined by OverDrive co-host Bryan Hayes in hour two of Leafs Lunch. They start off discussing Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning's comments regarding whether the team will hold training camp in the US and if that will impact Vancouver's ability to be a hub city. Then they are joined by TSN Edmonton Bureau Reporter Ryan Rishaug to get the latest on the city and province's push to become a hub city when the NHL returns to play.

Andi Petrillo is joined by TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger in hour one of Leafs Lunch. They discuss Rod Brind'Amour's comments regarding why the Hurricanes voted against the 24-team playoff format and why it cannot be a perfect scenario. Then Andi and Dregs chat with Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen about the 'very fair' format the NHL has decided to return with and how John Tortorella's coaching staff will prepare for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen joined Andi Petrillo and Darren Dreger on Leafs Lunch to discuss the 'very fair' format the NHL has decided to return with, how many big pieces will be back from injury, why he's confident with either goalie, how John Tortorella's coaching staff will prepare for the Toronto Maple Leafs. and what would happen if one of his players decided they weren't comfortable returning to play amid the pandemic.