Leafs on TSN 1050

NHL Network Analyst Mike Kelly joins Leafs Lunch to tee up the Stanley Cup Finals and break down the statistical profiles of the Panthers and Knights. Kelly shares his thoughts on why both the Panthers and Knights have excelled at not only limiting chances against but capitalising on opponent's mistakes, why Jack Eichel’s recent success has him knocking on the door of superstardom, his favourite candidates to win the Conn Smythe Trophy during the final, and more.

In the second hour of the show, Mike DiStefano and Dave Feschuk talk to longtime NHL defenceman Ed Jovanovski about the Panthers' improbable run to the Cup Final and how it compares to when he was on the team in 1995-96. Then Al's Brother and Feschuk are joined by NHL Network analyst Mike Kelly to break down the tale of the tape ahead of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Former Panthers Defenceman Ed Jovanovski joins Leafs Lunch to look ahead to Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Jovanovski shares his thoughts on how the Panthers have been able to mount an improbable run to the finals, how Bill Zito’s gutsy decision to trade Jonathan Huberdeau for Matthew Tkachuk last summer has paid off in spades, his memories of reaching the finals during his rookie year with the Panthers, and more.

In the first hour of the show, MIke DiStefano and Dave Feschuk talk to TSN hockey insider Chris Johnston about a potential timeline for Auston Matthew's extension and if we might see more of Brendan Shanahan next season. Then AB and Feschuk share their top-five storylines heading into Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Leafs Lunch to discuss Brad Treliving and Kyle Dubas being introduced yesterday by their respective new clubs. Johnston shares his thoughts on whether the Leafs and Penguins are a budding rivalry with Dubas landing in Pittsburgh, why Brendan Shanahan might be more publicly visible next season after lurking in the background in recent seasons, why the timeline for Auston Matthews to sign an extension with the Leafs is uncertain at this point, and more.

TSN's Director of Scouting Craig Button joins Leafs Lunch to discuss the Maple Leafs’ decision to hire Brad Treliving as its next GM. Button shares his thoughts on what it's like to be a newly hired GM, how Treliving might handle contract extensions for Auston Matthews and William Nylander, what the chances are that head coach Sheldon Keefe will be retained going into next season, and more.

In the final hour of this special three-hour edition of Leafs Lunch, Mike DiStefano and Dave Feschuk talk to TSN Maple Leafs reporter Mark Masters about . Then Feschuk and Al's Brother are joined by NHL on TNT host Liam McHugh to discuss why the long layoff may pose some problems for the Panthers heading into Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

NHL on TNT Host Liam McHugh joins Leafs Lunch to look ahead to Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. McHugh shares his thoughts on Vegas establishing itself as an annual contender just six years into the existence of their franchise, why the long layoff between series might pose a challenge for the Panthers, the pressure facing new Leafs GM Brad Treliving entering this summer, and more.

TSN Maple Leafs Reporter Mark Masters joins Leafs Lunch to recap Brad Treliving’s introductory press conference after being named general manager of the Maple Leafs. Masters shares his thoughts on how Treliving will approach an offseason highlighted with multiple potentially franchise-altering decisions, whether he envisions head coach Sheldon Keefe being retained, how Treliving might approach the impending extensions due to Auston Matthews and William Nylander, and more.

In the second hour of today's extended show, Mike DiStefano and Dave Feschuk talk to TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button about what the first order of business will be for Brad Treliving now that he has been formally introduced as Leafs' general manager. Then Al's Brother and Feschuk rank Treliving's "Boldest Moves as a GM" in this week's Thursday Three-Pack.