Leafs on TSN 1050

Al's Brother and Jonas Siegel list their Stay's and Go's from the Maple Leafs 5-4 OT victory against the St. Louis Blues on December 27, 2022.

TSN Hockey Analyst Craig Button joins Al’s Brother and Jonas Siegel to talk about the comparisons Team Canada is getting to the 2005 World Junior team and if they can live up to the hype, if he sees Mitch Marner-type qualities in Connor Bedard’s game, expectations for Shane Wright and Mitch Marner’s hocky IQ.

In the second hour of the show, Mike DiStefano and Jonas Siegel talk to TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button about the comparisons that this year's Canadian World Juniors team is receiving and if they can live up to the hype. Then Al's Brother does his best Santa impression when handing out his gifts to this week's best Leafs, including the AB Charcuterie Board Award.

Al's Brother and Jonas Siegel, of The Athletic, share what they'd like to see stay and what they'd like to see go from the Leafs' 4-3 win over the Flyers, including the top line taking over.

The Athletic's Jonas Siegel filling in alongside Mike DiStefano. In the first hour of the show, Jonas and Al's Brother are joined by TSN hockey insider Chris Johnston to discuss the extent of Rasmus Sandin's injury and why signing Michael Bunting long-term makes sense. Then Jonas and AB share what they'd like to stay and what needs to go from the Leafs' win over the Flyers.

TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Al’s Brother and Jonas Siegel to chat about Nylander elevating his game even further, the extent of Sandin’s injury, if we’ll see the Leafs sign any of their upcoming UFAs in season, why a long-term deal for Bunting makes sense and Kane’s future in Chicago.

In the second hour of the show, Mike DiStefano and Luca Celebre are joined by Philly Hockey Now Flyers writer, Sam Carchidi, to discuss the state of the Flyers ahead of today's matinee against the Leafs. Then Al's Brother and Luca play Santa on the fourth day of the Five Days of Christmas on Leafs Lunch and hand out their gifts to the Leafs and the rest of the Canadian teams.

NHL Draft and Prospects writer for The Hockey News Tony Ferrari joins the show to talk about why there are no Leafs prospects participating in the World Juniors this year, how loaded Team Canada is up front, some under the radar players for Canada and who could be their toughest opponent.

In the first hour of the show, Mike DiStefano and BarDown's Luca Celebre are joined by former Maple Leafs defenceman Frank Corrado to tee up today's afternoon matchup between the Leafs and Flyers. Then Al's Brother and Luca talk to NHL Draft and Prospects Writer for The Hockey News, Tony Ferrari, about players to watch at this year's World Juniors.

Former Leafs defenceman and TSN Hockey Analyst Frank Corrado joins Leafs Lunch to talk about why there is no rush to get Dryden Hunt into the lineup, if the early afternoon start throws players off, if JVR could be a fit for the Leafs and what the Leafs are missing without Morgan Reilly in the lineup.