Leafs Lunch

Al's Brother and Jonas Siegel share their stays and gos from the Leafs 6-3 loss to the Coyotes, including Timmins' 'revenge' game, the Leafs second power play unit and the Arizona Coyotes demons.

TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Al’s Brother and Jonas Siegel to talk about the Leafs playing in Mullet Arena, the future of the Arizona Coyotes, if Timmins can become a mainstay on the blue line when everyone is healthy, if Erik Karlsson could be moved this season and more.

In this edition of the Thursday Three-Pack on December 29, 2022, Al's Brother and Luca Celebre give their list of the New Year's resolutions for the Maple Leafs.

Writer for PHNX Sports, covering the Arizona Coyotes, Craig Morgan, joins Al's Brother and Luca Celebre to tee up the Maple Leafs matchup vs. the Coyotes in Tempe, AZ., his experiences at Mullett Arena, the Coyotes' development system and top prospects and the Jakob Chychrun sweepstakes.

In the second hour of the show, Mike DiStefano and Luca Celebre are joined by PHNX Sports writer Craig Morgan to discuss the Coyotes’ matchup against the Leafs as Toronto visits Mullett Arena for the first time. Then Al's Brother and Luca share their New Year's Resolutions for the Maple Leafs in this week's Thursday Three-Pack.

Host of the Leafs Morning Take for The Leafs Nation, Nick Alberga, joins the Al's Brother and Luca Celebre to discuss Morgan Rielly's return to the ice after his knee injury and his impact to the lineup, the Maple Leafs line adjustments on the power play, William Nylander's rise as an elite winger and the importance of the Maple Leafs' depth.

In the first hour of the show, Mike DiStefano and BarDown's Luca Celebre share what they'd like to stay and what needs to go from Canada's rout of Germany at the World Juniors with special guest Julia Tocheri. Then Al's Brother and Luca are joined by Host of the Leafs Morning Take for The Leafs Nation, Nick Alberga, to discuss the direction of the team heading into 2023.

Leafs Lunch host Julia Tocheri joins Al's Brother and Luca Celebre live from Halifax, NS at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship to discuss the atmosphere and buzz at the tournament, Connor Bedard's incredible performance leading the way in Canada's 11-2 win over Germany and the 'Stay's and Go's' from the victory.

Al's Brother and Jonas Siegel from The Athletic, debut the newest segment 'Word Association Wednesday' where a statement from around the NHL is read, and is described by one word.

In the second hour of the show, Mike DiStefano and Jonas Siegel are joined by NHL Draft and Prospects Writer for The Athletic, Scott Wheeler, to discuss how Canada's first loss could shape their play going forward in the tournament and the "Michigan" use against Czechia. Then Al's Brother and Jonas debut Leafs Lunch's newest segment for their best "word" to describe the hottest statements around the NHL.

National reporter for the NHL Draft and Prospects for The Athletic, Scott Wheeler, joins Al's Brother and Jonas Siegel to discuss Canada at the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. Wheeler discusses how their first loss could shape them to play stronger, the 'Michigan' use during the game and the history and talent level the of Canadian goaltenders.

In the first hour of the show, Mike DiStefano and The Athletic's Jonas Siegel list what they'd like to stay and what needs to go from the Leafs' OT win over the Blues last night. Then Al's Brother and Jonas get into whether the Leafs are entering 2023 better than when they entered 2022.

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.