Anthony Petrielli
Anthony Petrielli has been writing at MLHS since 2011. He is known for his weekly “Leafs Notebook” feature, and also writes specific analysis pieces. Anthony has been featured on GlobalTV, CBC Radio 1, Sportsnet590 and TSN 1200. You can contact him at [email protected] or find him on Twitter at @APetrielli.
Maple Leafs’ front office overhaul continues: Leach, Wickenheiser, Morrison, and Metcalf exit the organization
The Maple Leafs' front office overhaul continues. The club has reportedly parted ways with a litany of staff members, including Darryl Metcalf, Assistant General Manager,...
With Emil Andrae now signed, how is the Maple Leafs’ defense shaping up?
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Emil Andrae came to terms on a two-year deal worth $1.55 million per season on Saturday. Andrae was acquired as...
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs attempt to address 3C hole, acquire Nick Paul in exchange...
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to remake their roster, acquiring Nick Paul in exchange for Dennis Hildeby, a 2027 fourth-round pick, and a 2028...
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs add another quality defensive forward — plus some jam —...
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Brandon Duhaime have come to terms on a three-year, $2.6 million AAV contract. Duhaime is another player we profiled in...
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs add more C depth with addition of Teddy Blueger on...
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Teddy Blueger have come to terms on a two-year deal worth $2.5 million per season. Blueger is a player we...
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs add right-shot checking center in Colton Sissons on two-year contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs have opened free agency by coming to terms with Colton Sissons on a two-year, $4.25 million AAV contract. The Leafs had...
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs add speed, right-shot scoring punch in Jack Roslovic on two-year...
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Jack Roslovic have come to terms on a two-year deal worth $4 million per season. This connection has been rumoured...
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs sign Troy Stecher to two-year, $1.35 million AAV deal
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Troy Stecher to a two-year extension worth $1.35 million per season. Claimed off waivers last November, Stecher quickly became...
The Maple Leafs’ current direction: a middle ground between competing now and long-term building?...
Ever since MLSE President Keith Pelley dismissed Brad Treliving as GM of the Maple Leafs, he and the rest of the Leafs' leadership have...
Zach Olsen selected 73rd overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs – Analysis & Scouting...
With the 73rd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Maple Leafs selected a physical right winger, Zach Olsen, of the Saskatoon Blades. Olsen...
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs trade Brandon Carlo to STL for two third-round picks
The Brandon Carlo era has come to an unceremonious end as the Maple Leafs have sent him to the St. Louis Blues in exchange...
The Sergei Bobrovsky rumours, Matthew Knies trade speculation, and a few trade target ideas...
The draft and free agency are almost here, and it feels like news is moving a mile a minute around the NHL. I planned to...
Free Agents Targets for the Maple Leafs: Bottom-Six Forwards of Interest
As the activity around the NHL moves fast and furious, we will wrap up the forward portion of our free agent series with a...
Free Agents Targets for the Maple Leafs: Centermen of Interest
As we approach the draft and free agency, we are breaking down options of potential interest to the Maple Leafs. We have already worked through...
Free Agents Targets for the Maple Leafs: Top-Six Wingers of Interest
While the NHL Draft is still between us and the opening of free agency, the offseason is already moving fast and furious in Toronto,...
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs take big swing with Darren Raddysh sign-and-trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made their first major splash of the offseason. According to Elliotte Friedman, the Leafs are completing a sign-and-trade deal with...
Instant Analysis: John Chayka makes surprise hire in Jim Hiller as Maple Leafs’ next...
After a lengthy coaching search, the Maple Leafs landed on Jim Hiller as their 41st head coach in franchise history. "Jim is an experienced coach...
Instant Analysis: John Chayka begins to change Leafs’ blue-line mix, swaps goalies, opens more...
John Chayka has executed his first trade as GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs, sending goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit to the...
Weighing the Maple Leafs’ first-overall pick debate: Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg, and the wildcards
The NHL Combine is over, the Stanley Cup Final is reaching its conclusion, and the 2026-27 calendar is set to begin with the NHL...
A shortlist of head-coaching candidates for the Maple Leafs as the hiring process continues
With the Maple Leafs' head coach search well underway, we are starting to hear certain names emerge or recede with more clarity, one way...
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