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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.
Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs vs. Rangers

Game in 10: Maple Leafs notch business-like win in a back-to-back situation against the...

Late in their win against Colorado, the Maple Leafs reunited Bobby McMann with John Tavares and William Nylander. They out-attempted the Avalanche 8-1 in...

Game in 10: Matthews bests MacKinnon, Joseph Woll sharp in low-scoring win over Colorado

This was a big game for a Maple Leafs team that finally ended its losing streak earlier in the week. To really show signs...
Auston Matthews, Toronto St. Pats

Game in 10: Powered by their stars, Maple Leafs dominate Calgary in much-needed victory

There was no luck of the Irish needed for the Maple Leafs, who thoroughly dominated an inferior Calgary team to get back into the...
Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs vs. Devils

A takeaway from Auston Matthews’ shot location data, Brandon Carlo & Scott Laughton’s adjustments,...

Earlier today, we examined the Maple Leafs' disappointing 2-4-1 March stretch and the adjustments needed ahead of the playoffs. Now, let's explore more specific points...
Craig Berube, William Nylander, Maple Leafs bench

The reasons behind the Maple Leafs’ March struggles, and the adjustments needed ahead of...

Well, the Maple Leafs' annual March dip has officially arrived. The team trudging through a stretch of mediocre hockey each March has become an annual...
Craig Berube, Maple Leafs bench

With more options at his disposal, it’s now on Craig Berube to get creative...

In the lead-up to the trade deadline, the common sentiment around the Maple Leafs was that their top priority was acquiring a 3C to...
Brandon Carlo, Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche

Evaluating the Maple Leafs’ trade deadline performance and best lineup fits for Laughton &...

Well, that trade deadline escalated quickly. Only a few weeks ago, we discussed how wide open the East felt, a take that aged like milk....
Mitch Marner, Toronto Maple Leafs

The latest chapter in the Mitch Marner contract saga: Marner reportedly declined a trade...

First off, it sucks to be writing about this topic right now. The Leafs just completed what I would consider a solid trade deadline, notably...
Brandon Carlo, Maple Leafs

Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs make major addition at right defense with Brandon Carlo

It was obvious the Maple Leafs needed a proper right-handed defenseman to round out their top four. At the eleventh hour, Brad Treliving delivered. The...
Scott Laughton, Maple Leafs

Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs acquire top-nine forward help with addition of Scott Laughton

The Maple Leafs have acquired help for their top-nine forward group, adding Oakville native Scott Laughton along with fourth-round and sixth-round picks from the...
Brad Treliving, Craig Berube, Maple Leafs

With all eyes on Brad Treliving less than 24 hours from the trade deadline,...

A little over a week before the trade deadline, Brad Treliving's answers in his media availability fell somewhere between managing expectations and under-promising/over-delivering. Here was...
Joseph Woll, Maple Leafs

Game in 10: Joseph Woll yanked early in Maple Leafs’ ugly loss to Vegas

I can’t believe I not only stayed up for this game but also wrote 10 points on it. Your game in 10: 1.   This game...
Nick Robertson, Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs’ uptick in depth scoring and offense from the defense, and is...

Happy NHL trade deadline week!  At this point, it’s a matter of when and who -- rather than if -- the Atlantic-leading Leafs add to...
Connor Murphy, Chicago Blackhawks

Surveying the defense trade market for the Toronto Maple Leafs: Connor Murphy, Colton Parayko,...

With the trade deadline quickly approaching, the Maple Leafs hold a narrow lead in their Atlantic Division dogfight against the Panthers and Lightning. While it...
Joseph Woll, Maple Leafs vs. Lightning

The Atlantic Division title is there for the taking for the Maple Leafs —...

The only piece of "hardware" this Maple Leafs core can claim through eight seasons is a shortened-season Canadian division title.  While the team has been...
Max Domi, Maple Leafs

Game in 10: Depth scoring the theme of the weekend as Maple Leafs pick...

For the first time since February 12, 2003, when Ed Belfour tended goal and Tie Domi scored for Toronto, the Maple Leafs beat the...
Mitch Marner, Connor McDavid, Cale Makar, Devon Toews celebrate Team Canada's 4 Nations win over Team USA

Game in 10: Team Canada wins 4 Nations championship, Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews...

O, Canada! Entering this tournament, it felt like a fun idea that could be a good watch, but it turned into a full-on battle for...
Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, Maple Leafs

Lessons from the 4 Nations tournament for the Maple Leafs, and examining the depth...

Wow, what a 4 Nations tournament so far.  I thought it would be fun, but I didn’t expect this. The teams are playing for keeps...
Connor McDavid, Team Canada

Game in 10: Adjustments pay off as Team Canada takes care of business vs....

Bring on the rematch. In the meantime, your Game in 10: 1.   Team Canada blew up their lines in this game and made some much-needed changes...
Sidney Crosby, Team Canada 4 Nations

Game in 10: Start for the ages gives way to offensive frustration for Team...

The game started with a bang and ended with a whimper, but Team Canada is not out yet, even if they have their work...

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