Are we seeing signs the Maple Leafs are deeper at forward than it’s appeared? – MLHS Podcast Ep. 58

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the fallout from the Morgan Rielly suspension, the team’s secondary forward group, and the potential of a “second wave” of young forward talent in the next few seasons.

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Episode Overview

• Reactions to the five-game suspension for Morgan Rielly, the DoPS double standards, and the absence of public statements from Brendan Shanahan and Brad Treliving (0:45)
• The implications of Morgan Rielly’s five-game absence, and the team’s balanced lines and performance vs. St. Louis without Rielly, John Tavares, and Mitch Marner (20:50)
• Are we seeing evidence the Maple Leafs‘ offense is deeper than it appeared if better optimized by the coaching staff? (31:45)
• Max Domi, TJ Brodie, and Bobby McMann’s strong performances vs. the Blues (34:00)
• Nick Robertson’s burgeoning impact and signs of growth in the past few weeks (39:50)
• Matthew Knies’ improved play of late and the crop of young forwards developing on the team/in the organization as a “secondary support group” (42:05)