In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs’ additions of Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo on 2025 trade deadline day.


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Episode Topics

  • Big picture impressions on the Maple Leafs‘ deadline day moves (1:00)
  • Scott Laughton’s fit and the lineup options the Laughton addition creates (4:45)
  • Brandon Carlo’s fit and the lineup options the Carlo addition creates (8:20)
  • The assets and prospects (Fraser Minten & Nikita Grebenkin) the Leafs spent to make their two additions (17:30)
  • The upgrade Carlo & Laughton provide to the Leafs‘ lineup and PK (25:30)
  • Taking stock of the Maple Leafs‘ overall lineup and roster after the additions — and why it’s now on the stars to deliver in the playoffs (32:30)
  • The major trade deadline additions made by Atlantic Division rivals (38:45)
  • The reasons for genuine optimism ahead of the stretch-drive race for a contending Leafs team — enjoy it! (44:20)