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)


![Pete DeBoer on Leafs head coach Jim Hiller: “His teams have an identity… When you played [LA], you knew exactly what they’re trying to do, which is the biggest testament to a well-coached team” Peter Deboer, Islanders head coach](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/deboer-leafs-isles-218x150.jpg)



















![Pete DeBoer on Leafs head coach Jim Hiller: “His teams have an identity… When you played [LA], you knew exactly what they’re trying to do, which is the biggest testament to a well-coached team” Peter Deboer, Islanders head coach](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/deboer-leafs-isles-100x70.jpg)



