In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs’ 10-game points streak ending with a thud in Utah, John Tavares’ recent struggles, the sign vs. trade conversations about Bobby McMann and Scott Laughton, the confusing defense pairings, and Dougie Hamilton as a potential trade fit in Toronto.



Episode Topics

  • The Leafs‘ “flush it” loss to the Utah Mammoth after a big win in Colorado (1:00)
  • Matias Maccelli’s strong form of late (but still-uncertain future in Toronto), and John Tavares’ recent struggles (16:00)
  • Bobby McMann’s electric play of late, his lineup placement since William Nylander’s return, his next contact, and Matthew Knies’ struggles on the top line (30:40)
  • McMann and Scott Laughton’s futures in T.O. and the sign vs. trade debates (39:00)
  • What are the Leafs doing with their defense pairings of late? (51:20)
  • Dougie Hamilton as a possible fit on the Leafs‘ blue line (58:00)
  • How important is it that the Leafs “get up for” the game against Marner’s Golden Knights? (1:09:45)

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