In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs’ recent dip in results, non-stop injury issues, Brad Treliving’s ultimate course of action for the 2025-26 season, and Easton Cowan’s development plan.
Episode Topics
- The recent 1-2-2 stretch, more and more injuries adding up, and is the season getting away from the 2025-26 Maple Leafs? (1:00)
- The development path the organization is forging with Easton Cowan (8:00)
- Brad Treliving’s job security, selling vs. holding, and the possibility of a “flush it” season with the plague of injuries (16:30)
- The Leafs’ goaltending situation with Anthony Stolarz returning soon (41:20)
- Should Cowan remain in the lineup when William Nylander returns? (49:20)
- Matthew Knies playing through injury (1:02:00)
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![Jim Hiller on not challenging the second goal in the Leafs’ loss to Utah: “The rule is really tricky to interpret… Because [Bobrovsky] was in the white ice, we decided we weren’t going to challenge” Jim Hiller, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/hiller-maple-leafs-post-game-press-100x70.jpg)




