Anthony Petrielli
Anthony Petrielli has been writing at MLHS since 2011. He is known for his weekly “Leafs Notebook” feature, and also writes specific analysis pieces. Anthony has been featured on GlobalTV, CBC Radio 1, Sportsnet590 and TSN 1200. You can contact him at [email protected] or find him on Twitter at @APetrielli.
Nic Roy, Brandon Carlo & Dakota Joshua’s slow starts, the Troy Stecher addition, and...
Mired in their first five-game losing streak since April 2021, the Maple Leafs are in desperate need of a turnaround this week.
Earlier today, we...
We’re entering crunch time for Craig Berube to prove he can fix what ails...
As we approach the 20-game checkpoint of the season, the Maple Leafs currently own a record under .500, the second-worst points percentage in the...
The end of the David Kampf saga in Toronto, and the strange process that...
The David Kampf saga is finally reaching its conclusion.
Following a preseason in which he did not make the team, Kampf was sent down to...
The Leafs need to stop trying to outscore their problems and start solving them...
Bad weekend, or bad omen? That’s the big question for the Maple Leafs right now.
Entering the weekend fresh off five wins in their past...
Game Review: Maple Leafs concede cheap early goals, Anthony Stolarz struggles in loss to...
While the Boston Bruins won five straight entering this game, they were without Elias Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy, and they still managed to claw...
Game Review: Maple Leafs pull awful effort out of the fire with big third-period...
There are many storylines emerging early in this Maple Leafs season, but one of the main ones is that they haven’t been able to...
Leafs Notebook: Nick Robertson making his case in the top six, the David Kampf...
There are four games in the next six nights, William Nylander and Scott Laughton are potentially returning soon, and hopefully, Joseph Woll isn’t far...
Game Review: Defensive issues continue to plague Maple Leafs in 6-3 loss to Columbus
Just like everyone else tonight, it looked like the Maple Leafs' minds were on the Toronto Blue Jays instead of the task at hand.
The...
Leafs Notebook: The areas to clean up defensively, Max Domi’s woeful start, Craig Berube’s...
After beating the Buffalo Sabres, the Maple Leafs improved to 4-4-1 to start the season… matching their record through nine games last season.
They’ve posted...
Game Review: Defensive leakiness continues as Maple Leafs lose third straight game
The Blue Jays are off to a dream start to the World Series, but the Maple Leafs are officially under .500 now, and it’s...
Anthony Stolarz finally spoke up. For the Maple Leafs, it’s the time for actions,...
It was only a matter of time until someone became frustrated enough to speak up. This has been happening for too long now.
As we're...
Leafs Notebook: The offseason plan at forward isn’t playing out on the ice to...
The Maple Leafs went 2-0-1 this week, but the storyline to end the week was all about the comments by Anthony Stolarz after the...
Leafs Notebook: The causes for concern and reasons for optimism after a 1-2-0 start
Well, 1-2-0 isn’t the start you draw up, especially when you're swept in a home-and-home with a division rival. But it’s too early to...
Game Review: Maple Leafs a clear second-best in Detroit, now need response in rematch
After winning their home opener, the Maple Leafs carried the same lineup into this game on the road.
In Detroit, it was a different story....
Leafs Notebook: Scrutinizing Craig Berube’s lineup adjustments post-Laughton injury
We’re on the eve of the Maple Leafs’ home/season opener, and as always, storylines abound in Leafland.
Earlier today, we weighed the decision-making around Eason...
How should the Maple Leafs manage Easton Cowan to start the season?
The roster is set… for now.
While the regular season is about to begin, it still feels like there is quite a bit to sort...
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs claim Sammy Blais & Cayden Primeau
The Toronto Maple Leafs claimed left-shot winger Sammy Blais and goaltender Cayden Primeau off waivers on Monday.
They also officially managed to pass all four...
Leafs Notebook: The goaltending picture, Easton Cowan’s development path, and the final roster battles
The Maple Leafs ended the first week of preseason with some great news, locking in Anthony Stolarz to a four-year deal worth $3.75 million...
Anthony Stolarz, Maple Leafs finalize contract extension: four years, $3.75 million AAV
After rumours of contract negotiations for a few weeks, the Maple Leafs and Anthony Stolarz have finalized a four-year contract extension worth $3.75 million...
Leafs Notebook: The first preseason performances, the unchanged defense, and Jarnkrok & Kampf’s futures
Preseason is finally here, and before you know it, the regular season will be underway.
We’ve spent a lot of time setting up preseason battles...
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Mired in their first five-game losing streak since April 2021, the Maple Leafs are in desperate need of a turnaround this week.
Earlier today, we...
