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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.

A potentially make-or-break road trip, more confounding lineup decisions, and lagging special teams –...

An NHL team can’t make the playoffs in November, but it can sure dig itself a hole it can’t climb out of.  As things stand...

Game Review: Maple Leafs get one point but arguably deserve two in OT loss...

We’re not really in the business of moral victories, but the Maple Leafs played well in this game and easily could have grabbed two...

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...
Craig Berube, Maple Leafs bench

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...
David Kampf, Maple Leafs

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...
Anthony Stolarz, Maple Leafs

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...
Anthony Stolarz, Maple Leafs vs. Penguins

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...
Nick Robertson, Maple Leafs

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...
Cayden Primeau, Maple Leafs

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...
Max Domi, Maple Leafs vs. Penguins

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 of the Toronto Maple Leafs

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...
Craig Berube, Maple Leafs bench

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...
Nicolas Roy, Brandon Carlo, Maple Leafs

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....
Craig Berube, Maple Leafs

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...
Easton Cowan, Maple Leafs

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...
Sammy Blais, Maple Leafs

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...