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.
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...
Why the Maple Leafs’ contention status depends on five-on-five improvement in 2025-26
NHL training camps have officially begun, and preseason games are right around the corner. In Toronto, there wasn’t a ton of change compared to last...
The Maple Leafs’ standout performers and other takeaways from the 2025 prospect tournament
The new NHL season is finally upon us, with the prospects tournament now over and training camps set to open this week. I have a...
Maple Leafs Training Camp Preview, Part 2: Bubble Players and Dark Horses
In Part 1 of our training camp preview, we focused on the NHL roster and the players fighting for opportunity. Now, we’ll move deeper...
Maple Leafs Training Camp Preview, Part 1: Roster Locks and Trade Candidates
With training camp around the corner, we’ve examined the Maple Leafs' depth chart at each position: Wingers Centers and Goalies Defense Now, we’re going to...
Analysis: Maple Leafs wrap up RFA business with three-year contract for Dennis Hildeby
On Tuesday, the Maple Leafs announced a new three-year contract for former RFA goaltender Dennis Hildeby. The deal is a two-way contract for the...
Previewing the Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 Depth Chart: The Defense
We round out our 2025-26 depth chart series with the Maple Leafs' blue line, which GM Brad Treliving has spent a lot of time...
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