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.
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...
Previewing the Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 Depth Chart: Center and Goaltending
After breaking down the Maple Leafs' left and right wing depth charts, we now shift to two areas with fewer question marks in the...
Previewing the Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 Depth Chart: The Wingers
Labour Day is a week away, and for the hockey world, it means summer is about over, rookie tournaments will soon begin, and before...
Three Thoughts: Filling out the Maple Leafs’ top six, and the physical battle vs....
We’re still a month out from really gearing up for the 2025-26 season, but I just finished up revisiting the Maple Leafs’ 2024-25 season...
Nick Robertson, Maple Leafs settle ahead of arbitration: one year, $1.825 million AAV
Ahead of Nick Robertson’s arbitration case with the Maple Leafs scheduled for August 3, both the player and team have officially filed their salary...
The Maple Leafs are deeper, but are they better? And how can they get...
Three weeks after we flipped the NHL calendar to a new year, the Maple Leafs' lineup looks different. It’s deeper, but is it better?
After...
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs further round out forward group, acquire Dakota Joshua at minimal...
The Maple Leafs have acquired Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2028 fourth-round draft pick as they continue to reshape...
Evaluating the Maple Leafs’ offseason so far: The current roster picture vs. the what-if-Marner-stayed...
Just a few weeks into the NHL offseason, we can conclude that free agency was practically over before it started. The rising salary cap...
The Maple Leafs were quiet on day one of free agency — probably to...
The dirty secret about free agency: It’s often more about the mistakes you avoid than the players you add.
Look no further than last year’s...
Analysis: Maple Leafs salvage some value for the departed Mitch Marner with Nicolas Roy...
Mercifully, the Mitch Marner saga is over.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to a sign-and-trade deal to send Marner to Vegas (eight years, $12...
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs bring back Steven Lorentz for three years, $1.35 million AAV
The Maple Leafs and Steven Lorentz have come to terms on a three-year extension carrying an annual salary cap hit of $1.35 million.
After winning...
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs buy low on Matias Maccelli
The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Matias Maccelli from Utah in exchange for a conditional third-round pick in 2027.
Their 2027 third-round pick can become...
Analysis: Maple Leafs lock down Matthew Knies for six years, $7.75 million AAV
Ahead of free agency, the Maple Leafs and pending RFA Matthew Knies have come to terms on a six-year contract extension worth an annual...
Exploring the Maple Leafs’ options in the defense market
The draft and free agency are finally almost here.
While we’ve now covered the free agent and trade markets among forwards, we have yet to...
Maple Leafs Trade Targets, Part 2: Marchessault, Copp, Kane & Chinakhov
Part 2 of the trade target series covers three wingers and one center option if the Maple Leafs dip into the trade market to...
Maple Leafs Trade Targets, Part 1: Crouse, Colton & Mercer
Happy draft week to all who celebrate!
The Maple Leafs head into the 2025 draft with six picks -- one shy of a pick...
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