Anthony Petrielli, Author at Maple Leafs Hotstove

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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 petrielli.a@gmail.com or find him on Twitter at @APetrielli.

Toronto Maple Leafs win Game 2 over the Columbus Blue Jackets

Game #2 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 3 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets 0

Game Reviews Anthony Petrielli - Aug 5, 2020

In a five-game playoff series, there is no time to feel sorry for yourself or go through the motions. Down 1-0 in the series,...

Toronto Maple Leafs lose Game 1 to Columbus Blue Jackets

Game #1 Review: Columbus Blue Jackets 2 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 0

Game Reviews Anthony Petrielli - Aug 3, 2020

A playoff tournament after months off for the league was music to the ears of many Toronto Maple Leafs fans. "Teams will be rusty,...

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens

Game Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. Montreal Canadiens 2

Game Reviews Anthony Petrielli - Jul 29, 2020

Welcome back, everyone! On one hand, this was a weird game-watching experience. On the other, it felt so right to have hockey back. The arena...

Toronto Maple Leafs’ John Tavares and William Nylander

10 questions facing the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of the return to play

Analysis Anthony Petrielli - Jul 14, 2020

It is a little strange to be writing the words, “Welcome back,” knowing many of us are anxious about how long this will actually...

How do the Toronto Maple Leafs match up with the Columbus Blue Jackets in...

Analysis Anthony Petrielli - May 25, 2020

As we wait for normalcy – and hockey – to return, I have been looking back at the Toronto Maple Leafs' season and ahead...

Sheldon Keefe of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs Suspended-Season Thoughts, Part 2: The Coaching Change and the Future in...

Analysis Anthony Petrielli - Apr 30, 2020

A few weeks ago, I covered some Toronto Maple Leafs questions and observations amid the suspension of the 2019-20 season. Since then, more health regulations...

Toronto Maple Leafs Suspended-Season Thoughts: Travis Dermott’s emergence, the battle for third in the...

MLHS Notebook Anthony Petrielli - Mar 23, 2020

Let’s start with the really important stuff: I hope everyone is staying safe and taking social distancing seriously. We all have a responsibility to...

Leafs Notebook: How much do championship teams load up their top lines with ice...

Analysis Anthony Petrielli - Mar 9, 2020

Over the past few years, fans of this team have been clamouring for the Toronto Maple Leafs to load up their top-line players with...

Game #67 Review: San Jose Sharks 5 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 2

Game Reviews Anthony Petrielli - Mar 4, 2020

The Toronto Maple Leafs are out West for the week with a golden opportunity in front of them to put some distance between themselves...

Toronto Maple Leafs' celebration with Auston Matthews

Leafs Notebook: A 3-0-0 week, five questions for the stretch run, Travis Dermott &...

Analysis Anthony Petrielli - Mar 2, 2020

How quickly things can change. A week ago, it was the trade deadline, the Toronto Maple Leafs had just lost to a 42-year-old emergency backup...

Leafs Notebook: Panic in Leafs Nation & final thoughts ahead of the trade deadline

Analysis Anthony Petrielli - Feb 24, 2020

In the span of about five days, the Toronto Maple Leafs played arguably their two worst games of the season with their best game...

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Game #61 Review: Pittsburgh Penguins 5 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 2

Game Reviews Anthony Petrielli - Feb 19, 2020

The Toronto Maple Leafs are officially below the .500 mark in the month of February (4-5-1). Since the coaching change, it has been popular to...

Leafs Notebook: The imminent Jake Muzzin contract extension, depth issues, and trade deadline plans

Analysis Anthony Petrielli - Feb 18, 2020

As the trade deadline approaches with one eye towards summer free agency, the Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly close on a contract extension for...

Game #57 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 3 vs. Arizona Coyotes 2 (OT)

Game Reviews Anthony Petrielli - Feb 12, 2020

Nobody is going to call this one a work of art, but we are at the point where the win is what matters. This...

Leafs Notebook: What’s next for Kyle Dubas?

MLHS Notebook Anthony Petrielli - Feb 10, 2020

It was almost inevitable that the Toronto Maple Leafs would acquire a backup goaltender of consequence. With Frederik Andersen injured, the deal with LA...