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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.
Mitch Marner, John Tavares, Maple Leafs vs. Kraken

Game in 10: Maple Leafs win special teams battle, returning Anthony Stolarz rock solid...

Before the game, Craig Berube was asked if he was expecting some rust from Anthony Stolarz in his first game since December 12.   “That is...
Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate, Auston Matthews, John Tavares, William Nylander, Morgan Rielly, Mitch Marner

Leafs Notebook: Trade deadline aggressiveness, the implications of the fast-rising salary cap, and Morgan...

We're now into February, and the stretch drive of the regular season is officially underway. It’s shaping up to be one of the tighter finishes...
Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs vs. Devils

Leafs Notebook: Auston Matthews’ crowd noise call-out, the Leafs’ chronic injury issues, Morgan Rielly’s...

As the Maple Leafs geared up to play the Lightning last week, Jon Cooper noted the shift in the Atlantic Division’s competitive landscape.  Cooper: “There...
Mitch Marner, Toronto Maple Leafs

The ramifications of Carolina’s Mikko Rantanen acquisition for the Maple Leafs: The race in...

When big news rocks the NHL, the first question that springs to mind is always obvious: How does it impact the Toronto Maple Leafs? We...
Yanni Gourde, Kraken

Is the Maple Leafs’ biggest trade deadline need at center or defense? An early...

With the Four Nations tournament under three weeks away, trade talks are starting to pick up around the NHL. Seven trades were completed in December...
Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs vs. Lightning

Game in 10: Maple Leafs’ stars win the day in third straight win over...

For the third consecutive time this season, the Maple Leafs beat the Lightning in regulation.  Even though it was a one-goal game with an empty...
Max Domi, Maple Leafs vs. Stars

Leafs Notebook: Bobby McMann’s emergence as a difference-maker, Max Domi’s perplexing season, and takeaways...

It's another busy week ahead in Leafland, so let’s jump right into a meaty Leafs Notebook. Look out for part two tomorrow between games....
Auston Matthews, Matthew Kines, Chris Tanev, Maple Leafs

Why aren’t the Maple Leafs controlling the play enough at five-on-five? A deep dive...

Ahead of last week's game against the Vancouver Canucks, Max Pacioretty held an insightful media availability in which he touched on several topics surrounding...
Mitch Marner, Toronto Maple Leafs

Leafs Notebook: Mitch Marner’s reaction to the Vancouver loss, William Nylander’s dip in offense,...

After their five-game winning streak came to an end last Thursday, the Maple Leafs are now coming off two disappointing losses to the Hurricanes...
Jake McCabe, Toronto Maple Leafs

Leafs Notebook: Adjusting the defense without Jake McCabe, Auston Matthews’ promising return, and some...

The Maple Leafs reached the halfway mark of the season sitting first in the division (ICYMI, check out my deeper look at the Atlantic...
Leafs vs Panthers fight

Checking up on the Atlantic Division as the Maple Leafs lead the way at...

The Maple Leafs hit the halfway mark of the 2024-25 regular season in first place in the Atlantic Division with a strong 26-13-2 record....
Matthew Knies, Leafs vs. Flyers

Game in 10: Maple Leafs grind out two points from “schedule loss” situation but...

After winning an intense, emotional game last night against the Bruins, it would've been fair to expect a letdown from the Maple Leafs against...
Philippe Myers, Maple Leafs

Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs lock up Philippe Myers to two-year, $850k AAV contract extension

Just as Kevin Weekes predicted, a Philippe Myers extension was indeed in the works. Today, the Maple Leafs made it official, announcing a two-year...
Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate, Auston Matthews, John Tavares, William Nylander, Morgan Rielly, Mitch Marner

Leafs Notebook: Lack of offense from the defense, William Nylander’s power-play double shifts, point-shot...

Happy holidays and a Happy New Year to all of our readers! Let’s jump right into it this week with an extended notes edition of...
Matt Murray, Maple Leafs

Game in 10: Lost special teams and goaltending battles sink Maple Leafs despite solid...

For the second straight Saturday, the Maple Leafs returned to Scotiabank Arena after winning comfortably on the road only to lose at home in...
Auston Matthews, Leafs vs. Flyers

Leafs Notebook: Taking stock of the Maple Leafs’ progress at the holiday break, and...

The Maple Leafs head into the Christmas break in a good spot in the standings, all things considered. They are second in the Atlantic and...

Game in 10: Matt Murray wins first game back, Maple Leafs’ third line continues...

For the first time this season, the Maple Leafs have technically won back-to-back games on the road. "Technically," because this was more or less a...
Morgan Rielly, Toronto Maple Leafs

Leafs Notebook: A new third line to trial, John Tavares’ big first half, and...

The Maple Leafs are in first place in the Atlantic Division and are approaching full health among their player group amid a busy pre-holiday...
Auston Matthews scores vs. LA

Why the Maple Leafs’ power play was so effective without Auston Matthews, and how...

When Auston Matthews was injured, there was a lot of talk about sticking by the John Tavares-Mitch Marner pairing when Matthews returned on account...
Chris Tanev, Maple Leafs

Game in 10: Maple Leafs shoot themselves in the foot, struggle to find five-on-five...

The Maple Leafs' lack of offense is becoming a major storyline as the season progresses. In a game where the Leafs' top two lines generated...