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 petrielli.a@gmail.com or find him on Twitter at @APetrielli.
Leafs Notebook – January 30
Harry Sinden, the great Boston Bruins GM, once had an interesting quote about the job of being a General Manager and what it's all...
The impact of the John-Michael Liles Extension
The locking up of John Michael Liles for the next four seasons further evidences Brian Burke's team building philosophy is moving towards speed and...
Six Questions, Six Answers – January 26
I planned on writing about the Liles extension as a preamble into answering these questions, but once I began writing it I realized that...
Leafs Notebook – January 23
If there's a theme to this weeks Leafs Notebook, it is going to be two things: toughness and desperation.
You can have all the talent...
Leafs Notebook – January 16
Amid all the trade rumours swirling around the Toronto Maple Leafs, I think we're looking at this all in the wrong way.
The Leafs have...
10 Questions, 10 Answers
I wasn't sure what questions I would receive, but you guys stepped up to the plate here big time. I got a lot of...
Question and Answer Coming – We Need Your Questions First Though
One of the best things about writing here at MLHS is far and away you, the readers.
Every week you guys are in full...
Leafs Notebook — January 9
Forty one down, forty one to go; the Leafs have shown a lot so far this season but now is when we really begin...
Leafs Notebook – December 26th
Happy holidays, everyone!
In light of the holidays, it seemed like a good time to thank everyone for the warm reception I've received since I...
Leafs Notebook – December 19th
Last season Brian Burke boldly stood in front of the media after trading Tomas Kaberle and made it clear, Getting into the playoffs by...
Leafs Notebook – December 12
NHL realignment, more Burke & Wilson vs. Cox & Simmons, new owners and, oh yeah, the Leafs played some hockey games, too.
Quite the week...
Leafs Notebook – December 5
If the Toronto Maple Leafs ownership group was one person, it would be pretty safe to say that win or lose, that one person...
Marlies Notepad
With the Leafs only playing two games this week, I headed out to the Ricoh Coliseum and took in a Marlies game. I don't...
Leafs Notebook – November 28
Something very interesting is unfolding with the Toronto Maple Leafs and it has nothing to do with anything they've done on the ice, or...
Leafs Notebook – November 21
Phil Kessel is tired of losing, that much is clear.
In layman's terms, there are two types of hockey players: Those who love to win...
GDT: Coyotes at Leafs (7 p.m., Sportsnet)
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking to get back on track tonight as they take on the Phoenix Coyotes at home. It will...
Leafs Notebook – November 14
Everyone collectively take a deep breath, and hold it..
....Hold it a little longer...
.. Now, exhale.
You can relax, there is no need to panic.
The Leafs...
Parsing the Goalie Situation
So the Leafs have goalie issues, who'd a thunk it?
The truth is, everyone and their grandmother knew Toronto was in goaltending trouble this summer...
The Real Penalty Killing Problems
These might not be the same old Leafs, but it is looking like the same old Leaf penalty kill.
At this stage of the season,...
Leafs Notebook – October 31
Happy Halloween, everyone!
Quite a four games of hockey for the Leafs. I said last week that I would be interested to see how the...
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