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.
Game #39 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 5 vs. New Jersey Devils 4 (OT)
The most important thing is the Toronto Maple Leafs picked up another two points.
Was it hockey that will make them successful in March, April,...
Leafs Notebook: Christmas Wishlist, Michael Hutchinson’s first win, Zach Hyman’s impact
Let’s start with the most important stuff right off the top – I’d like to wish all our readers a Merry Christmas and a...
Game #35 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 5 vs. Buffalo Sabres 3
This was a big game for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Before puck drop, Chris Cuthbert noted that this is the first meeting between Toronto...
Leafs Notebook: Justin Holl’s emergence, the Rielly-Barrie pairing, Travis Dermott’s minutes & more
We haven’t had an extended notes edition of the Leafs Notebook in a while. What better time than now?
With Christmas almost here, next...
Leafs Notebook: Playoff odds, Leafs drawing inspiration from the Seahawks, lineup notes
Approaching the halfway point of the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs own a rather mediocre 14-13-4 record with a minus-three goal differential. Naturally, people...
Game #29 Review: Philadelphia Flyers 6 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 1
It wasn’t a 6-1 game, but after the first period, the Toronto Maple Leafs also didn’t deserve to win.
Toronto put 15 shots on net...
Leafs Notebook: Taking stock of the Atlantic Division, the team’s identity, tweaks under Sheldon...
Now seems like a good idea to take the temperature of the Atlantic Division. There has been so much craziness around the Toronto Maple...
Leafs Notebook: Dissecting the changes so far under Sheldon Keefe
The Toronto Maple Leafs were tumbling down the standings, desperately in need of a spark. A coach firing and two games later, they have...
Toronto Maple Leafs Fire Mike Babcock: Brendan Shanahan goes all in on Kyle Dubas
November is almost over and here’s where the Toronto Maple Leafs stand:
9-10-4 record
Zero impressive regulation wins
Third last in the Eastern Conference...
Leafs Notebook: Urgency rising after 0-4-1 stretch, Mike Babcock’s job security, new lines &...
Let’s start by rewinding the clock a few days.
After 20 games, GM Kyle Dubas held a press conference to discuss the state of...
Leafs Notebook: Is Mike Babcock really putting the clamps on the offense?
While the Toronto Maple Leafs have gotten off to a — let’s call it — less-than-inspiring start, one of the narratives that has sprouted...
Game #16 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 3 vs. Los Angeles Kings 1
As has been the case a number of times over the past few seasons, the Toronto Maple Leafs will get off easy tonight because...
Leafs Notebook: A mediocre first 15 games, penalty-killing woes, anticipating the return of Tavares...
For the first time in many seasons, October was not a fun month for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The team finished the opening month...
Leafs Notebook: Is Mike Babcock really to blame for a 6-5-2 start?
When the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they were signing Mike Babcock in May 2015, it sent shockwaves throughout the hockey world.
The team...
Leafs Notebook: Ilya Mikheyev’s impact play, a contributing fourth line, and roster-crunch decisions
Nine games into their season, the Toronto Maple Leafs are sporting a good-but-not-great record of 5-3-1.
With so many changes to the lineup and...
Game #9 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. Boston Bruins 3 (OT)
In their first game against the Boston Bruins since last season’s first-round defeat, the Toronto Maple Leafs entered shorthanded (no John Tavares) and played...
Leafs Notebook: Promising signs from the bottom six, early PK struggles & searching for...
Now that the Toronto Maple Leafs have locked in all of their stars and have no major forwards who are pending unrestricted free agents,...
Game #5 Review: Tampa Bay Lightning 7 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 3
After a first-round sweep last year, it seems the public perception of Tampa Bay has taken a big hit. In this game, they served...
Leafs Notebook: Expectations for the 2019-20 season & Analyzing a 2-1-1 start
It is great to have (Toronto Maple Leafs) hockey back!
I hope everyone is as excited as I am. Taking a quick look back, I’ve...
Leafs Notebook: Storylines Worth Following at Training Camp
When it comes to the actual hockey-playing part of the discussion, there is no question that the Toronto Maple Leafs had to get Mitch...
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After Monday's practice, Jim Hiller discussed Chris Tanev’s injury, Marshall Rifai’s call-up, the defense pairings, the team’s skating through six games, and the hot...
