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: Michael Bunting’s contract year, Pierre Engvall’s healthy scratch, Wayne Simmonds’ return, and...
Over the last few seasons, Kyle Dubas and his management team have done a good job of navigating some notable pending-UFA contract negotiations by...
Leafs Notebook: Early thoughts on ice-time distribution, the Matt Murray injury, Nick Robertson’s opportunity,...
Through three games this season, Auston Matthews has played over 20 minutes only once.
It was only a few seasons ago – in the shortened...
Game in 10: Auston Matthews leads the way in a bounce-back home-opener win over...
After Sheldon Keefe called out his team’s performance in their loss to the Montreal Canadiens, the Maple Leafs responded with a 3-2 victory over...
Leafs Notebook: Final preseason thoughts, the new fourth line, and five major storylines entering...
Entering the offseason, the Maple Leafs’ needs were not particularly extensive, but they did have some holes and question marks, as every team does.
In...
Rasmus Sandin’s contract stalemate reaches a resolution: two years, $1.4 million AAV
After a holdout that seemingly never made much sense to begin with, the Rasmus Sandin negotiations ended with a contract that only reinforced that...
Leafs Notebook: Evaluating Dubas’ four-year tenure as Leafs GM & early preseason observations
We finally got our first taste of preseason hockey over the weekend – which we will get into later in the article – but...
Five key storylines entering Maple Leafs training camp and preseason
The players have reported to their teams, training camp is underway, and preseason is about to begin. The new NHL season is upon us!
The...
Maple Leafs Offseason Game Plan, Part 5: The Coaching Staff
As the offseason comes to a close, so does our offseason game plan series. In the fifth and final edition – and perhaps the...
Maple Leafs sign Zach Aston-Reese to a PTO, add physicality and defensive presence to...
The Maple Leafs have signed forward Zach Aston-Reese (ZAR) to a Professional Tryout Contract, the club announced on Friday.
ZAR, 28 years old as of...
Assessing the Maple Leafs’ offseason and the question marks that remain
With the big waves of free agency behind us and training camp now under a month away, we are officially in the dog days...
Analysis: Maple Leafs sign winger Nicolas Aube-Kubel for one year, $1 million
The Maple Leafs have continued their offseason activity by signing right-winger Nicolas Aube-Kubel to a one-year, $1 million contract.
Aube-Kubel is just 26 years old...
Maple Leafs Offseason Game Plan, Part 4: The Matt Murray trade and free agency...
Entering the 2022 offseason, the Maple Leafs’ most pressing question was unquestionably goaltending. Leafs management acted accordingly.
They cleared out Petr Mrazek’s contract, they met...
Leafs Notebook: Thoughts on the 2022 draft, the goalie carousel, and the Matt Murray...
The NHL draft has now come and gone, and while we will continue the offseason gameplan series shortly, let’s pause and review the draft.
Prior...
Brandon Lisowsky drafted 218th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs
With the 218th pick in the seventh round of the 2022 NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs have selected Brandon Lisowsky.
A 5’9 left winger...
Dennis Hildeby drafted 122nd overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs
With their 122nd overall selection in the 2022 NHL Draft, the Maple Leafs selected a 6'6" overage Swedish goaltender in Dennis Hildeby of Färjestad...
Fraser Minten drafted 38th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs
A day after trading down, the Leafs have made their first selection in the 2022 NHL draft at 38th overall by selecting 6'1, 185-pound...
Maple Leafs Offseason Game Plan, Part 3: The Draft
In our offseason game plan series so far, we have evaluated the Maple Leafs' roster as it currently stands - both the depth and...
Maple Leafs Offseason Game Plan, Part 2: The Core
In Part 1 of our offseason game plan, we pondered some fundamental team-building questions facing the Maple Leafs this summer.
As I outlined, everything starts...
Maple Leafs Offseason Game Plan, Part 1: The secondary core and team depth
As the dust has settled following yet another short postseason for the Maple Leafs, clearer minds are starting to ask what’s next for the...
Fan favourite Jason Spezza hangs up the skates after 19 NHL seasons, transitions into...
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Sunday that Jason Spezza has officially retired from his NHL playing career and will be transitioning into a...
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