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.
Leafs Notebook Part 2 – Notes, Quotes and ‘5 Things I Think I’d Do’
Notes
- We haven’t discussed the PK nearly enough in this space so I thought now would be a good time to. Last year, I...
Leafs Notebook Part 1 – Randy Carlyle
The Leafs are all but set to make the playoffs for the first time in nine years, yet there is an inordinate amount of...
Leafs talking to Kiprusoff’s representatives
The first to break the Jarome Iginla to Boston trade, Aaron Ward is now reporting the Leafs have been given permission by Calgary to...
Leafs Notebook – April 1
After looking at potential trade targets in last week’s preamble, it only makes sense to look at the Leafs potential trading chips for the...
Dave Morrison Interview
Earlier this week, the Leafs director of amateur scouting, Dave Morrison, took some time out of his schedule to talk to me.
We ended up...
Leafs Notebook – March 26
‘Tis the season for Leafs trade rumours.
Now, I’m not about to dig up every rumour out there on the internet and go through...
Leafs Notebook – March 18
It’s like déjà vu all over again.
And no, I’m not talking about “The Slide.”
Last season, the Leafs went into the year with moderately...
Leafs Notebook – March 11
Among certain members of the mainstream media covering the Leafs, there seems to be this idea that won't go away where Tyler Bozak will...
Leaf Matters Podcast featuring Anthony Petrielli
This week I had the pleasure of joining the Leaf Matters podcast.
A few MLHS writers have already been on, including Curt and Jon, so...
Leafs Notebook – March 5
Since we are almost at the halfway point, I thought now would be a good time to write some notes on each individual player...
Leafs Notebook – February 26
After 20 games this season, the Leafs record is 12-8-0 for 24 points.
After 20 games last season, the Leafs were 11-7-2 for 24 points.
This...
Matt Frattin Out; James Reimer’s Replacement & Trading for Ryan O’Reilly
As if injuries to Carl Gunnarsson, Joffrey Lupul, Jake Gardiner and now James Reimer weren’t enough, the Leafs just announced Matt Frattin is expected...
Leafs Notebook – February 11
The Leafs may have shown the hockey world what they are capable of when they get rolling on Saturday, but one game does not...
10 Down: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Ten games into a regular season is usually when the good teams and players start to shake off the summer rust and really get...
Leafs Notebook – February 4
The Leafs have had a lot of positives to start this season, but the power play isn’t one of them.
Last year, Toronto’s power play...
Leafs Notebook – January 28
Randy Carlyle has not been with the Leafs for long, but he’s beginning to put his stamp on this team.
Hired on March 2nd...
Leafs not in uncharted territory with young goalie tandem
Despite the Roberto Luongo to Toronto trade rumours, the Leafs have begun the season with a pair of young netminders manning their crease. The...
Leafs Notebook: Ample questions headed into new season
Line combinations will be discussed ad nauseam in the coming weeks as the season kicks off and the Leafs try to get off to...
Leafs fans have the patience for a “true rebuild”
Former NFL coach Buddy Ryan once famously said, 'If you listen to the fans, you'll be sitting up there with them.'
At the risk of...
Can’t Fully Judge Brian Burke Yet
When the NHL finally decided to have a season last week, many Leafs fans knew Brian Burke was on thin ice. There was a...
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