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.
Game in 10: Low-energy Maple Leafs second best on special teams and at even...
It is tempting to write a lede that involves the Leafs, Halloween, and this game turning into a horrifying performance, but the truth is...
Leafs Notebook: A 5-2-1 start despite Matthews & Marner’s early mediocrity together at five-on-five
Through nearly 10 percent of the season, the Maple Leafs are sitting with a 5-2-1 record and a plus-five goal differential.
Their longest road trip...
Leafs Notebook: Don’t call it a goalie controversy
This week, we’ll start with the goalie situation.
I explicitly call it a "situation" because that’s what it is. What it isn’t, to be clear,...
Game in 10: Knies, Domi, and Woll step up in Maple Leafs’ comeback win...
If nothing else, the Maple Leafs always seem to keep it interesting.
They finally scored first in a game only to promptly fall behind 3-1...
Leafs Notebook: Roster learning curves and early-season adjustments
It’s easy to forget given all of the Maple Leafs’ core players returned this season, but there was a lot of change this summer...
Game in 10: Auston Matthews and William Nylander put on a show again in...
The first Saturday night game of the season is in the book, Auston Matthews has two hat tricks through two games, and the Maple...
Leafs Notebook: Scrutinizing the decision to keep Fraser Minten and other thoughts on the...
After a flurry of offseason moves (while keeping the same core) and a training camp that brought some pleasant surprises, the Maple Leafs opening...
Breaking down the Maple Leafs preseason performances: Prospects, Marlies, & NHLers
Preseason is thankfully on the back nine, and the real NHL hockey is going to begin shortly.
Before then, there will be roster cuts, potential...
Matthew Knies, Maple Leafs’ PK excellent in preseason victory over Canadiens
The Maple Leafs evened up their preseason record on Friday night, beating the Montreal Canadiens by a score of 2-1 in a game that...
Preseason Storylines: Matthew Knies, Nick Robertson, Pontus Holmberg, and others with something to prove
NHL hockey is finally back, albeit preseason hockey. For most players, it means very little other than getting some touches, getting acquainted with new...
Maple Leafs 2023-24 Season Preview, Part 2: Sorting through the defense, coaching staff, and...
In Part 1 of the 2023-24 season preview, we took a look at the forward group, including the center position that is now going...
Maple Leafs 2023-24 Season Preview, Part 1: William Nylander’s shift to center, where it...
With the NHL offseason officially over and training camps underway ahead of the 2023-24 season, it’s a good time to take stock of Brad...
The Maple Leafs sign Noah Gregor to a PTO: The updated roster picture
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Wednesday that they have signed Noah Gregor to a Professional Tryout agreement.
Gregor was originally drafted by the San...
Analysis: Maple Leafs add a blue line depth option with some size & jam...
Brad Treliving has added to the Maple Leafs’ defensive depth chart with the signing of 24-year-old Simon Benoit to a one-year deal worth $775,000.
Benoit...
What Auston Matthews’ precedent-breaking four-year contract means for the Maple Leafs’ future
In the end, this contract negotiation was all about what Auston Matthews wanted.
As an elite player at a premium position and a pending UFA...
The drawbacks of the Maple Leafs running a 20-man roster & other offseason notes
Over the past week or so, we have gained more clarity around the Maple Leafs’ salary cap situation with the announcement of Matt Murray’s...
How will the Maple Leafs get under the cap? The buyout + trade scenario...
The Maple Leafs gained some further clarity on their salary cap situation over the weekend when Ilya Samsonov was awarded a one-year, $3.55 million...
What are reasonable expectations for Matthew Knies’ rookie season, and where will he fit...
Back in 2016-17, the Toronto Maple Leafs iced a rookie class the likes of which we’ve never seen before and probably won’t witness ever...
Analysis: Maple Leafs hire Guy Boucher (power play) and Mike Van Ryn (defense) as...
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the hiring of Guy Boucher and Mike Van Ryn as new GM Brad Treliving continues to put his stamp...
The remaining offseason business for the Maple Leafs: On William Nylander’s $10 million ask,...
The NHL offseason has slowed to a crawl, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still business to take care of for the Maple Leafs.
The...
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