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: 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...
Morgan Rielly at the WJCs: Managing Hype and Expectations
At this point in time, it is probably fair to call Morgan Rielly the most hyped Leafs prospect since Wendel Clark. I don't know...
Marlies Notebook – December 23
On Saturday, I took in the Marlies 4-2 win against St. John’s with McKeen's Hockey pro scouting coordinator Gus Katsaros. First off, he’s an...
10 Leafs-Related Thoughts and Questions
With the lockout in full force, I thought I—d try to get you all thinking about this actual Leafs team again. Take my word...
Marlies Notebook – October 22
Photo: Marlies.ca
It was met with a lot of skepticism when the St. John's Maple Leafs were relocated to Toronto in 2005. Seven years later,...
Marlies Notebook – October 15
Photo: Marlies.ca
Since there—s no NHL to speak of at the moment, Leafs Notebook is turning into Marlies Notebook until this lockout is over.
Here—s...
What to look for as focus shifts to Marlies, junior Leafs
With the NHL lockout in full force and not looking as if it is going to end anytime soon, fans are rightfully turning their...
10 Thoughts on Francois Allaire
We had some Leafs news yesterday as Francois Allaire announced he isn't returning and we found out the extent of Joe Colborne's injury.
When it...
Internal Leaf Improvement
As the old saying goes, you have to learn how to walk before you can run. For a Leafs team that finished 25th out...
Luongo wants to be a Panther
Earlier today Roberto Luongo got off the ice in Florida and confirmed something many of us already suspected.
" makes sense for myself, for my...
Morning Mashup: This is it
Brian Burke all but promised changes this summer. Other than a few moves though, fans probably haven't seen the changes they thought were coming.
At...
Looking Ahead to the Toronto Marlies
Whether or not there is any sort of NHL season this year, there is one thing we do know: there will be an AHL...
Brian Burke and Long-Term Contracts
When it comes to the Toronto Maple Leafs, one of the first things often mentioned is money.
The team is, after all, the most valuable...
Development Camp Notes and Observations
With the Toronto Maple Leafs announcing they would not be participating in a prospect tournament this year due to CBA negotiations, development camp became...
Toronto’s tending tandem, and AHL-to-NHL transitional success
As we approach the dog days of hockey, more and more Leafs fans are coming to the conclusion that there's a strong chance we...
Where the Leafs stand after day one
The Leafs have added some strength down the middle by signing Jay McClement to a two-year deal worth $3 million total.
They were also able...
A few other draft notes
Having been called into pinch-hit for the morning mashup, I figured this would be a good time to include some other draft thoughts that...
James Van Riemsdyk is (Finally) a Leaf
The worst kept secret in all of hockey finally became a reality.
Luke Schenn is now a Philadelphia Flyer, and James Van Riemsdyk is finally...
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