In Episode 34 of the MLHS Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli discuss an incredible month of hockey by the Maple Leafs, the team's improvements on the penalty kill this season, early ideas on trade deadline targets, Rasmus Sandin's usage, and much more.
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The Leafs' incredible run, PK excellence, Sandin's usage & more - MLHS Podcast Episode 34

In Episode 38 of the MLHS Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli break down Sheldon Keefe's candid comments about the loss to the Rangers, trade options on defense (Damon Severson, Connor Murphy, John Klingberg, & more), Jack Campbell's recent dip in play and workload going forward, the fourth line's ineffectiveness, and much more.

Keefe's "soft" comments, defense trade targets, goalie load management - MLHS Podcast Episode 38

In Episode 39 of the MLHS Podcast, Anthony Petrielli and Alex Drain break down the team's major spike in goals against, the goaltending crisis in Toronto, forward line experimentation, and the recent shift in priorities ahead of the trade deadline.
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Mrazek's meltdown, deadline priorities, & could Giordano be had on the cheap? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 39

In Episode 40 of the MLHS Podcast, Anthony Petrielli and Kevin Papetti break down the Maple Leafs' needs and options by position ahead of the March 21 NHL trade deadline.
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Maple Leafs Trade Deadline Preview: Forward, Defense, and Goalie Options - MLHS Podcast Episode 40

In Episode 42 of the MLHS Podcast, Anthony Petrielli is joined by Alec Brownscombe and Gus Katsaros to provide their sober reflections on another first-round playoff failure and discuss the offseason question marks entering another long summer for the Maple Leafs.
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Leafs Playoff Postmortem and Offseason Question Marks, Position by Position - MLHS Podcast Ep. 42

In Episode 47 of the MLHS Podcast, Anthony Petrielli and Gus Katsaros of SportsLoqIQ digest the totality of the Maple Leafs' deadline moves, the Ryan O'Reilly injury, Auston Matthews' reduced offense this season, and the team's probable first-round matchup against Tampa Bay.
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Are the Leafs’ odds vs. the Lightning better this playoff? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 47

In Episode 48 of the MLHS Podcast, Anthony Petrielli, Tiller, and Dan discuss Brad Treliving's first offseason as Maple Leafs GM and debate whether the 2023-24 Maple Leafs are a better team than last year's version.

Are the '23-24 Leafs better than the '22-23 Leafs? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 48

In this week's MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the final terms of William Nylander's contract, the importance of retaining star talent, the hole on the left wing, and much more.

Nylander signs long term, the 4-game winning streak, and a new LW trade target - MLHS Podcast Ep. 53

In the latest episode of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss Craig Berube's hiring as head coach and possible shifts in approach behind the Leafs' bench compared to Berube's predecessor.

The Craig Berube era begins -- MLHS Podcast Ep. 71

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss their early impressions of the 2024-25 Maple Leafs after a 2-1-0 start to the schedule.

First impressions of the 2024-25 Toronto Maple Leafs, position by position -- MLHS Podcast Ep. 74

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' dip in five-on-five play, the state of the team's power play, the bottom-six forwards and defense pairings, the OT win over Keefe's Devils in New Jersey, and much more.

How much concern is justified about the Maple Leafs' five-on-five play? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 79

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' recent form, their situations at center ice and on the blue line, and some possible targets in the trade market.

The state of the Leafs' blue line, and potential trade deadline targets - MLHS Podcast Ep. 82

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' additions of Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo on 2025 trade deadline day.

Brad Treliving delivers on trade deadline day -- MLHS Podcast Ep. 85

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' two consecutive losses to the Senators, the level of concern that's justified, the media coverage of the series, Auston Matthews' play through five games, and the lineup decisions ahead of Game 6.

Put Up or Shut Up Time for the Maple Leafs’ Stars – MLHS Podcast EP92

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' drivers of success through two games vs. Florida, the matchup game, the Leafs' handling of the Panthers' shenanigans/physicality, the goaltending performances for both teams, and the special teams battle.

Be-Leaf Levels Rising - MLHS Podcast EP94

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne, Anthony Petrielli, and Alec Brownscombe discuss the end of the Brendan Shanahan era, the underlying reasons for the team's loss to Florida, and the possible end of Mitch Marner's tenure in Toronto.

A postmortem of the Shanahan (and Marner?) era - MLHS Podcast EP95

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli tee up the Maple Leafs' 2025 offseason with a preview of the draft, the unrestricted free agency pool, and the Matthew Knies and John Tavares contract negotiations.

Maple Leafs Draft/Offseason Preview & UFA/Trade Targets - MLHS Podcast EP96

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' summer moves so far and the work still to be done by Brad Treliving this offseason.

The Leafs’ Offseason Work in Progress - MLHS Podcast EP97

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' roster picture ahead of training camp and the fallout from the recent Mitch Marner interview.

2025 Training Camp Preview, and Marner's parting shot - MLHS Podcast EP98

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' 2025 preseason developments so far, the goaltending picture entering the regular season, and the decisions to be made on the fringes of the roster ahead of opening night.

Where's the best spot for Easton Cowan's development? - MLHS Podcast EP99

Takeaways from the Leafs’ first four games - MLHS Podcast EP100

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' disappointing losses to Seattle and New Jersey, Anthony Stolarz's controversial comments, the disjointed forward lineup, and their concern level about Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies' starts to the season. 

Berube's lineup mess, and the concern level about Matthews & Knies' starts - MLHS Podcast EP101

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss their updated "concern-o-meter" about the Leafs' 5-5-2 start and Auston Matthews' play, Craig Berube's coaching job, and the current state of the team's lineup. 

The Auston Matthews elephant in the room - MLHS Podcast EP102

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs' current winning streak, their healthy forward lineup, Nick Robertson making a case in the top six, Scott Laughton's return, the awkward David Kampf situation, and much more.

The Leafs are streaking, and Matthews is coming alive - MLHS Podcast EP103

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs' troubling losses to Boston and Carolina, the biggest areas of concern and reasons for hope, and Craig Berube's current job security.

How far are the Maple Leafs from the coaching change conversation? - MLHS Podcast EP104

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne, Anthony Petrielli, and Alec Brownscombe discuss the Leafs' .500 record at the quarter pole, Brad Treliving's media address, possible reasons for optimism, the Troy Stecher addition, and the team's ongoing injury concerns.

Did Treliving's presser hit the right notes? + Berube's coaching job & the never-ending injury bug - MLHS Podcast EP105

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the decisions to be made with the Maple Leafs' fully healthy forward lineup and the state of the team at American Thanksgiving.

How should the Maple Leafs line up their fully healthy forward group? - MLHS Podcast EP106

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' recent stretch of three wins in four games (including an impressive win over Florida), the emergence of a possible identity line, Troy Stecher's early impact, and the ongoing power play frustration.

At last, some reasons for optimism in Leafland (except the power play) - MLHS Podcast EP107

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' encouraging turnaround in results, the team's depth up front coming together, the ongoing power-play woes, the Bobby McMann one-game suspension, and much more.

How high is the optimism level after a 5-1-1 stretch for the Leafs? - MLHS Podcast EP108

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