MLHS Podcast

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MLHS Podcast episodes

November 06 Checking the concern-o-meter as the Leafs look up in the Atlantic — MLHS Podcast Ep. 130
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli check the concern-o-meter as the Leafs look up at most of the Atlantic Division, assess the team's underlying play and forward depth, debate Jim Hiller's handling of Gavin McKenna, William Nylander, and the goaltending, and discuss the blue line's offensive struggles, John Tavares' impending return, and the importance of Saturday's matchup against Montreal.
1 hr 3 min
October 30 Can the Leafs find a winning formula beyond outscoring their problems? - MLHS Podcast Episode 129
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs’ search for a winning formula beyond trying to outscore their problems, William Nylander’s slow start at five-on-five, Sergei Bobrovsky’s struggles, McKenna vs. Cowan's fit alongside Auston Matthews, and the impact of Chris Tanev’s imminent return.
1 hr 18 min
October 22 Matthews' rejuvenation, Cowan's emergence, and the Leafs through 11 — MLHS Podcast Ep. 128
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli break down the Maple Leafs' 5-4-2 start, the encouraging performances from Auston Matthews, Jack Roslovic, and Easton Cowan, Gavin McKenna's response to adversity, the team's defensive limitations, and Jim Hiller's lineup decisions through 11 games.
1 hr 21 min
October 15 The Leafs' offense is rolling, but can their defense hold up? — MLHS Podcast Ep. 127
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the encouraging early returns from the Maple Leafs' forward group, the mounting concerns on defense without Chris Tanev, the possibility of finding external blue-line help, the PK's great start, and the new coaching staff's early-season work.
1 hr 25 min
October 08 Leafs After Four Games: Reasons for Optimism, Concerns & Lineup Questions - MLHS Podcast #126
In the first MLHS Podcast episode of the 2026-27 season, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli take stock of the Maple Leafs through four games, discussing the early reasons for optimism and concern, the performances of key players, Jim Hiller's lineup decisions, and the biggest questions facing the team as it embarks on a challenging road trip.
1 hr 11 min
September 29 How Kirill Marchenko Changes the Maple Leafs -- MLHS Podcast Ep. 125
In an emergency episode of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli react to the Maple Leafs' blockbuster trade for Kirill Marchenko.
1 hr 1 min
September 25 A Player-by-Player Maple Leafs Season Preview -- MLHS Podcast Ep. 124
In the season preview episode of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli go player by player to tee up the 2026-27 Maple Leafs campaign.
1 hr 10 min
August 12 The Leafs' front office changes, forward fits, and is there anything of interest in the FA bargain bin? -- MLHS Podcast Ep. 123
In a dog-days-of-summer edition of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' continued overhaul of their front office, their forward and defense mix, excitement about the new season, and the remaining forwards lingering in the UFA market.
1 hr 24 min
July 02 Assessing the Maple Leafs' big offseason, move by move -- MLHS Podcast Ep. 122
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' busy offseason, from the draft to the UFA period, and break down each addition and subtraction.
1 hr 48 min
June 18 Digesting Chayka's first trade and the hiring of Hiller as Leafs head coach - MLHS Podcast Ep. 121
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs' trade with Philadelphia, the hiring of Jim Hiller as head coach, the first-overall debate (or if it's a debate at all), and their takeaways from the Marlies' playoff run.
1 hr 40 min