MLHS Podcast

MLHS Podcast episodes:

• 04.18.2024

  Leafs vs. Bruins 2024 playoff series preview - MLHS Pod Ep 67

  In the first 2024 playoff edition of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss their final impressions of the regular season before diving into the minutiae of the numbers, matchups, and strengths/weaknesses of Toronto and Boston ahead of...

  
• 04.11.2024

  Marner on the matchup line & the new line configuration/power-play playoff prep- MLHS Podcast Ep. 66

  In this week's edition of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss Sheldon Keefe sticking by his balanced lineup, William Nylander shifting down to Pontus Holmberg's wing, Mitch Marner's role on the matchup line, the amazing results of...

  
• 04.04.2024

  Are the 2023-24 Leafs' Cup odds really any worse than recent seasons? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 65

  In this week's edition of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' special teams situation ahead of the playoffs, the legitimacy of the perception that this Leafs team is worse than recent iterations, Ryan Reaves'...

  
• 03.27.2024

  The right balance between Cup expectations & the development goals of the 23-24 Leafs - Ep. 64

  In this week's edition of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs' ugly loss to New Jersey, the balance between Cup expectations and developmental goals, and a new approach to line configuration/matchup game versus Florida or...

  
• 03.21.2024

  Matthews without Marner & experimentation down the stretch for the Maple Leafs - MLHS Podcast Ep. 63

  In this week's edition of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss Max Domi's big game on Auston Matthews' wing in Washington, the concept of splitting up Matthews & Marner during playoff matchups, TJ Brodie's recent scratch, and...

  
• 03.15.2024

  Marner & Jarnkrok's absences, McMann's new contract, and the blue line mix - MLHS Podcast Ep. 62

  In this week's edition of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss Mitch Marner and Calle Jarnkrok's injuries, the experiments/lessons we could glean from their absences, Bobby McMann's new contract, and the makeup of the blue line with...

  
• 03.08.2024

  General consensus is down on Treliving's first deadline. Is it justified? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 61

  In the post-trade deadline edition of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss Brad Treliving's first trade deadline as GM of the Maple Leafs, which included three depth adds but no major acquisitions.

  
• 02.28.2024

  Maple Leafs 2024 Trade Deadline Preview - MLHS Podcast Ep. 60

  In this week's MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne, Anthony Petrielli, and Alex Drain tee up the NHL trade deadline with a focus on the Maple Leafs' needs and possible targets before March 8 at 3 p.m.

  
• 02.20.2024

  Keefe's refreshing lineup calls, record w/o Rielly & Bettman affirms suspension - MLHS Pod. Ep. 59

  In this week's MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the team's four-game winning streak, recent lineup developments, its 18-2-1 record without Morgan Rielly, Gary Bettman upholding Rielly's suspension, and reflect on Brad Treliving's first nine months as Leafs...

  
• 02.15.2024

  Are we seeing signs the Leafs are deeper at forward than it's appeared? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 58

  In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the fallout from the Morgan Rielly suspension, the team's secondary forward group, and the potential of a "second wave" of young forward talent in the next few seasons.

  
• 02.08.2024

  Gauging the threat level of the Bruins, Panthers & Lightning in the Atlantic - MLHS Podcast Ep. 57

  In this week's MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss this week's games vs. the Islanders and Stars before checking in on the rest of the Atlantic Division as the playoff race heats up.

  
• 01.31.2024

  Player-by-Player Grades for the Maple Leafs at the All-Star Break - MLHS Podcast Ep. 56

  In this week's MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli provide their midseason player grades for the Toronto Maple Leafs from top to bottom.

  
• 01.25.2024

  Keefe benches the stars, secondary scoring & signs of defensive improvement? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 55

  In this week's MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs 3-0-1 stretch, possible signs of defensive improvement, the secondary scoring and power play issues, and Sheldon Keefe sitting his stars in a 0-0 game vs. Winnipeg.

  
• 01.17.2024

  4 straight losses, Keefe's job security & Treliving's approach to the deadline - MLHS Podcast Ep. 54

  In this week's MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss their level of concern about the Maple Leafs' four-game losing slide, the players and coach's comments after the recent losses to Colorado and Edmonton, Brad Treliving's comment about restraint...

  
• 01.11.2024

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

  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.

  
• 01.04.2024

  William Nylander's new contract AAV to start with an 11? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 52

  In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the recent reports of William Nylander's new contract AAV landing over $11 million, the state of the team's defense, and the demise of Ilya Samsonov/emergence of Martin Jones in...

  
• 12.28.2023

  Are we seeing some of the same-old problems with Sheldon Keefe's Leafs? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 51

  In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' recent stretch of three regulation losses in the last four games and whether there are worrying (familiar) trends visible in the team's play.

  
• 12.20.2023

  Toronto's special teams with former Maple Leafs assistant coach Andrew Brewer - MLHS Podcast Ep. 50

  In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli are joined by former Leafs assistant coach (from 2015-2020) Andrew Brewer to break down the Maple Leafs power play & penalty kill and the special-teams trends we're seeing across the...

  
• 12.13.2023

  The state of the Maple Leafs through 26 games and Brad Treliving's early work - MLHS Podcast Ep. 49

  In Episode 49 of the MLHS Podcast, new co-host Nick Ashbourne joins Anthony Petrielli and Alec Brownscombe to discuss the early returns on Brad Treliving's first offseason as Leafs GM and other impressions of the 2023-24 Toronto Maple Leafs through...

  
• 10.11.2023

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

  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.

  
• 03.07.2023

  Are the Leafs’ odds vs. the Lightning better this playoff? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 47

  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...

  
• 02.28.2023

  McCabe & Lafferty join ROR & Acciari as Maple Leafs continue to load up - MLHS Podcast Ep. 56

  In Episode 45 of the MLHS Podcast, Anthony Petrielli and Alec Brownscombe give their first reactions to the Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty acquisitions by the Maple Leafs as well as their thoughts on possibly moving out a contract. https://mapleleafshotstove.com/

  
• 02.23.2023

  ROR is a Maple Leaf! Now what should the lines be, and should they add a D? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 45

  In Episode 45 of the MLHS Podcast, Anthony Petrielli, GoddTill, and Danny D talk about the addition of Ryan O'Reilly, line construction with ROR and Noel Acciari in the fold, if the team needs to add a defenseman before the...

  
• 02.17.2023

  Reflections after 55 games and thoughts on the Leafs' trade deadline needs - MLHS Podcast Ep. 44

  In the long-overdue return of the MLHS podcast, Anthony, Alec, and Alex discuss the team's first 55 games and look ahead to the available deadline targets, including their thoughts on Timo Meier, Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Ryan O'Reilly, Jakob Chychrun,...

  
• 10.04.2022

  Kyle Dubas' make-or-break year entering the 2022-23 season - MLHS Podcast Episode 43

  In Episode 43 of the MLHS Podcast, Anthony Petrielli is joined by @GoddTill and @dannyd1976 to discuss the new season on the horizon, the mood of the fan base entering a new regular season following yet another early playoff exit,...

  
• 06.07.2022

  Leafs Playoff Postmortem and Offseason Question Marks, Position by Position - MLHS Podcast Ep. 42

  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...

  
• 05.01.2022

  Maple Leafs vs. Lightning Playoff Preview & Predictions - MLHS Podcast Episode 41

  In Episode 41 of the MLHS Podcast, Anthony is joined by the original PPP crew (@mlse, @GoddTill, & @dannyd1976) to tee up what should be a barn burner of a series between the Leafs and the Lightning and provide their...

  
• 03.18.2022

  Maple Leafs Trade Deadline Preview: Forward, Defense, and Goalie Options - MLHS Podcast Episode 40

  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. https://mapleleafshotstove.com/

  
• 03.12.2022

  Mrazek's meltdown, deadline priorities, & could Giordano be had on the cheap? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 39

  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. https://mapleleafshotstove.com/

  
• 01.21.2022

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

  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...

  
• 01.14.2022

  Impressions on the road trip, the PP1 Marner debate, Mailbag Q&A - MLHS Podcast Ep. 37

  In Episode 37 of the MLHS Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli discuss the team's uneven performances on the road trip, the demands among the fan base to remove Mitch Marner from PP1, and a series of mailbag questions. https://mapleleafshotstove.com/

  
• 01.05.2022

  Rielly’s 200-ft excellence, deadline targets, the Leafs’ top 12 fwds when healthy - MLHS Pod Ep. 36

  In Episode 36 of the MLHS Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli cover Morgan Rielly's highly-impressive season to date, the excellence of the Rielly-Brodie pairing, early thoughts on trade deadline targets at forward and defense, and whether Pierre Engvall, Nick...

  
• 12.07.2021

  The Leafs-Jets debacle, Leafs special teams, and Holl's struggles - MLHS Podcast Episode 35

  The Leafs-Jets debacle, Leafs special teams, and Holl's struggles - MLHS Podcast Episode 35 by Maple Leafs Hotstove

  
• 12.01.2021

  The Leafs' incredible run, PK excellence, Sandin's usage & more - MLHS Podcast Episode 34

  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,...

  
• 11.10.2021

  Team speed, Rielly’s contract, the Dermott rumours, and roster needs — MLHS Podcast Episode 33

  In Episode 33 of the MLHS Podcast, Ian Tulloch, Anthony Petrielli, and Kevin Papetti discuss whether the Leafs are playing slower than in previous seasons, the bottom-six makeup, David Kampf's role, Nick Ritchie's struggles, Justin Holl's press box stint, Travis...

  
• 10.27.2021

  What's wrong with the Maple Leafs? - MLHS Podcast Episode 32

  After the Maple Leafs' 2-4-1 start to the season, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli try to sort through the confusing mess that was the team's first seven games, Mitch Marner's struggles, Sheldon Keefe's post-game comments after the loss to Carolina,...

  
• 10.21.2021

  The scrutiny on Marner, a deep dive on the power play, & the Leafs' play thru 4 - MLHS Podcast Ep 31

  Four games into the regular season, Ian Tulloch, Anthony Petrielli, and Gus Katsaros take a deep dive into Mitch Marner's play, all-situations role and minutes, the Leafs' power play, the Leafs underproducing in actual goals relative to expected goals, and...

  
• 10.08.2021

  Preseason talk, line combinations, & All-or-Nothing takeaways - MLHS Podcast Episode 30

  Ahead of the final game of preseason, Ian, Anthony, and Alec break down their thoughts on the Amazon Prime docuseries, put Sheldon Keefe under the microscope, discuss optimizing the top six, ponder how to structure the bottom six, and much...

  
• 09.30.2021

  Preseason impressions on Kase, Kampf, Ritchie, Ho-Sang, Bunting & more - MLHS Podcast Episode 29

  In this preseason edition of the MLHS Podcast, Ian and Anthony provide their thoughts on newcomers Ondrej Kase, Nick Ritchie, Josh Ho-Sang, Michael Bunting, and other impressions on the Leafs' exhibition season so far.

  
• 09.24.2021

  How do we derive meaning out of this Leafs regular season? - MLHS Podcast Episode 28

  In Episode 28 of the MLHS Podcast, Ian and Anthony are joined by three of the original PPP crew (@mlse, @GoddTill, & @dannyd1976)to discuss the storylines entering a new Leafs season, the challenge of getting fully reinvested into the upcoming...

  
• 09.16.2021

  Rielly enters his walk year, the pressure on the Big 4 entering 2021-22, & more - MLHS Pod Ep. 27

  In their return from summer break, Ian and Anthony are joined by Rachel Doerrie to discuss Kyle Dubas' decision to keep Morgan Rielly and possibly leave him unsigned entering his walk year, the pressure on Dubas and the Big Four...

  
• 08.12.2021

  Keefe's tactics & bench management, Kase & Ritchie adds, Leafs' team identity - MLHS Podcast Ep. 26

  On the latest MLHS Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli discuss lessons learned from past pod guests this season (Ryan Ward, Scotty Bowman, Bruce Boudreau, Elliotte Friedman), the Maple Leafs' offseason additions, the team's identity, and much more.

  
• 08.05.2021

  Talking Matthew Knies, player development, Keefe & Dubas stories w/ Ryan Ward - MLHS Podcast Ep. 25

  On the latest MLHS Podcast, former Leafs video coach and current Director of Player Development for the USHL's Tri-City Storm Ryan Ward joined Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli to discuss new Leafs prospect Matthew Knies, the Leafs organization's development program,...

  
• 07.29.2021

  Evaluating the Leafs' first day of free agency w/ Justin Bourne - MLHS Podcast Episode 24

  In the latest MLHS Podcast, Justin Bourne of Sportsnet joined Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli to discuss the first day of unrestricted free agency -- including the Leafs' additions of Petr Mrazek, Michael Bunting, David Kampf, and the movement around...

  
• 07.21.2021

  Dubas' process in protecting Holl over McCann, defense handedness, ice time allocation - Episode 23

  In Episode 23 of the MLHS Podcast, Anthony Petrielli and Ian Tulloch debate Kyle Dubas’ decision to protect Justin Holl in the expansion draft, the acquisition and exposure of Jared McCann, moving on from Alex Kerfoot, the ice-time distribution and...

  
• 07.13.2021

  Maple Leafs Offseason Goalie Options, Expansion Draft Talk - MLHS Podcast Episode 22

  In Episode 22 of the MLHS Podcast, Anthony Petrielli and Ian Tulloch discuss the goaltending market this offseason with Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine, Jack Campbell's true upside, free agent & trade options for the Leafs' second goalie, Travis Dermott's...

  
• 07.08.2021

  Maple Leafs offseason targets & priorities w/ Dom Luszczyszyn - MLHS Podcast Episode 21

  With the NHL offseason now officially underway, Dom Luszczyszyn of The Athletic joined Anthony Petrielli and Ian Tulloch on the MLHS podcast to discuss the Leafs' possible offseason targets, including Connor Garland, Warren Foegele, Derek Ryan, Chris Driedger, and more.

  
• 06.30.2021

  2020-21 Season Postmortem + Where do the Leafs (and their fans) go from here? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 20

  In Episode 20 of the MLHS Podcast, the guys from the Back to Excited Podcast, Arvind and Acting the Fulemin, joined Anthony Petrielli and Ian Tulloch to dissect the disappointing season that was for the Toronto Maple Leafs and where...

  
• 06.12.2021

  Scotty Bowman talks Leafs playoff failures, winning culture, NHL playoffs & more - MLHS Pod Ep. 19

  In Episode 19 of the MLHS Podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by the winningest head coach in NHL history, Scotty Bowman, for over an hour of discussion on getting skilled teams over the hump at playoff time, the...

  
• 06.02.2021

  What's next for the Leafs this offseason w/ Elliotte Friedman - MLHS Podcast Episode 18

  In Episode 18 of the MLHS Podcast, Elliotte Friedman joined the show to discuss the fallout of the Leafs' latest spectacular playoff failure and the fascinating offseason ahead for the Toronto Maple Leafs.