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 Boston in the playoffs.

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

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In the latest episode of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the rollercoaster ride of the Leafs vs. Bruins series, the key performances, the special teams battle, the coaching performances, and the outlook for Game 7.

Setting the stage for Game 7 of Leafs vs. Bruins -- MLHS Podcast Ep. 69

In the latest episode of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne, Anthony Petrielli, and Alec Brownscombe discuss the first three games of the Boston-Toronto series, including where the Leafs have fallen short so far, Marner's play, Nylander's absence, the special teams crisis, and reasons for optimism ahead of Game 4.

Special teams, heat on Marner, Nylander's absence & more Bruins series thoughts - MLHS Pod. Ep. 68

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 a much anticipated Leafs vs. Bruins playoff series.

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

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 Domi - Matthews - Bertuzzi, and much more.

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 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' recent surge, and much more.

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

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