Maple Leafs Hotstove

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. 

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.

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the dismissal of Craig Berube, the field of candidates to replace him, and Auston Matthews' future in Toronto amid rampant speculation.

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne, Anthony Petrielli, and (for the first half-hour) Alec Brownscombe discuss the Maple Leafs' lottery windfall, what it changes for the Leafs moving forward, the player debate at #1 overall, the hiring of John Chayka and Mats Sundin, and much more.

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the field of candidates in the Maple Leafs' executive search, the arguments for/against Mike Gillis as the next President of Hockey Ops, the names bandied about in the GM conversation, and Mats Sundin and Gary Roberts interviewing for potential front-office roles.

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the firing of Brad Treliving, Keith Pelley's press conference, the team's culture problem, and the apparent retooling mandate espoused by Pelley.

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Auston Matthews injury incident, Matthews' future in Toronto, the Leafs' culture problem, and the play of Easton Cowan and the call-ups during the recent wins.

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs' trade deadline moves and the unclear direction moving forward.

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs' miserable stretch of hockey coming out of the break, Craig Berube's disastrous season behind the bench, and the possible deadline moves to come in the next few days.

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs' recent 3-1-0 road trip and the tricky balance of potentially selling at the trade deadline while wanting to remain competitive next season.

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs' stunning downturn during the homestand, how the organization reached its current low point, the players' apparent disconnect from the fan base/reality, and the unlikability of the 2025-26 Maple Leafs.

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs' recent dip in results, non-stop injury issues, Brad Treliving's ultimate course of action for the 2025-26 season, and Easton Cowan's development plan. 

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs' great points streak ending with a thud in Utah, John Tavares' recent struggles, the sign vs. trade conversations about Bobby McMann and Scott Laughton, the confusing defense pairings, and Dougie Hamilton as a potential trade fit in Toronto.

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs' promising depth contributions of late, their blue line picture moving forward, a big win over Florida, and the lineup decisions when William Nylander returns from injury.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.