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Founded in 2008, Maple Leafs Hotstove (MLHS) offers daily news, opinion, analysis on the NHL/Hockey and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Maple Leafs Hotstove


    • Oct 4, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 253 EPISODES


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 68:17


    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, and Kyle Dubas' make-or-break year in 2022-23.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 71:04


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 66:27


    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 (unanimous) series predictions.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 83:46


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 71:35


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 74:29


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 69:46


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 71:25


    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 Ritchie, or Kyle Clifford is currently the final forward in the top 12 when healthy.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 67:46


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 71:31


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 75:28


    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 Dermott's future, and much more.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 63:40


    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, the debate around the accountability and entitlement of the team's star players, and much more.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 82:10


    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 much more.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 63:21


    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 more.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 60:16


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 71:04


    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 regular season, the big question marks facing the team in 2021-22, media coverage of the Dubas-era Leafs, and much more.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 65:48


    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 entering the new season, possible line configurations, and much more.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 84:00


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 73:20


    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, working for Sheldon Keefe and Kyle Dubas, having Dubas as his landlord in the Soo (including dramatic encounters with bears and raccoons at Dubas' house), and much more.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 67:34


    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 the league -- as well as the professional tryout for Josh Ho-Sang, the moves still to come, potential Leafs lines, and much more.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 58:40


    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 third-line makeup of past Stanley Cup winners, and more.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 84:08


    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 new contract, the expansion draft, the hiring of new assistant coach Dean Chynoweth, and more.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 55:44


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 87:32


    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 yet another first-round exit leaves this team and fan base moving forward.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 73:12


    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 Leafs' loss to Montreal, the role of analytics in coaching, the 2021 NHL playoffs, the heat Mitch Marner is taking in the Toronto market, and much more.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 52:41


    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.

    Pushing the Habs to the brink, Kerfoot & Nylander stepping up, team defense & more - MLHS Pod Ep. 17

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 76:12


    In Episode 17 of the MLHS Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli break down the Leafs' 3-1 advantage in their series versus the Montreal Canadiens, the Leafs' strong team defense, Alex Kerfoot, William Nylander, and Pierre Engvall stepping up with John Tavares out of the lineup, and much more.

    Breaking down the Leafs vs. Habs playoff matchup game, the power plays & more - MLHS Podcast Ep. 16

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 68:59


    In Episode 16 of the MLHS Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli break down the matchup game against the Canadiens, Sheldon Keefe's thinking behind reinserting Zach Hyman on the top line, the Matthews line vs. Danault line, the power plays of both teams, and much more on the upcoming series vs. the Habs.

    Habs vs. Leafs Series Preview, Setting the Playoff Lineup, Andersen's return - MLHS Podcast Ep. 15

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 74:22


    In Episode 15 of the MLHS Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli preview the Leafs vs. Habs series, the playoff lineup, the continued struggles on the power play (and adjustments for playoffs), and debate which Leafs player has the most riding on the upcoming postseason.

    Sandin's emergence, Tom Wilson's fine, Most Underrated & Overrated Leaf in 2021 - MLHS Podcast Ep.14

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 68:14


    In Episode 14 of the MLHS Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli discuss Rasmus Sandin's emergence on the blue line, Travis Dermott's future (and if it's in Toronto), the most overrated and underrated Leafs performances of the 2021 season, their preferred round 1 opponent between the Jets and Habs, the Tom Wilson non-suspension, and much more.

    Foligno's fit, the 26th-ranked PK, Nylander as an emergency C option - MLHS Podcast Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 71:11


    In Episode 13 of the MLHS Podcast, Anthony Petrielli and Gus Katsaros debate top 9 & L4 vs. top 6/bottom 6, a potential Leafs vs. Habs round 1 playoff series, Joe Thornton stepping up in Winnipeg, the Leafs' struggling penalty kill, Alex Galchenyuk's fit in the lineup & more.

    Bruce Boudreau breaks down Leafs' power play & goalies, talks NHL reffing & more - MLHS Pod Ep.12

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 56:53


    Bruce Boudreau joins the show to discuss all of what ails the Maple Leafs' power play of late, their uncertain situation in goal at the moment, who he would start in Game 1 of the playoffs, Frederik Andersen's situation, dealing with NHL officials, managing respected veterans in the twilight of their careers, and much more.

    Wrapping up the trade deadline & Diagnosing the Power-Play Woes - MLHS Podcast Ep. 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 68:49


    Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli are joined by Alec Brownscombe to break down the trade deadline moves -- in Toronto and around the league -- and lament the current state of the Maple Leafs power play.

    Nick Foligno Is a Toronto Maple Leaf - MLHS Emergency Trade Deadline Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 57:08


    Anthony Petrielli and Ian Tulloch react to the Toronto Maple Leafs' acquisition of Nick Foligno (and Stefan Noesen) in exchange for a first-round pick and two fourth-round picks on the eve of the NHL trade deadline.

    Preferred 1st-Round Opponent, Deadline Priorities, Fixing the Power Play - MLHS Podcast Ep.10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 69:02


    In Episode 10 of the Maple Leafs Hot Stove Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli break down the North Division entering the final stretch of the regular season, the Leafs' most pressing deadline needs, the struggling power play, Mitch Marner's 200-foot play, and much more.

    Scouring the TradeBait list for Leafs targets, Keefe's ice time distribution & more -- MLHS Pod Ep.9

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 60:22


    Scouring the TradeBait list for Leafs targets, Keefe's ice time distribution & more -- MLHS Pod Ep.9 by Maple Leafs Hotstove

    The future in net & the biggest need at the deadline - MLHS Podcast Ep. 8, Mailbag Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 67:00


    In Episode 8 of the Maple Leafs Hot Stove Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli are joined by Kevin Papetti for a mailbag edition focused on the trade deadline, the team's goaltending situation near and long-term, Morgan Rielly's future, and much more.

    Kyle Dubas’ midseason address, deadline trade targets, prospect untouchables — MLHS Podcast Ep.7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 68:42


    In Episode 7 of the Maple Leafs Hot Stove podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli discuss their takeaways from Kyle Dubas' mid-season press availability, the trade targets they're most intrigued by, the top prospects they can stomach parting with, William Nylander's great play but low TOI, and much more.

    First Losing Skid, Trade Deadline Buzz, Andersen's play, AM's wrist & the PK - MLHS Podcast Ep.6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 53:56


    In Episode 6 of the Maple Leafs Hot Stove Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli break down the team's first losing skid of the season, the penalty-killing struggles of late, Frederik Andersen's performance level this season, the latest from the rumour mill (Hall, Forsberg, Ekholm), Pierre Engvall at 3C long term, & more.

    Singing the HEM line's praises, Thornton embracing his role, breakout backups - MLHS Podcast Ep.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 60:45


    In Episode 5 of the Maple Leafs Hot Stove Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli discuss the standout play of Zach Hyman, what Hyman's next contract might look like, the magic of the HEM line, Joe Thornton fitting in nicely / buying into whatever roles required, the team's incredible backup goaltending of late, the sustainability of the Leafs' percentages, the eye test versus the numbers on TJ Brodie, possible experimental pairings on the blue line, and much more. Support the MLHS podcast: https://patreon.com/mlhs

    What's Up w/ Tavares, Nylander & Confirmation Bias, Dermott's development & more - MLHS Podcast Ep.4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 54:08


    In Episode 4 of the Maple Leafs Hot Stove Podcast, Justin Bourne joins Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli to discuss the never-ending William Nylander debates, confirmation bias in hockey analysis, John Tavares' play this season, Alex Kerfoot at center vs. wing, the Leafs' defensive play, Travis Dermott's development, & more.

    5-1 Collapse, Matthews' dominance, Galchenyuk Trade, Granlund rumours & more - MLHS Podcast Ep. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 54:03


    In Episode 3 of the Maple Leafs Hot Stove Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli digest the team's 6-5 OT loss to the Senators, the acquisition of Alex Galchenyuk, the rumours of the Leafs' interest in Mikael Granlund, Auston Matthews' dominance, John Tavares' performance level, Joe Thornton's fit in the lineup, the Tavares-Nylander line & more.

    Sam Bennett rumours, 11&7, balanced PP units, Jumbo's fit, Kerfoot's value - MLHS Podcast Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 42:45


    In Episode 2 of the Maple Leafs Hot Stove Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli reflect on the sweep over the Canucks and preview the series against the Canadiens before debating Sam Bennett's fit in Toronto, the merits of 11F/7D, the split power-play, Joe Thornton's fit in the lineup when he returns, Alex Kerfoot's value, and more. https://mapleleafshotstove.com

    The 2021 Maple Leafs after 10 games - MLHS Podcast Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 45:47


    Reflections after 10 games, the Rielly-Brodie pairing, the Leafs blue line, William Nylander's defensive play, "Overreaction or Underreaction," and more! https://mapleleafshotstove.com/

    Magic Mitch's crazy start, Travis Dermott earning top 4 time, getting outshot & much more - Epi. #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 66:40


    Magic Mitch's crazy start, Travis Dermott earning top 4 time, getting outshot and much more. _ _ _ _ _ Toronto Maple Leafs News, Opinion & Analysis since 2008 https://mapleleafshotstove.com/

    On the Toronto Maple Leafs forward lines, The Leafs' D, William Nylander + more - Epi. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 53:21


    On the Toronto Maple Leafs forward lines, The Maple Leafs' defence, William Nylander's contract dispute and much more. 0:00 - Overall impressions of the team to start the year 7:50 - Impressions of the first line (and general views on Auston Matthews) 15:30 - Impressions of the "2nd line" (Zach Hyman, John Tavares, Mitch Marner) 20:00 - Impressions of the 3rd line (Par Lindholm, Nazem Kadri, Connor Brown) 25:00 - Impressions of the 4th line (Andreas Johnsson, Frederik Gauthier, Josh Leivo) 30:00 - Overall, impressions of the defence 44:00 - Team construction issues 47:00 - William Nylander contract discussion https://mapleleafshotstove.com/

    Contracts for Nylander, Marner, Matthews, Systems Analysis, Leafs Defence + more - Epi. #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2018 66:54


    In episode 3 of the MLHS podcast, Gus Katsaros joins the show to discuss The Big Three contracts, the Leafs’ systems, the state of the defense, and much more. The Big Three contracts (#2:30) The state of the defense (#17:30) The evolution of Babcock’s systems from 2015-16 to now (#32:30) Leafs vs. Marlies systems (#40:00) How do the Leafs stack up with Tampa Bay? (#43:30) Are Holl or Rosen ready to make the jump? (#47:50) How will the minutes shake out between Tavares, Matthews and Kadri? (#49:30) How will the left wing depth chart shake out? (#54:45) Is Jake Gardiner going to be a Leaf this time next year? (#61:00) https://mapleleafshtostove.com/

    Breaking the John Tavares signing, Calvin de Haan Rumours ++ - MLHS podcast, Epi. #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2018 64:50


    - The story behind Anthony Petrelli and MLHS breaking the John Tavares signing (0:35) - Initial thoughts on the John Tavares signing (11:15) - Where John Tavares fits in the lineup & on the power play (20:00) - Thoughts & some inside info on a potential Matt Martin trade and the Leafs‘ interest in defenseman Calvin de Haan (30:00) - Thoughts on the departures of Leo Komarov, James van Riemsdyk, Tyler Bozak and Roman Polak (41:05) - Thoughts on the captaincy and whether John Tavares is going to wear the C sooner than later (55:00) - Quick thoughts on the cap situation moving forward Recorded: July 2nd, 2018 https://mapleleafshotstove.com/

    Maple Leafs Hot Stove Podcast: Episode #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2018 41:18


    https://mapleleafshotstove.com/ - Maple Leafs Hot Stove Podcast: Episode #1. On the 2018 NHL entry draft, the John Tavares Sweepstakes and much more.

    Anthony Petrielli on Sportsnet Tonight Discussing the Leafs Offseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2018 17:28


    Anthony Petrielli on Sportsnet Tonight Discussing the Leafs Offseason by Maple Leafs Hotstove

    MLHS' Anthony Petrielli on Sportsnet Tonight - March 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2018 11:07


    MLHS' Anthony Petrielli on Sportsnet Tonight - March 6 by Maple Leafs Hotstove

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