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JD Bunkis looks back on last night's electrifying World Baseball Classic semi-final and discusses how the sport can capitalize on this momentum (00:01). Host of the Basketball Illuminati podcast Tom Haberstroh chats about the ongoing feud between the Raptors and NBA referees, how the NBA should hold officials accountable, and O.G. Anunoby's chances to win Defensive Player of the Year (11:23). JD then shares his best bet of the night, presented by Betano! (54:29) Later on, NHL Data Analyst Ian Tulloch looks into the Maple Leafs' numbers post-trade deadline, Toronto's ideal defensive pairings, how the bottom-six could shake out, and what pieces this team is still missing (57:28). The gang close out the day with 'What we Missed' featuring the rumours linking Joey Votto to the Blue Jays (1:22:41). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ian Tulloch of The Athletic stops by to chat about the merits and drawbacks of deploying an 11-and-7 lineup, the Leafs' lack of bottom six scoring, Luke Schenn's role upon his return, Morgan Rielly's up-and-down season, Jake McCabe's seamless transition to Toronto, Rasmus Sandin's success since departing Toronto, Mitch Marner's Selke candidacy, and Sam Lafferty's best lineup fit. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Ross Tucker to discuss the ongoing Lamar Jackson saga, the likelihood of Aaron Rodgers joining the New York Jets, the pressure on Jordan Love in Green Bay, Chicago's slew of moves in recent days, and the 49ers' fascinating quarterback situation (26:36). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
JD is joined by The Ringer's Seerat Sohi to discuss her recent column on Scottie Barnes, O.G. Anunoby's name constantly being in the rumour mill, and if Fred VanVleet will still be Toronto's point guard after next week's trade deadline (15:23). In 'Time for Action' presented by DraftKings, JD examines the Super Bowl MVP odds and where he sees value (53:58) Leafs analyst Ian Tulloch breaks down the Maple Leafs' season at the All-Star break while taking a deeper-dive into the numbers and analytics that matter (57:04). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
The Toronto Maple Leafs hang on to a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in their final game before the NHL's holiday break. JD Bunkis and special guest host Ian Tulloch break down the victory and discuss the five-forward powerplay, William Nylander's fit on the first line, how Morgan Rielly will adjust to the new-look Leafs when he returns from injury and much more.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
JD Bunkis starts off chatting about the current Twitter minefield with paid verification being introduced, before looking into why last night's Raptors game was a no-win situation and how Precious Achiuwa's injury could impact the team long term. Soon after, Ian Tulloch of the Hockey News focuses in on some of the Maple Leafs' early data trends including: the metrics behind Auston Mathews' slow start, if Nick Robertson should be a regular in the lineup, how solid Ilya Samsonov had been prior to his injury, Toronto's most important defenceman, and who should slot in beside Morgan Reilly(00:10). Later on, former Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin joins JD to look ahead to this weekend's Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony! He takes a trip down memory lane to discuss sharing the ice with the Sedin twins and Daniel Alfredsson, what it meant to play in Toronto, and how to be a leader in a big market.(49:30) Finally, former NHLer and author Mathew Barnaby joins us to talk about his new book "Unfiltered", loaded with unheard hockey stories and little-known NHL facts! (1:15:45) The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
JD, Blake and Justin bring on Ian Tulloch to discuss the role of a few Leafs defencemen, including the recent play of Timothy Liljegren, how prominent his minutes should be going forward, the various pairings for Liljegren, the play of Morgan Rielly since signing his new contract, how Ilya Lybushkin has looked since arriving from Arizona, and how a lot of the discussions surrounding the defence hinges on the health of Jake Muzzin (0:56). Afterwards, the morning team chats about Carson Wentz getting traded to the Washington Commanders, whether or not that moves the needle, and what's next with the 2022 QB carousel (36:17).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Ian Tulloch stopped by to chat about concerns with the Leafs' second line, potential linemates for John Tavares, Ilya Lyubushkin's best fit on the blueline, Jake Muzzin's regression, the team's reported interested in Ben Chiarot, and questions about toughness (1:25). Afterwards, JD and Ailish take your texts (36:21)!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
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.
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.
JD, Blake and Ailish bring on Ian Tulloch as the group dives into potential trades the Leafs could explore at the deadline, which defencemen are both a good fit and available, potentially selling high on Alexander Kerfoot, and what players and prospects it would take to grab a real difference maker this season in a trade (4:05). They also continue the Text-Line Tuesday conversation on what non-traditional sport they (and you) would love to be good at (36:10).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
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.
Maple Leafs Hotstove's Ian Tulloch gives his thoughts on Ondřej Kaše's season to date, why Nick Ritchie has looked more comfortable away from the top line, the Holl-Muzzin defensive pairing, whether it's time to pair Timothy Liljegren with Jake Muzzin, hypothetical Dermott and Holl trades and what the team could do to bolster the blueline both externally and internally (1:22). Next, Coolbet's Kris Abbott runs down the best bets for Week 14 in the NFL and UFC 269 (24:14).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
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.
Today on Leafs Lunch, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano talk to TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button about last night's win by the Leafs over the Kings and why he thinks Toronto is a more complete team this season. Then Julia and Mike are joined by Maple Leafs Hotstove hockey analyst Ian Tulloch for a special segment combining "Stay or Go" and "Leafs Report Card".
Today we discuss a whole host of things, including our general thoughts on the state of the team, Pierre Engvall, Rasmus Sandin, and more. To do so, we brought on our friend, Ian Tulloch, who writes for MapleLeafsHotStove.com and is a long-standing member of Leafs Twitter.
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.
The group breaks down the Leafs' OT win over the Lightning, Jack Campbell's standout performance, and his contract negotiations with the team (0:42). Then Maple Leafs Hot Stove's Ian Tulloch assesses the Leafs from an analytical point of view, and comments on the team's defence, lack of powerplay production, Nick Ritchie's play, Travis Dermott's role […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
JD, hosting solo, is joined by Ben to open the show and chat about their takeaway from the MLB All-Star game and the first half of the Blue Jays season (0:17). Alvin Williams offers his perspective on the NBA Finals and who he see's making a deal for Ben Simmons (50:14). Ian Tulloch talks about […]
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.
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.
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.
In the first hour of Game Day, Matt Cauz gets into how Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews are to blame for the Leafs' inability to close out series. Then Matt is joined by writer for Maple Leafs Hotstove, Ian Tulloch, to look back at Game 6 and look ahead to tonight's Game 7 between the Maple Leafs and the Canadiens, break down the poor play of Matthews and Marner and the great play of Carey Price.
Writer for Maple Leafs Hotstove Ian Tulloch joins Game Day to look back on game 6 and look ahead to game 7 between the Maple Leafs and the Canadiens. The bad play of Matthews and Marner, the great play of Carey Price and much more!
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.
Ziggy and Scotty discuss the Leafs' 2-1 win in Game 3 before Gord Stellick joins to offer his takeaways (32:33). Ian Tulloch takes a statistical look at the battle between Toronto and Montreal after three games (50:40). Next, Kevin Barker breaks down the Blue Jays' struggles and how they can break out of their rut […]
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.
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.
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.
On this episode, Ian is back! Joining Mike for a fun lil pod, the boys break down the new NHL broadcast rights deal, what's going on with the Winnipeg Jets, Cole Caufield's debut, and then of course dive deep on the Leafs. Sick zoneys, brah! Shop merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shopGo to https://ca.manscaped.com/ and use the code: STAFFGRAPH for 20% off all your below the belt needs.
In the first hour of Game Day, Matt Cauz gets into how the Jets calling the Leafs dirty is the first time Brendan Shanahan's Maple Leafs have ever been called that before and Matt is here for it. Then Matt is joined by Maple Leafs Hot Stove writer Ian Tulloch to chat about the Maple Leafs' two big wins over the Jets, the Leafs being labeled "goons" for the first time in the Shanahan era and John Tavares' great play of late.
Maple Leafs Hot Stove writer, Ian Tulloch, joins Game Day to chat about the Maple Leafs two big wins over the Jets, the Leafs being labeled goons for the first time in the Shanahan era, John Tavares great play of late and much more!
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.
Ben and JD discuss the Maple Leafs’ 3-2 overtime loss to the Flames and Nick Robertson’s underwhelming play since being recalled to the NHL. Ian Tulloch, writer for Maple Leafs Hotstove, weighs in on the evolving Nick Foligno vs. Taylor Hall debate, the merits behind Boston’s acquisition of Hall, Foligno’s potential fit on the Leafs’ […]
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.
Brendan and Ken are joined by Maple Leafs Hotstove analyst Ian Tulloch to talk Jack Campbell's incredible feat, Andersen's status, Matthews' scoring prowess & T.J. Brodie potting his 1st in the blue and white! The 3 wrap it up by providing their ideal meal at Augusta in honour of the 85th annual Masters!
Brendan and Ken are joined by Maple Leafs Hotstove analyst Ian Tulloch to talk Jack Campbell's incredible feat, Andersen's status, Matthews' scoring prowess & T.J. Brodie potting his 1st in the blue and white. The 3 wrap it up by providing their ideal meal at Augusta in honour of the 85th annual Masters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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.
Maple Leafs writer for Maple Leafs Hotstove Ian Tulloch joins Game Day to chat about the Maple Leafs vastly improved defense, Leafs playing better when they have the lead, Power Play struggles and much more!
Ziggy and Scotty discuss the Raptors’ loss to the Trail Blazers last night and the Leafs’ topping the Oilers 4-3 in overtime on Saturday night. Ian Tulloch talks about whether Taylor Hall would be a good fit on the Leafs’ roster (50:23). Next, Jon Morosi offers his thoughts on where the Blue Jays rank amongst […]
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.
Ian Tulloch joins the pod! Cam starts by asking him to grade Frederik Andersen's performance this season, and we discuss Jack Campbell taking the net and the goaltending situation moving forward. Plus: 13:00 - Matthews performing despite injury 17:00 - Freddie's legacy in Toronto 22:00 - Wayne Simmonds and the virtues of truculence 31:00 - What will Zach Hyman's next contract look like? 43:00 - Jason Spezza turning back the clock 46:00 - Who will settle in alongside Tavares-Nylander? 49:00 - Our top trade deadline targets 56:00 - To close, a meeting of Travis Dermott Truthers Anonymous 1:08:00 - The Backstays - "Aquarius"
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.
On episode 29 of Hockey Analytics, Andy McNamara is joined on the Dominos Canada Delivery Line by Travis Yost of TSN.ca to chat about the two notable first-round upsets. Then Sean Tierney of Hockey Graphs and The Athletic joins us to look ahead to this weekend's action. Ian Tulloch of The Athletic Toronto calls in to breakdown the Maple Leafs vs. Bruins series through five games. And we wrap up with some Daily Fantasy advice from Pete Jensen of NHL.com!
On episode 25 of Hockey Analytics, Host Andy McNamara is joined on the Dominos Canada Delivery Line by Sean Tierney of Hockey Graphs and The Athletic to weigh in on the Wild-Card races, Ian Tulloch of The Athletic Toronto chats Maple Leafs, and NHL.com Fantasy Hockey Writer James Harding brings another edition of Stock Up, Stock Down.