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MLHS Podcast

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

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  1. 330

    Assessing the Maple Leafs' big offseason, move by move -- MLHS Podcast Ep. 122

    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.

  2. 329

    Digesting Chayka's first trade and the hiring of Hiller as Leafs head coach - MLHS Podcast Ep. 121

    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.

  3. 328

    Craig Berube OUT, Coaching Candidates, and Matthews' Future - MLHS Podcast Ep. 120

    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.

  4. 327

    Chayka-Sundin era starts with a draft lottery miracle - MLHS Podcast Ep. 119

    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.

  5. 326

    Feeling out the field of candidates in the Maple Leafs' executive search - MLHS Podcast Ep. 118

    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.

  6. 325

    Pelley denounces Leafs' culture, underlines retooling mandate - MLHS Podcast Ep. 117

    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.

  7. 324

    The future of Matthews and the Maple Leafs post-Gudas incident - MLHS Podcast EP116

    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.

  8. 323

    After an underwhelming deadline, what is the Leafs' direction going forward?- MLHS Podcast EP115

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

  9. 322

    Confidence level in Leafs brain trust low as the trade deadline nears - MLHS Podcast EP114

    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.

  10. 321

    The Maple Leafs' murky trade deadline situation at the Olympic break - MLHS Podcast EP113

    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.

  11. 320

    The Leafs' ’25-26 season is nearly over after 53 games. How did we get here? - MLHS Podcast EP112

    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.

  12. 319

    Decision time approaching on the Leafs' course of action for 2025-26 - MLHS Podcast EP111

    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.

  13. 318

    The future of Laughton & McMann in T.O., and the Dougie Hamilton question - MLHS Podcast EP110

    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.

  14. 317

    The Maple Leafs’ four-line promise entering the second half - MLHS Podcast EP109

    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.

  15. 316

    How high is the optimism level after a 5-1-1 stretch for the Leafs? - MLHS Podcast EP108

    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.

  16. 315

    At last, some reasons for optimism in Leafland (except the power play) - MLHS Podcast EP107

    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.

  17. 314

    How should the Maple Leafs line up their fully healthy forward group? - MLHS Podcast EP106

    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.

  18. 313

    Did Treliving's presser hit the right notes? + Berube's coaching job & the never-ending injury bug - MLHS Podcast EP105

    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.

  19. 312

    How far are the Maple Leafs from the coaching change conversation? - MLHS Podcast EP104

    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.

  20. 311

    The Leafs are streaking, and Matthews is coming alive - MLHS Podcast EP103

    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.

  21. 310

    The Auston Matthews elephant in the room - MLHS Podcast EP102

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss their updated "concern-o-meter" about the Leafs' 5-5-2 start and Auston Matthews' play, Craig Berube's coaching job, and the current state of the team's lineup.

  22. 309

    Berube's lineup mess, and the concern level about Matthews & Knies' starts - MLHS Podcast EP101

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' disappointing losses to Seattle and New Jersey, Anthony Stolarz's controversial comments, the disjointed forward lineup, and their concern level about Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies' starts to the season.

  23. 308

    Takeaways from the Leafs’ first four games - MLHS Podcast EP100

    Takeaways from the Leafs’ first four games - MLHS Podcast EP100 by Maple Leafs Hotstove

  24. 307

    Where's the best spot for Easton Cowan's development? - MLHS Podcast EP99

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' 2025 preseason developments so far, the goaltending picture entering the regular season, and the decisions to be made on the fringes of the roster ahead of opening night.

  25. 306

    2025 Training Camp Preview, and Marner's parting shot - MLHS Podcast EP98

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' roster picture ahead of training camp and the fallout from the recent Mitch Marner interview.

  26. 305

    The Leafs’ Offseason Work in Progress - MLHS Podcast EP97

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' summer moves so far and the work still to be done by Brad Treliving this offseason.

  27. 304

    Maple Leafs Draft/Offseason Preview & UFA/Trade Targets - MLHS Podcast EP96

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli tee up the Maple Leafs' 2025 offseason with a preview of the draft, the unrestricted free agency pool, and the Matthew Knies and John Tavares contract negotiations.

  28. 303

    A postmortem of the Shanahan (and Marner?) era - MLHS Podcast EP95

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne, Anthony Petrielli, and Alec Brownscombe discuss the end of the Brendan Shanahan era, the underlying reasons for the team's loss to Florida, and the possible end of Mitch Marner's tenure in Toronto.

  29. 302

    Be-Leaf Levels Rising - MLHS Podcast EP94

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' drivers of success through two games vs. Florida, the matchup game, the Leafs' handling of the Panthers' shenanigans/physicality, the goaltending performances for both teams, and the special teams battle.

  30. 301

    Where will the Leafs v. Panthers series be won or lost? – MLHS Podcast EP93

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne, Anthony Petrielli, and Alec Brownscombe discuss their final takeaways from the first-round victory over the Senators, the daunting matchup against the Panthers, the areas of the game where the series will be decided, and their series predictions.

  31. 300

    Put Up or Shut Up Time for the Maple Leafs’ Stars – MLHS Podcast EP92

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' two consecutive losses to the Senators, the level of concern that's justified, the media coverage of the series, Auston Matthews' play through five games, and the lineup decisions ahead of Game 6.

  32. 299

    Two Down, Two to Go for the Maple Leafs - MLHS Podcast EP91

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss their takeaways from the Leafs' first two wins of the series vs. the Senators, the five-on-five battle between the teams, the Leafs' top performers/underperformers so far, and the merits of making any lineup changes ahead of Game 3.

  33. 298

    Battle of Ontario Playoff Preview, and the Maple Leafs' playoff lineup -- MLHS Podcast Ep. 90

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Battle of Ontario round-one matchup, the questions to resolve with the Leafs' playoff lineup, and their series predictions for the Leafs vs. Senators series.

  34. 297

    Leafs in the driver's seat in the Atlantic race, and the potential playoff lineup -- MLHS Pod Ep. 89

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' trip through Florida, how they match up vs. the Panthers and Lightning stylistically, and their potential playoff lineup.

  35. 296

    Breaking down the Leafs' big win over FLA, and a critical look at their 5on5 play -- MLHS Pod Ep. 88

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' important victory over Florida, their five-on-five play, their issues on the breakout, the third line situation, Craig Berube's positive approach in the media, and Max Pacioretty's potential playoff role.

  36. 295

    Craig Berube's bottom-six challenge, and the Leafs' PP vs. PK trajectories -- MLHS Pod. Ep. 87

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs' opportunity to chase down a division title, Auston Matthews' improved play in the past week, the challenge of forming a credible third line, the surging power play, and the lagging penalty kill.

  37. 294

    Matthews’ play & the other big question marks facing the Leafs down the stretch -- MLHS Pod. Ep. 86

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' loss to the Panthers, Auston Matthews' relatively underwhelming season, and the big questions facing the coaching staff down the stretch and into the playoffs.

  38. 293

    Brad Treliving delivers on trade deadline day -- MLHS Podcast Ep. 85

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' additions of Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo on 2025 trade deadline day.

  39. 292

    The Leafs' trade deadline needs and options at center, wing & defense -- MLHS Podcast Ep. 84

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli assess the Maple Leafs' 3-0 stretch since the 4 Nations break, recent developments at forward and on defense, and the team's trade deadline needs/options up front and on the blue line.

  40. 291

    The impacts of the ballooning cap ceiling on the Leafs' future - MLHS Podcast Ep. 83

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' strong start to their road trip, the implications of the rising cap ceiling, and the team's roster needs up front and on the blue line.

  41. 290

    The state of the Leafs' blue line, and potential trade deadline targets - MLHS Podcast Ep. 82

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' recent form, their situations at center ice and on the blue line, and some possible targets in the trade market.

  42. 289

    State of the Leafs' D, the power-play struggles, and early deadline thoughts - MLHS Pod. Ep. 81

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss Brad Treliving's recent comments about the trade market, Morgan Rielly's slow season to date, the overall state of the blue line, the underachieving power play, and the team's public accountability after underwhelming performances.

  43. 288

    Berube's logic behind a Nylander-Matthews-Marner line, and a 3rd line emerges? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 80

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' recent 3-1-0 stretch featuring an uptick in offense, the Nylander - Matthews - Marner & McMann - Domi - Robertson lines, Matthews' relatively slow season so far, and Matt Murray's return to the NHL during Anthony Stolarz's injury absence.

  44. 287

    How much concern is justified about the Maple Leafs' five-on-five play? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 79

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' dip in five-on-five play, the state of the team's power play, the bottom-six forwards and defense pairings, the OT win over Keefe's Devils in New Jersey, and much more.

  45. 286

    Who exits the lineup as the Leafs get healthy, and the Matthews-Marner debate - MLHS Podcast Ep. 78

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss Auston Matthews' return, the pros and cons of uniting Matthews-Marner on one line and its impact on the overall lineup, the imminent return of Max Domi and Max Pacioretty, and the best fits among the defense pairings.

  46. 285

    Should Matthews-Marner re-unite upon Matthews' return? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 77

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli separate fact from fiction on the Maple Leafs' 7-2-0 run without Auston Matthews, with an eye toward the lineup and power-play adjustments going forward once Matthews makes his return.

  47. 284

    Other stars shine bright in Matthews' absence, the kids make waves vs. Vegas - MLHS Podcast Ep. 76

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' success without Auston Matthews, the season debuts of Fraser Minten and Nikita Grebenkin, the Matthew Knies incident vs. Vegas, and their level of concern about the Matthews injury situation.

  48. 283

    How are the Maple Leafs adapting to Craig Berube hockey through 18 games? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 75

    How are the Maple Leafs adapting to Craig Berube hockey through 18 games? - MLHS Podcast Ep. 75 by Maple Leafs Hotstove

  49. 282

    First impressions of the 2024-25 Toronto Maple Leafs, position by position -- MLHS Podcast Ep. 74

    In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss their early impressions of the 2024-25 Maple Leafs after a 2-1-0 start to the schedule.

  50. 281

    How big is the Leafs' need at LW? + Captaincy shuffle & Robertson's trade request -- MLHS Pod. Ep 73

    In a late-summer edition of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the captaincy change, the need at LW vs. C, Nick Robertson's trade request, and the picture on defense with Jani Hakanpaa's situation up in the air.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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

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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.

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