MLHS Podcast
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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.
Episodes
- Craig Berube OUT, Coaching Candidates, and Matthews' Future - MLHS Podcast Ep. 120
The MLHS Podcast, episode 120, covers the departure of coach Craig Berube and explores the candidates to succeed him. Hosts also discuss speculation surrounding Auston Matthews' future with the team.
- Chayka-Sundin era starts with a draft lottery miracle - MLHS Podcast Ep. 119
MLHS Podcast Ep. 119 covers the Maple Leafs' lottery win and its implications, the debate around the top draft pick, and the appointments of John Chayka and Mats Sundin. Hosts Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli are joined by Alec Brownsc…
- Feeling out the field of candidates in the Maple Leafs' executive search - MLHS Podcast Ep. 118
Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' executive search, including potential candidates for President of Hockey Operations and General Manager. The episode also covers reports concerning Mats Sundin and Gary…
- Pelley denounces Leafs' culture, underlines retooling mandate - MLHS Podcast Ep. 117
MLHS Podcast Ep. 117 covers the firing of Brad Treliving and Keith Pelley's press conference regarding the team's culture and retooling mandate, discussed by Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli.
- The future of Matthews and the Maple Leafs post-Gudas incident - MLHS Podcast EP116
The MLHS Podcast episode EP116 features Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discussing the Auston Matthews injury, his future with the Maple Leafs, and the team's culture. They also cover the performance of Easton Cowan and other call-ups.
- After an underwhelming deadline, what is the Leafs' direction going forward?- MLHS Podcast EP115
In episode 115 of the MLHS Podcast, hosts Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli analyze the Maple Leafs' trade deadline activities and the resulting ambiguity regarding the team's future path.
- Confidence level in Leafs brain trust low as the trade deadline nears - MLHS Podcast EP114
Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' recent struggles, coach Craig Berube's difficult season, and impending trade deadline decisions. This is episode 114 of the MLHS Podcast.
- 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
- The Leafs' ’25-26 season is nearly over after 53 games. How did we get here? - MLHS Podcast EP112
Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2025-26 season downturn, exploring how the organization reached its current state and the disconnect between players and fans.
- Decision time approaching on the Leafs' course of action for 2025-26 - MLHS Podcast EP111
On the MLHS Podcast EP111, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Leafs' recent performance, injury issues, and Brad Treliving's strategic decisions for the 2025-26 season, alongside Easton Cowan's development.
- The future of Laughton & McMann in T.O., and the Dougie Hamilton question - MLHS Podcast EP110
MLHS Podcast EP110 covers the end of the Leafs' point streak, John Tavares' performance, trade discussions for Bobby McMann and Scott Laughton, and the possibility of acquiring Dougie Hamilton.
- The Maple Leafs’ four-line promise entering the second half - MLHS Podcast EP109
The MLHS Podcast episode EP109 features Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discussing the Maple Leafs' recent depth contributions, their defensive pairings, a victory against Florida, and potential lineup adjustments with William Nylande…
- 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…
- 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 earl…
- 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.
- 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'…
- 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.
- 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 situati…
- 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.
- 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 abou…
- Takeaways from the Leafs’ first four games - MLHS Podcast EP100
Takeaways from the Leafs’ first four games - MLHS Podcast EP100 by Maple Leafs Hotstove
- 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 ah…
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Toront…
- 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 per…
- 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 se…
- 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 g…
- 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…
- 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.
- 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.
- 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…
- 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 po…
- 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…
- 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.
- 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…
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 t…
- 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 se…
- 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 Jer…
- 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 Pacior…
- 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 h…
- 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 co…
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Dissecting the Leafs' offseason adds & the growing likelihood Marner stays -- MLHS Pod. Ep. 72
In the latest episode of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' offseason moves signing by signing as well as the growing likelihood Mitch Marner will remain a Maple Leaf for 2024-25.
- The Craig Berube era begins -- MLHS Podcast Ep. 71
In the latest episode of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss Craig Berube's hiring as head coach and possible shifts in approach behind the Leafs' bench compared to Berube's predecessor.