Anthony Petrielli
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Leafs Notebook every Monday and weekly MLHS podcast episodes. Email:
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Thoughts on what Anthony Stolarz said, what the Leafs players didn't do, and an ongoing issue with this team year after year:
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Anthony Stolarz finally spoke up. For the Maple Leafs, it's the time for actions, not words.
It was only a matter of time until someone became frustrated enough to speak up. This has been happening for too long now.Ā As weāre all aware by now, Anthony Stolarz was pointed in his comments about...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/10/20/anthony-stolarz-finally-spoke-up-for-the-maple-leafs-its-the-time-for-actions-not-words/
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New Leafs Notebook - The team has been able to generate offense and score goals so far, but they aren't playing the style of play they say they want to, or using the lineup the way they said they would this summer. Plus notable/questionable player usage:
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The Maple Leafs' offseason plan forward isn't playing out on the ice - Leafs Notebook
The Maple Leafs went 2-0-1 this week, but the storyline to end the week was all about the comments by Anthony Stolarz after the overtime loss to Seattle. Iāll have more on those developments in a sepa...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/10/20/leafs-notebook-the-offseason-plan-at-forward-so-far-isnt-playing-out-on-the-ice/
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New podcast up šļø Breaking down the first 4 games of the Leafs season with
@nickashbourne.bsky.social
including going through each forward's play, the lineup shuffling, special teams, standing up for each other (once again) and a lot more:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/10/16/m...
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Takeaways from the Leafsā first four games + Easton Cowanās start - MLHS Podcast EP100
Takeaways from the Leafsā first four games + Easton Cowanās start - MLHS Podcast EP100
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/10/16/mlhs-podcast-ep100/
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New Leafs Notebook up - The team is off to a slow start but it's far too early to panic, plus notes, quotes, tweets and 5 things featuring lineup decisions, breakouts, defense pairings, teammates standing up for each other and more:
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Causes for concern and reasons for optimism about the Maple Leafs' 1-2-0 start - Leafs Notebook
Well, 1-2-0 isnāt the start you draw up, especially when youāre swept in a home-and-home with a division rival. But itās too early to panic.Ā It would be one thing if the Leafsā top players were produ...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/10/14/toronto-maple-leafs-notebook-1-2-0-start/
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Double offering from me ahead of the Leafs season opener. On developing Easton Cowan:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/10/07/h...
Leafs Notebook on the rejigged lineup, pk changes, the need for better breakouts, quotes, tweets, 5 things and much more:
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How should the Maple Leafs manage Easton Cowan to start the season?
The roster is set⦠for now. While the regular season is about to begin, it still feels like there is quite a bit to sort through in Toronto, but in the meantime, we have our first look at the new fac...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/10/07/how-should-the-maple-leafs-manage-easton-cowan-to-start-the-season/
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While a lot is shifting day to day, Easton Cowan lined up as the 13th forward at practice yesterday.
@APetrielli.bsky.social
on Cowan's development path and how the Leafs should manage him to start the season š
#LeafsForever
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How should the Maple Leafs manage Easton Cowan to start the season?
The roster is set⦠for now.Ā While the regular season is about to begin, it still feels like there is quite a bit to sort through in Toronto, but in the meantime, we have our first look at the newā¦
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/10/07/how-should-the-maple-leafs-manage-easton-cowan-to-start-the-season/
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Quick thoughts on the Leafs claiming both Sammy Blais and Cayden Primeau, as well as where that leaves the roster now:
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Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs claim Sammy Blais & Cayden Primeau
The Toronto Maple Leafs claimed left-shot winger Sammy Blais and goaltender Cayden Primeau off waivers on Monday. They also officially managed to pass all four of their waived players ā Dakota Mermis,...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/10/06/instant-analysis-maple-leafs-claim-sammy-blais-cayden-primeau/
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New podcast up šļø This week
@nickashbourne.bsky.social
and I chat about the Stolarz extension, Joseph Will, developing Easton Cowan, depth on defense, line combos and more:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/10/01/m...
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Where's the best spot for Easton Cowan's development? + Joseph Woll's absence & preseason thoughts - MLHS Podcast EP99
Where's the best spot for Easton Cowan's development? + Joseph Woll's absence & preseason thoughts - MLHS Podcast EP99
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/10/01/mlhs-podcast-ep99/
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New Leafs Notebook - On Joseph Woll's absence looming large, developing Easton Cowan, preseason notes, quotes, tweets and 5 things:
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The Leafs' goaltending picture, Easton Cowan's development path, and the final roster battles -- Maple Leafs Notebook
The Maple Leafs ended the first week of preseason with some great news, locking in Anthony Stolarz to a four-year deal worth $3.75 million per season.Ā While the long-term outlook in net is in good sh...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/09/29/toronto-maple-leafs-notebook-easton-cowan-goaltending-final-roster/
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New Leafs Notebook - On Joseph Woll's absence looming large, developing Easton Cowan, preseason notes, quotes, tweets and 5 things:
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The Leafs' goaltending picture, Easton Cowan's development path, and the final roster battles -- Maple Leafs Notebook
The Maple Leafs ended the first week of preseason with some great news, locking in Anthony Stolarz to a four-year deal worth $3.75 million per season.Ā While the long-term outlook in net is in good sh...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/09/29/toronto-maple-leafs-notebook-easton-cowan-goaltending-final-roster/
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Instant Analysis - Leafs lock in Anthony Stolarz to a 4-year contract worth $3.75M per year in a deal that makes sense for both sides:
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Anthony Stolarz, Maple Leafs finalize contract extension: four years, $3.75 million AAV
After rumours of contract negotiations for a few weeks, the Maple Leafs and Anthony Stolarz have finalized a four-year contract extension worth $3.75 million AAV. The beginning of the regular season w...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/09/28/anthony-stolarz-maple-leafs-finalize-contract-extension-four-years-3-75-million-aav/
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New - On the Leafs 5v5 play needing to improve, and potential deployment and stylistic changes to lookout for:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/09/20/w...
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Why the Maple Leafs' contention status depends on five-on-five improvement in 2025-26
NHL training camps have officially begun, and preseason games are right around the corner. In Toronto, there wasnāt a ton of change from a sheer volume perspective compared to last season. The Leafs a...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/09/20/why-the-maple-leafs-contention-status-depends-on-five-on-five-improvement-in-2025-26/
about 1 month ago
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First Leafs Notebook of the new season - Some thoughts on the Leafs defense unit, preseason game one notes, filling out the roster, Calle Jarnkrok and David Kampf, the usual quotes, tweets and 5 things, and more:
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The Leafs' unchanged defense, Jarnkrok & Kampf's futures, and the first preseason performances - Leafs Notebook
Preseason is finally here, and before you know it, the regular season will be underway.Ā Weāve spent a lot of time setting up preseason battles over the past few weeks, and the forward group is curren...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/09/22/maple-leafs-notebook-preseason-1/
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New - On the Leafs 5v5 play needing to improve, and potential deployment and stylistic changes to lookout for:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/09/20/w...
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Why the Maple Leafs' contention status depends on five-on-five improvement in 2025-26
NHL training camps have officially begun, and preseason games are right around the corner. In Toronto, there wasnāt a ton of change from a sheer volume perspective compared to last season. The Leafs a...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/09/20/why-the-maple-leafs-contention-status-depends-on-five-on-five-improvement-in-2025-26/
about 1 month ago
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New - Rookie tournament notes, including thoughts on individual performances, some pleasant surprises, general thoughts on the Leafs system and more:
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The Maple Leafs' standout performers and other takeaways from the 2025 prospect tournament
The new NHL season is finally upon us, with the prospects tournament now over and training camps set to open this week.Ā I have a piece teed up on the Maple Leafsā five-on-five play heading into their...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/09/15/the-maple-leafs-standout-performers-and-other-takeaways-from-the-2025-prospect-tournament/
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New - Rookie tournament notes, including thoughts on individual performances, some pleasant surprises, general thoughts on the Leafs system and more:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/09/15/t...
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The Maple Leafs' standout performers and other takeaways from the 2025 prospect tournament
The new NHL season is finally upon us, with the prospects tournament now over and training camps set to open this week.Ā I have a piece teed up on the Maple Leafsā five-on-five play heading into their...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/09/15/the-maple-leafs-standout-performers-and-other-takeaways-from-the-2025-prospect-tournament/
about 1 month ago
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Training Camp Preview Part 1 - Roster locks, players jockeying for position with the big club, and trade candidates:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/09/08/m...
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Maple Leafs Training Camp Preview, Part 1: Roster Locks and Trade Candidates
With training camp around the corner, weāve examined the Maple Leafsā depth chart at each position: Wingers Centers and Goalies Defense Now, weāre going to bring it all together by looking at the trai...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/09/08/maple-leafs-training-camp-preview-part-1-roster-locks-and-trade-candidates/
about 1 month ago
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šļøNew Podcast up with
@nickashbourne.bsky.social
talking: - A potential Anthony Stolarz extension - The Leafs goalie pipeline - Domi's fit on the first line - Berube needing to adjust - State of the power play - Marner (regrettably)
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/09/05/m...
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Maple Leafs' 2025 Training Camp Preview, and Mitch Marner's parting shot - MLHS Podcast EP98
Maple Leafs' 2025 Training Camp Preview, and Mitch Marner's parting shot - MLHS Podcast EP98
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/09/05/mlhs-podcast-ep98/
about 2 months ago
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As we enter the final week of August,
@APetrielli.bsky.social
begins his series previewing the Maple Leafs' 2025-26 depth chart, starting with the wingers. He includes some thoughts on the potential Jack Roslovic fit š
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Previewing the Maple Leafs' 2025-26 Depth Chart: The Wingers
Labour Day is a week away, and for the hockey world, it means summer is about over, rookie tournaments will soon begin, and before we know it, weāll be watching preseason in anticipation of theā¦
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/08/25/previewing-the-maple-leafs-2025-26-depth-chart-the-wingers/
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New - As summer winds down, I'm reviewing the Leafs depth chart starting with left and right wingers:
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Previewing the Maple Leafs' 2025-26 Depth Chart: The Wingers
Labour Day is a week away, and for the hockey world, it means summer is about over, rookie tournaments will soon begin, and before we know it, weāll be watching preseason in anticipation of the Octobe...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/08/25/previewing-the-maple-leafs-2025-26-depth-chart-the-wingers/
about 2 months ago
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Three mid-August Leafs thoughts - Filling out the top six, and the physical battle vs. Florida:
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Three Thoughts: Filling out the Maple Leafs' top six, and the physical battle vs. Florida
Weāre still a month out from really gearing up for the 2025-26 season, but I just finished up revisiting the Maple Leafsā 2024-25 season as I wrote the scouting reports for McKeenās Hockey. A few thou...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/08/19/filling-out-the-maple-leafs-top-six-and-the-physical-battle-vs-florida/
2 months ago
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New - Updated thoughts on the Leafs roster as they continue to reimagine their forward group. They are deeper, but are they better?
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The Maple Leafs are deeper, but are they better? And how can they get there?
Three weeks after we flipped the NHL calendar to a new year, the Maple Leafsā lineup looks different. Itās deeper, but is it better? After I wrote out some offseason thoughts last week, the Leafs cont...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/07/22/the-maple-leafs-lineup-is-now-deeper-but-is-it-better/
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New - Updated thoughts on the Leafs roster as they continue to reimagine their forward group. They are deeper, but are they better?
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/07/22/t...
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The Maple Leafs are deeper, but are they better? And how can they get there?
Three weeks after we flipped the NHL calendar to a new year, the Maple Leafsā lineup looks different. Itās deeper, but is it better? After I wrote out some offseason thoughts last week, the Leafs cont...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/07/22/the-maple-leafs-lineup-is-now-deeper-but-is-it-better/
3 months ago
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Instant Analysis - Leafs acquire Dakota Joshua as the forward group starts to fall into place. Joshua fits how they want to play and is a decent bounceback candidate, but will need to re-establish himself as a third liner given his salary:
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Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs further round out forward group, acquire Dakota Joshua at minimal cost
The Maple Leafs have acquired Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2028 fourth-round draft pick as they continue to reshape their forward group this summer. Originally drafted by...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/07/17/instant-analysis-maple-leafs-further-round-out-forward-group-acquire-dakota-joshua-at-minimal-cost/
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Instant Analysis - Leafs acquire Dakota Joshua as the forward group starts to fall into place. Joshua fits how they want to play and is a decent bounceback candidate, but will need to re-establish himself as a third liner given his salary:
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Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs further round out forward group, acquire Dakota Joshua at minimal cost
The Maple Leafs have acquired Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2028 fourth-round draft pick as they continue to reshape their forward group this summer. Originally drafted by...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/07/17/instant-analysis-maple-leafs-further-round-out-forward-group-acquire-dakota-joshua-at-minimal-cost/
3 months ago
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New - Thoughts on the offseason so far, playing out keeping Marner and why that wouldn't have been appealing, the deployment plan moving forward, and cap space to do more:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/07/14/e...
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Evaluating the Maple Leafs' offseason so far: The current roster picture vs. the what-if-Marner-stayed scenario
Barely two weeks into the NHL offseason, we can conclude that free agency was practically over before it started. The rising salary cap has led to over half the league still possessing notable cap spa...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/07/14/evaluating-the-maple-leafs-offseason-in-mid-july/
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New - Thoughts on the offseason so far, playing out keeping Marner and why that wouldn't have been appealing, the deployment plan moving forward, and cap space to do more:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/07/14/e...
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Evaluating the Maple Leafs' offseason so far: The current roster picture vs. the what-if-Marner-stayed scenario
Barely two weeks into the NHL offseason, we can conclude that free agency was practically over before it started. The rising salary cap has led to over half the league still possessing notable cap spa...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/07/14/evaluating-the-maple-leafs-offseason-in-mid-july/
3 months ago
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New MLHS Podcast is up with @NickAshbourne We review the Leafs additions of Nic Roy, Mattias Maccelli, the Matthew Knies and John Tavares contracts, how we view the lineup right now, potential offseason fits to target and more:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/07/11/m...
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The Maple Leafsā Offseason Work in Progress - MLHS Podcast EP97
The Maple Leafsā Offseason Work in Progress - MLHS Podcast EP97
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/07/11/mlhs-podcast-ep97/
3 months ago
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Pretty surprised the Leafs netted a somewhat interesting return in Henry Thrun. He's 24, 6'2, has 119 games in the NHL already, including averaging 20 minutes per night in 51 games as a rookie. Not saying he'll be a Simon Benoit story, but always intrigued by dmen from bad teams.
3 months ago
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The Maple Leafs were quiet on day one of free agency ā probably to their benefit:
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The Maple Leafs were quiet on day one of free agency -- probably to their benefit
The dirty secret about free agency: Itās often more about the mistakes you avoid rather than the players you add. Look no further than last yearās big spenders and how they fared afterward: Most money...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/07/02/the-maple-leafs-were-quiet-on-day-one-of-free-agency-probably-to-their-benefit/
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The Maple Leafs were quiet on day one of free agency ā probably to their benefit:
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The Maple Leafs were quiet on day one of free agency -- probably to their benefit
The dirty secret about free agency: Itās often more about the mistakes you avoid rather than the players you add. Look no further than last yearās big spenders and how they fared afterward: Most money...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/07/02/the-maple-leafs-were-quiet-on-day-one-of-free-agency-probably-to-their-benefit/
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Recapping a busy 24 hoursā¤µļø Matthew Knies Extension:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/29/a...
Steven Lorentz Extension:
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Matias Maccelli trade:
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Nic Roy acquired in Marner sign+trade:
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Analysis: Maple Leafs salvage some value for the departed Mitch Marner with Nicolas Roy addition
Mercifully, the Mitch Marner saga is over.Ā The Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to a sign-and-trade deal to send Marner to Vegas (eight years, $12 million AAV), and in return, the Leafs receive 6ā4, 2...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/30/analysis-maple-leafs-salvage-some-value-for-the-departed-mitch-marner-with-nicolas-roy-addition/
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Recapping a busy 24 hoursā¤µļø Matthew Knies Extension:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/29/a...
Steven Lorentz Extension:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/30/i...
Matias Maccelli trade:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/30/i...
Nic Roy acquired in Marner sign+trade:
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Analysis: Maple Leafs salvage some value for the departed Mitch Marner with Nicolas Roy addition
Mercifully, the Mitch Marner saga is over.Ā The Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to a sign-and-trade deal to send Marner to Vegas (eight years, $12 million AAV), and in return, the Leafs receive 6ā4, 2...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/30/analysis-maple-leafs-salvage-some-value-for-the-departed-mitch-marner-with-nicolas-roy-addition/
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Instant Analysis -- Leafs bring back Steven Lorentz on a deal that's a tad longer and a hair more expensive than I expected, but he is a quality fourth liner that proved to be a useful player last season:
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Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs bring back Steven Lorentz for three years, $1.35 million AAV
The Maple Leafs and Steven Lorentz have come to terms on a three-year extension carrying an annual salary cap hit of $1.35 million. After winning the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers a few years ...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/30/instant-analysis-maple-leafs-bring-back-steven-lorentz-for-three-years-1-35-million-aav/
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Instant Analysis: Leafs salvage some value for Mitch Marner, getting a useful center back in Nic Roy that will help their team moving forward.
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Analysis: Maple Leafs salvage some value for the departed Mitch Marner with Nicolas Roy addition
Mercifully, the Mitch Marner saga is over.Ā The Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to a sign-and-trade deal to send Marner to Vegas (eight years, $12 million AAV), and in return, the Leafs receive 6ā4, 2...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/30/analysis-maple-leafs-salvage-some-value-for-the-departed-mitch-marner-with-nicolas-roy-addition/
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Instant Analysis -- The Leafs make an interesting and potentially very fun buy-low bet on Matias Maccelli:
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Instant Analysis: Leafs buy low on Matias Maccelli
The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Matias Maccelli for a conditional third round pick in 2027. Their 2027 third-round pick can become a 2029 second-round Pick if Maccelli scores 51 or more points i...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/30/instant-analysis-leafs-buy-low-on-matias-maccelli/
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Instant Analysis -- Leafs lock up Matthew Knies with a six-year extension at a reasonable $7.75M AAV as Brad Treliving sets the table to head into free agency and buy.
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Analysis: Maple Leafs lock down Matthew Knies for six years, $7.75 million AAV
Ahead of free agency, the Toronto Maple Leafs and pending RFA Matthew Knies have agreed to a six-year contract extension worth an annual cap value of $7.75 million.Ā This is the latest contract busine...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/29/analysis-maple-leafs-matthew-knies-contract/
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4 months ago
Big Norwegian center Tinus Luc Koblar is the Leafs' first pick of the 2025 draft (64th overall). Scouting reports, stats, video & more š
#LeafsForever
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Tinus Luc Koblar drafted 64th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs - Analysis & Scouting Report
With their first selection in the 2025 NHL Draft (the last pick in the second round at 64th overall), the Maple Leafs have selected 6ā3 left-shot centerman Tinus Luc Koblar out of the Leksand systemā¦
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/28/tinus-luc-koblar-drafted-64th-overall-by-the-toronto-maple-leafs/
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JT gave a really thoughtful interview after signing his new deal with the Leafs. Lots of good stuff in here, with this in particular standing out for me:
add a skeleton here at some point
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Hometown discount. John Tavares is staying put in Toronto at four years, $4.38 million AAV, dropping him from 12.5% of the cap last season to just 4.6% next. The terms & structure are a big win as the Leafs look to add more quality down the middle š
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Instant Analysis: John Tavares signs a hometown discount with the Maple Leafs (four years, $4.38 million AAV)
Leafs fans whoāve been pining for a significant player to take less to win in Toronto had their wish granted by the final terms of John Tavaresā contract extension: four years, $4.38 million AAV.ā¦
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/27/instant-analysis-john-tavares-signs-a-hometown-discount-at-four-years-4-38-million-aav/
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New - Final Leafs offseason primer ahead of the draft and free agency. Going through the Leafs defense unit, which is locked in but could still be improved. Some options and thoughts on available players:
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Exploring the Maple Leafs' options in the defense market
The draft and free agency are finally almost here.Ā While weāve now covered the free agent and trade markets among forwards, we have yet to properly discuss the defense market. The reason is pretty si...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/26/exploring-the-maple-leafs-options-in-the-defense-market/
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New MLHS podcast is upšļø
@nickashbourne.bsky.social
and I tee up the draft, free agency, the Leafs contract negotiations with their own guys, swap names of interest and more:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/25/m...
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Maple Leafs Draft/Offseason Preview & UFA/Trade Targets - MLHS Podcast EP96
Maple Leafs Draft/Offseason Preview & UFA/Trade Targets - MLHS Podcast EP96
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/25/mlhs-podcast-ep96/
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New - Now that we've gone through the UFA market, it's clear the Leafs best avenue for acquiring impact players is through trade. Some thoughts on leveraging their cap space, offseason trade prices in general, and players that intrigue me (part 1):
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/24/m...
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Maple Leafs Trade Targets, Part 1: Crouse, Colton & Mercer
Happy draft week to all who celebrate! The Maple Leafs head into the 2025 draft with six picks ā one shy of a pick per round ā but they donāt own a first-round pick, and they own two fifths instead of...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/24/maple-leafs-trade-targets-part-1-crouse-colton-mercer/
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Maple Leaf Hot Stove
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@APetrielli.bsky.social
continues to tee up the Leafs' offseason with a look at some potential trade possibilities up front in Part 1 of his Trade Targets series š
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Maple Leafs Trade Targets, Part 1: Crouse, Colton & Mercer
Happy draft week to all who celebrate! The Maple Leafs head into the 2025 draft with six picks ā one shy of a pick per round ā but they donāt own a first-round pick, and they own two fifths insteadā¦
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/24/maple-leafs-trade-targets-part-1-crouse-colton-mercer/
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Anthony Petrielli
Part 3 of the free agent series is up - Depth forwards and potential flyers:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/21/m...
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Maple Leafs Free Agent Targets, Part 3: Depth Forwards
Our UFA target series wraps up by examining a handful of depth forward options for the Maple Leafs on the open market this offseason. As of now, theĀ Leafsā roster consists of the following up front: T...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/21/maple-leafs-free-agent-targets-part-3-depth-forwards/
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Anthony Petrielli
Part 2 of the free agent targets series - Middle six/top 9 forwards, where you can potentially find some real value and utility:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/20/m...
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Maple Leafs Free Agent Targets, Part 2: Middle-Six Forward Options
Our free agency series continues with an examination of middle-six forward options for the Maple Leafs. As of now, theĀ Leafsā roster consists of the following up front: Top Six Forwards: Matthews, Kni...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/20/maple-leafs-free-agent-targets-part-2/
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Anthony Petrielli
New - With free agency quickly approaching and plenty of holes to fill at forward, I started a mini series of free agents I'm intrigued by. Up first is the difference makers:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/19/m...
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Maple Leafs Free Agent Targets, Part 1: The Difference-Makers
Finally, the NHL offseason is here. The draft is approaching, followed by free agency, and the Maple Leafs have many holes to fill. Weāve spent time reviewing the Leafsā two big free agents at forward...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/19/maple-leafs-free-agent-targets-part-1/
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New - With free agency quickly approaching and plenty of holes to fill at forward, I started a mini series of free agents I'm intrigued by. Up first is the difference makers:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/19/m...
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Maple Leafs Free Agent Targets, Part 1: The Difference-Makers
Finally, the NHL offseason is here. The draft is approaching, followed by free agency, and the Maple Leafs have many holes to fill. Weāve spent time reviewing the Leafsā two big free agents at forward...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/19/maple-leafs-free-agent-targets-part-1/
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There is mutual interest between the Leafs and Tavares in getting a new contract hammered out, but at what cost, and what is the fit going forward?
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/13/j...
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What are the right conditions for John Tavares to remain a Maple Leaf?
As we crawl toward the NHL draft and free agency (the league insists on dragging out the playoffs to a painful degree), we are continuing to gear up for the Maple Leafsā offseason. Weāve spent a lot o...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/13/john-tavares-return-to-the-maple-leafs/
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There is mutual interest between the Leafs and Tavares in getting a new contract hammered out, but at what cost, and what is the fit going forward?
mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/13/j...
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What are the right conditions for John Tavares to remain a Maple Leaf?
As we crawl toward the NHL draft and free agency (the league insists on dragging out the playoffs to a painful degree), we are continuing to gear up for the Maple Leafsā offseason. Weāve spent a lot o...
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/06/13/john-tavares-return-to-the-maple-leafs/
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