MLHS Podcast
Toronto Maple Leafs
Founded in 2008, Maple Leafs Hotstove (MLHS) offers daily news, opinion, analysis on the NHL/Hockey and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Location:
Toronto, Canada
Description:
Founded in 2008, Maple Leafs Hotstove (MLHS) offers daily news, opinion, analysis on the NHL/Hockey and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Twitter:
@leafsnews
Language:
English
Website:
http://mapleleafshotstove.com/
Episodes
The Maple Leafs' murky trade deadline situation at the Olympic break - MLHS Podcast EP113
2/4/2026
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.
Duration:01:12:33
The Leafs' ’25-26 season is nearly over after 53 games. How did we get here? - MLHS Podcast EP112
1/28/2026
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.
Duration:01:14:34
Decision time approaching on the Leafs' course of action for 2025-26 - MLHS Podcast EP111
1/22/2026
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.
Duration:01:09:49
The future of Laughton & McMann in T.O., and the Dougie Hamilton question - MLHS Podcast EP110
1/14/2026
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.
Duration:01:17:40
The Maple Leafs’ four-line promise entering the second half - MLHS Podcast EP109
1/7/2026
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.
Duration:01:18:06
How high is the optimism level after a 5-1-1 stretch for the Leafs? - MLHS Podcast EP108
12/10/2025
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.
Duration:01:16:10
At last, some reasons for optimism in Leafland (except the power play) - MLHS Podcast EP107
12/3/2025
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.
Duration:01:08:50
How should the Maple Leafs line up their fully healthy forward group? - MLHS Podcast EP106
11/27/2025
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.
Duration:01:09:51
Did Treliving's presser hit the right notes? + Berube's coaching job & the never-ending injury bug - MLHS Podcast EP105
11/19/2025
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.
Duration:01:07:51
How far are the Maple Leafs from the coaching change conversation? - MLHS Podcast EP104
11/11/2025
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.
Duration:01:12:37
The Leafs are streaking, and Matthews is coming alive - MLHS Podcast EP103
11/6/2025
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.
Duration:01:23:09
The Auston Matthews elephant in the room - MLHS Podcast EP102
10/30/2025
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.
Duration:01:06:05
Berube's lineup mess, and the concern level about Matthews & Knies' starts - MLHS Podcast EP101
10/22/2025
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.
Duration:01:02:16
Takeaways from the Leafs’ first four games - MLHS Podcast EP100
10/14/2025
Takeaways from the Leafs’ first four games - MLHS Podcast EP100 by Maple Leafs Hotstove
Duration:01:13:08
Where's the best spot for Easton Cowan's development? - MLHS Podcast EP99
9/29/2025
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.
Duration:01:18:14
2025 Training Camp Preview, and Marner's parting shot - MLHS Podcast EP98
9/4/2025
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.
Duration:01:38:49
The Leafs’ Offseason Work in Progress - MLHS Podcast EP97
7/10/2025
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.
Duration:01:20:09
Maple Leafs Draft/Offseason Preview & UFA/Trade Targets - MLHS Podcast EP96
6/23/2025
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.
Duration:01:36:13
A postmortem of the Shanahan (and Marner?) era - MLHS Podcast EP95
5/30/2025
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.
Duration:01:05:31
Be-Leaf Levels Rising - MLHS Podcast EP94
5/7/2025
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.
Duration:01:01:10