Anthony Petrielli
@apetrielli.bsky.social
Leafs Notebook every Monday and weekly MLHS podcast episodes.
Email: petrielli.a@gmail.com
Email: petrielli.a@gmail.com
Wrote about how I'd approach the trade deadline, the type of creative moves I'd be exploring, a few players to target, clearing roster problems and the selling path ahead: mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/02/01/l...
What does "selling" look like for the Maple Leafs? Laying out a 2026 trade deadline game plan
The Toronto Maple Leafs should be in sell mode at the trade deadline for the first time in a decade. That much is clear, and I don’t think anybody would argue otherwise at this point. Sitting eight p...
mapleleafshotstove.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Wrote about how I'd approach the trade deadline, the type of creative moves I'd be exploring, a few players to target, clearing roster problems and the selling path ahead: mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/02/01/l...
🎙️New Podcast up with @nickashbourne.bsky.social -- How did we get here? mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/29/m...
The Maple Leafs' 2025-26 season is nearly over after 53 games. How did we get here? - MLHS Podcast EP112
The Maple Leafs' 2025-26 season is nearly over after 53 games. How did we get here? - MLHS Podcast EP112
mapleleafshotstove.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:53 PM
🎙️New Podcast up with @nickashbourne.bsky.social -- How did we get here? mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/29/m...
Now what? mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/26/s...
Selling and resetting is fast becoming the only logical path forward for the Maple Leafs
A few weeks ago, we wrote that the Maple Leafs’ two-plus week stretch — featuring a gruelling four-game road trip, followed by a difficult five-game homestand — would likely decide their fate for the ...
mapleleafshotstove.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Now what? mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/26/s...
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It was a point gained, but it was also an opportunity lost for the Leafs in this OTL to Detroit.
Post-game review + notes on a disappointing night for the top line, Carlo, Knies playing through injury, Cowan's development, and more via @APetrielli.bsky.social 👇
Post-game review + notes on a disappointing night for the top line, Carlo, Knies playing through injury, Cowan's development, and more via @APetrielli.bsky.social 👇
Game Review: Maple Leafs struggle to solve John Gibson, run out of steam in third period in OT loss to Detroit
On the one hand, the Maple Leafs were swept by Detroit in the season series tonight, and that will cost them in the standings throughout the rest of the campaign. On the other hand, in a game where…
mapleleafshotstove.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:09 AM
It was a point gained, but it was also an opportunity lost for the Leafs in this OTL to Detroit.
Post-game review + notes on a disappointing night for the top line, Carlo, Knies playing through injury, Cowan's development, and more via @APetrielli.bsky.social 👇
Post-game review + notes on a disappointing night for the top line, Carlo, Knies playing through injury, Cowan's development, and more via @APetrielli.bsky.social 👇
New Leafs Notebook up - Halfway through their toughest remaining stretch on the schedule, the Leafs are off to a solid 2-1-1 start. Notes on a strong PK on the back of an extremely high save percentage, team defense, OEL, Matthews, the Atlantic and more: mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/19/t...
The Leafs' difficult five-game homestand, lagging defensive numbers, and McMann's strong top line fit - Maple Leafs Notebook
The Maple Leafs are halfway through their toughest remaining stretch of the season, completing the recent four-game road trip with a 2-1-1 record to collect a respectable five of eight points. Up next...
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January 19, 2026 at 2:34 PM
New Leafs Notebook up - Halfway through their toughest remaining stretch on the schedule, the Leafs are off to a solid 2-1-1 start. Notes on a strong PK on the back of an extremely high save percentage, team defense, OEL, Matthews, the Atlantic and more: mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/19/t...
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Despite a solid 40 minutes, this game in Vegas turned into a mega frustrating one for the Leafs, between another bad close-out effort, awful officiating, questionable coaching calls (+ an early Nylander injury). Post-game review + notes via @APetrielli.bsky.social 👇
#LeafsForever
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Game Review: Maple Leafs throw away a point in maddening OT loss to Vegas
The storylines fixated on Mitch Marner, but lost amid all that drama was the fact that the Maple Leafs needed to keep pace with the rest of the East tonight. All of Buffalo, Pittsburgh, the…
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January 16, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Despite a solid 40 minutes, this game in Vegas turned into a mega frustrating one for the Leafs, between another bad close-out effort, awful officiating, questionable coaching calls (+ an early Nylander injury). Post-game review + notes via @APetrielli.bsky.social 👇
#LeafsForever
#LeafsForever
New podcast up! 🎙️
Discussing the Leafs big win over the Avs and the follow-up game against Utah. Debating the forward lines, managing a struggling JT, negotiating with McMann and Laughton ahead of the trade deadline, d pairings, Dougie Hamilton and more: mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/15/m...
Discussing the Leafs big win over the Avs and the follow-up game against Utah. Debating the forward lines, managing a struggling JT, negotiating with McMann and Laughton ahead of the trade deadline, d pairings, Dougie Hamilton and more: mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/15/m...
The future of Laughton & McMann in Toronto, and the Dougie Hamilton question - MLHS Podcast EP110
The future of Laughton & McMann in Toronto, and the Dougie Hamilton question - MLHS Podcast EP110
mapleleafshotstove.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:44 PM
New podcast up! 🎙️
Discussing the Leafs big win over the Avs and the follow-up game against Utah. Debating the forward lines, managing a struggling JT, negotiating with McMann and Laughton ahead of the trade deadline, d pairings, Dougie Hamilton and more: mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/15/m...
Discussing the Leafs big win over the Avs and the follow-up game against Utah. Debating the forward lines, managing a struggling JT, negotiating with McMann and Laughton ahead of the trade deadline, d pairings, Dougie Hamilton and more: mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/15/m...
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The Leafs recent run has them back in the mix - they're technically in a playoff spot by points percentage+tiebreaker right now - but their toughest stretch of the season has arrived. Thoughts on their recent success, what has worked and needs to improve: mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/12/t...
The Maple Leafs' impressive run has them back in the mix. Now the real test arrives.
The Maple Leafs required some sort of run to lift themselves back into the playoff mix, and while they’ve now gotten one with their recent 7-0-2 stretch, they’re far from out of the woods. Technically...
mapleleafshotstove.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:32 PM
The Leafs recent run has them back in the mix - they're technically in a playoff spot by points percentage+tiebreaker right now - but their toughest stretch of the season has arrived. Thoughts on their recent success, what has worked and needs to improve: mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/12/t...
New Leafs Notebook up - Notes on the Maccelli with Tavares and Nylander combo working well so far, Carlo and Laughton settling in, line combinations with everyone healthy now, defense pairings, Matthews play opening up all sorts of possibilities and more:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/12/t...
mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/12/t...
Maccelli's fit on the Nylander line, Carlo's encouraging return, and where should McMann play in the lineup? - Maple Leafs Notebook
Earlier today, we explored the Maple Leafs’ improvements on special teams and at five-on-five in their recent 7-0-2 run back into the playoff mix. Before the Maple Leafs kick off a big road stretch to...
mapleleafshotstove.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:03 PM
New Leafs Notebook up - Notes on the Maccelli with Tavares and Nylander combo working well so far, Carlo and Laughton settling in, line combinations with everyone healthy now, defense pairings, Matthews play opening up all sorts of possibilities and more:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/12/t...
mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/12/t...
The Leafs recent run has them back in the mix - they're technically in a playoff spot by points percentage+tiebreaker right now - but their toughest stretch of the season has arrived. Thoughts on their recent success, what has worked and needs to improve: mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/12/t...
The Maple Leafs' impressive run has them back in the mix. Now the real test arrives.
The Maple Leafs required some sort of run to lift themselves back into the playoff mix, and while they’ve now gotten one with their recent 7-0-2 stretch, they’re far from out of the woods. Technically...
mapleleafshotstove.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:32 PM
The Leafs recent run has them back in the mix - they're technically in a playoff spot by points percentage+tiebreaker right now - but their toughest stretch of the season has arrived. Thoughts on their recent success, what has worked and needs to improve: mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/12/t...
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Some nights, all you can do is take care of business against the opponent put in front of you.
@APetrielli.bsky.social on a big return for Nylander, Carlo's impressive play, a good physical night, Lorentz's pass, and more after a 5-0 W over VAN 👇
#LeafsForever
@APetrielli.bsky.social on a big return for Nylander, Carlo's impressive play, a good physical night, Lorentz's pass, and more after a 5-0 W over VAN 👇
#LeafsForever
Game Review: Nylander returns with a bang, Maple Leafs take care of business vs. Canucks
Some nights, all you can do is play the team in front of you and take care of business. The Maple Leafs did just that tonight, collecting two points in regulation against the lowly Canucks ahead of a…
mapleleafshotstove.com
January 11, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Some nights, all you can do is take care of business against the opponent put in front of you.
@APetrielli.bsky.social on a big return for Nylander, Carlo's impressive play, a good physical night, Lorentz's pass, and more after a 5-0 W over VAN 👇
#LeafsForever
@APetrielli.bsky.social on a big return for Nylander, Carlo's impressive play, a good physical night, Lorentz's pass, and more after a 5-0 W over VAN 👇
#LeafsForever
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🎙️ MLHS podcast is back!
Going through the Leafs December losing streak, firing Savard, the power play turning it around, their current win streak, sorting through the forward group, looking ahead to the deadline, next season and more:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/08/m...
Going through the Leafs December losing streak, firing Savard, the power play turning it around, their current win streak, sorting through the forward group, looking ahead to the deadline, next season and more:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/08/m...
The Maple Leafs’ four-line promise entering the second half - MLHS Podcast EP109
The Maple Leafs’ four-line promise entering the second half - MLHS Podcast EP109
mapleleafshotstove.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
🎙️ MLHS podcast is back!
Going through the Leafs December losing streak, firing Savard, the power play turning it around, their current win streak, sorting through the forward group, looking ahead to the deadline, next season and more:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/08/m...
Going through the Leafs December losing streak, firing Savard, the power play turning it around, their current win streak, sorting through the forward group, looking ahead to the deadline, next season and more:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/08/m...
🎙️ MLHS podcast is back!
Going through the Leafs December losing streak, firing Savard, the power play turning it around, their current win streak, sorting through the forward group, looking ahead to the deadline, next season and more:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/08/m...
Going through the Leafs December losing streak, firing Savard, the power play turning it around, their current win streak, sorting through the forward group, looking ahead to the deadline, next season and more:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/08/m...
The Maple Leafs’ four-line promise entering the second half - MLHS Podcast EP109
The Maple Leafs’ four-line promise entering the second half - MLHS Podcast EP109
mapleleafshotstove.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
🎙️ MLHS podcast is back!
Going through the Leafs December losing streak, firing Savard, the power play turning it around, their current win streak, sorting through the forward group, looking ahead to the deadline, next season and more:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/08/m...
Going through the Leafs December losing streak, firing Savard, the power play turning it around, their current win streak, sorting through the forward group, looking ahead to the deadline, next season and more:
mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/08/m...
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🎙️ New Podcast 🎙️
@APetrielli.bsky.social & @NickAshbourne.bsky.social break down the Leafs’ promising depth contributions of late, their blue line picture moving forward, a big W over Florida, and the tough lineup decisions when Nylander returns from injury 👇
#LeafsForever
@APetrielli.bsky.social & @NickAshbourne.bsky.social break down the Leafs’ promising depth contributions of late, their blue line picture moving forward, a big W over Florida, and the tough lineup decisions when Nylander returns from injury 👇
#LeafsForever
The Maple Leafs’ four-line promise entering the second half - MLHS Podcast EP109
The Maple Leafs’ four-line promise entering the second half - MLHS Podcast EP109
mapleleafshotstove.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM
🎙️ New Podcast 🎙️
@APetrielli.bsky.social & @NickAshbourne.bsky.social break down the Leafs’ promising depth contributions of late, their blue line picture moving forward, a big W over Florida, and the tough lineup decisions when Nylander returns from injury 👇
#LeafsForever
@APetrielli.bsky.social & @NickAshbourne.bsky.social break down the Leafs’ promising depth contributions of late, their blue line picture moving forward, a big W over Florida, and the tough lineup decisions when Nylander returns from injury 👇
#LeafsForever
New Leafs Notebook - Congrats to Matthews on setting the Leafs goal record, the Leafs PK humming along, Robertson developing, the inability to protect leads, McMann having another good first half, Rielly struggles, defense pairings, OT combos and more: mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/05/t...
The Morgan Rielly conundrum, and how the Leafs should organize their defense after Brandon Carlo's return - Maple Leafs Notebook
Christmas is over, Canada has been eliminated by Czechia yet again in the World Juniors, and the NHL stretch run before the Olympic break is now underway. The Maple Leafs have done a good job of colle...
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January 6, 2026 at 2:24 PM
New Leafs Notebook - Congrats to Matthews on setting the Leafs goal record, the Leafs PK humming along, Robertson developing, the inability to protect leads, McMann having another good first half, Rielly struggles, defense pairings, OT combos and more: mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/05/t...
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In the latest Leafs Notebook via @APetrielli.bsky.social:
- How to manage Rielly amid his struggles
- The defense pairings with Carlo back
- Robertson rounding out his game
- McMann boosting L1
- Matthews turning a corner
& much more 👇
#LeafsForever
- How to manage Rielly amid his struggles
- The defense pairings with Carlo back
- Robertson rounding out his game
- McMann boosting L1
- Matthews turning a corner
& much more 👇
#LeafsForever
The Morgan Rielly conundrum, and how the Leafs should organize their defense after Brandon Carlo's return - Maple Leafs Notebook
Christmas is over, Canada has been eliminated by Czechia yet again in the World Juniors, and the NHL stretch run before the Olympic break is now underway. The Maple Leafs have done a good job of…
mapleleafshotstove.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:53 PM
In the latest Leafs Notebook via @APetrielli.bsky.social:
- How to manage Rielly amid his struggles
- The defense pairings with Carlo back
- Robertson rounding out his game
- McMann boosting L1
- Matthews turning a corner
& much more 👇
#LeafsForever
- How to manage Rielly amid his struggles
- The defense pairings with Carlo back
- Robertson rounding out his game
- McMann boosting L1
- Matthews turning a corner
& much more 👇
#LeafsForever
The Leafs play has improved lately - Some thoughts on why that is, including the power play improving, a tweak to the team's breakout, some shifts in line deployment and stable goaltending that's beginning to add up: mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/03/a...
Is Craig Berube showing signs of change? A deep dive into the Maple Leafs' recent improvements
The Maple Leafs hit the halfway mark of the season in unfamiliar territory: on the outside looking in of a playoff spot, in a dog fight to make the cut. We’ve spent a lot of time in the first half of...
mapleleafshotstove.com
January 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
The Leafs play has improved lately - Some thoughts on why that is, including the power play improving, a tweak to the team's breakout, some shifts in line deployment and stable goaltending that's beginning to add up: mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/03/a...
Thoughts on the Maple Leafs as we hit the Christmas break, from Auston Matthews' play, to the coaching staff, to contemplating paths forward through to the trade deadline, and more: mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/12/24/t...
The Maple Leafs at the Christmas Break: An Organization in Turmoil, the Matthews Mystery, and the Paths Forward Ahead of the Trade Deadline
Christmas time is here, although the mood is anything but merry right now for the Toronto Maple Leafs. They officially sit second-to-last in the Eastern Conference as of this writing, and their overal...
mapleleafshotstove.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Thoughts on the Maple Leafs as we hit the Christmas break, from Auston Matthews' play, to the coaching staff, to contemplating paths forward through to the trade deadline, and more: mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/12/24/t...
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The wheels on the bus go round and round with this Leafs team, whose latest lineup shuffle didn't change anything against Nashville.
When is the shoe going to drop?
@APetrielli.bsky.social on a 5-3 loss to the Preds 👇
#LeafsForever
When is the shoe going to drop?
@APetrielli.bsky.social on a 5-3 loss to the Preds 👇
#LeafsForever
Game Review: Lineup shuffle doesn't do the trick, bigger changes needed after Maple Leafs' latest loss in Nashville
Coming off what can be gently described as one of the Maple Leafs’ more lifeless outings over the past decade in Washington, notable changes were made across the lineup ahead of this game in…
mapleleafshotstove.com
December 21, 2025 at 4:13 AM
The wheels on the bus go round and round with this Leafs team, whose latest lineup shuffle didn't change anything against Nashville.
When is the shoe going to drop?
@APetrielli.bsky.social on a 5-3 loss to the Preds 👇
#LeafsForever
When is the shoe going to drop?
@APetrielli.bsky.social on a 5-3 loss to the Preds 👇
#LeafsForever
New Leafs Notebook - On the Leafs starting to find their game while their top stars work through their play, Hildeby continuing to prove he should get more action, Laughton, Domi, Cowan, cycling through forward depth, Troy Stecher, line matching and more: mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/12/09/t...
Are the Maple Leafs rediscovering their recipe for success? - Leafs Notebook
Just like that, after collecting nine of the last 10 available points, the Maple Leafs are three points back of the top spot in the Atlantic Division (with a game in hand on Detroit). The winning run ...
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December 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
New Leafs Notebook - On the Leafs starting to find their game while their top stars work through their play, Hildeby continuing to prove he should get more action, Laughton, Domi, Cowan, cycling through forward depth, Troy Stecher, line matching and more: mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/12/09/t...
Wrote out what I'm seeing with the Leafs at 5v5, with video clips, on their breakout and forechecking issues: mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/12/08/t...
The Maple Leafs' playoff prospects depend on solving these five-on-five structural problems
Given the Maple Leafs’ underwhelming possession metrics over 100 games into his coaching tenure, it’s interesting to revisit Craig Berube’s comments about puck possession when he was first hired in To...
mapleleafshotstove.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Wrote out what I'm seeing with the Leafs at 5v5, with video clips, on their breakout and forechecking issues: mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/12/08/t...
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At last, some reasons for optimism in Leafland. Except for the power play.
New podcast via @APetrielli.bsky.social & @NickAshbourne.bsky.social on the big wins in Pittsburgh and Florida, the forward lines stabilizing, Stecher's impact, the ongoing PP frustrations, and much more 👇
#LeafsForever
New podcast via @APetrielli.bsky.social & @NickAshbourne.bsky.social on the big wins in Pittsburgh and Florida, the forward lines stabilizing, Stecher's impact, the ongoing PP frustrations, and much more 👇
#LeafsForever
At last, some reasons for optimism in Leafland (except the power play) - MLHS Podcast EP107
At last, some reasons for optimism in Leafland (except the power play) - MLHS Podcast EP107
mapleleafshotstove.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM
At last, some reasons for optimism in Leafland. Except for the power play.
New podcast via @APetrielli.bsky.social & @NickAshbourne.bsky.social on the big wins in Pittsburgh and Florida, the forward lines stabilizing, Stecher's impact, the ongoing PP frustrations, and much more 👇
#LeafsForever
New podcast via @APetrielli.bsky.social & @NickAshbourne.bsky.social on the big wins in Pittsburgh and Florida, the forward lines stabilizing, Stecher's impact, the ongoing PP frustrations, and much more 👇
#LeafsForever
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With an important two points on the line in this divisional matchup between two under-performing rivals, this was a complete team effort on the road from the Leafs.
On a big bottom-six game, Roy, Stecher, Woll, and more 👇
#LeafsForever
On a big bottom-six game, Roy, Stecher, Woll, and more 👇
#LeafsForever
Game Review: Bottom six provides the offense in Maple Leafs' big road win over Florida
With an important two points on the line in this divisional matchup between two under-performing rivals, this was a complete team effort on the road from the Maple Leafs. The Leafs’ bottom six did…
mapleleafshotstove.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
With an important two points on the line in this divisional matchup between two under-performing rivals, this was a complete team effort on the road from the Leafs.
On a big bottom-six game, Roy, Stecher, Woll, and more 👇
#LeafsForever
On a big bottom-six game, Roy, Stecher, Woll, and more 👇
#LeafsForever
New Leafs Notebook up - Extended notes including Easton Cowan's play since being recalled, a shift in penalty killing deployment, healthy forward lines starting to come together, the middling Marlies, plus regular quotes, tweets and 5 things: mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/12/01/t...
Easton Cowan's emergence, Craig Berube's questionable messaging, and reasons for optimism as the Leafs edge closer to full health - Leafs Notebook
The Maple Leafs can take a bit of a breath after a decisive win in Pittsburgh, followed by a two-day break, but big questions remain as they enter the month of December with an 11-11-3 record. I’ll so...
mapleleafshotstove.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
New Leafs Notebook up - Extended notes including Easton Cowan's play since being recalled, a shift in penalty killing deployment, healthy forward lines starting to come together, the middling Marlies, plus regular quotes, tweets and 5 things: mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/12/01/t...
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How should the Leafs line up their fully healthy forward group? How can their power play possibly be this bad?
@APetrielli.bsky.social and @NickAshbourne.bsky.social dive into those storylines and much more in this week's MLHS Podcast 👇
#LeafsForever
@APetrielli.bsky.social and @NickAshbourne.bsky.social dive into those storylines and much more in this week's MLHS Podcast 👇
#LeafsForever
How should the Maple Leafs line up their fully healthy forward group? - MLHS Podcast EP106
How should the Maple Leafs line up their fully healthy forward group? - MLHS Podcast EP106
mapleleafshotstove.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
How should the Leafs line up their fully healthy forward group? How can their power play possibly be this bad?
@APetrielli.bsky.social and @NickAshbourne.bsky.social dive into those storylines and much more in this week's MLHS Podcast 👇
#LeafsForever
@APetrielli.bsky.social and @NickAshbourne.bsky.social dive into those storylines and much more in this week's MLHS Podcast 👇
#LeafsForever