Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hiller Sends a Message & Nylander Needs to Step Up

Following a 6-3 defeat against the Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller addressed the team's ongoing slump after 20 games. Hiller bluntly stated that the team's poor results are deserved and demanded that every player work their way out of the slide. He specifically called on forward William Nylander to elevate his game and serve as a primary driver for the squad moving forward.

According to the article, Hiller pointed to critical breakdowns, such as multiple consecutive errors that led to Colorado's winning goal right after Jack Roslovic had tied the contest. While Hiller admitted Nylander's entire line has struggled, he emphasized that top players must make a difference. The Old Prof argues that the Maple Leafs now need consistency and wins rather than further explanations.