Maybe (Just Maybe) The Maple Leafs Aren’t Good Enough Again This Year — ‘Our Results Suck’

The Hockey News argues that the Toronto Maple Leafs are falling short of expectations this season following a 6-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Head coach Jim Hiller acknowledged the team's struggles, stating that their results are poor after suffering their fourth consecutive home defeat and sixth loss in seven games. The Leafs currently sit at an 8-10-2 record through 20 games.

Despite a major offseason re-tool that included adding Sergei Bobrovsky and Darren Raddysh, Toronto has dropped to 12th place in the Eastern Conference. The article notes that while injuries have played a role, high-profile signings have struggled defensively and underperformed, leaving the team four points out of a wild-card playoff spot.