The Toronto Maple Leafs are six games into the season, sitting at 3-2-1, and I think we’re still trying to figure out exactly what this team is. There’s an interesting little reminder here, too.
The Hockey Writers evaluates the Toronto Maple Leafs' 3-2-1 start to the season, praising the new top forward line while identifying defensive zone breakouts as a primary issue. The newly formed top line featuring Kirill Marchenko, Auston Matthews, and Jack Roslovic has controlled play and generated high expected goals despite a lack of finishing. Additionally, Easton Cowan has performed well alongside veterans Nick Paul and Colton Sissons.
However, the outlet highlights concerns regarding how Toronto moves the puck out of its defensive zone, especially following an injury to Chris Tanev. Defencemen Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Troy Stecher have filled minutes, but the writer argues that head coach Jim Hiller must establish a more coordinated breakout structure and address blue-line depth rather than relying on forwards to carry the puck.
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