Urgency, yes, but shouldn’t the struggling Maple Leafs know that by now?

The Toronto Sun criticizes the Toronto Maple Leafs for their ongoing lack of urgency following a loss to the New York Islanders, which dropped the team to three wins in their first nine games of the season. Captain Auston Matthews accepted responsibility following the defeat as the team prepared for a matchup against the San Jose Sharks under head coach Jim Hiller.

The article highlights defensive concerns, noting Toronto has surrendered 25 five-on-five goals while defenseman Chris Tanev remains sidelined week-to-week with an upper-body injury. Despite reports linking general manager John Chayka to defenseman trade targets, the writer argues that adding a single blueliner will not resolve the team's widespread defensive and structural struggles.