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NHL Insiders: What's ailing the Maple Leafs, and what can be done to fix them

Despite being heralded as one of the elite teams heading into the 2019-20 NHL season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have struggled out of the gate for the first quarter of the season, with an even 22 points in 22 games.

Is coach Mike Babcock to blame? Can they fix the issues internally, or will they need to make a trade to get things right? And will they get back on track to qualify for the playoffs? Our panelists serve up their takes on those topics.

1. What's wrong with the Maple Leafs?

Greg Wyshynski, senior NHL writer: The Maple Leafs could win the Stanley Cup this season, but they'd have to win every game by a football score.