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Maple Leafs may have found crucial element for playoff success

The Maple Leafs may have found the missing piece for a deep playoff run, a reliable third line. With key new acquisitions, Toronto's bottom-six depth could be a difference-maker.

Mar 18, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua (81) skates during warm-up before a game against the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images | Bob Frid-Imagn Images

The Toronto Maple Leafs' offseason was anything but quiet. While much of the attention centered on Mitch Marner and the potential void his departure would leave in the top six, the team discreetly addressed a longstanding issue that has plagued their playoff runs: depth.