The Toronto Maple Leafs' current struggles aren't solely related to Marner's departure, as the ongoing transformation has failed to bear fruit.
It’s no secret the Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t playing their best hockey at the moment. At the time of this writing, the Maple Leafs are 4-4-1, good for nine points, and a tie for fourth place in the Atlantic Division.
The Leafs’ less-than-stellar start has raised plenty of question marks regarding the Leafs’ ability to win hockey games.