The Toronto Maple Leafs need for additional depth is dire.
After the hot streak, in which the Toronto Maple Leafs racked up a 10-1-1 record from mid-December untill early January, Toronto’s consistency faltered in which they gathered a 7-7-3 record.
Given their poor start to the season under former head coach Mike Babcock, it’s both a blessing and a curse they are still in playoff contention, even seeded in the Atlantic’s third playoff seed.
Defensively, Toronto has been a fire hazard this season, fueled by ongoing injuries that still sees star defenceman Morgan Rielly, and Cody Ceci sidelined.