"From what I've seen, most of the criticism has been fair. The team has played a poor brand of hockey on a fairly consistent basis, and too many players have provided nothing game after game. In times like these , though, it's important to take a step back, take a deep breath, and zoom out to evaluate the bigger picture."
"But even without Marner, the team still boasts a collection of key pieces who should be able to carry the mail. A 28-year-old top-line center, two top-line wingers in Matthew Knies and William Nylander (Nylander, in particular, is one of the best goal scorers in the entire league), a still-productive 2C in John Tavares (an understatement, given he's top 10 in points),"
The Toronto Maple Leafs have struggled recently, provoking intensified fan and media scrutiny. Most criticism has been fair; the team has frequently played poor hockey with many players offering little impact. A few months ago the team was widely viewed as a virtual playoff lock, not a lottery contender. The team lost Mitch Marner in the offseason and failed to meaningfully replace his production, which has become evident through the season's first quarter. Despite that loss the roster still features top-line talent, but injuries have compounded on-ice problems.
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