"One of the main storylines early this season is the Toronto Maple Leafs and their struggles getting out of the gate. The Maple Leafs, even though they moved on from Mitch Marner, were still expected to be contenders for the Stanley Cup out of the Atlantic Division. Through 25 games, they are 11-11-3 for 25 points, ranking in last place in the division. Due to their start, Leafs fans and media are beginning to wonder if they can be ruled out of making the playoffs."
"If you think that your playoff dreams are done 25 games in, you have bigger problems, I know they don't think that in the room. It's just, obviously, with the media attention and the fan support they have in Toronto, things get blown way out of proportion up there... What are they, four points out of a playoff spot? If people are thinking they're out of a playoff spot for the season, they gotta find a new job."
The Toronto Maple Leafs started 11-11-3 through 25 games and sit last in the Atlantic Division with 25 points despite preseason expectations as Stanley Cup contenders. Fans and media are questioning whether the team can still make the playoffs after moving on from Mitch Marner. The Florida Panthers, defending back-to-back champions, are also tied for last and host the Leafs in a rematch of their second-round series from last season. Brad Marchand criticized overreactions to Toronto's start, noting the team remains close to a playoff spot and pushing back against external pessimism.
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