Brian Boyle isn't concerned about Toronto's slow start & Chris Tanev lands on IR: Leafs Morning Take

"Lucky for them, outside of Montreal and Detroit, no one's really had a great start around them in the Atlantic Division. That's where the conversation started on the Thursday edition of Leafs Morning Take. So far, it's been a mixed bag for a lot of the top contenders. Furthermore, Rosey weighed in on the Leafs specifically and his level of concern regarding their slow 3-3-1 start. Spoiler: He's at about a five. He thinks they'll figure it out in short order here."

"Meantime, on Thursday morning, the Leafs placed Chris Tanev on injured reserve -retroactive to October 21 st. That means that the veteran blueliner will miss at least the next three games. It's unfortunate news for a Leafs team already floundering defensively. That said, they need to have a next man up mentality. Phil Myers is expected to make his season debut on Friday night in Buffalo."

"Then, former Leaf Brian Boyle, now with the NHL Network, dropped by the show. Boyler weighed in on Toronto's lacklustre start and what style of play he thinks will bring this team long-term success. Additionally, he talked Craig Berube and what he's trying to instill in Toronto. Brian thinks guys like Dakota Joshua and Nicolas Roy will prove to be big additions in the second half of the season. He's not worried about the slow start. He thinks the Leafs are built for postseason success."

Toronto Maple Leafs have four very winnable games to finish the opening month of the season. Outside of Montreal and Detroit, most Atlantic Division opponents have not started strongly. The team holds a 3-3-1 record and concern about the slow start is moderate, with expectations of a short-term turnaround. Chris Tanev was placed on injured reserve retroactive to October 21 and will miss at least three games, increasing defensive strain. Phil Myers is expected to make his season debut Friday in Buffalo. Joseph Woll has no update, Scott Laughton is getting closer to returning, and roster depth additions could help in the second half.

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