"On a recent episode of the "Spittin Chiclets" podcast, Sean Avery hopped on and, as expected, the Maple Leafs struggles this season was one of the topics. Avery, who laced up in 580 games over his 13-year career in which he played for the Red Wings, Kings, Rangers, and Stars, said the Leafs biggest problem is their lack of "dogs"."
"Avery, who laced up in 580 games over his 13-year career in which he played for the Red Wings, Kings, Rangers, and Stars, said the Leafs biggest problem is their lack of "dogs". ""You're not going to fix the Toronto Maple Leafs until you get a dog on that team. And who's their dog right now? The Toronto Maple Leafs don't have that major league guy -- like a Connor McDavid or any of the Hughes boys. That team does not have an identity."""
The Toronto Maple Leafs have underperformed and sit tied for last in the Atlantic Division early in the season. The roster lacks a defined, physical 'dog' presence that can set an identity and shift momentum. Auston Matthews remains an elite goal scorer, recently posting a 69-goal season, but has struggled relative to his high standards this year. Matthew Knies represents the closest current source of physicality and edge on the roster. The Leafs are four points behind the Penguins for the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot and could re-enter the playoff race with a string of wins.
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