"The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a mediocre start to the season, and while they are scoring at a high rate, the puck is also finding it's way into the back of the net just as much, largely due to defensive mistakes and turnovers. Toronto has lost leads, and ultimately games largely due to their defensive mistakes, and will look to turn things around as the season continues."
"With Tanev injured still, the Leafs have been relying on their depth defenders to step up, in Benoit, Myers, and Mermis. Benoit, has made many glaring errors, while Myers and Mermis have been debatably worse, leading to multiple goals in the back of Toronto's net. The main two issues with the defensive structure has been giving the puck away, and not effectively breaking the puck out of the defensive-end."
Toronto has started the season mediocre, scoring at a high rate while conceding just as much due to defensive mistakes and turnovers. The team has lost leads and games because of defensive lapses and currently sits on a losing streak with few defensive bright spots. With Tanev still injured, depth defenders Benoit, Myers, and Mermis have been asked to step up but have made glaring errors that led to multiple goals against. Primary defensive failures are giveaways and ineffective defensive-zone breakouts tied to a lack of skilled puck movers. William Villeneuve, a 23-year-old right-shot defenseman, has produced offensively in the AHL and could provide puck-moving ability if called up.
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