"The shocking downturn in home results during the Leafs' homestand, the disconnect between the Leafs players' emotional investment vs. the fan base's in the Vegas game, and the delusional comments coming out of the dressing room of late (1:45) Auston Matthews' leadership amid the adversity (20:30) How did we get to the point where the Maple Leafs' 2025-26 season appears to be over after 53 games? (28:20)"
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Toronto Maple Leafs endured a shocking downturn in home results during a recent homestand, including visible disconnect between players' emotional investment and the fan base during the Vegas game. Dressing-room comments have appeared delusional amid the slump. Auston Matthews demonstrated leadership while the team spiraled. The 2025-26 season reached a crisis point by game 53 after persistent failures. Craig Berube complained about the roster provided by GM Brad Treliving, while posting a mediocre-to-bad coaching record. Treliving's decision to retain Berube drew criticism. The defense shows deep flaws, management lacks creativity, and the team's public image has become widely unlikable.
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