"Besides the core-four, this roster has a ton of holes in the bottom-six and is filled with injuries. If Chris Tanev and Anthony Stolarz return from injury, the Leafs added a top-six forward (maybe someone like Mitch Marner...) and Joseph Woll turns into prime Patrick Roy, then this Leafs team has a chance at a strong playoff run, but that's a tall task."
"Woll's health has been a concern his entire career, so relying on him to play every night is a scary thought for this team. It's possible that he stays healthy the rest of the year and plays 50 games this year, but based on his history, he's most likely to miss more time down the road, which is terrifying with Stolarz currently out of the line-up."
"Toronto still has 75 percent of their entire season remaining, so there's a lot of hockey left to change the season, but after 10 years of Auston Matthews and William Nylander, why would anything different happen even if they made the playoffs? Are these players going to magically turn into the best playoff performers of all-time, or will they just lose in the First Round again?"
William Nylander is on pace for 100 points while John Tavares and Auston Matthews approach 40-goal seasons. The team retains a strong top scoring core but suffers from a shallow bottom-six and widespread injuries. Potential returns of Chris Tanev and Anthony Stolarz, the addition of a top-six forward, and an outstanding season from Joseph Woll could create playoff potential, but those outcomes are unlikely. Joseph Woll posted a 2.45 GAA and .934 SV% in two games, yet his long-term durability is a major concern. Eastern Conference matchups present difficult first-round obstacles against Tampa Bay, Florida, Boston and Ottawa.
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