"Everybody is used to the Leafs starting the season slowly and taking a few weeks to find their rhythm, but the story has been different this year. Until that win over the Penguins, the Leafs hadn't won a single game in regulation since November 5 against the Utah Mammoth, and to this day the Leafs have only won in regulation and outshot their opponent in the same game, which was on October 28 against the Calgary Flames."
"The Leafs are currently second-last in the Atlantic Division with a record of 11-11-3, and perhaps the only reason people haven't fully mailed it in on this team is that the race for the Division has never been more wide open. The Tampa Bay Lightning currently sit atop the division with a record of 16-7-2, putting them nine points above the Leafs."
A 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins provided offensive life after a prolonged run without a regulation win. The team has struggled to consistently outshoot and decisively beat opponents, with only one game combining a regulation win and an outshooting performance this season. The Maple Leafs sit second-last in the Atlantic at 11-11-3 while Tampa Bay leads at 16-7-2, nine points clear. General manager Brad Treliving has paid steep prices at past deadlines, surrendering first-round picks and prospects for roster help. Selling pieces while trying to stay competitive should be seriously considered ahead of the deadline.
Read at TheLeafsNation
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