"Maccelli is only 21 games in this season, but unfortunately for him, and the Maple Leafs' brass, it hasn't worked out. Maccelli's been given every opportunity throughout Toronto's lineup, and hasn't been able to find a home. His game screams second-line crafty winger, but his inconsistencies with valuing the puck, committing to physicality, and hitting the score sheet have become one of the many problems in Leafs land."
"Maccelli has just nine points through 21 games and has mostly of late, been playing on Craig Berube's third line alongside fellow underperforming newcomer Dakota Joshua. Berube has scratched Maccelli for just one game this season, and it was something the Leafs' forward took personally. Maccelli did respond with a 'scratch and score' potting a goal and an assist against his former team from Utah. He'd then score the next game as well, but it's been all downhill from there."
Noah Maccelli has played 21 games this season and recorded nine points while failing to secure a consistent role in the lineup. He has been deployed throughout Toronto's forward group but has mostly skated on Craig Berube's third line alongside Dakota Joshua. Maccelli has struggled with puck management, frequent turnovers, and limited physical engagement in the dirty areas. He averaged a career-low 13:10 of ice time due to diminished trust from the coach. A conditional draft pick tied to a 51-point mark and playoff qualification appears increasingly unlikely. The general manager faces roster and asset uncertainty.
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