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"Overall thoughts on the Leafs' 9-9-2 start, the Leafs' underlying five-on-five concerns, and Brad Treliving's quarter-mark press conference (0:45) How the Leafs' five-on-five game/structure has evolved from Mike Babcock -> Sheldon Keefe -> Craig Berube (8:00) Signs of optimism in the Blues and Blackhawks games? + the team's confidence level and the third-period concerns (29:00) How premature is the coaching change conversation? (33:30)"
The Toronto Maple Leafs hold a 9-9-2 record at the quarter mark, with persistent underlying five-on-five defensive concerns and recurring injuries affecting roster depth. Brad Treliving delivered a quarter-mark press conference addressing the team's status. The team's five-on-five structure has shifted across coaching eras from Mike Babcock to Sheldon Keefe to Craig Berube, impacting defensive responsibilities and systems. Recent games against the Blues and Blackhawks offered limited optimism but highlighted third-period lapses and questions about team speed. Troy Stecher was claimed via waivers to bolster the blue line, and Jacob Quillan made his season debut. Public messaging and fan/media relations contain some misleading elements.
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