"Each day that passes is another day closer to the day the Toronto Maple Leafs are eventually eliminated from playoff contention, and they get to sit in it while one of their biggest rivals owns their first round pick. The term 'must-win' has been used for about four games in a row now, and each time, the Leafs have found a way to blow it."
"Buying at the trade deadline is so far in the rearview mirror that even standing pat seems like malpractice for this team. They need to turn their attention to selling off assets at the deadline, regardless of how their Western Canada swing goes. If the talent in the dressing room decides to go on a miracle run and give the Bruins a lower pick to use with Toronto's, that's about the biggest positive they can take away from what's been an utter nightmare of a season."
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to slide toward playoff elimination while a rival owns their first-round pick. The team has repeatedly failed to win consecutive 'must-win' games, often surrendering leads or failing to close out comebacks. A 5-2 road loss to the Seattle Kraken extended the slump as Buffalo, Boston and Montreal all collected wins. The Leafs conceded an early goal, Nick Robertson tied it, then the Kraken scored twice in 31 seconds in the second period. Morgan Rielly briefly narrowed the deficit in the third but the lead evaporated minutes later. With the trade-deadline window closing, selling assets appears necessary.
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