"There needs to be some real accountability regarding the lineup card and some significant changes need to be made where things are clearly not working. I've alluded to some of these issues previously. Max Domi is at best a hot mess and it's a tough sell to say he belongs in an NHL lineup the way he's playing. The same can be said for Nick Robertson, Dakota Joshua, and Brandon Carlo."
"And it's not just the players but it might be who has been playing with who and how the lineup is constructed and when the players on the ice. Craig Berube seems to be in over his head as much as every player that was expected to pick up the regular season slack for Mitch Marner. He can only deflect with "how 'bout those Jays?" so often before the question shifts back to why Easton Cowan and Calle Jarnkrok are sitting over the slew of"
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a disappointing 3-3-1 start that invites scrutiny of lineup construction and personnel decisions. Multiple players are underperforming, including Max Domi, Nick Robertson, Dakota Joshua, and Brandon Carlo. Coaching choices are questioned, with Craig Berube appearing overmatched and relying on distractions. Concerns include deployment patterns, line combinations, and benching performers like Easton Cowan and Calle Jarnkrok in favor of others who have not delivered. Some players who could provide value include Easton Cowan, Philippe Myers, and Sammy Blais. Production from Auston Matthews will be necessary for season success. The team requires accountability and significant roster or lineup adjustments.
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