"Don't let the box score fool you, this was a listless performance by the Maple Leafs, defined by a complete lack of urgency. If they're not checking the standings now, there may be no point in starting now, as there's virtually no chance of making the playoffs. And if it wasn't already apparent, the Maple Leafs need to start rebuilding, or at the very least, start retooling."
"There was no sense of urgency, although in retrospect, that's not altogether surprising, given the collective apathy displayed during the five-game home stand in which they lost every game. Anthony Stolarz allowed a goal on the first shot of the game, as Matty Beniers ripped a shot home without any resistance. Morgan Rielly, who has been on the ice for an NHL-worst 61 goals against at 5-on-5, afforded Jared McCann way too much space off the rush, who found Beniers rather easily."
"Maccelli later committed a dreadful turnover that directly led to the second of Shane Wright's two goals on the evening in the third period, and head coach Craig Berube was incensed on the bench. Maccelli-Tavares-Knies were on the ice for three goals against and were the worst line on another terrible evening for the Maple Leafs, although there are few players exempt from criticism. Wright could be an attractive trade candidate for the Maple Leafs and for one night, his confidence was seemingly restored,"
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost 5-2 to the Seattle Kraken in a listless, urgency-lacking performance. The team has virtually no playoff chance and should begin rebuilding or retooling instead of surrendering assets. A five-game home stand produced five losses and collective apathy. Anthony Stolarz allowed a goal on the first shot as Matty Beniers scored without resistance. Morgan Rielly has been on the ice for an NHL-worst 61 goals against at 5-on-5 and afforded Jared McCann too much space. Maccelli's turnover directly led to a Shane Wright goal; the Maccelli-Tavares-Knies line was on for three goals against. Nick Robertson provided tenacity with a goal and a drawn penalty.
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