"Mired in their first five-game losing streak since April 2021, the Maple Leafs are in desperate need of a turnaround this week. Earlier today, we dove into the coaching angle on the Leafs' disappointing 8-9-2 start to the season. Let's now dig into the good and bad of the individual performances, Elliotte Friedman's report about trade talk, the Troy Stecher addition, the Jacob Quillan call-up, and much more in the Notes, Quotes, Tweets, and Five Things."
"A few positives to start. Nick Robertson is now at 11 points in 18 games, which is half his point total achieved in 69 games last season. In particular, he has six assists already, a year after notching seven in total. He's also doing it while averaging what would be a career-high two shots per game. The puck movement and trusting his teammates - easier to do when playing with better players up the lineup - are the keys to his game for me."
The Maple Leafs are mired in their first five-game losing streak since April 2021 and carry an 8-9-2 record to start the season. Nick Robertson has 11 points in 18 games, including six assists, and is averaging two shots per game while showing improved puck movement and willingness to find teammates. Robertson and John Tavares have shared just over 60 minutes and have generated nearly 60% of the team's scoring chances together, holding a 6-3 edge in those minutes. Bobby McMann scored against the Kings, responded to an on-ice incident, assisted on a goal against Carolina, and earned a higher-line opportunity including Max Domi. The roster has seen additions and call-ups such as Troy Stecher and Jacob Quillan amid ongoing evaluation.
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