Joe Woll on the feeling of the Leafs missing the playoffs: "The Game 7 loss last year felt pretty crappy... This is a whole different animal... I don't want this to happen again"

"At the end of the day, if I look at the season as a whole, I feel like I maybe left some stuff on the table. I know what I'm capable of and what I've shown here before. I don't think that I properly lived up to what I know I'm capable of. That part of it is very disappointing for me."

"For me, the thing I've really been leaning into is how brutal this feels. It felt pretty crappy getting knocked out in Game 7 last year. This is a whole different animal. It is like a slow burn into the year as opposed to it erupting."

Joseph Woll discussed his performance during the disappointing 2025-26 Maple Leafs season, noting ups and downs. He expressed disappointment in not meeting his potential and acknowledged the team's struggles. Woll mentioned the emotional impact of missing the playoffs, contrasting it with last year's playoff experience. He emphasized the need for improvement and a commitment to avoid similar outcomes in the future. Despite personal challenges, he focused on his goals for the next season and the importance of team success.

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