"If you are on team tank, Saturday's game against the St. Louis Blues, as well as upcoming games against the San Jose Sharks and Florida Panthers are must lose."
"The Western Conference has been overly kind to the Maple Leafs this season, so a California + Missouri road trip it seems just as likely that Leafs end the season with lower draft lottery odds."
"Despite the fact that it is most likely it will be the Bruins using that pick anyway, maybe the Leafs pushing that selection down isn't the worst case scenario it is often portrayed as."
"On the surface there doesn't seem to be too much work for Keith Pelley to do when it comes to determining whether or not some of the blame for the Leafs on ice failures extends to the off ice personnel."
The Maple Leafs are unlikely to improve their league standing, currently aiming for a better draft position. With nine games remaining, they face teams vying for playoff spots. The upcoming games against the St. Louis Blues, San Jose Sharks, and Florida Panthers are crucial for those hoping for a loss. The Western Conference has been favorable, but the Leafs may end the season with lower draft lottery odds. An internal audit is underway to assess off-ice personnel's impact on the team's performance.
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