"The 2015-16 campaign was one of the worst in Leafs history but it stays at five because they were trying to tank. After drafting Mitch Marner and William Nylander, the Leafs accepted a rebuild and finished last in the NHL, winning the NHL Lottery and drafting Auston Matthews."
"The 2008-09 season was particularly sad, with zero 30 goal scorers and Jason Blake as the best point producer. An aging Curtis Joseph played 21 games, leading to the seventh overall draft pick, which was used on Nazem Kadri."
The Toronto Maple Leafs have experienced a disastrous 2025-26 season, contrasting sharply with their previous nine playoff appearances. Despite a strong start, injuries and a loss of defensive structure plagued the team. They have been outshot consistently, finishing with the most shots allowed. This season has prompted comparisons to the worst seasons post-lockout, including the 2015-16 season, which was marked by a strategic tanking for a rebuild, and the 2008-09 season, characterized by poor performance and an aging roster.
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