"The Maple Leafs' continued mediocre results to start the season and the updated concern level about the current 5-5-2 record (1:00) The recent play of the Dakota Joshua-Nic Roy line (12:20) The elephant in the room that is Auston Matthews' start (14:30) Is Craig Berube the right coach to right the ship and ultimately take the team over the top? (34:00)"
"Jake McCabe showing leadership/signs of stepping up this week, and the state of the blue line after 11 games (41:20) Where should Max Domi slot in the lineup ultimately? (46:50) Where does the concern-o-meter read between 1-10? (48:45) Martin Necas exiting the '26 UFA market and the free agency/cap landscape going forward for the Maple Leafs (54:00)"
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The Maple Leafs sit at 5-5-2 with mediocre results early in the season, prompting increased concern about roster performance and outcomes. The Dakota Joshua–Nic Roy line has shown meaningful recent play and contributed to depth scoring. Auston Matthews has experienced a slow start, creating significant attention around his production. Coaching under Craig Berube faces scrutiny regarding whether he can reverse trends and lead the team to higher achievement. Jake McCabe has shown leadership and the blue line profile is evolving after 11 games. Questions remain about Max Domi’s optimal lineup role and the team’s cap and free-agent strategy following Martin Necas’s UFA market change.
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