Leafs' Playoff Curse - Skill's There, Fire Isn't

The Toronto Maple Leafs keep getting outhustled by legit playoff squads like the Wild, Golden Knights, and Avalanche, even when the talent matchup looks even. Without Mitch Marner, they should be scrapping for every inch in the East, but urgency evaporates when it matters most, as Jeff O’Neill nailed post-Avalanche loss. GM Brad Treliving faces a stark choice at the deadline with the roster sinking fast and calls growing for a Nylander shakeup to ignite some desperation.