The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

Defensive Deficiencies

With Toronto's defensive minute-eater Nikita Zaitsev out of the line up for an extended period, top prospect Travis Dermott has gotten the call up to the big club. This excitement is contrasted by a glaring weakness, depth on the blue line. Jonas and James try to forecast how the Leafs will address their defensive deficiencies.


      
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A weekly look at the Toronto Maple Leafs with The Athletic's Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle, featuring in-depth coverage of the Blue and White throughout the NHL season.