The Toronto Maple Leafs are searching for answers after an 8–8–2 start exposed major roster flaws, especially on defense. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas, however, there’s one problem with any quick fix: The Leafs don’t have the assets to make one.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have added a veteran defenseman to their roster amid some injuries and poor play to the blue line. The post Maple Leafs Acquire Veteran Defenseman Amid Injuries to Roster appeared first on Heavy Sports.

As the Leafs continue to struggle and the need for drastic measures grows, a trade might not be the answer for GM Brad Treliving.

Every November in Toronto feels the same: the Toronto Maple Leafs wobble, fans tug at loose threads, and everyone wants to know if general manager Brad Treliving has a blockbuster tucked in his desk.

The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Chicago Blackhawks after John Tavares scored two goals in the Maple Leafs' 4-3 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs come into a matchup against the Los Angeles Kings after losing three straight games. Toronto has an 8-8-1 record overall and a 7-4-1 record on its home ice. The Maple Leafs rank third in the league with 62 total goals (averaging 3.6 per game).

Fixing the current roster to the point that the Stanley Cup feels legitimately possible again won't be easy for GM Brad Treliving.