With all of the concerns and questions about the Leafs defense, let’s try to answer some of those questions by way of analysis as the trade deadline nears.
1. How much is Toronto tilted away from defense?
A lot.
Of all NHL teams, the Leafs are one of the most “bipolar,” ranking fourth in goals and 26th in goals against. But I don’t need to tell Leafs fans that.
The heat maps to the left give an idea of the spread between offense and defense — the Leafs cough up 5% more threats while scaring their opponents with an attack 11% above the average team.