Toronto’s second line has underperformed, their fourth line is purposeless, their defense gives up too many chances, and their goaltending has been a nightmare for well over a month now. Even if they add a decent defenseman like Josh Manson, we probably won’t have to start planning a parade any time soon.
The Leafs should be trying to upgrade at all three positions. If Jake Muzzin can return to the lineup and somehow get back to his old self, their defense might actually be the least of their worries. If they don’t upgrade at forward, I think they’re making a mistake.