A feeling-out process was likely inevitable as not only did the Leafs have a new General Manager in place, but Brad Treliving also turned over nearly half the forward group and infused it with more offensive players rather than the checkers of years past.
To start the season, the Leafs’ issues primarily concerned their third and fourth lines. Injuries then struck on the blue line, and throughout the start of the season, they’ve battled inconsistent goaltending.
Over the past few weeks, the coaching staff has been able to sort out the depth lines.