Toronto Maple Leafs in Losing Streak Amid Criticism of Coach Sheldon Keefe

Key players underperforming as team faces challenging schedule and questions about their ability to regain identity.

Toronto Maple Leafs are in a losing streak, with a string of losses when holding multi-goal leads, putting them perilously close to Wild Card status for the first time in years.
Head coach Sheldon Keefe is under fire, with fans and pundits calling for his removal, as he struggles to balance holding talented players accountable and supporting them to boost their confidence.
Key players, including captain John Tavares and defenseman T.J. Brodie, are underperforming, with Tavares enduring his longest pointless streak since joining the Leafs in 2018.
Keefe is grappling with depth and ice time issues, recognizing the need for more contribution from the bottom six and depth defensemen but faces the challenge of maintaining a winning balance.
The Leafs are facing a challenging remaining schedule against playoff-hunting opponents, raising questions about their ability to regain their identity and improve results.