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.

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

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will miss "at least a week" with a lower body injury suffered during his team's 5-3 road loss at the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic and TSN Hockey.

The Toronto Maple Leafs held an internal team meeting on Monday that was described as “blunt,” “intense” and “brutal,” according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. But two losses later, any intended impact remains elusive.

The Leafs put in another dismal performance against the Kings, including an NHL-worst performance in shot attempts.

Quinton Byfield scored on a one-timer 35 seconds into overtime to give the Los Angeles Kings a 4-3 victory over the injury-hit Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. Warren Foegele, Kevin Fiala and Alex Laferriere also scored for Los Angeles.

The Maple Leafs captain was injured in a 5-3 loss at the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. Coach Craig Berube said the injury did not occur when Matthews was hit by Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov along the boards at 8:30 of the second period, even though he exited the game 30 seconds later.

Maple Leafs grab an Oilers' popular defenseman via waivers, boosting their blue line amidst defensive struggles and offering him a fresh start.