Worry-O-Meter for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Worry-O-Meter for the Toronto Maple Leafs

If you're a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, you probably grew up accustomed to worry. This team, with its continuous ups and downs, curses, and constant debates, has kept fans on edge like riders on a roller coaster for years. Perhaps you believed the Mitch Marner saga was finally over, signaling the end of the "Core Four" era and the start of a new identity—one with less pressure and more excitement.

Such a shift would have needed a strong start to the first season without Marner. Instead, the Leafs find themselves at a puzzling 5-5-1 after 11 games in the 2025-26 season. There have been some bright spots, like Matthew Knies stepping up and improving as the season has progressed, but overall the negatives outweigh the positives.

Still, with only 11 games played, there are several interesting and potentially understandable reasons for Toronto’s shaky start. Should fans already worry about the Leafs, or focus instead on the Toronto Blue Jays while the hockey team sorts things out?

Analyzing Toronto’s Early Struggles

"If the team wanted to put the discourse to rest, a 5-5-1 start with some concerning losses against questionable opponents wasn't the way to do it."

Though frustration is natural, the season is far from decided, and there is room for improvement.

Author’s summary: The Toronto Maple Leafs' uneven start sparks concern, but early struggles amid significant changes suggest fans should remain patient as the team adjusts.

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