Maple Leafs Management Criticized After Kraken Loss: ‘Biggest Mistake’

The Toronto Maple Leafs were among the teams fans were most excited to watch during the preseason and offseason, as the franchise made significant moves and major changes to its management structure and roster, adding quality players, including 2026 NHL Draft first overall pick Gavin McKenna. However, several analysts and fans apparently remain unconvinced by the offseason Toronto put together. For context, these comments come from Zack Phillips’ analysis during the postgame edition of Daily Faceoff’s “After Dark,” following the Maple Leafs’ loss to the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, October 28.