The Athletic Hockey Show Why the Maple Leafs should sell on the season
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Jan 28, 2026 They debate whether Toronto should sell off talent amid a brutal home skid and fading playoff hopes. They argue the team may be fundamentally broken and explore who could be traded or kept in a retool. Buffalo’s scorching run and New Jersey/Islanders roster moves get praise and breakdowns. They also flag top American goal scorers surprisingly left off the Olympic roster.
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Homestand Exposes Leafs' Season Reality
- The Maple Leafs' five-game home losing streak signals a deeper collapse beyond a single bad game.
- Sean McIndoe and Sean Gentille argue the homestand should force Toronto to accept they're not a playoff team without major change.
Use The Olympic Break To Shop Players
- Use the Olympic break to initiate trade discussions and create a market for expiring players.
- Frank Corrado urges Toronto to actively gauge offers for UFAs and prospects instead of waiting passively.
Make Tough Calls, Not Comfortable Choices
- Stop taking the easiest route on big decisions and actually make tough calls.
- Sean McIndoe urges Toronto ownership and management to act decisively instead of path-of-least-resistance choices.