Keefe identifies the Leafs' biggest issue following embarrassing loss to Hawks
For the third game in a row to begin the season, the Leafs gave up the first goal of the game. Not only that, but for the third straight game, they fell behind by multiple goals, only this time, they were unable to claw their way back to secure the win, losing their first game of the season to the lowly Chicago Blackhawks.
Following the game, Sheldon Keefe revealed what his team's biggest issue was last night. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, Keefe once again spoke about how his star players are not taking care of the puck.
The carelessness and sloppiness Keefe is referring to is something that has plagued the Leafs for years. In recent seasons, they've had a really difficult time beating teams they should easily beat - teams who are flat out inferior on paper. Keefe also admitted that the past couple of games have been the same, but that the offensive explosions from William Nylander and Auston Matthews have bailed the team out.
While still early in the season, as Keefe alluded to, this is nothing he hasn't seen before and it is important to address and begin to correct the mistakes before the team heads out on a 5-game road-trip, beginning in Florida on Thursday.
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OCTOBRE 17 | 178 ANSWERS Keefe identifies the Leafs' biggest issue following embarrassing loss to Hawks How many games will the Leafs win on their upcoming 5-game road trip? | ||
| They'll win all 5 | 11 | 6.2 % |
| They'll win 3-4 | 114 | 64 % |
| They'll win 1-2 | 38 | 21.3 % |
| They're coming back 0-5 | 15 | 8.4 % |
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