Ray Ferraro highlights depth issues for Toronto Maple Leafs amid poor season

ESPN analyst Ray Ferraro pointed out that the Toronto Maple Leafs are suffering from a lack of roster depth following a disappointing 2025-26 NHL season. The Maple Leafs, who missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016, finished with a record of 32-36-14, marking a 30-point drop from the previous season. Ferraro emphasized that a top-heavy roster is insufficient in the current NHL, where team depth is crucial. He indicated that Toronto’s defensive struggles and inability to replace key talents such as Mitch Marner further exposed these weaknesses. The Maple Leafs must consider building a more balanced team for future success.

• 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN’s Ray Ferraro pinpoints the Toronto Maple Leafs’ biggest flaw