Ray Ferraro highlights depth issues for Toronto Maple Leafs amid poor season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
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.
- •Maple Leafs finished the season 32-36-14, missing playoffs.
- •Ferraro claims the team's lack of depth is a major flaw.
- •Toronto ranked near the bottom defensively, allowing 3.60 goals per game.
- •Injuries and insufficient replacement players contributed to struggles.
- •Ferraro advises building a deeper, more balanced lineup.
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN’s Ray Ferraro pinpoints the Toronto Maple Leafs’ biggest flaw
"The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ disastrous 2025-26 NHL season continues to fuel debate about the franchise’s long-term roster construction. This time, ESPN analyst Ray Ferraro mentioned that the organization’s biggest problem is a lack of depth. Speaking on The JD Bunkis…
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