The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a disappointing start to the season. Additionally, they have been accused of being soft, despite Brad Treliving bringing in guys that were supposed to make the team harder to play against. Tensions are starting to run high as was seen at the team's practice this morning.
From the outside, it seems like the Leafs have developed a losing culture despite the talent on their team. Time after time the team proves that they really are not that tough to play against, as could be seen when Brad Marchand injured Timothy Liljegren earlier this season. Apparently, Sheldon Keefe has had enough of this, as he let his players hear it during practice this morning.
Apparently, his players were not putting in their best effort at practice. Keefe later addressed the outburst after practice. He discussed what the team needs to do on practice days in order to be ready for puck drop when they have their next game. He also addressed how the schedule has impacted their ability to be ready for games.
A lot of coaches like to preach practice how you would play. Obviously in hockey you don't want to hit your teammates the same way, but the effort level can still be the same. Maybe the Leafs really are lazy at practice because when you watch plays like this, you notice that the team's captain is not trying at all.
