""Unless they fix their back end, and get a group that can move, transport and make plays with the puck, you have no chance. Typically, if you don't get 150 points from your defence core, you don't make the playoffs.""
""First of all, hire your President of Hockey Operations, and do an unbelievably thorough search on who that president is. Get a guy that has great experience and has been in the league recently, not someone who has been out of the league for 14 years.""
The Toronto Maple Leafs face an off-season that could lead to major changes after a disappointing season. Former NHL executive Doug MacLean emphasized the need for a revamped defense capable of contributing offensively. He suggested hiring a new President of Hockey Operations with recent experience, who can then select a general manager and coach. MacLean believes that without addressing the defense and management structure, the team will struggle to return to the playoffs.
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