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NHL·ANALYSIS·October 8, 2026 05:44 PM ET

Colaiacovo questions if current Maple Leafs roster surpasses 'Marner era' groups

Toronto holds a 6-10 preseason record with its new lineup.

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From @CarloColaiacovo on @DominosCanada That's Hockey - Is this Maple Leafs roster better than it was during the "Marner Via @TSNHockey on X

What happened: During a That's Hockey segment, Carlo Colaiacovo questioned if the current Toronto Maple Leafs roster is better than the groups assembled during the 'Marner era.' The discussion evaluates the team's recently overhauled lineup against its previous core.

Why it matters: Toronto is adjusting to a significant roster transformation after trading for Kirill Marchenko and Elvis Merzlikins. Management had previously committed to evaluating everything as the franchise assesses whether this new direction will yield better results.

By the numbers: The Maple Leafs hold a 6-10 record in the 2026 preseason, scoring 2.9 goals per game and allowing 3.8.

What to watch: Toronto will look to build chemistry with its new additions ahead of the regular season.

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