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<\/a><\/p>\n You can save this article by registering for free here<\/a>. Or sign-in<\/a> if you have an account.<\/p>\n In a season full of lows, the Maple Leafs sunk to another level on Saturday night.<\/p>\n Advertisement 2<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.<\/p>\n THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authors<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n It wasn\u2019t a Battle of Ontario against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena, as that would imply the Maple Leafs were engaged.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n On the way to a 5-2 loss, the Leafs couldn\u2019t be bothered to compete through much of the evening, especially in the first and second periods, and deservedly were run out of the building.<\/p>\n It was the kind of dismal effort that could get a coach fired. We\u2019re not suggesting that Craig Berube is about to be shown the door, but how can that not be taken into serious consideration at season\u2019s end if the Leafs continue on this embarrassing path?<\/p>\n Not that it matters much, but the Leafs didn\u2019t lose ground in the standings. They remain eight points behind the Boston Bruins, who lost to Philadelphia earlier Saturday but still hold the second wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n Your Midday Sun<\/p>\n Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Advertisement 3<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n With the way the Leafs are playing, what smart National Hockey League team would want to acquire any of them before the trade deadline on Friday?<\/p>\n![\"Ottawa's](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Senators-1.jpg\")
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