Morning Coffee: Stanley Cup futures underline Leafs’ concerns head of trade deadline

With 10 days to go before the NHL trade deadline, the pressure is on Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas.

What can he do to fix his team’s goaltending situation?

The Arizona Coyotes beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 in overtime as a +330 underdog on Thursday night.

While the Maple Leafs rallied from down 4-1 with three goals in the first 10 minutes of the third period to force the extra frame and earn a point, it did nothing to take away from the fact that they were in that position in the first place against a team that had won eight road games all season.

Looking at the Stanley Cup futures board, it’s fair to wonder what Leafs management can do to address the team’s most glaring need.

Here’s the TSN EDGE Morning Coffee for Friday, March 11, 2022.

Coyotes chase Mrazek, upset Maple Leafs

Toronto is currently the fourth choice to win the Stanley Cup at +1000.

Unfortunately for the Maple Leafs, two of the three teams with shorter odds play in their division.

The Colorado Avalanche remain the betting favourite to win the Stanley Cup at +400.

Behind them, it’s the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning at +750 and the Atlantic Division-leading Florida Panthers at +800.

If Toronto is going to win the Stanley Cup this season, they might have to beat all three of those teams in a seven-game series.

Can they do that with Jack Campbell and Petr Mrazek?

Bad news for the Buds: Opponent team totals have gone over in seven straight indoor games.