The Maple Leafs' accidental tank highlights an organization at odds with itself

They’re doing it. Somehow, against all odds, the Toronto Maple Leafs are losing just enough games to sink to the bottom of the NHL standings.After a harrowing near-win against the Dallas Stars in their final home game on Monday night, the Leafs sit fifth last in the league, with 78 points and one game to play. Technically, they can still surpass the Seattle Kraken (79 points with two games to play) to move into sixth last, but at the moment, it appears to be mission accomplished for Toronto, which only retains its draft pick if it’s in the top five.Advertisement