Summary
The Toronto Maple Leafs came crashing back down to earth after their statement win over Edmonton, falling 5-2 to the Calgary Flames and seeing their four-game winning streak come to an end. What went wrong, and how concerned should Leafs fans be about Sergei Bobrovsky's slow start?David Morassutti goes solo to break down a frustrating night in Calgary, including Toronto's sluggish start, another uneven performance from Bobrovsky and the concerning injury to Kirill Marchenko. There were some positives, particularly Easton Cowan's response after a costly mistake, but the Leafs have plenty to address as their Western Canadian road trip continues.In today's episode:A DISAPPOINTING LOSS: Why the Leafs failed to match Calgary's intensity and made life difficult for themselves early.BOBROVSKY UNDER PRESSURE: The starting goalie's struggles continue. How much responsibility should he shoulder, and when should concerns grow?KIRILL MARCHENKO INJURY: Toronto could face another major lineup setback with John Tavares already sidelined.EASTON COWAN RESPONDS: Why Cowan's play after taking responsibility for a mistake was one of the night's biggest positives.THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY: Breaking down Toronto's best moments, costly penalties, defensive breakdowns and lack of execution.CHAIKA ON THE LEAFS' FUTURE: What Toronto's GM had to say about Cowan's value, Bobrovsky's start and the need to improve defensively.THE COWAN TRADE THAT ALMOST HAPPENED: Elliotte Friedman's report about a potential deal involving Brayden Schenn and the assets Toronto may have been prepared to surrender.DO THE LEAFS NEED A DEFENCEMAN? Why improving the team's defensive structure matters just as much as finding outside help.The Leafs looked like a different team against Edmonton. Was Calgary simply a bad night, or are there still concerns about Toronto's consistency and goaltending?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And thats why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.Navy Federal Credit UnionIf you've served in any branch of the military, are serving now or are part of a military family, you could become a member of Navy Federal, too. To find out more and see if you're eligible, visit https://navyfederal.org. Federally insured by NCUA.BauerBring your game to life with the BAUER PULSE 2 stick, available at your local Bauer retailer or online at https://bauer.com. Use promo code LOCKEDON26 to get free standard shipping on your order. One code use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discount codes.IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.Butcher BoxIf you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year with free shipping always.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.KALSHIToday's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade whats next.FanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see whats waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.