BREAKING NEWS: MAPLE LEAFS TO PART WAYS WITH CRAIG BERUBE FOLLOWING CATASTROPHIC COLLAPSE

1. The Breaking Point: 3–1 Loss to Montréal
2. A House Divided
3. The Impact on the Future
| Situation | Current Reality |
| Playoff Status | Toronto sits 13 points outside a playoff spot, on track to miss for the first time since 2016. |
| Locker Room | Described as “adrift,” requiring a fresh voice to restore professionalism. |
| Management | GM Brad Treliving is under intense scrutiny for the “collective failure” of the roster construction. |
4. A Legacy of Heartbreak
