Assessing whether the Maple Leafs improved through which players they added in the offseason and who they lost.

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ preseason struggles continue as the team announced that three more players have been sidelined with injuries just days before the start of the regular season. The trio of banged-up men includes defenseman Jake McCabe as well as forwards Nick Robertson, and Calle Jarnkrok.

Knies will play a larger, more consequential role for the Maple Leafs this season, and his ceiling doesn't feel anywhere near established.

As the regular season approaches, there are four players that stood out for the Toronto Maple Leafs during the preseason.

All three players seem to be locks for Toronto’s lineup when healthy, plenty of reason to be cautious with just one preseason matchup against Detroit remaining on their calendar.

Ahead of Saturday’s preseason finale, the Toronto Maple Leafs made an additional round of cuts to their roster. Alex Steeves was placed on waivers for the purpose of being reassigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.