The Toronto Maple Leafs are off to a sluggish start this season, and things aren’t getting easier. Sitting behind the Florida Panthers in the standings with 25 points, the Leafs are already four points out of the second wild-card spot. They have struggled with consistency, team defense, and most of all, injuries to key players.

Toronto’s blue line has taken the biggest hit. Defensemen Chris Tanev and Brandon Carlo remain sidelined, stretching the team thin at the back end. Goaltender Anthony Stolarz also has no timeline for his return, adding even more pressure to an already battered group.

And now, head coach Craig Berube has delivered another tough update that the Leafs’ fans did not need right now.

Berube confirmed on Monday that Brandon Carlo has suffered a setback in his recovery f

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