Paul Bissonnette rips Maple Leafs stars' pre-game fashion choices during major slump

Former NHLer and analyst Paul Bissonnette criticized Toronto Maple Leafs players for their focus on pre-game fashion choices during the team’s ongoing struggles.

Appearing on a recent segment shared by Daily Faceoff, the outspoken Leafs fan expressed frustration that players appear more concerned with their off-ice appearances than on-ice performance.

Bissonnette suggested this reflects a lack of urgency and accountability while the team languishes in a slump:

"It drives me f****g bananas when these guys are playing like sh*t, and they're coming in with their fancy outfits and their f*****g duffel bags and stuff. Like, I'm more of the like, oh, okay, that's fine, I guess, when you're winning, but when you're in 15th place in the East and the f**k cities about to burn down, and you're more worried about your Bottega Veneta sweater that you got to tie up the sleeve," Bissonnette said.

Paul Bissonnette's comments come as the Toronto Maple Leafs sit sixth in the Atlantic Division with an 18-15-6 record. The team has dealt with inconsistent play, fueling fan and media discontent throughout the season.

Bissonnette, known for his passionate support of the Maple Leafs, has frequently weighed in on the team's underwhelming performance.

Toronto Maple Leafs shut out the New Jersey Devils 4-0

On Tuesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-0 at Scotiabank Arena.

Bobby McMann opened the scoring for the Leafs after scoring on the power play at 14:21 of the first period. Nicolas Ray increased the lead to 2-0 with a tip-in goal at 14:24 of the second period.

The Maple Leafs stormed in the third period, scoring twice. Calle Jarnkrok made it 3-0 at 6:35 before Matthew Knies scored the winner on an empty net at 17:01. McMann and Robertson accumulated two points apiece, while Joseph Woll made 33 saves.

The Maple Leafs continue their home run against the Winnipeg Jets at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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Edited by Abhishek Dilta