Poor officiating playing a huge role in Leafs’ current losing skid

There is no doubt that the Maple Leafs need to be better.
But with some terrible calls against them and not many beneficial calls on the other end, it’s clear that the Leafs are losing to NHL officials as well.

In the Leafs’ last two games against Los Angeles and Boston, there have honestly been a few instances where the refs either didn’t do their jobs or did a terrible job of enforcing the rules.
Again, inconsistencies were rampant and there were many instances of clear bias against the Leafs.

I know, sounds like sour grapes, right?
The Leafs are on a three-game losing streak after losses in Nashville, Los Angeles and Boston, so do Leafs fans think they need an excuse?
Of course there are people who think that way, but watch some of these plays and tell me I’m wrong.
In the video, Matt Roy, who was responsible for ending Nick Robertson’s season last year with a questionable play on similar ice, shoves Timothy Liljegren from behind towards the boards.
Despite being one of the most dangerous plays in hockey, the game lacks charm.
There is only one missed call, right?
There isn’t much to justify such accusations against NHL officials. Sometimes they miss a play or have a bad view of it and aren’t sure if it was the right decision.
Yes?
Well, if you want to give them the benefit of the doubt, why not give Tyler Bertuzzi a call?
Another angle makes it clear that Bertuzzi’s stick is nowhere near his skate and that the Kings player is plotting to get the call.

Bertuzzi doesn’t believe it.
And so it is.
Not enough evidence? How about this game with the same pair of shots (one by a Leafs batter, one by a Kings batter)? Kempe hit Jarnkrok with an unexpected countercheck right in front of the referee.
That was good, but T.J. If Brody makes the same play a second later, it’s a penalty.

Of course, it is also talked about. Why can’t Wes McCauley see Brad Marchand and Timothy Liljegren?
He makes the right play!

Again, there are times when refs miss something, but that shouldn’t happen often, especially during Leafs games.
If you dig a little deeper, I’m sure you’ll find similar examples from games earlier this season.

NHL officials must be held accountable for their actions.
If you want to use the rules, that’s fine.
If you don’t follow the rules, well… Anything.
But if you’re going to be picky, if these officials are clearly against the Leafs, something has to give.
Maybe this is something Brad Treliving needs to talk to the league about, or maybe it’s something the league needs to own.
Either way, the Leafs seem to have little time with these officials.
And something has to change.
And what’s worse?
It’s happening elsewhere in the league.