In news that will not please a Toronto Maple Leafs' fanbase looking for a scapegoat, general manager Dave Nonis moved to quell speculation today that head coach Randy Carlyle could be on his way out if the team continues to struggle.

Per Damien Cox of the Toronto Star...

Leaf GM Dave Nonis today on Randy Carlyle: "His job is not in jeopardy." — Damien Cox (@DamoSpin) January 11, 2014

Losers of four straight games following a 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Washington Capitals on Friday, the Leafs find themselves on the outside of the Eastern Conference playoff picture looking in, sitting in 10th place.

After a fantastic start to the campaign, Toronto has only recorded two regulation victories in its last 25 games.