The Toronto Maple Leafs season is around the corner, which also means disappointment may be looming.
As sad as that may sound, unjust expectations have followed the Toronto Maple Leafs for years, and the season will only be considered a success if they finally win a Stanley Cup.
After winning a playoff round for the first time in 19 years, that narrative fortunately won’t follow the team this season, but there will still be lofty expectations.
Newly appointed general manager Brad Treliving has put his stamp on this roster, but for the most part, it’s still the same old Leafs.