The 2023-2024 version of the Toronto Maple Leafs has not exactly stormed out of the gate to begin the season. In fact, if one glances at the current standings, they are on the bubble of even making the playoffs.
However, despite all the doom and gloom Toronto Maple Leafs fans seem to be wallowing in, there are several reasons to be optimistic about this team.
In past seasons, there was always some obstacle that couldn’t be overcome, some needle to let the air out of the team’s balloon.
Some years it was injuries.