However, are the Toronto Maple Leafs really Stanley Cup Contenders?
For Leafs Nation it’s hard to imagine the idea of the Leafs having a shot at hoisting the Stanley cup could actually become a reality in 8 months.
Just three short years ago, one of the league’s most historic franchise, hit an all-time low. The Leafs won a league-low 29 games, finishing last, earning the right to draft Auston Matthews with the first overall pick. Since that fateful day, the Leafs have continued to improve, making the playoffs in two straight seasons.
Now, heading into the 2018-2019 NHL season, there is no doubt that expectations are high in Toronto.