The Toronto Maple Leafs have spent much of the current NHL season doing a lot of things right, but not having much to show for it in terms of standings points. They continued to put their collective nose to the grindstone Friday night, played a positionally sound, aggressive game against the visiting Detroit Red Wings and came back late to tie it, only to fall 2-1 in overtime.
One of these games, the Buds are going to be rewarded for their improved structure and performance. And that’s why, although Toronto head coach Mike Babcock and his charges know they’re in the winning business, they’re feeling good about themselves.