There was a lot of anger after the conclusion of the last one — which was and still is justified — but fans are back in the stands, an 82-game season is on the docket, and we don’t have to watch them play the same six opponents on a loop.
Hope springs eternal, as always.
The Leafs are back in a difficult division, but it is worth wondering what Tampa Bay will look like minus an entire line that was very good for them for two straight playoffs. At some point, Boston has to show signs of age, right?