After what could be described as the worst decade in Toronto Maple Leafs history, it shouldn’t be tough to excel on the previous 10 years.
The current roster is more talented than ever and is signed to long-term contracts. Auston Matthews and William Nylander are signed until 2024, and John Tavares and Mitch Marner are signed until 2025.
If there has ever been a time to express optimism as a Leafs fan, it’s now. After the departure of Mike Babcock, the team has seen an extreme uplift pushing them into a playoff position, and it doesn’t seem like they’re slowing down.