When you look back a few years ago, the Toronto Maple Leafs had nothing to play for (aside from the obvious draft lottery position) and midway through the season their fans would already have their sights set on the offseason.
This year is a whole different story. The Maple Leafs are getting ready for a run at the Stanley Cup, and have already added a piece in Tomas Plekanec to fill a role on the fourth line. While the primary focus is on the postseason, that doesn’t mean we should be ignoring what’s to come in the offseason.