It’s funny, if you write an analysis about the Toronto Maple Leafs recent play, you’ll be told you’re too negative. But write something positive, and you’re told you’re just a ‘typical Leafs fan.’ This is the unalterable law of Leafs Nation.
So, I know I’m going to get heavily attacked just for the title of this piece alone. Doesn’t matter. It’s the truth. This isn’t some half baked “we’re on a six game winning streak, let’s go nuts” idea. This isn’t some “I overrate my home team” fantasy either.
This is just cold, hard logic.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Pending UFAs
The Leafs are in a tricky position in that this is the best shot they’ll ever have at a championship, their franchise on the whole has a reputation for absolutely zero patience, and even as recently as last week, someone told me they were “still in a rebuild.