As of Friday, Toronto’s selection as the Eastern hub city has also been officially confirmed. There is no real home-ice advantage in a bubble without fans, but it’s a definite plus that the Leafs don’t have to travel south of the border for training camps or for the competition phase, and they can stay in place in the comforts of home before transitioning into the bubble downtown Toronto at the end of the month. I do think the buzz within the city during a Leafs playoff run will be felt by the team, even if it’s a lot more indirect than the typical postseason, and the familiarity with the rink and the facilities is a bonus.
Toronto Maple Leafs News & Notes: A flat cap, the bottom six playoff lines, and a playoff X-Factor
