The Toronto Maple Leafs also happen to be one of the best teams in the NHL. Are they going to play Boston, or are they going to play Tampa Bay? Honestly, who cares?
The Leafs are making the Playoffs for back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2002-03 and 2003-04. Since then, this marks only the third total playoff appearance, so based on the old cliche about beggers and choosers, I honestly couldn’t care less who they play – the fact that they are playing is good enough for me.
Maybe one day Auston Matthews will make it so that I expect the Leafs to actually advance in the playoffs; or that I’m not just satisfied with an appearance – but that day is yet to come.