John Tavares, Toronto Maple Leafs (Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports)
For the first time in 42 years, the Toronto Maple Leafs will face the Montreal Canadiens in the playoffs, and it will unfortunately disappoint.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have their best chance at winning a Stanley Cup in 20 years, so the buzz in the city should be electric. From Dundas Square to High Park, Toronto should be filled with people walking around wearing their blue-and-white, getting jacked up for playoff hockey.
Instead, for those of us following the rules, we’re stuck inside watching the American teams compete in some of the most entertaining playoff games in recent time.