On the flip of this, a season of pain had long been promised. Expectation is just part of being a member of Leafs Nation though, and I don’t think anyone ever wants to be expecting a losing streak.
Looking beyond final scores, there are some things being done right by the Maple Leafs. Babcock and company are clearly getting certain messages through, even if the end result isn’t better numbers in the ‘W’ column:
Shorthanded Face-Offs
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Your league leaders, the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs’ 44 short-handed face-off wins sees them seated atop the ladder.