TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 12: William Nylander
For the fourth consecutive season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have made the post-season.
Since 1977, this is only the third time that the Toronto Maple Leafs have made the playoffs in four consecutive seasons.
Sure, the NHL isn’t technically considering the play-in games a playoff berth, but based off points, the Leafs most likely would have made a normal 16-team playoff anyway.
The reason why the Leafs are in the post-season is because of their young-core of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and William Nylander.
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For whatever reason, a large number of fans get frustrated by the fact that the Leafs pay these players so much money, even though they’re performing up to their contract, if not excelling it.