The Toronto Maple Leafs have been an integral part of the NHL since the days of the Original Six. There have been highs and lows but the fans of the Buds have been patient and they want a winner. During the last the last few years, Toronto has watched the playoffs on TV. Things are changing , though, and we expect they will only get better.
The Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers on Monday night and kept climbing the ladder of legitimacy. The team which is led by Joffrey Lupul, Phil Kessel, and Dion Phaneuf has gelled into a cohesive unit which seems to get better with experience. Their ability to bounce back from the recent blowouts to the Bruins and beat a strong competitor like the Rangers is a sign of character and professionalism.
Losing is a thing of the past in Toronto. The team which has suffered through serious injury problems has found ways to win against all comers. Many in Toronto shuddered when James Reimer was injured in a collision with Brian Gionta of the Habs. In true "championship" fashion, the team pulled together and played hard in front of Jonas Gustavson. Winning when it's hard is a sign of potential and it Toronto there is a ton of potential. If you take out the three games against the Bruins ; the Leafs have a scary good record. If they figure Boston out; Toronto could have a real chance to challenge for the Cup in the next few years. Brian Burke is a hockey genius. He turned this team around and we think it is only the start of the fun. We expects some late season moves from the man at the helm and a strong showing for the Buds in the finals. It is good to see a winning team in TO. The fans deserve it and the NHL will benefit from it.
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