The Bruins' rebuilding year will feel a bit better if this rival also struggles through the season.
The Boston Bruins have had their fair share of memorable moments against the Toronto Maple Leafs. It has gotten to the point where you almost have to feel bad for Maple Leafs fans, as it's been heartbreak after heartbreak for the team, both at the hands of the Bruins and from the other teams in the Atlantic Division.
You don't want to rain on the parade of the team's fanbase, but something has to be said about the state of their roster entering this season.