The topic at Monday’s morning skate was still about Toronto, but it was more about the 5-1 start the Maple Leafs have taken.
Toronto is the hottest team in hockey with the addition of John Tavares for a 1-2 punch at center with league scoring leader Auston Matthews. The Maple Leafs average 4.8 goals a game, but allow 3.7. The buzz is dialed up threefold.