2016 was a .... turbulent year across the world. But it’s been a positive one for cursed sports franchises. The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals to win the title (people forget that). The Chicago Cubs overcame a century of heartbreak to win a World Series. And the Leafs ... well, we didn’t finish first, or particularly close to it. But it was a positive year for the blue and white, and to end the year off on a positive note, we’re counting down the five best moments for the Leafs in 2016.
- Kadri and Rielly sign long term deals to stay in Toronto
- Nylander lights up his ‘hometown’ Flames
- The birth of “Nazem Kadri, shutdown centre”
- All the rookies.