Leafs are a good power play away from being a Stanley Cup contender

Despite having elite offensive skill, the Toronto Maple Leafs power play is one of the worst in the NHL.

Toronto Maple Leafs v Carolina Hurricanes | Jaylynn Nash/GettyImagesDespite having elite offensive skill, the Toronto Maple Leafs power play is one of the worst in the NHL.

This has been one of the strangest Toronto Maple Leafs seasons in a while. We've seen multiple injuries, cries for a Mitch Marner return, then all of a sudden a shutdown defensive style of hockey led by waiver-wire pick-up Troy Stecher. Three weeks ago this team seemed destined for a high draft pick, now suddenly they look unstoppable.

It's been a crazy ride and although the first 20 games were rough, these last few…