Back in 2016-17 the Toronto Maple Leafs were on top of the world.
Though they had just finished in last place, the Toronto Maple Leafs were rewarded with Auston Matthews, a player many correctly predicted would go on to be the best player in franchise history.
Though the road hasn’t always been smooth, the Leafs have made the playoffs in ever year since and been a top Stanley Cup Contender on an annual basis.
The Leafs and their fans would have liked to have had more playoff success, but if they keep putting themselves in a position to succeed like they have been, it should eventually come.