There was, of course, the last Cup team in ’67, for example—the so-called “over the hill gang”, with Johnny Bower and Terry Sawchuk (despite some off nights in the playoffs) in the nets helping the Leafs pull off a massive upset in the playoffs.
I loved the 1970-’71 Leaf team under then coach John McLellan. Future Hall-of-Famers Jacques Plante and Bernie Parent were in goal. That roster had six kids (Dorey, Ley, Glennie, et al) on defense with oldtimer Bobby Baun to show them the way. Dave Keon and Norm Ullman had marvellous seasons at center, with rugged newcomer Jim Harrison to back them up.