NHL insider reveals real reason for Maple Leafs injury secrecy

The reasoning behind the Toronto Maple Leafs' airtight injury secrecy has gotten an interesting look from one notable NHL insider.

The Toronto Maple Leafs guarded Auston Matthews' injury information much better than the Kennedy files. | Nick Turchiaro-Imagn ImagesOne of the most frustrating things about the Toronto Maple Leafs organization is their fierce injury secrecy. The team goes a long way towards hiding what’s ailing the team’s players. It’s very reminiscent of the hermeticism that Lou Lamoriello maintained throughout his career, including his time in Toronto.

But now we get some more insight into why secrecy is so strong in Toronto. Insider Elliotte Friedman, in his November 26 32…