For the third straight season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have failed to advance beyond the first round of the playoffs.
Right now, it seems bleak.
If, however, you consider that the Leafs first two opening round losses occurred when they weren’t even supposed to make the playoffs, it doesn’t seem so bad. Last night’s loss was their first post-rebuild. It sucks, and I know you don’t want to hear this right now, but it is part of the process.
Winning is hard, and losing is what makes it matter. The Toronto Maple Leafs have a great young core and the future is bright.