Fansided · May 26, 2019
Toronto Maple Leafs: How the Marlies Can Stay Alive
A Marlies loss tonight could force the Toronto Maple Leafs into watching a number of their top prospects get an early start to their offseason.
Entering into a pivotal Game Six matchup in foreign territory, Toronto Marlies are preparing to hit the ice tonight with their backs firmly up against the wall.
It’s a position that serves as a fitting metaphor for the team’s entire season. Now staring down the barrel of a 3-2 series deficit – with a pair of road dates versus the AHL’s top regular season challenger as their lone remaining hope at staying alive – the odds are about as slim as they get. And yet, the Baby Leafs soldier on. Exactly as they have done all year.