NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 27: Morgan Rielly #44 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on December 27, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
The Toronto Maple Leafs limped to the finish of the NHL season back in March.
While trying to lock down a playoff spot earlier this spring, the Toronto Maple Leafs faced a challenge that every team comes across eventually:
Contrary to popular belief, injuries are one of the biggest factors in who wins in professional sports. In leagues where there is reasonable parity, and especially in ones with a salary cap, the healthiest competitive team is the most likely to win that league’s championship.