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Toronto Maple Leafs: It Could Have Been Us (And That’s a Good Thing)

The Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs in seven games back in round one. Now they are sitting around waiting to find out who their opponent will be for the Finals, after sweeping the Carolina Hurricanes in the Conference Finals.

For the Leafs and their fans, there is but one thing to think: It could have been us.

And it could have. Easily.

But that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, I’d argue it’s a great thing.

Toronto Maple Leafs on the Right Track

I’ve never once used the annoying phrase “The Shanaplan” because I despite puns, portmanteaus, word combinations and catchphrases.