Considering their recent record, you might consider the Toronto Maple Leafs as champions to be a bit of a stretch.
But the fact is, the NHL playoffs are a bit of a toss-up.
The best team doesn’t always win, the goalies have an inordinate amount of influence, and the regular season doesn’t count for anything, starting tonight.
Toronto Maple Leafs as Champs
Now, the Leafs are my favorite team, and of course I’ll be cheering for them, but I actually do think they can win.
I think they’ve got the best roster in the NHL.