ManofSteel55
Registered User
I can't think of a cup winner without an elite defenceman, like ever. Maybe back to 1974 Flyers...but I'd bet against Leafs bucking a 44 year trend
Even if true, it doesn't mean anything - the cup winner is usually one of the best teams and you don't often see the top teams with a mediocre defense core. But it does happen (Pittsburgh). I agree though, the Leafs D is pretty weak, but it wouldn't be the first time a weak blueline won a cup and it won't be the last.