But if they were so good how come they lost to the Bluejackets in the play-ins?
Are you saying TBL wasnt a top team in 2018-2019?
The Leafs are a young team that couldnt handle the playoffs last year, but its clear as day to anybody that has watched the Leafs team this year that this is the best Leafs team in a LONG time.
Their youth seems to have finally clued in and started giving 100% each night, Brodie coming in and Holl stepping up have given them a legit good defense, our vets (Thornton, Bogosian, and simmonds) have been fantastic additions, and our coaching has implemented a system that is favourable for our players.
Despite numerous injuries, losing our top 2 goalies at the same time, and a humiliating OTT loss our team has consistency fought back.
Could they choke in the playoffs again? Absolutely, but this is the best a Leafs team has looked 20 games into the season in the cap era.