People talking about blowing it all up this season for the Leafs. I guess if they're going to do so anyway, maybe now is the perfect timing. It's still early enough to get a top 5 pick if you tank the right way. Heck if this team can't get 20 shots on goal in a game, imagine them without Lupul/Bozak/Gardiner/Franson and maybe even Phil Kessel.
I figure you tank the most you can and cross your fingers you win the lottery. If not you still get a very solid prospect to go along with Reilly and Nylander.
Anyway, if the Leafs implode, that's a window opening for the Bruins. You'd only have to beat Florida or Washington for that last spot. Of course there's always the possibility that a young decimated roster thrives in Toronto and sneaks in, but if we get less points than a diluted version of the Toronto Maple Leafs then it's true we don't deserve to be in the playoffs.