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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
Do you consider the Leafs, with the current core a contender? Because most of the hockey world does and they have a similar level of playoff success.
to be fair, i don't think a core with Hanifin/Andersson is sufficient to be a true contender. I think they are lacking a clear top guy. I think they can get that guy in this draft.
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I think they have shown that they have major weaknesses in their team- mainly goaltending and defense, that I would not have them on the top level of contenders.
I don't think a team like the Leafs is likely to get the goaltending needed to win multiple round to win a Cup so while I think they are a very good team no I do not consider them a contender.