Leafs made it clear all year that they were either going to need to spend some assets on a goalie and a d cornerstone, or try to outscore their way through the playoffs. They went with the latter, which isn’t easy. You’re nuked the moment a goal scorer is hurt… and they are down both of their best.
Locking it down and hoping for 2 goals by your depth isn’t an option for them. Cooked.
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