Toronto Maple Leafs: The 10 Stages to a Rebuild in the NHL

Apr 19, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) celebrates his goal against the Washington Capitals with Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Matt Hunwick (2) and forward Connor Brown (12) in game four of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Washington defeated Toronto 5-4. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 19, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) celebrates his goal against the Washington Capitals with Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Matt Hunwick (2) and forward Connor Brown (12) in game four of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Washington defeated Toronto 5-4. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
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Compete Hard

Come to every game with the idea, the notion that it can be won.

Down 4-1?

Doesn’t matter, you compete until you have nothing left in you.

Look to Zach Hyman and Connor Brown as young examples of that.

Absolute workhorses.