Toronto Maple Leafs: The Roast of the Atlantic Division

For years the Toronto Maple Leafs have had more jokes made at their expense than all other NHL teams combined.

Ranging anywhere from truly original “Toronto Maple Laffs” knee slappers, to the equally creative “1967” jabs, Leafs fans have heard them all. And they’ve been totally warranted. There’s a reason the Toronto Maple Leafs haven’t won the Stanley Cup since 1967. For the most part, every lineup they’ve put forth since then has sucked. Plain and simple. Any team that iced Jarred Smithson in an earnest attempt to win hockey games deserves to be roasted into oblivion.

The most common criticism levied against Leafs Nation has been that they seem to view themselves as the “centre of the universe”. I guess it’s funny cause it’s true. So, in true Toronto fashion, allow me to briefly embrace that mantra.

The days of being a punchline are over. The Leafs are set to enter the 2017-18 season with arguably the deepest lineup in the NHL. And with that depth, comes opportunity. The opportunity to avenge the half century this organization has spent being the whipping boy of hockey fans.

With that said, I present to you “The Toronto Maple Leafs: Roast of the Atlantic Division”. For the first time in my life, it is Toronto’s turn to point and laugh. You’ve shown you can dish it, now let’s see if you can take it.

And remember, if I poke fun at your favourite team, you should absolutely tell me why I’m wrong in the comments section.