Toronto Maple Leafs: Four Positive Takeaways So Far

Pledging your fandom to the Toronto Maple Leafs can be an excruciating experience. In order to quell the pain, focusing on the negative side of things becomes second nature.

And yet, in the midst of a terrible slump, we must not forget how blessed Toronto Maple Leafs truly are.

As of January 15th, the Leafs sit comfortably in a playoff spot, with a franchise centre leading the way, backed up by elite goaltending. Life is good.

Yes, their play so far has been wildly inconsistent. Although, I think it’s been thoroughly obvious as to what’s been behind that. Nonetheless, this is still a good team, blessed with a plethora of good pieces.

With that said, I’m going to do something that every Leafs fan rarely does; look on the bright side.

Here are four positive things fans can take from the season so far.