It’s no secret the Toronto Maple Leafs play in the NHL’s most competitive division, that being the Atlantic. Every year this division puts on great playoff series and down-to-the-wire finishes for the final wild card spots, and I expect no different this upcoming season.
The Toronto Maple Leafs will look to win this ever-competitive division, however, they have had some trouble winning division titles recently.
With the exception of the 2020-21 COVID-shortened season, where the Leafs won the North Division, they have not won one division title since 2000.
Maybe this year will be different.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Way Too Early Atlantic Division Predictions
The Leafs will be in tough if they want that division title, as there are realistically 7 teams in the Atlantic that could make the playoffs.
While Toronto is essentially a lock for the playoffs, it will be very entertaining to watch how the rest of the division plays out.
Here are my way too early predictions for the 2023-2024 NHL’s Atlantic Division.