5 Reasons For Toronto Maple Leafs Fans to be Optimistic
By David Agnew
The Toronto Maple Leafs ended the 2023 season with a disappointing 4 games to 1 defeat to the Florida Panthers in the 2nd round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Since then, there have been major changes to both the Toronto Maple Leafs roster and the front office, with the possibility of more to come before training camp rolls around in September.
The biggest change has been the departure of former general manager Kyle Dubas, and the arrival of his replacement, Brad Treliving.
Treliving has wasted little time in putting his own stamp on the roster of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Fans Should be Optimistic About the Toronto Maple Leafs
The forward group looks to be a bit more truculent than in past seasons, with the additions of free agents Ryan Reaves (MIN), Tyler Bertuzzi (BOS) and Max Domi (DAL). Meanwhile, several familiar names have moved on, including Michael Bunting (CAR), Ryan O’Reilly (NSH), Noel Acciari (PIT) and Alex Kerfoot (ARI).
On the blue line, unfairly maligned defenseman Justin Holl left for Detroit and Luke Schenn was signed by Nashville. Incoming is John Klingberg from the Anaheim Ducks.
Given all of these changes, and in the wake of yet another disappointing playoff failure, what is a Toronto Maple Leafs fan to think about the upcoming season? Here are five reasons to be optimistic.