Toronto Maple Leafs Preview 2021
After 12 seasons where they missed the playoffs 11 times, our Toronto Maple Leafs preview 2021 - 22 observes that for the past five years, this team has made the playoffs. However, they’ve been hard pressed to get past the first round. Last year in the makeshift North Division, the Leafs finished first with a 35-14-7 record and 77 points. However, tha Canadiens eliminated them in the First Round in seven games. This season, we do expect Toronto to be very competitive once again. But can they get past the initial round?
Leafs - Key Skaters
Auston Matthews is a scoring machine. In two seasons, he’s recorded 88 goals. Yet, Matthews, who’s 24 years old, is just one of four dynamic centers on this team. The other three, John Tavares, William Nylander, and Mitchell Marner, bring a huge scoring potential to the ice. Plus, the Leafs are solid on the wings. Our Toronto Maple Leafs preview 2021 - 22 finds that the defense includes fine talent such as third-year player Rasmus Sandin and explosive veteran Morgan Rielly.
Toronto Maple Leafs Preview 2021 – Goaltending
In his eighth NHL season and third with the Leafs, Jack Campbell looks to be the starter in net. Last season, Campbell was 17-3-2 over 22 starts. He recorded a stingy 2.15 GAA and premium .921 SV%. It was by far his best season on record. If Campbell can raise his game another notch or two, this Toronto Maple Leafs team will be close to unbeatable.
Toronto Maple Leafs Preview 2021 – Final Word
Since coming to the Leafs in 2019, Sheldon Keefe has done an exemplary job. In his first year, Toronto finished third in the Atlantic Division. Last season, as our Toronto Maple Leafs preview 2021 - 22 noted, they were first in the Central. We expect this team will top the Atlantic. What we wonder is can Toronto finally go deep into the playoffs? We project that they will. Watch out, as this is a deep and dynamic team.
NHL Atlantic Division - Toronto Maple Leafs Projection 2021
Finish: 1st
Stanley Cup Appearance
Eliminated Stanley Cup Finals