Quoted from cdnpinbacon:The coolest game on earth is in full swing and being a Toronto maple leaf fan, I must say this is the best season I have watched the leafs play in a long time. Austin Mathews is the real deal and has a good chance to take home the Calder trophy.
It's been a very long time (Sundin) since the Leafs have had a young player like this kid. I mean, scoring 4 goals in your first ever NHL game? big kid deceptively fast, great shot...kudos to the American development program and congrats to the US World junior team!
OP - here's hoping that the Leafs are finally committed to building a great team. In the past it just seemed that the management was ok with mediocrity. Now they have a good kid to build a team around and build off of!
The World Champs tourney was great to watch! Some very good hockey! Canada looked to be the better team in the Finals but the US hung in and found a way to win!!!
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PS - Thanks for Kessel! Although he hasn't performed to the level we were expecting in the regular season he was certainly a crucial part in the playoffs last year!!!