Why The Leafs Will Make The Playoffs

With The Help Of J.S. Giguere, the Leafs may make the playoffs.

After 5 years of not making the playoffs, 6 if you include the lockout year, fans want to see the Maple leafs playing in the spring. I’m a huge Montreal Canadiens fan and love watching the leafs fail miserably, but this year I’m pretty sure they will be ok.

It all started one day in February when GM Brian burke traded Ian White, Jamal Mayers, Matt Stajan and Nicholas Hagman for super star Dion Phaneuf, winger Freddy Strojstom and prospect Keith Aulie. Then a few minutes later, Vesa Toskala and Jason Blake were shipped to Anaheim for 2003 Conn Smythe winner J.S. Giguiere. At that point, they knew it would be tough to make the playoffs, especially after starting 0-7-1. There plan was to get better for next year and to hopefully make the playoffs.

They have improved every position on the roster. That’s one of the main reasons I think they will make the playoffs. They have better goaltending, better defense and a bit better offense. As seen by their recent pre-season games, they have a lot of potential. They are one of the youngest teams in the world. All the players have skill, they just need to prove it.

With the addition of Kris Versteeg in the off season, I think the leafs offense has gotten a bit better. Bozak, Kessel and Versteeg will be the first line, and expect them to become an offensive threat.

All im saying is that the leafs should be ok and make a push for the playoffs. Are they going to win the cup? Not a chance. That’s still years away. If Kessel can get 70 points this year, Toronto will win many games and will do well. Toronto should rebound and be the team they were before the playoffs.

A team that won a few games.