Game Notes Countdown To The NHL - #2 Toronto Maple Leafs

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NHL Team: Toronto Maple Leafs

Conference: Eastern

Division: Atlantic

2022-23 Recap: The Core-Four finally produced a playoff series win and Biz was ready to raise the banner, but then they were handled easily in the 2nd round by the Panthers, and GM Kyle Dubas was shown the door.

Biggest Loss: Michael Bunting - He always knew how to get points when playing with the big boys, but took too many stupid penalties for my liking. The guy below fills in his spot and I believe is an upgrade.

Biggest Addition: Tyler Bertuzzi - a gritty winger who knows how to score goals around the net brings that spit and vinegar that the Leafs have been missing from their top 6 the last few years.

2023-24 Outlook: Eastern Conference Final - Since I patched things up with Coach Keefe and was referred to as the "gambling guy" by their brass in Nashville, I’m officially back on the Leafs. If you listen to Biz it's always the Leafs year, but this time it might really be true. The only concern for the fans in Toronto is that the mush Grinnelli said this on the podcast this Summer.

Player To Watch: Matthew Knies - Came out of the University of Minnesota after his sophomore season and ended up playing 10 games with the Leafs including playoffs. He will get plenty of chances in the top 6 where the points will be easy to come by.

2023-2024 Season Bet: Leafs Eastern Conference Champs +550

Everybody Rides!!!

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