Three Stanley Cup contenders, the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers and Vegas Golden Knights have all been struggling but, for the most part, those struggles have been masked by winning. This article dives into that and explains why fans and bettors should be concerned about these teams down the stretch.
Maple Leafs’ lacklustre play sparks concern
With the third-best odds to win the Stanley Cup, the expectation is that the Toronto Maple Leafs will finally slay the dragon and win a playoff series. A feat the organization has not accomplished since 2004. But there are real concerns surrounding whether the team is going to be up to the task (a first-round matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning) based on their current form.