Unfortunately for the Maple Leafs, the positive vibes would quickly be snuffed out by Martin Brodeur and the trap-loving New Jersey Devils. On their way to a Cup triumph, the Devils would smother Toronto 4-2, allowing a mere six shots in a series-clinching Game 6 2-0 shutout.

Is this the year everything changes for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Mitch Marner finished fifth in the NHL in points, William Nylander scored the second-most goals behind only Leon Draisaitl,

In a team with as extensive a history as the Leafs, not every player will work out. A few of them are now opponents.