The Canadiens, who could struggle to score goals now that Max Pacioretty is gone to Vegas, are in a trajectory opposite to the Leafs. Still, there’s something to be said for the relative calm that surrounds this Maple Leafs training camp. While division rivals smoulder, the Maple Leafs, once synonymous with dressing-room drama, have become reliably boring. The Maple Leafs haven’t been to a Stanley Cup final going on 52 years; the Golden Knights got there in one. “Now we have an opportunity … Now we’re on the map with other good teams.” Steady on the rudder.

Source: thestar September 14, 2018 21:00 UTC