Much to the joy of their long suffering fans, the Toronto Maple Leafs are back in the NHL Playoffs. The Leafs clinched their spot in the postseason after a 5-3 win over Pittsburgh Saturday night in Toronto. This will be Toronto’s first playoff appearance since 2013. Unsurprisingly, many people doubted the Leafs chances. Lets take a look at a few examples…
.@TSNDaveNaylor predicted the Leafs would make the playoffs next year. After last night's win do you agree?
— First Up (@FirstUp1050) March 25, 2016
1 year ago today @TSNDaveNaylor said "the Maple Leafs will make the playoffs in 2017". Will they? Brought to you by @COLThockey
— First Up (@FirstUp1050) March 16, 2017
THN’s Leafs season preview: they probably won’t finish last again, but still not very good https://t.co/49A0Ivx5lh pic.twitter.com/vzspblcJXu
— dom 📈 (@domluszczyszyn) September 12, 2016
meanwhile THN's Leafs preview suggests they will not only miss the playoffs but actually disappear entirely https://t.co/JhC0cE7Q4r
— TOM MARTIN (@TwoCirclesTom) September 22, 2016
I think I'm pulling for Blue Jays bcs the NHL season hasn't even started yet and the Maple Leafs are already not going to make the playoffs.
— John Thomas (@JohnThomasTV) October 5, 2016
NHL point projections: How we see the 2016-17 season unfolding. https://t.co/oh4dfJu0OL pic.twitter.com/anlrjbTUug
— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) October 4, 2016
Will the Leafs make the playoffs this season?
— TSN 1050 Toronto (@TSN1050Radio) October 7, 2016
https://twitter.com/wilw/status/786380833485492224
The Toronto Maple Leafs begin their 2016-17 season tonight.
The road to not the playoffs will soon get underway …
— Chris Walder (@WalderSports) October 12, 2016
bahaha the leafs are five draft picks away from making the playoffs
— halifax man (@lexisfriend) November 6, 2016
3 straight L's for #Bruins. What stings most is dropping games to inferior competition. Avs & Leafs not going to playoffs. The B's should.
— Adam Kaufman (@AdamMKaufman) December 11, 2016
https://twitter.com/draglikepull/status/810303734106517504
At this point, kinda hoping the Leafs can slide their way into a top-7 pick. Playoffs aren't happening.
— Ben Dowsett (@Ben_Dowsett) March 4, 2017
The Maple Leafs are 3-4-2 since the All-Star break. Will they make the playoffs? Poll brought to you by @COLThockey
— First Up (@FirstUp1050) February 16, 2017
About Fred Segal
Fred Segal, 35, grew up in the Miami, Florida area and currently lives in Coral Springs, Florida, with his wife and two children. He is currently an attorney practicing in West Palm Beach, Florida, at the law firm Broad and Cassel. Fred is a graduate of the University of Florida and is a rabid, borderline unhealthy, supporter of the Florida Gators.