Sheldon Keefe Makes a Massive Declaration Before Playoffs
Yesterday, the Leafs played a meaningless game against Tampa Bay.
The results didn't matter at all, as they are already qualified for the playoffs and the ice advantage is confirmed.
Nonetheless, every team must play 82 games.
Without their best scorers, the Leafs won 4-3 against the same team they'll play in the playoffs.
Sheldon Keefe Makes a Massive Declaration Before Playoffs
The Leafs head coach had some good words about his players after the win.
"It really is somewhat of a meaningless game for the group, but the guys didn't give a meaningless type of effort. And that's what I love to see."
Toronto played with intensity yesterday. They were combative and didn't lose hope in the tight duel.
This confirms the playoff mindset that reigns in the Leafs' locker room. They'll need the same determination if they want to beat the Bolts and end the franchise's drought.
As seen on Maple Leafs Daily -
Sheldon Keefe drops a great quote, showing where the Leafs are at mentally ahead of their playoff series against Tampa
POLL |
AVRIL 12 | 1295 ANSWERS Sheldon Keefe Makes a Massive Declaration Before Playoffs Do you think the Leafs will beat Tampa? |
Yes | 1071 | 82.7 % |
No | 224 | 17.3 % |
List of polls |
|
4 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Maple Leafs Escape Injury Scare as Defenseman Returns to Game vs. Flames |
|
7 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Toronto Maple Leafs Make Breaking Announcement on Mitch Marner's Status |
|
8 hours ago | By Chris Gerics More Details Emerge Regarding Mitch Marner's Mysterious Absence |
|
10 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Maple Leafs May Have Found the Perfect Trade Partner After Devastating Injury News |
|
12 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Elliotte Friedman Reveals Top-Four Defenseman Now on the Trade Block |
|
13 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Nashville Predators Place Player on Waivers, per Elliotte Friedman |
|
13 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Toronto Maple Leafs Confirm Starting Goaltender Despite Morning Skate Concerns |
|
14 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Unfortunate News Strikes Maple Leafs Regarding Mitch Marner |
Previously on HockeyPatrol