Recently retired NHL forward drops bold prediction about the Toronto Maple Leafs
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Former Washington Capitals forward TJ Oshie recently spoke to 'Leafs Morning Take,' where he had interesting insight on the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had some troubles this season, and it feels like it is going to be difficult for them to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
However, there are some fans who are keeping the faith, even if the team hasn't given them reason to do so. It just goes to show how dedicated Leafs fans are.
Former Washington Capitals forward TJ Oshie retired last season, and there is no denying that he had some battles with the Leafs over the past few years.
While speaking to 'Leafs Morning Take,' Oshie spoke about the Leafs and their struggles this season, which eventually led to quite the hot take.
TJ Oshie talks Toronto Maple Leafs
As you will read below, Oshie believes the Maple Leafs are going to make the playoffs, against all odds. He sees them as contenders who will eventually get in the mix.
By the end of the season, I think they'll be in the mix. Sometimes it takes a little bit to spark that belief in what they're doing. Sometimes they have to do it and see what they have success in... If they can commit to each guy, man to man, I think that would elevate their offense.
Oshie thinks the Leafs have some work to do, but he also believes they have the players to have some success and prove the rest of the league wrong.
The retired forward has been on his fair share of good hockey teams, so he certainly has the pedigree to make a prediction like this.
For some Maple Leafs fans, this might be wishful thinking. For others, this is great news that they will continue to hang their hats on.
At this time, the Maple Leafs remain in sixth place in the Atlantic Division, four points behind third place, which secures them a playoff spot.
Oshie thinks the Leafs have some work to do, but he also believes they have the players to have some success and prove the rest of the league wrong.
The retired forward has been on his fair share of good hockey teams, so he certainly has the pedigree to make a prediction like this.
For some Maple Leafs fans, this might be wishful thinking. For others, this is great news that they will continue to hang their hats on.
At this time, the Maple Leafs remain in sixth place in the Atlantic Division, four points behind third place, which secures them a playoff spot.
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