Are the Maple Leafs right to lean in on toughness in the playoffs? Well, it’s complicated - The Athletic

One of the keys to this series is now clearly going to be finding a way to stay disciplined and smart while also bringing the heavy hockey.

The Maple Leafs fan base has a complicated relationship with team toughness. This is a city where punchers and pests like Tie Domi and Darcy Tucker remain beloved. Where fans reminisce about Gary Ro… [+7251 chars]

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