My last check-in on the Maple Leafs was back in August. They were nearly finished their offseason business at the time, although Rasmus Sandin remained an unsigned RFA. Sandin signed a new deal during training camp and the Leafs also added Zach Aston-Reese after a PTO during camp. The Leafs looked like a contender back in August. Let’s take a look at how the first quarter season has unfolded since then.
Atlantic Division Snapshot: December 4, 2022
What a difference a month can make. I last checked in on the Atlantic Division in early November. The Sabres were rolling. The Maple Leafs were reeling. Early season trends that were unstainable have faded away and we’re getting a better picture of how the Atlantic is shaping up through a little more than a quarter season.
Teambuilding Guidelines
I thought it was time to put together some teambuilding guidelines that, if followed, will improve a team’s chances of building a Stanley Cup championship team. Here’s 10 guidelines I think every team should follow: