Time to Believe Again?

Since the lockout, the Toronto Maple Leafs are one of two teams to have never made the playoffs.  Last year, however, they were in contention until the last two weeks of the season.  Yes, there is hope in Leafs Nation, but they will need more offense before they can truly believe.  Phil Kessel is good for 30 goals a season, which is the surest thing the Leafs have.  What is not sure is Kessel's ability to handle the Toronto media, a relationship that can be considered up and down on many  nights.  The eyes of Leafs Nation are squarely on James Reimer.  Promoted from the Marlies of the AHL mid-season, he won his first game on New Year's Day, and nearly led the team into the playoffs.  Now, with a full season of opposing teams preparing for him, what does Reimer do for an encore?  The sure bet with Reimer is that he seems to have the mentality to deal with life in Toronto.  Nazem Kadri was supposed to stick on the Leafs' roster last year, but uneven play had him with the Marlies for a time.  This year, he will once again, have an opportunity to stick with the Leafs, this time as a third line center, at best, since Mikhail Grabovski and Tim Connolly have the top two center spots filled.

Prediction: 10th in East

Movie: Slap Shot

Okay, so this isn't horror, but is there any other way to describe where Toronto wants their style of play to go?