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Commentary: Leafs in the playoffs, check hell!

Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate an empty-net goal by centre Auston Matthews (34), not shown, during third period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Saturday, April 8.
Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate an empty-net goal by centre Auston Matthews (34), not shown, during third period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Saturday, April 8. Frank Gunn/THE CANADIAN PRESS

As the world ponders climate change there may even be a greater fear.

If hell has not completely frozen over, it certainly is worthy of a fishing hut or two.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made the playoffs!

Correct, no one expected it this year, but no one has expected it for decades.

READ MORE: Toronto Maple Leafs clinch playoff berth with 5-3 win over Penguins

My dad has been throwing his slipper at the TV set every Saturday night for as long as I can remember.

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This year, although inconsistent with youth, they are at least exciting to watch.

Fans are just happy to be entertained.

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Although, you’d be hard pressed to find a Leaf kid in my house and the same is said for their friends.

They have no memory of Leaf glory and couldn’t care less.

Hopefully this team can unite a fan base lost on their parents and grandparents.

Maybe it’s a start when Saturday, Dad flipped his slipper in the air, instead of at the big screen.

 

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