The wait is finally over, the Stanley Cup playoffs are here and the Toronto Maple Leafs are set to square off with their arch rivals the Boston Bruins. We discuss the Leafs bizarre finish to the regular season, the mental advantage the Bruins possess and give a blunt assessment of what the Leafs star players will need to do in order to slay the dragon and win this series. We also take a look around the rest of the Stanley Cup playoffs and give our series predictions. https://youtu.be/_6XYS91NFMY (0:00) - Intro/ the Leafs stumble into the playoffs (06:00) - The Leafs tumultuous history with the Bruins (14:25) - How the Leafs can win this series (18:11) - The core 4 have to buy in (33:14) - Stanley Cup playoff series predictions Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app with code THPN. New customers bet just FIVE BUCKS on the NHL and get TWO HUNDRED INSTANTLY IN BONUS BETS. Only on DraftKings Sportsbook with code THPN. The crown is yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred gambler or visit W W W dot one eight hundred gambler dot net. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPE NY or text HOPE NY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven, or visit C C P G dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (in Kansas). Twenty one plus age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. See D K N G dot com slash hockey for eligibility and deposit restrictions, terms, and responsible gaming resources. NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. © Copyright NHL 2024. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices