"Maple Leafs' Latest Lesson from Panthers: A Blessing in Disguise?"

The Florida Panthers' success in the playoffs after making big offseason changes offers a blueprint for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have been stuck in a cycle of underachievement. The Panthers traded away key pieces of their core and changed their culture, while the Leafs have been dedicated to staying the course and avoiding big offseason moves. The Panthers' success shows that tough decisions can be made and big moves can push a team closer to a Stanley Cup. It remains to be seen if the Leafs will follow the same path.