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"Highest position they have finished" "Can't we ever be #1?": Fans react to Maple Leafs ranking as 8th most disliked team in NHL through survey
The Toronto Maple Leafs were revealed as the 8th most disliked team in the NHL, according to a recent survey. Toronto is known for its wild and faithful fanbase, and the city also receives more media attention, often being heavily covered even on national broadcasts. Some say this media spotlight is the reason for the team's polarizing reputation.
Maple Leafs fans are big supporters of their team during victories but also are heavy on criticism after disappointing performances. After their first-round playoff exit, the team's management fired head coach Sheldon Keefe due to critical responses and other consistent playoff exits in the first round, except in 2023. Leafs Latest tweeted:
"The Leafs ranked as the 8th most disliked team in the NHL according to a recent poll. Honestly, pretty surprising not to see the Leafs ranked at number 1, but I guess we'll take it...😅💙"
Soon NHL fans started reacting to the survey report underneath the post.
"Highest position they have finished in some time," one fan commented.
"Can't we ever be #1 !! ???" Another fan said.
"Matthews garners respect from the league's fan bases no doubt. He is this generations' greatest goal scorer," a fan said,
The barrage of critical comments continued.
"Considering people make their entire online personalities about hating the Leafs this seems on the low end IMO," a fan said,
"I thought they would have been #1. I guess they earned some respect." One fan said.
One fan mentioned other teams that should've been higher on the list.
"Every stadium I go to the leafs fandom does pretty well… so well in fact that I would guess Montreal, Boston and Tampa would be top 3… biggest fan base should make a dent in “nhl fan polls”… simple math. So many people hate vegas though, so they gotta be up there too."
The situation surrounding forward Mitch Marner with the Toronto Maple Leafs
Mitch Marner's future with the Toronto Maple Leafs remains uncertain amid trade rumors and speculation. Analysts like Elliotte Friedman and Darren Dreger suggest he may stay, despite past contract disputes. New head coach Craig Berube supports Marner, and the Maple Leafs' pursuit of free agents hints at their desire to keep him.
General Manager Brad Treliving hasn't commented on trade talks, focusing instead on ongoing contract discussions. So, speculation about Marner's trade prospects is not likely to settle down for the time being, while the team continues to adjust their forward lineup after free agency moves.
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