Could the Toronto Maple Leafs win a brand new trophy in the NHL? (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)
A new set of circumstances in the NHL should bring about a new award. The Toronto Maple Leafs should have it locked up this season.
The Toronto Maple Leafs will likely be playing in an all-Canadian Division when the season begins on Jan. 13. This will be done to eliminate the need for cross-border play. It is expected that the first time Canadian teams may play in America would be the Stanley Cup Semi-Finals.
With the realignment of divisions and the potential of a historic season, the NHL needs to properly address these changes.