Toronto Maple Leafs
Definition
A professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL), based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and one of the league's Original Six franchises.
Known for winning 13 Stanley Cup championships, the most of any team, though their last victory was in 1967, earning them a reputation for dramatic near-misses in modern playoffs.
Examples
Toronto Maple Leafs fans have perfected the art of celebrating Game 7 wins while secretly bracing for the next heartbreak.
The Toronto Maple Leafs' offseason signings promise glory, but history whispers 'famous last words.'
Cheering for the Toronto Maple Leafs is like investing in a vintage car: full of potential, endless maintenance, and zero parades since the moon landing.
When the Toronto Maple Leafs score first, optimists dream of banners while realists check the trade rumors.