Why Maple Leafs fans should embrace Matthews’ reaction to fans booing, not condemn it

If you’ve been a Toronto Maple Leafs fan for the better part of the last two or three decades, you’ve become accustomed to regular pain in many different forms. Whether it was the nine-year drought without a playoff berth or the latest era full of promise that has yet to deliver more than two total series wins in what will now be ten years running, it’s been tough sledding to support this franchise in the 21st century. Despite the pain, however, there’s one thing that somehow makes the worst of times harder to cope with – apathy. The Leafs have been teetering on the edge of apathy this season. With only four games remaining before Christmas, they’re currently 15-12-5 and currently sit sixth in the Atlantic Division. They’re still in the fight as much as the next team, with only six points separating them from the first place team, but they’re also only three points out of last. They’ve had a massive slew of injuries to several key players and, even at full health, haven’t been able to find a groove yet. PerhRead More