Barkov Flashing Elite Form Puts Leafs On Offseason Clock

Canada got a reminder of just how dangerous Aleksander Barkov can be when he is fully rolling, and that has to keep the Maple Leafs honest about what comes next. Hockey Patrol is tying that performance to Toronto’s offseason pace, which is exactly the kind of pressure that builds when a contender knows its margin is thin. The Leafs cannot afford a sleepy summer, because the league rarely waits around for teams that want to get organized later.