Tavares: Leafs Bounce Back, But Earn It

John Tavares lays it out straight from the Toronto locker room, insisting the Maple Leafs will claw their way back to the playoffs after missing last year. He knows the core has the talent, but this group's been reminded the hard way that nothing comes easy in the Atlantic meat grinder. With front offices whispering about roster tweaks, Tavares' vote of confidence raises the stakes for a team that's always one hot goalie away from contention.