The Toronto Maple Leafs created a lot of buzz, finishing at the top of their division in the regular season after 25 years. They also looked promising in the playoffs, beating Ottawa in Round 1 and taking an early lead over defending champs, the Florida Panthers. Yet, as they say, old habits die hard, as the Leafs collapsed under the weight of a Panthers comeback. However, golfing icon Rory McIlroy hasn’t lost faith in them yet as the Oilers try to break their own 36-year curse.

Yes, the 2025 Masters winner, Rory McIlroy, has a Leafs connection through MLSE CEO Keith Pelley. The Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment CEO was the head of the PGA European Tour and still has a good relationship with McIlroy. So it’s a good thing that Rory McIlroy is a Leafs fan, and what more? He might be among t

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