Toronto Maple Leafs Top 10 Moments in 2016

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Auston Matthews poses for a photo with team officials after being selected as the number one overall draft pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 9, 2016; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils center Adam Henrique (14) scores a goal on Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Garret Sparks (31) during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /

5) Last Place Never Felt Better

To tank, or not to tank — that was the question Leafs fans debated near the end of last season. Well, considering how things turned out, you know, we got Matthews, I’d say they made the right choice.

It was a painful season, however. The team finished with 69 points and were losing on a nightly basis. In true Leaf fashion, though, the tank wasn’t secured until the very last game of the season on April 9 when they lost 5-1 to the New Jersey Devils and managed to fend off the Edmonton Oilers by one point and lockup 30th place.

The losing was painful, but considering the end result was Matthews, it was worth it.

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