The article outlines lessons from the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, particularly highlighting the Toronto Maple Leafs' psychological resilience. With a history marked by failure since their last Cup in 1967, the current roster, featuring players known as the Core Five, has made significant strides. Coach Craig Berube's strategies have fostered mental toughness akin to the successful 2019 Blues team. The article emphasizes the importance of sports psychology in overcoming ingrained fears and expectations, which may finally enable the Maple Leafs to vie for the Stanley Cup more effectively than in decades past.
The Leafs are Cup-worthy. They haven’t played for the Cup since 1967, a 56-season drought, but this year’s roster leads with psychological resilience.
Unlike past seasons, this Toronto team has shown mental toughness and clutch performances from its Core Five, overcoming decades of dashed hopes and expectations.
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