Timmy Connolly

Through a season of inconsistencies, the one thing that has remained constant for the Maple Leafs is the production of Joffrey Lupul and Phil Kessel. The duo surely formed one of, if the best, forward duet in the league, consistently tussling with the Sedins for the highest scoring pair (they're trailing the race by a single point currently). All the while still keeping pace in the Art Ross race individually, as well. With all the success created and sustained, it was at one time far-fetched to believe the two could be split him for any reason.

With a three game losing streak in hand - one that all but made the Leafs four game win streak irrelevant - Ron Wilson made the peculiar coaching decision to split them up. And early progress reports signify it could turn out for the better. [more…]