A Leafs fan's guide for who to cheer for in the rest of the Stanley Cup playoffs

ZACH HYMAN:

Toronto loves their gritty hockey players who work their tails off and Zach Hyman was no exception. Spending 6 years in Toronto, Hyman always gave it 110% and was a staple in the team's top 6. He's performed well in the playoffs for the Oilers and despite the rivalry between Oilers fans and Leafs fans, I don't think much of Leafs Nation would be upset seeing Hyman get a ring.

NAZEM KADRI:

A fan favourite in Toronto who was traded after two suspensions in the playoffs, Kadri has been electric for the Avs. A pending UFA on an all-in Avs team who will get paid this summer - a cup on Kadri's resume would get him an even bigger pay day. He's still a fan favourite in Toronto and is deserving of a Cup at some point.

JOE THORNTON:

He's a healthy scratch for the Panthers but he's also one of the all time greats who hasn't won a Cup. He's done everything from winning Olympic gold, World Championships, Hart Trophies but there's on thing missing on his Hall of Fame resume, a Stanley Cup. I can't see myself rooting for the Panthers but I'll always root for Jumbo Joe.

FREDERIK ANDERSEN:

The former Leafs goalie had a career resurgence with the Hurricanes this season. Despite "Steady Freddy" being injured, the Hurricanes knocked off the Bruins in round 1 and Andersen should return from injury soon. His time in Toronto ended in a sour manner but he backstopped the Leafs early in the Matthews-era and could now finally be going on a deep playoff run.

TYLER BOZAK:

Bozak won a Stanley Cup since signing with the Blues but perhaps he ties his former line mate, Phil Kessel and becomes a two time Stanley Cup Champion. Bozak fell victim to being forced to play a higher role than he should have in Toronto. Despite his flaws, he's arguably the best undrafted free agent signing in franchise history and will always hold a special place in the hearts of many Leaf fans.

There's a lot of good players to cheer for going forward in the playoffs. Hopefully next year we cheer on some current Leafs well into late spring and early summer.