A Maple Leafs fan’s (cautiously) optimistic guide to the playoffs [Video]

The Maple Leafs are back in the playoffs, so it’s time for us bandwagon fans to pepper the biggest Leafs die-hard on CBC Toronto’s digital desk with some questions.

You know, so we sound smart at the sports bar. 

(And to be honest, this will also be a bit of an emotional check-in on reporter Adam Carter, who has followed the Buds for decades — for better or for worse.)

Adam, an easy question to start: Are the Leafs good?

The team just won its first divisional title for a normal season in over two decades and boasts players near the top of many key categories across the NHL, including goals scored, points, assists, and goaltending stats.

For any other team, it would be pretty easy to unequivocally say, “yup, they’re good.” But this is the Leafs we’re talking about here, so … maybe?

But are you feeling … good? …