The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing a decision that will either drive their franchise off a cliff or maintain mediocrity through a rebuild. Choosing between the lesser of two evils is what will ultimately show which path management is set on for the future.
The hardest decisions to make are those which force you to choose between the future, or the present. The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a position to crumble the franchise that can barely keep up with the rest of the league or keep their star player who can keep them from drowning.