Toronto Maple Leafs: The Top 5 Rivalries of the Last 11 Years

Posted 01/07/2012 - 01:32 by HockeyPolls

Dating back to the days of the "Original Six", the Toronto Maple Leafs have formed, and maintained, some fierce rivalries with other clubs.

Rivalries with the other 5 teams that formed the "Original Six" came naturally, as the Leafs would play only them all season long.

Since the year 2000, however, the Maple Leafs have found themselves frequently battling with a new set of opponents. Whether they were teams the Leafs met multiple times in the post-season, or clubs that became rivals due to the sheer proximity, the last 11 years have brought about new, and intense, rivalries.

Here are the Toronto Maple Leafs' top 5 rivals since the turn of the century.

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