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Maple Leafs social media is a bad, bad place. Unintelligent, ignorant, and crass commentary makes the fans of the best NHL franchise all look like idiots, and it's time we start calling them out.

Are Maple Leafs fans on social media the worst people? Yes, yes they are. Leafs social media is a bad place. Unintelligent, crass commentary makes the fans of the best NHL team all look like idiots, and it's time to call them out.

Despite picking up the lowest amount of points available other than zero in California, it wasn't all bad news for the Leafs on their West Coast road trip - here's why:

Silver lining from horrid Cali swing the Leafs can build on The Leafs dropped the ball in California, picking up just one of a possible six points against lesser opposition. Still, things are okay in Leafs Nation.

With two points looking to be crucial in Los Angeles after a disappointing loss to the Sharks, the Leafs MUST lean on new-found offensive juggernaut to lead the way against the Kings.

Leafs must rely on new-found offensive juggernaut to beat Anaheim With the poor performance against San Jose fresh in their minds, the Leafs need to lean on an unlikely, offensive hero to propel them to a win in Anaheim.

Leave it to Mitch Marner to overshadow his own goal-of-the-year candidacy and a bad loss to the Sharks by throwing his team under the bus after an atrocious personal performance (outside of the goal, of course) in San Jose.

Mitch Marner pushes blame on Leafs teammates in tone-deaf post game The Leafs were second best against the Sharks on Tuesday, but Mitch Marner still managed to steal the spotlight by sewering his teammates post-game.

The future continues to look bright for the Leafs with TWO prospects filling the score-sheet on Sunday. Who said the cabinets are empty in Leaf land?

Two Leaf prospects explode on the Sunday scoresheet The Leafs have relied on their prospect pool to support the team this season, but the future remains bright after insane Sunday for two more prospects.

Auston Matthews' ridiculous nickname for hardest-working Leafs player shed some light on the current state of the limping but improving Toronto team

Auston Matthews shows love with awesome nickname for Leafs linemate The Leafs, against all odds, are stringing together wins and growing camaraderie amongst themselves, led by Auston Matthew and his love for his winger.

Kyle Clifford has added some much-needed physicality to the Leafs roster but has also inspired his teammates to step up. Here's his assessment on the Leafs newest transformed firestarter.

Kyle Clifford is completely correct in assessment of Leafs new firestarter Adding Kyle Clifford made the Leafs harder to play against, but not just for HIS physical presence. Here's his assessment of a new-look Leafs firestarter.

Maple Leafs defence conjure up bigger underdog story than EBUG David Ayers in "replacements" win over lurking Panthers

Leafs conjure underdog effort in crucial playoff implicating win in Florida Move over EBUG David Ayres, the Toronto Maple Leafs "replacements" defense core just put together a ridiculously solid effor in massive away win.

There is plenty of reason to read more into the Leafs latest brand ambassador as an all but confirmed contract extension looms for the 24-year-old rookie

Silly brand endorsement tips Maple Leafs hand to imminent signing There is plenty of reason to read more into the Leafs latest brand ambassador as an all but confirmed contract extension looms for the 24-year-old rookie.

The Leafs didn't double down on their injury-ridden roster at the trade deadline, all but ensuring a massive roster shakeup in the summer. Should the Leafs say goodbye Marner and hello to Doughty?

No deadline moves means Leafs in for summer blockbuster The Leafs didn't double down on their injury-ridden roster at the trade deadline, all but ensuring a massive roster shakeup in the summer. Bye Marner.

The Leafs are actively doing everything in their power to alienate their fan base after failing to shoot the puck on net with a 42-year-old Zamboni driver in goal for the Canes. This loss exposed why they are such an unlikeable team, top to bottom.

This is the most unlikeable, embarrassing Maple Leafs team The Leafs failed to shoot the puck on net with a 42-year-old Zamboni driver in net, exposing why they are such an unlikeable team, top to bottom.

The Leafs bounced back aginst Pittsburgh in a much-needed shutout win. Three players stood out and lead the team to the much-needed victory.

Three Leafs perfect in bounce-back win over Penguins The Leafs bounced back aginst Pittsburgh in a much-needed shutout win. Three players stood out and lead the team to the much-needed victory.