SIMMONS SAYS: Leafs still in playoff picture, but so is the entire Eastern Conference

For all that has gone wrong — the instability of their goaltenders, the health of their right-side defencemen, disinterested play, the rather average production of their superstar captain, the firing of the power play coach — somehow, the Maple Leafs are in a position to contend for a playoff spot in the second half of this National Hockey League season.Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun...