The injury to star winger Joffrey Lupul was pretty much the coup de grace for the Maple Leafs playoff chances last season. After being selected as an All-Star and partnering with linemate Phil Kessel to become one of the most lethal scoring tandems in the league, the 28 year old winger suffered a separated shoulder against Boston that ended a successful campaign on a sour note.
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