The law of averages suggests that the Leafs will eventually become adequate, so I'm sure your patience will be rewarded if you live long enough.  The Leafs have failed to make the playoffs in the past 10 of 11 seasons.  From a statistical perspective, this is nearly impossible in a league in which more than half the teams make the playoffs each season.  Seriously.  Do the math.  My point is that this record of futility can't go on forever.  Having said that, I do question the loyalty of people who invest their time and money in the most inept franchise in the NHL, thereby rewarding the greedy corporate swines behind MLSE.