The Toronto Maple Leafs will reach the Eastern Conference Final this upcoming season, according to a ChatGPT-based prediction. A recent social media post explored an AI-based analysis that predicts the Toronto Maple Leafs finishing second in the Atlantic Division.

In particular, ChatGPT predicts the Leafs making a strong playoff run, ironically falling to the New Jersey Devils, and former coach Sheldon Keefe in the Conference Final.

Here is a look at some choice comments from fans poking fun at that prediction:

“That would be TOR nightmare right there,” one fan opined.

“Well, AI does have the Leafy aspect nailed losing to Sheldon Keefe,” another fan commented.

“Losing to Keefe in conference final is so Leafy it just might be true,” this fan posted.

Some fans voiced their opinions regarding the potential playoff success. Here’s what these fans had to say:

“I’d take an ECF loss, beats anything they’ve done in a long time,” this fan weighed in.

“I don’t see how we lose to NJ,” another fan Tweeted.

“Nothing matters except Cup,” this fan expressed.

While AI-based predictions are hardly an exact science, they offered plenty of talking points for fans to discuss and speculate about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ results this upcoming season.

William Nylander to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs in scoring

In addition to predicting the Toronto Maple Leafs results in the standings, the ChatGPT-based analysis yielded predictions about individual players’ outcomes.

First, AI predicted that William Nylander would lead the club in scoring with 93 points. That result is consistent when considering Nylander registered 98 points last season.

Also, the predictions show Auston Matthews finishing the year with 53 goals. That goal total would be well below last season’s 69, considering that Matthews will be motivated to break the 70-goal mark for the first time in three decades.

The predictions show Mitch Marner leading the Leafs with 63 assists. If Marner plays a full year, he could easily top that assists tally, potentially climbing over 100 points. Marner has put up two 99-point seasons in his career, making the century mark quite plausible for the talented winger.

Perhaps the most interesting prediction is the 40% chance of Marner signing a contract extension mid-season. While there’s no real way of knowing how the AI tool calculated such odds, it’s an interesting point to consider.

As it stands, no information would suggest a deal could get done mid-season. Nevertheless, there would be at least a 50/50 chance that Marner signs mid-season.

Ultimately, the Leafs are headed into a make-or-break season. Nothing short of a long playoff run will suffice for Leafs Nation.