My thoughts on the Leafs
This is a bit of a change, but I'd like to put this on digital paper so that it's out of my head. The Leafs are ridiculous.
First, Sundin. The guy has every right not to waive his NTC. And I have every right to be annoyed that he won't and sets the organization back years in any hope of rebuilding a quality team. And I am. All this garbage Eklund keeps talking about him being throwback is stupid. He's comfortable; he's at peace; he's exercising an option in his rights that sets the organization back.
Second, Tucker. I don't mind Tucker. I think I'd not like him if he didn't play for the Leafs, but since he does, I like him. But he has stunk this year. He should sit. If he's hurt, this would help him heal. I think he could have a rejuvenated career in Calgary, but he'll never be effective in a Leafs uniform again. I wanted to trade him last year.
Third, Kaberle. I don't see the huge desire to trade him. They will need some players and Kaberle is a good one and will play for a while.
McCabe. Too much the scapegoat. Raycroft is here, too.
Sixth, Maurice. Maurice should have been fired along with Ferguson. He's playing Toskala way too much. He's consistently getting average performances from McCabe, Kubina, Steen... He's getting jack squat from Wellwood. Why does this not reflect on the coach? Not sure why he's coaching this team.
Seventh, Cliff Fletcher. The big question: WHY? This is one where I just sit on the sidelines and point out all the ridiculousness of the situation. This guy was brought in to do what...? He's failed at getting anyone to be willing to get traded and resigned a player whose ability is diminishing with every shift to a large raise (Steen). Really, I think the move to bring Fletcher back epitomizes the Leafs: Here's a guy who did something at some point in his time with Toronto. Let's bring him back and let him fail for us. Heck, he's going to be useless for someone, he might as well be useless here!
Eighth, the next GM. Unless the hire is an absolute home run, I am cheering for the Sens.
First, Sundin. The guy has every right not to waive his NTC. And I have every right to be annoyed that he won't and sets the organization back years in any hope of rebuilding a quality team. And I am. All this garbage Eklund keeps talking about him being throwback is stupid. He's comfortable; he's at peace; he's exercising an option in his rights that sets the organization back.
Second, Tucker. I don't mind Tucker. I think I'd not like him if he didn't play for the Leafs, but since he does, I like him. But he has stunk this year. He should sit. If he's hurt, this would help him heal. I think he could have a rejuvenated career in Calgary, but he'll never be effective in a Leafs uniform again. I wanted to trade him last year.
Third, Kaberle. I don't see the huge desire to trade him. They will need some players and Kaberle is a good one and will play for a while.
McCabe. Too much the scapegoat. Raycroft is here, too.
Sixth, Maurice. Maurice should have been fired along with Ferguson. He's playing Toskala way too much. He's consistently getting average performances from McCabe, Kubina, Steen... He's getting jack squat from Wellwood. Why does this not reflect on the coach? Not sure why he's coaching this team.
Seventh, Cliff Fletcher. The big question: WHY? This is one where I just sit on the sidelines and point out all the ridiculousness of the situation. This guy was brought in to do what...? He's failed at getting anyone to be willing to get traded and resigned a player whose ability is diminishing with every shift to a large raise (Steen). Really, I think the move to bring Fletcher back epitomizes the Leafs: Here's a guy who did something at some point in his time with Toronto. Let's bring him back and let him fail for us. Heck, he's going to be useless for someone, he might as well be useless here!
Eighth, the next GM. Unless the hire is an absolute home run, I am cheering for the Sens.
posted by Aaron Perry at
3:04 PM
2 Comments:
Yeah, I totally disagree with everyone saying Sundin is 'wrong' to not waive his 'no-trade clause.' He worked hard to get that and he has every right to keep it.
And I totally agree that fans have the right to wish he would waive it.
I haven't watched enough Leafs games to know much, but I agree Tucker must be injured and I've been surprised how underwhelming their young crew has been.
What do you think the Sabres will do with Campbell?
The only comfort in being a Sens fan is that which comes from knowing that the same Playoffs in which the Sens will choke again this year, are those that will be watched from beginning to end from the 19th hole by Darcy buy-me-a-drink Tucker.
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