RIP

by on September 15, 2009 in Uncategorized - 13 Comments

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It is unfortunate that I must formally announce the death of a beloved ideology by a faction of Leafs Nation. Actually, it’s not unfortunate … it’s about time, really …

I was fortunate to be asked to contribute a sentence or two regarding what fans are looking forward to in this upcoming season, for a feature article by Adam Proteau of The Hockey News. But they forget a most critical line of the commentary:

Splintered storylines abound, but it’s all about the boom, crash, bang. Newly injected toughness, a new-look defense and improvements between the pipes excites Leafs Nation into a frenzy for a possible playoff race.

That was my contribution, but to my chagrin, they cut out what I felt to be the most important line:

“Rest in Peace Tank Nation.”

Circa January 2008 to July 1, 2009.
And don’t you rear your f***en face around here again.

PS — Alec, you can remove that category now … we won’t be needing it.

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  • HHT

    I saw RIP and was worried momentarily after reading about Gustafsson needing an operation. Whew!

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  • http://mckeenshockey.com Gus Katsaros

    He’ll be fine, just like Leafs Nation.

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  • taterchips

    Putting an official end to Tank Nation. Very cathartic. And truth be told, they weren’t very good at it anyway.

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  • http://mckeenshockey.com Gus Katsaros

    I loved the Cathars … dualistic good/evil balanced believing society of monks in France that were Crusaded upon .. spawned the infamous line used in their destruction “kill ‘em all and let God sort them out.”

    This is a little different …

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  • KKM

    I like how you tied in your article with your answer to HHT’s comment. Nicely done. Thanks too for all of the in depth analysis of the training camps….Never have I read such detail about drills and such……THAT’S dedication to the nth degree!

    Thanks Gus! Looking forward to reading more…..

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  • http://mckeenshockey.com Gus Katsaros

    @KKM and everyone.

    It was my distinct pleasure bring these to you readers … you make us at MLHS, not the other way around.

    On another note, we are now one step closer to Stick Work, and boy, do we have a great contingent of guests … stay tuned … literally.

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  • Marvin

    I’d like to think Tank Nation will RIP, but I fear a zombie-like return to threaten the living.

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  • http://www.heroesinrehab.ca/blog junior

    Gus, I’ve suggested we should be done with “Leafs Nation” too link

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  • mumbular

    Nicely put…

    Side note – I snagglepussed a copy of MapleLeafs Annual yesterday. Fine Job gentlemen. The Wife is jealous of a magazine. She asked me if I would marry hockey, if I could? Ha!

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  • LT73

    Nice Gus.

    I’m with you 100%.

    F Off Tank Nation. Seriously.

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