***Be sure to check out Micheal Aldred’s blog on the future of Tyler Bozak!*** The Toronto Maple Leafs have been in search of a number one goaltender since the National Hockey League’s lockout, and after a four-year trial period—relinquishing a number of draft picks in the process— they may have finally found their man.
On the heels of a disheartening loss against the last-place Carolina Hurricanes, it could now be concluded that the Toronto Maple Leafs will not be participating in the playoffs this season.
The Toronto Maple Leafs entered the 2009-10 season with lofty expectations set by the General Manager, Brian Burke, which fueled a widespread notion that, despite the team’s penchant for mediocrity, the Leafs would at the very least be in the mix for the eighth and final playoff seed.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are ranked third in the Eastern Conference during the last 10 games with a 6-2-2 record, and while that is no major accomplishment, it’s an indicator that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
**Inspired by Eric Engels’ question blogs**
After a night of burning police cars Montreal Canadiens jerseys in celebration of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 3-0 victory, here’s a list of questions for you all to answer.
On the heels of a stunning victory over the Washington Capitals, in a shootout no less, Brian Burke shouldn’t hesitate to pull the trigger on some roster moves.
While it was encouraging to see a collective effort from our boys in Blue and White at the Air Canada Center last night, Toronto Maple Leafs zealots have not forgotten the abysmal display of hockey that was presented to them during the first quarter of the season. As much as I’d like to believe defeating one of the Eastern Conference’s top teams will remedy the Leafs’ woes, it’s simply not the case.
It’s been suggested several times during the first quarter of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ emotionally exhaustive season, but it needs to be mentioned once again:
It’s time to bring up the kids. No more excuses. Just get ‘er done, Brian Burke.
Phil Kessel, in his short tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs, has displayed an offensive acumen unparalleled by his teammates. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the reason the Leafs embody mediocrity.
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*Inspired by Eric Engels’ question blogs over at HockeyBuzz*
As you all prepare for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ division tilt against the Ottawa Senators tonight, allow me to throw some questions your way.
With the Toronto Maple Leafs failing to garner at least a point against the Chicago Blackhawks last night after an admirable performance from goaltender Vesa Toskala, there was an issue with the Leafs’ offensive squad that became increasingly visible in the dying minutes of the game.
Grit.
