Canucks Erase 3-0 Leafs Lead and Embarrass Them 5-3
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 30, 2010 9:26 PM PST
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A giant tip of the hat to Andrew Raycroft, who had not played in a coon's age and started the 2nd period after Luongo was benched, in a building that had little love for him. Rayzor stopped every shot he faced. He was solid, but so was the team in front of him as the Canucks buckled up defensively after the first period let-down. The Canucks out shot the sagging Leafs 22-13 from the 2nd period-on.
There was a big grin on Raycroft's face as the 3rd period drew to a close. During a lengthy delay before the final faceoff of the game, Raycroft was skating along the glass and saluting Canucks fans in the audience. How's that for a giant middle finger to the Leafs faithful who laughed him out of town a couple years ago? Like someone pointed out in the Game Thread comments, the Leafs are still on the hook for $733,000 of Raycroft's contract after buying him out. OK, so make that TWO giant middle fingers raised in the air! I cheer for underdogs sometimes, and I am very happy for Rayzor right now.
Speaking of middle finger salutes: Alexandre Burrows, or Mr. Everything as he was tabbed by Yankee Canuck a long while ago,
got the offensive ball rolling for Vancouver, scoring shorthanded on a breakaway, on the backhand (again) to narrow the margin to 3-1 Leafs. Look familiar? Check this out:
"How do you spell relief?" 2 goals and 2 assists for Burrows. 2 goals and 1 assist for Daniel Sedin. 1 goal and 1 assist for Henrik Sedin. A combined 9 points, 16 shots and +8 for the killer 3. They looked out of synch and completely covered in the first half of the game or so, but made the Leafs look like pylons as the game went on.
The only reason why Mason Raymond and Ryan Kesler got on the scoreboard tonight was because they assisted on Burrows' empty net goal. They weren't too bad. I thought Mikael Samuelsson was fairly quiet. Line 2 has to be better than that.
No points for Pavol Demitra, Kyle Wellwood and Steve Bernier. 12:49, 13:39 and 8:21 ice time for those 3 respectively. Was Bernier hurt or benched? I'd guess the latter. When does the clock strike midnight for Bernier and Wellwood? No finish at all. Demitra gets a break because we know he's going to get going eventually. Oh yeah, and 3 shots combined for that line. Probably about 10 or more missed opportunities.
7 straight wins for the Canucks. That is only the 3rd time in their history that they have achieved this. They are well on their way to possibly reach the franchise record 10 game winning streak accomplished in November 2002. But they are going to have to play a whole lot better than they did tonight, and that includes Luongo.
The Canucks finish January with a 10-2-1 record. Good Lord. These are good times:
The Canucks are now 11-11-1 on the road this season. That is the first time that they have been at the 500 mark in that category. How things have changed.
-Henrik is 4 points ahead of Alex Ovechkin again.
-Henrik has 1 less assist than Joe Thornton.
-Burrows now has 4 shorthanded goals on the season, best in the NHL.
-Daniel Sedin is tied for most game-winning goals in the NHL (7).
-Dank passed several players in the NHL scoring race tonight, including Burrows, Getzlaf, Perry. He now has 51 points and he has played 19 less games than Perry has. Yeesh. Gotta give Dank some love.
-Ryan Kesler is 2nd in the League in takeaways.
I'd give you the highlights here but I don't have to anymore. We have a new NHL.com Canucks Highlights widget in the right sidebar.
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How’s that for a giant middle finger to the Leafs faithful who laughed him out of town a couple years ago?
Meh, it’s frustrating but considering how his career has gone since then it’s not like we were wrong about him. He was lucky to come back behind one of the best teams in the West. Last year he got shelled for seven goals. Which one do you think is more indicative of his skill?
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
I knew one of you guys would say something, and yes, you are correct. But whether he played bad for you guys or not, he still made a point after the game. Nobody likes to be jeered. Whenever the Leafs get a decent team and the players all believe in each other, even your current goalies will look good, IMO. Poor Toskala tonight. He played so well in the first half and then everything fell apart. It wasn’t completely his fault at all.
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 30, 2010 9:40 PM PST up reply actions
I think it lies somewhere between. I’m quite happy to have Raycroft as our back-up.
Please allow me to adjust my pants, so that I may dance the good time dance, and lead the onlookers and innocent bystanders into a trance.
It’s hit and miss with me. I think he makes great saves on the low shots, but he doesn’t have a hulking presence with his butterfly style so the top corners are always wide open. If he had Grant Fuhr-like reflexes it wouldn’t matter.
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 30, 2010 9:45 PM PST up reply actions
True, but a lot of shooters don’t seem to be willing or able to go top shelf, otherwise they’d do it to every butterfly goalie. 10- 8 games are rarer than Hannibal Lecter’s steak.
Please allow me to adjust my pants, so that I may dance the good time dance, and lead the onlookers and innocent bystanders into a trance.
Raycroft is now finally playing on a good team. The high quality chances against are limited. Give opposing players more time and space and then we’ll see what happens. On second thought, let’s not do that.
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 30, 2010 10:00 PM PST up reply actions
Would you play him in Montreal?
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
by eightyseven on Jan 30, 2010 10:04 PM PST up reply actions
I’d play him anywhere. Lui needs to get spelled off for a game or two. I’m not a fan of having your number one play 70+ games.
Please allow me to adjust my pants, so that I may dance the good time dance, and lead the onlookers and innocent bystanders into a trance.
Lou is a bonafide NHL star, and a workhorse that loves to play every game. Nothing new about that every star player would like play every shift if they could. It’s management job to put a governor on Lou’s minutes to improve our chances for what will hopefully be a long playoff run this year.
Easy for me to say though because unlike 98% of people in the hockey world. I do not become anxious and sweaty each time Rayzor gets the call. I actually think he is a pretty good goalie in his own right. The guys seem to liked by the rest of the team as well. They do seem to play pretty well in front of him. He has turned out to be a great back up and has completely exceeded my expectations.
I say give him two more starts during this leg of the road trip.
Hey look
Zandberg’s 2nd place now.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
I know! I just updated that list and that bugger finally passes me! Only took him 4 months! haha
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 30, 2010 10:00 PM PST up reply actions
Ha, I guessed 5-4 late. Close enough.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
by eightyseven on Jan 30, 2010 10:03 PM PST up reply actions
For a good cause though..it’s just that we wrecked our car this week and I bought a truck just before that!
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 30, 2010 10:06 PM PST up reply actions
You’re a lucky man then.
I sure hope you didn’t wreck the truck.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
by eightyseven on Jan 30, 2010 10:09 PM PST up reply actions
No, the truck is cool. Damned snowstorms!
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 30, 2010 10:11 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, wouldn’t know. We haven’t had any in the mainland =(
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
by eightyseven on Jan 30, 2010 10:12 PM PST up reply actions
We’ve only had 1 day with snow this year here in Nanaimo and it was gone the next day. It’s pretty awesome although I guess that’s evidence that global warming is real.
yeah right. Don’t tell that to us interior peeps! Our winters are getting longer!
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 30, 2010 11:08 PM PST up reply actions
That’s why they’re trying to get people to start calling it “Climate change” instead, to make it more accurate.
So don't get violent and don't get caught with your head down, the night she stole the moon.
by thelastjohnny on Jan 30, 2010 11:11 PM PST up reply actions
My first refles was 5-3 , I even said it on a G&M thread.
Then hubris got the better of me, and I went for 5-2.
The TV business is uglier than most things. It is normally perceived as some kind of cruel and shallow money trench through the heart of the journalism industry, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free and good men die like dogs, for no good reason.
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For the record, Iggy Pop has tied Burrows in goals.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 30, 2010 9:42 PM PST reply actions
Nevermind, had the wrong numbers. He’s still one back.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 30, 2010 9:44 PM PST up reply actions
Admit this is funny...kinda...
From Twitter:
@theleafs: hey #Canucks fans, I’d offer you a congratulatory beer…but I forgot you don’t have a cup #Leafs #HockeyDay
I love it when fans hold up Cups from the past as some sort of evidence of how legitimate/good their favorite team is now.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 30, 2010 9:47 PM PST up reply actions
Not exactly accurate
My only comment was that Vancouver did in fact with a Stanley Cup back in 1915 and that the last time Toronto won a cup was in 67 which is longer ago than the current Vancouver Canucks were even in the league so Toronto has gone longer without a cup win than Vancouver. It may also be worth pointing out that even though Canucks haven’t won a Cup since they reentered the league in 1970 but they have made it to the finals on a few occasions. Unfortunately for the Leafs, they haven’t been in the finals since the last time they won in 1967. Maybe the Leafs fan on Twitter should think before he opens his mouth any further and sounds even dumber.
by Nuck's fan forever! on Jan 30, 2010 10:55 PM PST up reply actions
The Millionaires were pre-NHL. So to say Vancouver re-entered the league in 1970 is inaccurate, as the Canucks are the first and only team ever from Vancouver in the NHL.
by Beantown Canuck on Jan 31, 2010 12:17 AM PST up reply actions
lol
this guy was probably not even alive in 67, and if he was, then he gets a pass for having suffered 40+ years as a leaf fan
by Superstar_Alen on Jan 31, 2010 5:44 AM PST up reply actions
lollercopterz
League scoring leader Henrik Sedin received plenty of press attention Friday and this morning, although much of the Toronto media may be misidentifying in reports today because teammate Mikael Samuelsson switched the nameplates over Daniel and Henrik Sedin’s lockers.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
lulz
Oh Sammie, what a joker. Thats hilarious.
"Hey, why dont you give your balls a tug you fucking pussies". - Alexandre Burrows #14
by Chuckles Canuckles on Jan 31, 2010 1:24 PM PST up reply actions
It looks like AV trusts Rome more than Luko or Baumer. Check out the boxscore. Rome played a fair bit more than those 2.
I’d like to see Rome start to get more PP time. I don’t understand why Raymond is their point man on the second unit.
So don't get violent and don't get caught with your head down, the night she stole the moon.
by thelastjohnny on Jan 30, 2010 10:31 PM PST up reply actions
Of course, he’s sure to be out again sooner or later!
by Beantown Canuck on Jan 30, 2010 10:32 PM PST up reply actions
There’s the Olympic break for that.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
by eightyseven on Jan 30, 2010 10:33 PM PST up reply actions
And Raycroft’s still a trending topic. Look at this coolguy.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
(I did it again.)
On Twitter, of course.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
by eightyseven on Jan 30, 2010 10:28 PM PST up reply actions
Andrew Raycroft’s career highlights: Calder Trophy, trending on Twitter for one night… ummm… I guess that’s it?? #Leafs #Canucks
Haha, more than most, right?
So don't get violent and don't get caught with your head down, the night she stole the moon.
by thelastjohnny on Jan 30, 2010 10:33 PM PST up reply actions
Wow, that Twitter page is full of bitterness.
It’s “just” one game.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
by eightyseven on Jan 30, 2010 10:35 PM PST up reply actions
I think that’s been the reaction as of late, to the Canucks beating a team. There have been some lucky bounces, though not so much tonight. Better not get arrogant.
So don't get violent and don't get caught with your head down, the night she stole the moon.
by thelastjohnny on Jan 30, 2010 10:37 PM PST up reply actions
Man, two things I was really impressed by two things tonight: How the Leafs did a great job of shutting down the Burrdins in the first period and in return, how those three responded.
And that’s not to mention the rest of the team limiting the Leafs to 13 shots in the last 2 periods.
So don't get violent and don't get caught with your head down, the night she stole the moon.
Our D’s adjusted accordingly. I can’t wait ’til our MIA regulars return.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
by eightyseven on Jan 30, 2010 10:43 PM PST up reply actions
Totally off-topic
Did anyone notice that HNIC zip-up jacket that one of the HNIC guys was wearing tonight? They guy that does highlights between periods? I also saw someone sitting behind the Canucks’ bench wearing one too. Can’t find it on the HNIC store. Any thoughts?
It was Scott Morrison on iDesk. I really want that thing.
by treved on Jan 31, 2010 4:03 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Extended video of Raycroft interacting with the fans at the end of the 3rd period here.
Thanks eighty-seven!
Burrows post game:
“In that atmosphere I wanted the team to win. But at the same time, there was some payback on my mind.”
Toskala did play well despite his numbers. Even according to the numbers he played better than average in the save % department. .874 season average and he posted a .886 save % tonight. Not really his fault though I guess. More of a defense issue.
Best PKer the Leafs had tonight.
So don't get violent and don't get caught with your head down, the night she stole the moon.
by thelastjohnny on Jan 30, 2010 11:17 PM PST up reply actions
Didn’t get to see the game as I am on the road for work. But a buddy texted me when it was 3-0 to rub it in. He’s a coach of a local hockey team so he went on the bench and turned his phone off. I didnt see his face but I imagine it was a beautiful sight when he turned his phone on and there was a text from me. “5-3 nucks. Final. Suck it bitch.” Cant wait to get home and watch the game on pvr.
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by Section 312 on Jan 30, 2010 11:21 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Awesome. Yeah my friend being a huge Laffs fan texted me bugging me and all I had to do was text him “Comeback completed”. So satisfying.
I had to put up with a couple days of him telling me the Leafs would win cause the Nucks have to come back to Earth eventually. We might but not against the Leafs.
"We love them, We mourn for them, Unlucky boys of Red" - Morrissey
"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"Better to die trying to live than live trying not to die."
by Section 312 on Jan 31, 2010 12:09 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Great post game clips at CDC.
The AV answer to a question about with all the media asking about the Twins, whether Burrows is “misunderstood” is classic. Pure AV…
“As far as Alex, goes, I think its important to him that he is well liked in Vancouver, well liked by his teammates, and the rest I don’t think he gives a “bleep’ about.”
Amen brother.
Testify!
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Well it seems they’re not liking me very much over at the end of the Matchsticks and Gasoline Flames-Oil game thread…
by Beantown Canuck on Jan 31, 2010 12:19 AM PST reply actions
Whatchu do now?
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
by eightyseven on Jan 31, 2010 12:23 AM PST up reply actions
Baha, oh dear. I took a gander at that game thread.
The Oiler fans were heaps cooler and less uptight in their game thread.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
by eightyseven on Jan 31, 2010 12:31 AM PST up reply actions
Wow no spirit of fun over there. Don’t they understand that that attitude is the whole reason people with brains hate Calgary? Titweasels!
well in fairness, how happy would you be if the tables were turned? Losing streaks bring out the worst in people. Never kick a wounded animal. Just my philosophy that I’ve learned on the other teams’ comment threads.
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 31, 2010 2:44 AM PST up reply actions
meh. I’d be pretty pumped if my team won 6-1. Obviously Flames fans hate Canucks fans. Didn’t seem too mean spirited to me but w/e.
Nah, prolly got offended ‘cause Beantown said that win didn’t count for anything ’cause it was vs. the Oil.
But hey, we say it all the time here. “A win’s a win. Take the two points and move on.”
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
by eightyseven on Jan 31, 2010 3:39 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
trollage
Dang, I wish Toronto held on. Mark my words, Nuck Nation: The Sedins and Burrows won’t sustain the dominance forever! They are playing like the Triple Crown Line and the Legion of Doom rolled into one fat spliff (trying to make the metaphors Vancouver friendly).
Haha, when the Canucks finally hit a snag in the road, you’ll be seeing some serious trolling on my behalf!
by Rod Blogojevich on Jan 31, 2010 6:18 AM PST up reply actions
That’s how it should be. I meant it all in good fun. Didn’t realize how thin your skin has gotten over there in Flameland.
by Beantown Canuck on Jan 31, 2010 9:11 AM PST up reply actions
Didn’t know you were into gagging.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
by eightyseven on Jan 31, 2010 10:45 PM PST up reply actions
I’d bring up Grabs to play with Kes and Ray and move Sammy in with Demo and Welly in place of Bernier.
lol Ive been banned over at PPP
Trolled them a bit after last night’s game. Its too bad, I wanted to discuss the two huge trades they made today.
I think its the first trade Ive seen where both teams involved got possibly hugely screwed over.
"Hey, why dont you give your balls a tug you fucking pussies". - Alexandre Burrows #14
by Chuckles Canuckles on Jan 31, 2010 1:36 PM PST reply actions
I saw that. What did you say? Wait, I don’t wanna know ;)
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 31, 2010 1:44 PM PST up reply actions
Don't sweat it dude.
They get pretty full of themselves over there, over percieved injustices!
I tried having a civil convo once, and did NOT troll the little dears, and all of the sudden, had a pack of ravening dilweeds all calling me a troll.
Were you mean? I find it is better to couch the words in a familiar and happy tone.
They have a great sense of the suckage of their team, they just don’t like others telling them they suck!
Mostly, pretty good guys. Just a little…“testy”.
The TV business is uglier than most things. It is normally perceived as some kind of cruel and shallow money trench through the heart of the journalism industry, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free and good men die like dogs, for no good reason.
Hunter S. Thompson
My exact quote:
So epic.
I laugh at you. MLSE is paying Raycroft to beat the Leafs
A bit cheeky, in hindsight.
"Hey, why dont you give your balls a tug you fucking pussies". - Alexandre Burrows #14
by Chuckles Canuckles on Jan 31, 2010 1:53 PM PST up reply actions
A bit!!
Though, I agree with the sentiment!
Ahh well…fuck em if they can’t take a joke right?
:-)
The TV business is uglier than most things. It is normally perceived as some kind of cruel and shallow money trench through the heart of the journalism industry, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free and good men die like dogs, for no good reason.
Hunter S. Thompson
Haha! Ah, when Hughson and Simpson pointed that out last night I was laughing.
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 31, 2010 1:56 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, I don’t think the “touches” stat will see the light of day again.
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 31, 2010 2:34 PM PST up reply actions
They keep talking about all the “touches” the twins make and how few “touches” Burrows has and then they put up this unbelievable stat showing Burrows scoring 38 (40?) goals since the three have been together to 20 somethings for the Sedins in that time, thus making a mockery of their “touches” thesis and making my jaw drop.
by Bobby Canuck on Jan 31, 2010 10:34 PM PST up reply actions
Burrows gets less touches cuz he puts the puck in the net so quick, which kills the need for any more back-and-forth passing after that.
The opposite of serious is not funny; the opposite of serious is unserious.
by casual on Feb 1, 2010 4:26 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
rec'd.
And Healy sounds like a nice enough guy. ( Maybe it was just the Party Line. )
For some one with a touch ala’ douchiness.
CBC sounded a little desperate there, especially when he helped score shortly after.
The TV business is uglier than most things. It is normally perceived as some kind of cruel and shallow money trench through the heart of the journalism industry, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free and good men die like dogs, for no good reason.
Hunter S. Thompson
I laughed too.
Too wound up, those PPP admins are.
"Hey, why dont you give your balls a tug you fucking pussies". - Alexandre Burrows #14
by Chuckles Canuckles on Jan 31, 2010 1:57 PM PST up reply actions
I will say that if we were mired in a lousy season and people came here to mock or jab I’d be a little wound up too. Just being honest.
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 31, 2010 2:35 PM PST up reply actions
That’s true.
We all have went through it once or twice.
Mostly, it just comes down to having a sense of humour and not take it all so friggen’ serious.
The TV business is uglier than most things. It is normally perceived as some kind of cruel and shallow money trench through the heart of the journalism industry, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free and good men die like dogs, for no good reason.
Hunter S. Thompson
I think what really got them was the intense irony of Raycroft still being on MLSE's payroll and he beats his former team.
And the fact that Leafs fans HATE Raycroft and he was villified by the entire Leafs organization and Leafs Nation. Then he comes back to the ACC and shuts the door.
It was the equivalent of Georges Laraque getting on another team, and going back to Montreal and getting a hat trick against Les Glorieux. A player that everyone hated and was mediocre to the point of being bought out, then coming back and lighting up (or in Raycroft’s case, brickwalling) his former team who said that that particular player wasn’t even good enough to play for them anymore. Oh and saluting the fans of your new team, in your former’s team’s own stadium. Its just a big “Fuck you, look at me now” to MLSE, Leafs Nation, and the entire Leafs team. I can imagine thats hard to stomach for any fan of the losing team, especially when the Leafs are having such a terrible season and are about 3-4 years (maybe more) out of a playoff spot.
"Hey, why dont you give your balls a tug you fucking pussies". - Alexandre Burrows #14
by Chuckles Canuckles on Jan 31, 2010 3:02 PM PST up reply actions
I had feared, once upon a time not so long ago, that we would lose Luko to recall waivers, then have to watch him play shutdown hockey against us even as we paid half his salary. Glad that never happened, and I can kinda relate to the Leaf fans’ pain that way.
The opposite of serious is not funny; the opposite of serious is unserious.
Geez, now I gotta start making bets with you too. I’ll make you a bet the Leafs make the playoffs next year.
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 31, 2010 3:07 PM PST up reply actions
With which forwards?
Kadri and Kessel? Too young, too small. They dont even have high picks coming in. Edmonton isnt making the playoffs this year, probably not next year either, but they’re drafting is impeccable and they’ll be making a comeback in 2-3 years. I dont foresee the same thing for Toronto, unless Burke cannibalizes his team (including Kaberle) for picks and rides out the next two seasons in the basement.
"Hey, why dont you give your balls a tug you fucking pussies". - Alexandre Burrows #14
by Chuckles Canuckles on Jan 31, 2010 3:13 PM PST up reply actions
Take his money guys….Sean reminds me of that Flintstones episode…."
“Bet bet bet betbetbetbetbetbet…”
The TV business is uglier than most things. It is normally perceived as some kind of cruel and shallow money trench through the heart of the journalism industry, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free and good men die like dogs, for no good reason.
Hunter S. Thompson
You! Over there! With the pink Canucks jersey on! Dan is it? STFU!
haha
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 31, 2010 3:34 PM PST up reply actions
Can Toronto handle the team tanking for 2 years in order to rebuild? It’s already bad enough this year. There’s always pressure there to win now. Let’s see if Burke caves.
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 31, 2010 3:33 PM PST up reply actions
Wait..he got Phil Kessel…he already caved. Well, continue caving then
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 31, 2010 3:33 PM PST up reply actions
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