Will the Leafs fade?

[1argoholic]

What about that so called Monster the other night with the very lame goals through the legs and the one going wide that he basically put in. Wilson should be blaming himself and Burke for picking basically two rookie goalies to carry the team or the goalie coach. Or how about the crap play infront of the goalies. Sad crap to watch year in and year out.

[DanTheFan]

I'm glad I didn't watch last night's game. Their play is making me depressed, and I'm certain their play is making them depressed as well.

[1argoholic]

Well the Leafs have been so good that Burke is sticking with what he has. Traded for the Marlies to improve with Ashton. Time to stick a fork in them. Does anyone expect them to come on all gang busters and make the playoffs? Leaf fans deserve more than this SH!T year in and year out.

[ArgoRavi]

Another devastating loss at home to Florida tonight. The Leafs are now four points back of Washington for the final playoff spot with only 19 games to go and they need to finish ahead of the Caps as it stands now. The Leafs also have a few teams such as Tampa suddenly breathing down their necks.

[1argoholic]

Well at this point Burke better stick with this team and keep adding a few quality pieces. Funny how Kassian was in the minors for Buffalo and a type of guy the Leafs could use. He goes to Vancouver and looked pretty good with the Canucks against the Coyotes tonight.

[argolio]

Hodgson is a much better player than Kassian IMO. Maybe the trade will work out for the Canucks, but they gave up a lot to get a player who is supposed to increase their chances of beating a team (the Bruins) they would only play in the Final.

As for the Leafs, it ain't over yet.....but it's pretty damn close.

[Mulder]

I am by no means a leaf fan, used to cheer for them, but no more.

Leafs need to go 13-6 or better over their final games to have a 50% chance of making the post season. just fyi!

[1argoholic]

They better just fold it up and continue the drop so they can at least get a fairly high draft pick. I do finally see light at the end of the tunnel. Young team with some very good talent in the minors. They'd be further ahead if Burke took this route when he first took over instead of the tough guy route.
Should be intersting to see how bad Chicago hammers them tonight.

[ArgoRavi]

They better just fold it up and continue the drop so they can at least get a fairly high draft pick. I do finally see light at the end of the tunnel. Young team with some very good talent in the minors. They'd be further ahead if Burke took this route when he first took over instead of the tough guy route.
Should be intersting to see how bad Chicago hammers them tonight.

They came closer tonight but still lost. It is hard to believe that there hasn't been Stanley Cup playoff hockey in Toronto since 2004. That is a long time.

[1argoholic]

Unreal to say the least and with the way they're playing it'll be a while longer. When you struggle not much goes your way. I'm not sure this team can put the run together that it needs to make the playoffs. At this point I'm hoping they drop right down and have a shot for a great draft pick that can play right away unlike Kadri.

[argonaut11xx]

The best way to make the Toronto Maple Leafs a better team on the ice....bring back the Toronto Toro's (as an NHL expansion team or move Pheonix).....nothing like some friendly competition to raise the bar .....

[1argoholic]

I've been a big Leaf fan all of my life but I refused to pay stupid money to watch crap. Most Leaf fans actually piss me off. At least the so called fans at games. Last game I went to was just before the last Grey Cup in TO. My buddy bought us tickets to see Boston. Leafs lost and half the joint was on their friggin blackberries. Are you a fan or what the F.

[Will]

I've been a big Leaf fan all of my life but I refused to pay stupid money to watch crap. Most Leaf fans actually piss me off. At least the so called fans at games. Last game I went to was just before the last Grey Cup in TO. My buddy bought us tickets to see Boston. Leafs lost and half the joint was on their friggin blackberries. Are you a fan or what the F.

That's the thing...half the lower bowl...well you know what I'm about to say because it's been said by about 1,000,000 different people at 1,000,000 different times.

[DanTheFan]

I've been a big Leaf fan all of my life but I refused to pay stupid money to watch crap. Most Leaf fans actually piss me off. At least the so called fans at games. Last game I went to was just before the last Grey Cup in TO. My buddy bought us tickets to see Boston. Leafs lost and half the joint was on their friggin blackberries. Are you a fan or what the F.

The only Leafs game I ever went to was in 1996 when I was 11. They played the Kings, and lost 5-2. The only reason I was there was that a friend of my dad gave us tickets that he probably couldn't use himself. I would definitely not pay to go to a Leafs game right now. Tickets will be expensive no matter how good they are, so I'll just wait till they are a genuine contender.

[1argoholic]

Now I'll there is to do is see how far the Leafs fall. I can see then being passed by everyone in the east except perhaps Montreal. How long does Burke hold onto his job with this F'ing gongshow he's supplied the fans. It's rebuilding every year. Looking at their schedule I'd be surprised if they win four or five more games. Sad..sad shite!!!

[argolio]

How long does Burke hold onto his job

He's safe until next season (2nd last year of his contract). If the Leafs miss the playoffs in 12-13, I think he'll be fired.

[ArgoRavi]

Now I'll there is to do is see how far the Leafs fall. I can see then being passed by everyone in the east except perhaps Montreal. How long does Burke hold onto his job with this F'ing gongshow he's supplied the fans. It's rebuilding every year. Looking at their schedule I'd be surprised if they win four or five more games. Sad..sad shite!!!

IIRC, the only teams that they have beaten over the last month are Montreal and Edmonton in OT and those are two of the worst teams in the league. I think that the fact has to be faced that the Leafs are simply not a good team at this point and are a fair way from being one.

[argonaut11xx]

The way the new coach will push these guys, they could slip into the playoffs...even with the injury to Lupol

[Will]

The way the new coach will push these guys, they could slip into the playoffs...even with the injury to Lupol

Their margin of error is extremely small. I fear the firing of Wilson might've been done too late.

[argonaut11xx]

Their margin of error is extremely small. I fear the firing of Wilson might've been done too late.

I agree,..but that said...anything can happen there is still a month left