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Name: Bill Sandison
Location: Courtice, Ontario, Canada

Thursday, December 04, 2008

Coalition Goverment

Who would have thought 2 weeks ago that the word coalition would be one of the most popular words in Canada right now? I don't even know how I can sum up my feelings about this Liberals/NDP/Bloc coalition properly. Here are my thoughts.

1. Stephen Harper in October was "ELECTED" (key word in a democracy) to be the leader of a minority government. Even though I am a right winger I have to say that Harper has failed, and tried like a dummy a long time ago named Joe Clark to run it like a majority. He proposed a stoppage of public funding on votes, without a majority. I don't understand how Harper miscalculated the greed of the Lefties. Did he think for a second that the Liberals/NDP would accept this? These are 2 parties that thrive on stealing money from the public in taxes. $2 a vote you were taking from them. No A Damn way as Dion would put it. I absolutely agree that there should be no public funding of any parties, and forget the fact that the Conservartives from the last election would have given up the most, you can only get this passed in a majority not a minority. Simply put Harper made a mistake. On another note all lefties seem to appreciate Barrack Obama, and I must admit I do too. Just one question...Did he use any public funding to create one of the greatest campaigns ever? No he did it the logical way, he did it from grass roots level, Dollar by dollar which was given to him by free will, not mandated.

2. I know that Jack Layton is dumb, but even I miscalculated on how stupid this man is. Let's work on the questions he might receive that will embarass him and his party, which will make them go back on there positions they went to the poll with...First question Jack Did you not propose a bill that would bring our soldiers home from Afghanistan? OK now your in power let's get it done...Uh-Oh what's this you say your coalition does not agree? Second question Jack did you not propose an end to the tax cuts for big business? Ok now your in power get it done....Uh-Oh the Liberals don't agree.....etc., etc. Let's see in the next debate... How would you go about differentating your party from the Liberals? I remember in the debate how Jack said the Liberals lied in there Red Book. So let me get this right.... now they don't lie???. I remember how Jack was so upset about the cuts to art funding. Let's see how quickly that will get restored if Smiling Jack gets his cabinet position... Jack you have basically doomed the NDP's good on you sir.

3. Our potential new Prime Minister goes on TV to respond to Harper. He looks disheveled, and has all the charm of a driving instructor. As he was talking I noticed a book behind him called "Hot Air". I mean How could you even make that up? All Canadians make fun of George Bush and his many words of wisdom, but for heavens sake I don't think George Bush would allow for a sign of Hot Air behind him when he talks. This is our potential PM who will lead us through the economic crisis. Wow if he takes over I must say I will be relieved.

4. In May the Fiberals will elect a new leader who with this coalition would be PM for a year without ever being elected. Does this make sense?

Anyways saw the collection of people at the rally to support the coalition in Ottawa, all 2000 of the finest looking Canadians we can find. Wonder if any of them understand that they are all doing this for $2 a vote cash grab?

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Liberals Media Control

I am fascinated by the spin the Liberal Party can put on anything. There were 4 byelections held on Monday, of which 3 were in urban centres, which features most of our left wingers wet dreams for voters. Really the worst of the worst. They think they are intellectuals because they want to help everybody, and yet these so called "Big" thinkers reward dismal performances any time they have a chance.

Anyways the Liberals owned all 4 seats, and only won 3 back and were nearly beat in Vancouver Centre and they call this a victory? I mean I don't make up this shit. It was a victory to win 3 of your 4 seats back. LOL. I mean I heard Martha Hall Findlay say this was a message from Canadians that they don't like Harper. What the hell? Let me gets this right, the Liberals owned 4 seats before the byelections. They now own 3. The Conservatives actually got more votes then before, and the message was the Conservatives are failing. Am I missing something?

Well considering this comes from a party that has annoited Bob Rae the birghtest man in there party I should not be surprised. Maybe someone should look at Ontario from 1990 to 1994 and what happened to this province under the so called genius of Bob Rae and explain why any party would even consider this asshole a genuine candidate. That is until I forgot that Canadians reward people who underperform. I mean am I a fuckin moron or does anyone remember Rae Days, social contract, 90's depression in Ontario. Or all Ontarioans for the most part idiots?
Can someone please explain why Bob Rae should be considered for anything other then a janitor? Seriously please explain, I am in need of some enlightening.

Mats Sundin - Not A Winner

This season for the Leafs has been to say the least depressing. Firstly to watch the march of the Leafs to finish 9th, the definition of the "Asshole Cup", you know where you don't qualify for the playoffs or the draft lottery is disgusting. The Leafs have wrapped up the Asshole Cup for the previous 2 years with late season surges for absolutely no reason. I have wondered in the past why these results are OK, and I believe you need to look no further then the "Country Club" atmosphere on the team led by this so called leader "Mats Sundin". Why do so called disgraces like McCabe, Kubina, and Tucker want to stay in Toronto? Why do Toronto fans, who for the most part think they understand hockey, not boo McCabe and Kubina every time they touch the puck? Why is the ACC sold out every night even though the team is one of the softest collection of losers ever assembled? Easy answer, It's a country club!!!

Think your Darcy Tucker, who at best is a good grinder, and does work hard. This year you hit the wall harder then Bridgette Nielsen has, and refuse a trade from a losing team to a winning team. Why do you do this? Because you love the Leafs? Bullshit. The reason you do this is your not held accountable for your horrible play. Who is holding you accountable , your captain? Laughable. I know I am Mats Sundin, I haven't won a Stanley Cup and I tell management No I don't want to win a Cup I would rather be done in April and retire to my cottage in Sweden, What kinda of attitude is that for a leader? It's a loser attitude. Now you expect the other players to be upset about not making the playoffs with a guy who thinks a gold medal is better then a Stanley Cup? With that kind of leadership maybe Mats should run for the Liberals.

In Toronto right now the Inmates are running the asylum. They let a coach like Paul Maurice who knows he needs to win every game to keep his job, and you leave him in and wonder why Tosakala starts 23 straight games. Because he gives you the best chance to win. There are 3 things certain in life, Death, Taxes, and Raycroft starting=Loss. Raycroft should start every game from now on in, as they have no chance at making the playoffs, but no we get 23 straight Tosakla starts, because hell if we don't win the Asshole Cup for the 3rd straight year. Until someone comes in who is a Leader the Leafs are destined for this bullshit mediocrity.

For a fan like me It's just sad!!! I wish Fletcher had a bigger set, and tell Maurice your fired anyways put Raycroft in.

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Toronto Maple Leafs Situation

In a word the Leafs organization is broke. Hear is what I think the organization should due from easiest to toughest.

1. If Andrew Raycroft is not put on waivers the minute he lands at Pearson Airport it is safe to say this organization is the worst in the history of the NHL. Raycroft hasn't stopped a puck in 2 years. He can't move in the net and has shown that he is not an NHL calibre goalie. He needs to be bought out. Everyone says he is a nice guy, Who f'n Cares. He can't stop a puck.

2. I think the blueprint for How to rebuild is just down the halls of the ACC at the Raptors office. The next step would be to fire JFJ and put someone with a lot of credibility and experience in an Interm role. My suggestion would be Cliff Fletcher. The Raptors fired Rob Babcock and put Wayne Embry into an interm role with a mandate to move as many long term contracts as possible to free up space for the new GM. I think Cliff Fletcher could do this. Move Sundin, and get picks. Get rid of as many long term contracts (like McCabe, Kubina, Tucker etc.) as possible. With so many teams in contention you might be able to unload some of these contracts to teams desperate enough. The new GM who steps in should be able to start at ground zero if possible and not be hobbled by contracts. MLSE must also understand rebuilding isn't a year long process it may take more.

3. Any young players who are in there organization who have not improved or are not NHL players, like Matt Stajan and Alex Steen should also be moved. Look when Matt Stajan is a useful player, which will be soon in the rec league he will be playing in. Alex Steen has talent just no desire. If young guys don't look like they will fill the bill move them when they are young instead of waiting and hoping they will grow a set of balls.

4. Hire new GM right at end of season. I don't care who the new GM is, he must be in place before the off-season begins, maybe possibly bring him in before the end of season. MLSE if they truly care about winning won't be counting pennies, bring in a new GM who then makes a decision with what to do with coach, which brings me too.

5. Fire Richard "Tricky Dick" Peddie. Look there are a number of reasons to fire this man. He simply has no brain in his head, and Let me explain. Any person in a leadership role like Peddie is in knows in management 101 if you are asked to comment on an employees performance the answer is either positive or "No comment", not "I made a mistake". Talking to the media; shows what an ingrate he is. Does he think he is a "Rock Star"? He has no class no sensibility and more then likely has an ego which does not match his performance. He goes on about how he makes money for MLSE. Wow Richard tough to do. Put a Leaf symbol on anything and anyone can sell it. Don't be proud of that?
I will leave these statements of Richard Peddie to show what a hypocrite he is.

First He states any GM he has had has the autonomy to make any and all Hockey decisons. Last week when asked about Mats Sundin being traded Peddie states That will have to be brought up to the Board? What kind of doublespeak is this, and when will MLSE do the right thing and fire this joke who's claim to fame is he designed the Frito-Lay Chip bag?

This is my five cents and in my opinion unless all 5 things are done above, I do not see How the Leafs will get any better. Maybe not showing up to the Leafs games will help too.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Steve Simmon's Has A Man Crush


I think I have finally found out the reason that Steve Simmons keeps writing articles about John Ferguson Jr. and how he should be fired. I wondered where Steve Simmons has the hockey intelligence to offer up this truly enriching intelligent advice from, but then I got it. I think it is because Steve has a man crush on Ferguson. I mean in the last 200 articles Steve has written, he has mentioned John Ferguson Jr in every one. Even in the summer Simmons gets in a jab at Ferguson. I think Steve is a little jettery in the knees when it comes to Ferguson. I mean Steve Simmons does bare a certain resemblance to a "Comme-ci, comme-ca" movie critic on the E network. I think I have finally cracked Simmons code.


By the way Has Steve Simmon's ever written an interesting article? Has his appearances on TSN reporters ever been good? I will never understand how anyone can view this twitching meth addict as entertaining. Oh well maybe someday Steve JFJ will give you a call and see How you are doing. Until then lay off the smack and maybe write an entertaining article that doesn't have JFJ in it.

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Bryan "Scarecrow" McCabe at work again

I for one respect Paul Maurice as a coach. I have found since he took over from the Phat One, the Leafs have improved there team speed and overall conditioning. Rarely in the last 2 years have I seen the Leafs outworked in a game. However that being said I am really relying on Paul Maurice doing the right thing for the team and benching the NO BRAIN A-Hole they have on defence who's name is the "Scarecrow" If I only had a brain! Bryan McCabe. Is he mentally retarded or is it just me?

Anyone who has had a conversation with me in the last 5 years will know How much I hate Bryan McCabe. If there was a definition of brain-dead in the dictionary Bryan McCabe's retarded face would be the picture. Never in the history of the NHL has there been a D-man with a little talent as McCabe does have, and the absence of a thought. He is plain and simple a friggin joke.

The test will be on Maurice once Carlo C returns to the team will Paul do then right thing and bench McCabe as he is a worthless piece of shit. This will test the mettle of a coach I respect. I hope he does the right thing and send McCabe up to fetch popcorn for the real hockey players on the Leafs. Bryan was on for 5 goals of which 3 were caused by his direct brain farts. Please for the Love of everything that is holy in this utterly F'ed up world I hope Bryan Mccabe gets a condition which does not allow him to skate again so I do not have to witness his boneheaded plays anymore.

By the way Kris Newbury, and Wade Belak when you only play 5 minutes and are -2 please think the Marlies are a stones throw away

Thanks

Saturday, October 06, 2007

Ontario Election

On Oct 10th Ontario will go to the polls and what seems to be elect another Liberal government which means for 5 years we will hear how they are going to fix problems, and then do nothing like every Liberal government has done for the past 50 years. This election is particularily disturbing for me because in all honesty my views do not fit into any party. John Tory made the mistake of faith based school funding, which ironically Dalton McGuinty once supported, and the Fiberals and there lackies in the media jumped all over it They have made this useless issue the focus of the election which is extremely sad, but this is what works in Ontario where 80% of the people have no idea what the platforms of any party is, they just vote with that the paper tells them to do. Tell me in your daily lives how many times does faith based funding enter into your day... I would suggest never. We already have faith based funding for Catholic schools which Dalton had the pleasure of attending. Imagine now that he thinks it will ruin the public school system, laughable. Here's is a thought for you, tell me in the last 5 years what has gotten better under the Liberals rule..

Education? I would ask everyone to go back to the high school they attended, and ask if it has gotten better since we left. I would suggest NO.

Health care? Throwing money at it Don't fix it. The Durham area, I was without a doctor for a while, and more and more people have no family doctors.

Crime? LOL

I know McGuinty will say it was the previous Harris's government's fault, but even if it was in 5 years has he made it better and fixed anything. Oh but if he wins I will get another Holiday... Thanks. Can I have my money back?, I would prefer that.

I believe in less government and let the private sector get more involved. Name one public run business that does well? Just one? Visited a park lately, tried to drive in Toronto? The issue is the talented individuals join the private sector because they can be more succesful there. Why not let the really talented people join government then useless failed lawyers, or real estate agents that are just in for the perks. Is there any way of measuring success in any public run business. I know there is in private sector. That's because they set metrics, and budgets to determine level of success. Why can't the government release the metrics they are trying to improve? Why can't they measure success? Why can't I get a tax statement from the provincial government which shows where my money goes> The basic truth is the governement sets itself up for failure and attracts lazy, non-dedicated individuals.

Whoever wins the next provincial election, all the people in Ontario lose! Maybe one day we will demand better service from government, then again maybe pigs will fly?

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

My Take On Michael Vick

I know I haven't posted in a while, however this Michael Vick case has intrigued me enough for me to provide a rant.

First off Michael Vick is not a smart person. Firstly he takes part in a gambling scheme. We all know how the NFL pretends like gambling is a bad thing (while meanwhile who isn't in an office pool), so thats a bad start. Second he participates in the killing of dogs. The only thing the NFL allows you to kill or hurt is a human being (see Ray Lewis, Pacman Jones and then the many folks who play NFL who have beaten there wives and still play) Strike 2. The strike which I don't understand is; he allows this dogfighting on his own premises. This is not defensible to be that stupid. So for Strike Three I absolutely agree he should face jail time. However how hypocritical is it that people have talked about the NFL banning him for life.

What Michael Vick needed was what Barry Bonds has for friends. Hell Barry just broke a homerun record while his former trainer sits in jail for contempt of court for not ratting him out. The minute the cops showed up at Vick's residence his friends rolled over quicker then a dog getting its belly rubbed. Vick should be banned from the NFL for the same amount of time that Pacman Jones who's bodyguard happened to gun down a bouncer at a strip club, or maybe the same amount as Jamal Lewis who was involved in a cross state drug ring. Correct me if I am wrong but how many games did Lewis and Jones get ....what 8. How about Leonard Little who killed a mother while drinking and driving, and after this gets arrested for DUI again. They get to play in the NFL again. Now Vick will be banned from life for killing dogs? Why cause PETA is mad. What life is more valuable a dogs, or a humans? I guess the NFL believes a dog's. Good for them, I guess I disagree. By the way is OJ in the Football Hall of Fame? He only killed 2 humans, not worth banning him or kicking him out is it?

I am in no way condoning Vick's actions. He deserves the punishment he gets from the legal system. However the NFL treatment of Vick has been absurd. The next time Ray Lewis does his phony dance remember he was involved in 2 people's deaths. Or maybe the next time OJ says he is going to find the killer he is in the Hall Of Fame. Maybe one more DUI for Leonard Little and he might get suspended.

On another point where the hell is the Players Union in this?

Saturday, June 23, 2007

Leafs Improve Goaltending, Steve Simmons has a complex?

First of all having watched the majority of the Leafs game last year, any person who knows anything about hockey could tell you the #1 reason the Leafs did not make the playoffs was because of Andrew Raycroft. That's the simple truth. John Ferguson in my eyes made a nice move to address that need by acquiring Vesa Toskala from the San Jose Sharks, a goalie with a save percentage that is respectable in the NHL. Firstly Toskala is not the next coming of Johnny Bower, but the last time a team made a move for a Finnish backup off the Sharks his name was Kiprusoff. What did the Leafs give up, Lars Eller... well we will wait to see how he turns out.

Well Steve Simmons, who must have a deep seeded hatred of JFJ, comes out and says John Ferguson lacks credibility. Steve has not written an article in 3 years which does not take a joust at JFJ. Why is that Steve?, because you could do a better job?, maybe I would focus on the fact you come off a little comme-ci, comme-ca to me. You act like an arrogant know-it-all and what is your credibility? Weren't you the one who indicted Wayne Gretzky in the Rick Tocchet scandal? Your articles over the years have been increasingly bad, and tough to read. I would suggest instead of focusing all your thoughts on what JFJ eats, maybe spend a little more time trying to shake that Tourette's syndrome you show every Sunday on TSN's reporters. You shake and sweat more then John Daly on a golf course in Vancouver.

Relax

Monday, June 04, 2007

Chris Neil - Hockey Player?

I have just watched 5 minutes of the 4th game and have to wonder what kind of person cheers for the piece of garbage known as Chris Neil. Laying on the ice like he was speared, diving, It's just a disgrace. I guess fans of the Senators enjoy these displays, Real hockey fans don't. The fact that the ref's buy his bush league crap is even more embarrassing.

Monday, May 28, 2007

Please Retire Bob Cole

I just finished watching a period of the Sens-Ducks and had to put my TV on mute as the announcers, Bob Cole, Harry Neale, and Greg Millen were driving me to drink. Bob Cole made at least 20 mistakes in the period, with him saying the Ducks were offside in the neutral zone as the standout. It was a penalty on the Ducks for high sticking, and when the replay shows that the stick never made contact with the Sens player, which shows the refing is no better in the Stanley Cup final then it is all year, Harry Neale points out how foolish a penalty it is....What....If the Ducks player had made contact I would agree. Bob then goes on to credit Mike Comrie with the first goal, even after the replay clearly shows he didn't score. 10 minutes later he says "It looked like he touched it, He certainly tried" What the F%^&. He then says the Sens scores when the puck is in the corner of the rink. States the Ducks gave it away when actually the Sens carried it in, and shows all the excitement of someone meeting me the first time when he announces any Ducks shots. Let's not forget Harry Neales joke about a 'Does Dolly Parton sleep on her back"
My open call to CBC Please fire these guys!

Thanks

Friday, May 25, 2007

Ottawa - Canada's Team.....LOL GO DUCKS GO!





As my articles have stated before, I am a die-hard Leafs fan, which in itself has caused many health issues. I hate everything about the Sens except for the fact I took a couple of players in my playoff pool. The Sens and there fans drive me nuts. Firstly what a shock at the amount of Sens fans that have come out of the woodwork. I mean wasn't it a year ago, Muckler should have been fired, Murray is a horrible coach, Alfredsson is a joke for letting Pominville get around him, and now all of a sudden these guys are the next coming of Christ. It is just like last year when everyone became an Oilers fan. It's ridiculous. Bandwagon jumping is just shameful. The arguement I am cheering for Ottawa because I want the Cup in Canada is about as assinine as it comes. Both teams have 14 Canadian players on there lineups. Plus having the Cup in Ottawa and having to watch a parade through Toronto's ugly cousin would just be too much for me to swallow.




Any person who considers himself or herself a Leaf fan should never cheer for the Senators. This is the team that pressures CBC to fire Don Cherry because he had a bias against the Sens. This is the team that tried to take money from the taxpayers so they could stay in Ottawa. This is the team that had to have a free Eagles concert to attract season ticket holders. This is the team that get smoked in the playoffs by the Leafs every time they play. Which brings me to the fact the Sens are still that team that has all the skill in the world, and is still the team that can get bullied. The Leafs didn't beat the Sens because they had more talent. They did it by smacking them in the face and watching the Sens disappear. So far the Sens have played the Pens, Devils, and Sabres and have looked incredible. What do the Pens, Devils, and Sabres have in common. They haven't hit anything in April and May.




The Ducks will hit the Sens and my prediction is the Sens will disappear quicker then a cold Blue on a hot summer day. Ducks in 5. I will celebrate with a nice Cuban, and some Johnny Walker "Blue" and watch all those so-called Sens fans bail off the wagon. Too see the Sens get so close and fail will warm my heart.




GO DUCKS GO








Sunday, April 22, 2007

Why No Arrests?




This stuff drives me crazy. On Friday a protest was setup which blocked rail traffic from Toronto to Montreal causing havoc to both commuters and industry. This caused both economic and traveler pain. The cost of which I am not sure, however this was an ILLEGAL act. My question is Why was there no arrest? On Wednesday I was pulled over and given a speeding ticket for 70 km/h in a 60km/h which is a farce. The speed trap was in a 500 metre stretch on Durham road #5 which went from 80 to 60 back to 80. Of course this slow down section occured on a hill, and Mr. Safety was waiting for me at the bottom of the hill. I thought it was complete garbage however I did not block traffic going into the speed trap. But Let's imagine I did, what would be my fate? Well these protesters blocked a rail line, and what happens to them ..... Nothing. Why? Well it's obvious. There is a lack of leadership in both the provincial government and the OPP which are still feeling the effects of the Ipperwash incident. Now this Shawn Brant is talking of setting up other protests to disrupt the normal course of business in Ontario. This guy and every protester there should have been arrested. Shame on the OPP and the Provincial government who lack any leadership or foresight to prevent this. What were they protesting? The Thurlow quarry? Been there nothing to see. The government should act quicker on these land claims, however let's be honest on a couple of things. Firstly I know of many Aboriginal people who are 1/8th Native who get to go to school for free, etc, etc. And second most land issues in the 1800's did not have lawyers and were usually shook on and brandy was exchanged.


How do you settle them? I would imagine pulling of illegal acts isn't the best way.

Thursday, April 05, 2007

Raycroft - Simply Not Good Enough


I have to admit I doubled over in laughter when reading the comments by Dave in my last rant. I will assume because I know Dave and he is a pretty sharp guy that he has not watched a lot of Leaf games this year, because if he has he would not have made the comments.


Again Mr. Raycroft fails to make a save and pulls the old hands up in the air after a wrist shot by Jason Blake from 50 ft beats him, with no screen, right after the Leafs pulled even and were starting to dominate the flow of the game. You may have seen previous examples of this rule when watching Sean Avery sail one over him last Sunday. Or perhaps the fantastic goal in the same game that was shot from the goaline that went up in the air hit him in the back and went in. Also love the Asham 45 ft blast from a bad angle that whisked by him for the Islanders 4th goal.


The simple point is Raycroft is not an NHL goalie. While my friend Dave wrongly thinks I am looking for a saviour, all I am looking for is a goalie who makes a save, that's it. You know a goalie that might once in a while make a nice save to perserve a win. One thing you can count on with Raycroft, is if the game is on the line, in a shootout or near the end of the game if the other team hits the net, It's in. Of course the Leafs might still make the playoffs, but it will be in spite of piss poor goaltending.


Dave also brought up in the Buffalo game how the floodgates opened and Buffalo had great chances, and of course scored on every single one. What Dave forgets to mention is that it was the AHL 2nd goal which deflated the team, or maybe Dave forgot to watch the 1st period when the Leafs outshot Buffalo 21-9 had 2 breakaways 10 great scoring chances, and scored 1 goal. Buffalo's defence was horrible for 2 periods but unlike the Leafs they actually have an NHL calibre goalie in the net to help them. See when opposition has 5 chances and scores on every single one, while Leafs have 10 chances and score on 1, doesn't that say something? Plus Dave did you see Buffalo leave Sundin alone beside Miller in the final seconds. What happened there? Oh that's right Miller made a huge save to perserve the win. Imagine that!!!


Couple of other stats to throw at the wall and lets see what sticks. 0.895 Save Percentage. I believe 50 other goalies have a better SP. How many teams are in the league again?


The Leafs have outshot there opponets in 56 of the 81 games this year. Only 25 times this year has an opponent outshot the Leafs, which leaves the Leafs one of the best teams in this category, however there Win Loss record does not reflect this, wonder why this is Dave?


Raycroft is 43rd in GAA, again see question above on how many teams there is.


Tim Thomas for the Bruins who I think it can be agreed is a joke as a goalie has faced 150 more shots then Raycroft however Raycroft has allowed 20 more goals then Thomas. Take a wild guess at which goalie has allowed the most goals this year?


Raycroft has the worst Save percentage in the league when it comes to the shootout.


If Raycroft made one Save against Buffalo, and stopped one shooout shot, the Leafs would be in the playoffs today. Again Dave not looking for a saviour, I guess I am just looking for something along the lines of better then Tim Thomas.


Cheers

Friday, March 23, 2007

Leafs Playoff Run Fades Away

The 5-4 loss tonight to the Buffalo Sabres is a tough one to swallow. First off it pointed to the biggest factor in why the Leafs will not make the playoffs. Andrew Raycroft. Name one game the Leafs played in which they had the better goalie. Name one big save Raycroft has made to perserve a win. Problem is you can't. Again tonight the Leafs are the better team, just like in Montreal last Saturday, just like they have been in 70% of the games this year. I had one friend who told me the Leafs cheaped out in net with pay, but Halak for Montreal isn't making much and outplayed Raycroft, and by that reasoning Khabibulin should be leading the NHL.

Tonight Raycroft lets in an AHL goal for the 2nd goal, and then the flood gates open. I just pray Justin Pogge isn't a bust. Just a heartbreaker tonight, and if I am the coach or players, How do you trust a goalie who hasn't made a big save all year?