Agree.
Bernier is all hype
Bolland is a 4th line plug
Clarkson is a 4th line plug as well.
Grabo was god.
Rielly is still in diapers and is a pylon.
Did I miss any one?
As an outsider I just think that the hype train around the leafs is unfair for the fans. Last year was a small sample size and the eastern conference got a lot better and more difficult to make the playoffs. Not to say they wont make the playoffs I just think three fanbases in the east are going to be really disappointed this year. (Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, Tampa, NYI, Philly, Washington)
Bernier has a great hockey Canada pedigree but do you really think they are going to bring a goalie that assuming he starts and plays very well for the leafs will have never played a full season as a starter? Has never played in the NHL playoffs and has never won anything of significance at the pro level as a starter. Team Canada.... That just doesn't add up to me.
Not to say he isn't talented enough but the goaltender position is whats between the ears more then any spot. Mental toughness is the single most important aspect of that position. Not to say that Bernier doesn't have it but he just hasn't had the opportunity to show it. I don't think Canada gambles like that. For Example I don't even want Mike Smith on that team because he hasn't won anything of importance.
Dreger appears to me like a Leaf fan boy because its the only team he really talks about, that with the connection to Nonis makes for some unrealistic expectations placed on the leafs.
P.S my avatar isn't a hater thing Paul Byron is a buddy of mine and its the best NHL hit/picture he has going.