And the Habs?
And the Habs?
Funny thing is that I felt our toughest games were against three teams that will not be in playoffs.So we have won the sries against every team in the division, Pretty solid year, best team in Canada without a doubt.
Obviously, both go hand in hand. LolAnd the Habs?
yep sure do miss Joe BowenI don't give two craps about who he likes or favours, he is drop dead awful at his job. The greats of the present and the past, have a certain tone of voice. Hughson and his chimp, simpeon, have no range in their voices at all.
They make something fantastic sound like a funeral. And they do it game after game. Year after year.
So when we get another no talent, who can range his voice a wee bit better, like Chris Cuthbert, we feel a little bit better.
What do you mean stick it where the sun don't shine? Just what can the Leafs do about it? State they are unhappy, big whoop, they can't actually do anything.A little off topic and not a Canes fan by any means but it is Rod BrinDamours last contract season as head coach and stated to management the only way he will resign is if they bring back all his assistant coaches, trainers right down to the bag boys and equipment handlers. Class act right there, wish the Leafs would tell Sportsnet, CBC or whomever responsible to bring back Joe Bowen or stick it where the sun don't shine. Man just sends shivers and excitment when he calls the game vs listening to the likes of Hughson and whomever.
Beware of complacency! The team should watch last years Columbus series in its entirety just before game 1of series 1. And perhaps we fans too?Well that's a little much to expect but I'm very psyched to be going into the playoffs with a different goalie other then Andersen and not have to face a god damn top-5 team in the league Bruins.
I think bare minimum, we're set to win round 1 in style.
I dunno they are a hockey mecca in the league, probably no. 1 in NHL sales fans in every building, most talked about and one of the wealthiest in the league both financially and in historic, probably No.1 in T.V ratings for hockey, I could see them having some kind of pull, could be wrong but look at the stupid choices they have for play by play right now.What do you mean stick it where the sun don't shine? Just what can the Leafs do about it? State they are unhappy, big whoop, they can't actually do anything.
they absolutely make the broadcasters a ton of money, but they still can't do squat they cant say well we aren't playing.... The league holds all the cards they have sold the broadcast rights. It's all out of the Leaf hands.I dunno they are a hockey mecca in the league, probably no. 1 in NHL sales fans in every building, most talked about and one of the wealthiest in the league both financially and in historic, probably No.1 in T.V ratings for hockey, I could see them having some kind of pull, could be wrong but look at the stupid choices they have for play by play right now.
My post was mostly wishing and not actual in stone. However I'm sure the Leafs make them a ton of money off T.V ratings.
A little off topic and not a Canes fan by any means but it is Rod BrinDamours last contract season as head coach and stated to management the only way he will resign is if they bring back all his assistant coaches, trainers right down to the bag boys and equipment handlers. Class act right there, wish the Leafs would tell Sportsnet, CBC or whomever responsible to bring back Joe Bowen or stick it where the sun don't shine. Man just sends shivers and excitment when he calls the game vs listening to the likes of Hughson and whomever.
Brooks is great depth and potentially something to be excited for for next season but if Nash is healthy, there should be no way Nash doesn't get in over Brooks.
Brooks is great depth and potentially something to be excited for for next season but if Nash is healthy, there should be no way Nash doesn't get in over Brooks.
Florida gutted their team and lost key players to injury....and are ahead of Tampa.Brooks has been a nice surprise, late season addition. I was never sold he was true NHL material, more a feeder guy in case we had a ton of injuries. But, he’s shown good skill, great hockey IQ and plenty of hustle. He seems to gel well with Spezza too, guy has been a pleasant revelation and is making the most of this chance. He’s in the mix now.
Also, this division does truly stink and it is the worst in the league imho. Leafs have no peer and ain’t even close. The Oilers are a mirage feasting on inferior opponents. Jets decent but not a real threat. I honestly can’t see us not making it to the third round, and I’m an abused Leafs fan.
Until recently, didn't it feel like this team never won by a comfortable margin....now they're doing it in every game?
Brooks has been a nice surprise, late season addition. I was never sold he was true NHL material, more a feeder guy in case we had a ton of injuries. But, he’s shown good skill, great hockey IQ and plenty of hustle. He seems to gel well with Spezza too, guy has been a pleasant revelation and is making the most of this chance. He’s in the mix now.
Also, this division does truly stink and it is the worst in the league imho. Leafs have no peer and ain’t even close. The Oilers are a mirage feasting on inferior opponents. Jets decent but not a real threat. I honestly can’t see us not making it to the third round, and I’m an abused Leafs fan.
I think it is 6. 5 pts gives the Leafs 76 points. If Edmonton wins all 8 of their games, they would also have 76 points. And there is a chance that the Oilers would have the tiebreaker so the Leafs would need 6 pts to guarantee it.
A little off topic and not a Canes fan by any means but it is Rod BrinDamours last contract season as head coach and stated to management the only way he will resign is if they bring back all his assistant coaches, trainers right down to the bag boys and equipment handlers. Class act right there, wish the Leafs would tell Sportsnet, CBC or whomever responsible to bring back Joe Bowen or stick it where the sun don't shine. Man just sends shivers and excitment when he calls the game vs listening to the likes of Hughson and whomever.
I find the commentary boring, my issue is not because he is a supposed Canucks fan or whatever, I love Joe's call not because he is a homer but because he puts so much life into the game.Think they only people really complaining (in some cases obsessing) about this, is a few on here who want a homer play by play every game - even a national broadcast. I've been watching pretty much every game this team has played for my entire 48 years of existence, and aside from when Romaniuk and Millen did the regional games recently, I have never had a problem with the broadcast. Surprised it means so much to some.
I love Joe Bowen - and wish he was back for the "REGIONAL" TV broadcasts, just as much as anyone. He provided good commentary (esp with Harry Neale) and a ton of humour too. Can you imagine the uproar from other teams fans if he did HNIC!?! who already complain about the Leafs being jammed down their throats all the time as it is!
Was there all this whining when Bob Cole called the games? He was as impartial as there is, and how it should be. I don't see Hughson as a Canucks supporter over any other team during his broadcasts. He must be pretty respected in the industry to be awarded national broadcasts. HNIC and any national broadcasts should be impartial. Comical when people post that Hughson must be crying when the Leafs beat the Jets.
Imagine NBC or whoever might have national US broadcast rights and they pick a homer like Rick Jeanerette or Mickey Redmond to do the games Sabres or Red Wings national games.
lolI have no like button. NONE. But is a kiss and a hug sufficient.