This team is fundamentally flawed from top to bottom. No one believes this team can win anything. Too many critical weaknesses, the American teams will destroy them.
What's your level of interest next season?
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I feel like that was different though. Just like in the 80’s when I became a fan, those teams were awful, but they were so obviously bad that there was a sort of pride in stubbornly supporting them no matter what.
What happened this year was the first time as a fan that I felt genuinely made a fool of.
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One thing's for certain, I'll be saving a lot of money by not caring finally after many decades.
I was seven.
The thing is, it was no big deal because at that age we thought they were supposed to win every year. We kind of knew that Bobby Hull was a good player, but we kinda thought it would be the Leafs and Canadiens -- [Hey Mom, did you know they spell Canadian wrong on purpose?] -- every year. Then Bobby Orr came along and that changed everything.
My best friend's Mother intervened to ensure he could always be the Toronto Maple Leafs in our many table-hockey games in Southwestern Manitoba because his cousin -- I never knew which one -- played for the Leafs. I think in fact he probably played two games or something as the backup goaltender, but whatever it was was more than celebrity status-worthy.
Since then, anyone who continued to watch through the Harold Ballard -- Punch Imlach -- Floyd Smith -- John Brophy -- John Kordic -- Martin Marincin eras isn't likely to go cold turkey now.
It would be like that two-pack a day addict finally keeping the vow to one day give up smoking.
See ya all next year, chaps.
I'm tired of Lou (notice how despite his age we fondly use his first name) and Kyle (vice versa) bashing on both sides -- I don't know why anyone has to be for one and against the other -- but I'll probably continue to hang around these tiresome chats just as enraged Leaf fans here will probably hang around to watch -- and criticize -- tiresome Leaf games still.
If not, then maybe the tiresome Dubas-bashing will diminish, that that won't be missed.
As they used to say about the Cubs, "Anyone could have a bad century!" In the case of the Leafs, a bad half-century . . . and counting!
ShaneFalco
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As I mentioned in another thread, the people who said the Leafs aren't built for playoff hockey, were absolutely right
Biding my time until ownership decides to fix this mess. Fan of the Franchise .. Not this Group.
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Losing to the Habs like they did was the final straw for me. I’ve lost all interest in discussions of how to fix the team for next year. I actually think I’m done caring about the leafs and I was a diehard forever- I’m 49.
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No matter how good they may look in the regular season, don't be fooled again.
Personally, I'll start to believe in this group the second they get past the second round. Looking at the how strong the Atlantic will likely be next season, that will imply they beat at least one very good hockey team when it counted.
Personally, I'll start to believe in this group the second they get past the second round. Looking at the how strong the Atlantic will likely be next season, that will imply they beat at least one very good hockey team when it counted.
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Hard to say, but as of right now I think I've earned some apathy credit. If they escape the first round I'll tune in. I'm actually surprised I came here today.
They won't finish first again .
We are a top 20 team maybe .
Vegas will beat the Habs 4 straight .
The only player that will make a difference is Price.
The Canadian division wasn't that great.
I will PVR the games like I always do usually bypassing half the game untill they feel like playing.
In the playoffs They will end up playing Boston and lose.
Untill Keefe dubie and shanny are gone nothing will change.
In the playoffs They will end up playing Boston and lose.
Untill Keefe dubie and shanny are gone nothing will change.
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And apparently that's what it's going to take b/c Shanny seems right on board the Dubas train....wreck
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I tend to watch a couple of games most nights, and seeing as how the Leafs only play twice (maybe three times some weeks) a week, that means I tend to catch a lot of the other teams games.
So, doubt if I'll change that routine much, but I think I'll invest a little more time and interest in following one or two underdogs who improve this year for an outlet and some additional entertainment.
I think once you see Fans back in the building these guys are going to hear it loud and clear .... Lots of players/ Execs have been run out of Toronto ... These guys may be asking for trades when they get whats coming to them .
ShaneFalco
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Definitely at an all time low in interest. Have already started to pick up some new hobbies and looking forward to that year round. I love hockey so i'll still probably catch highlights, but the regular season will be a bit of a blur for me. IF they make the playoffs, I might watch the first round a little but would have very low expectations. IF they somehow win, then I'll start to feel like its worth my time and energy a bit more. Only so long you can cheer for an organization that constantly losses and disappoints - this year for the first time, I actually feel a bit embarrassed to call myself a leaf fan. But my ties are just too deep to T.O so I'll not really be able to cheer for anyone else wholeheartedly.
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They are still a fun team to watch in the regular season so i will watch 65-70 games. At this point, im just not expecting anything from them in the postseason. If they lose in the 1st round, get swept or dont even make the playoffs it really wouldn't matter to me.
This season had some excitement as they had a comparatively easier road (No Boston/Tampa/Carolina/NYI) but next season..
This season had some excitement as they had a comparatively easier road (No Boston/Tampa/Carolina/NYI) but next season..
If it was the old gardens yes but now there are to many suits in the stands.
Man I loved the old gardens .
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I want to say I won't watch but I know I will. I'm still butt hurt and lashing out at how the season ended but after all is said and done, the leafs are my favorite soap opera.
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