Increased Shitcapades

So I haven't posted in a while. Partly because there hasn't been much to talk about lately, but mostly because I am lazy and don't feel like staying at work any longer than I have to to write a post. Today is your lucky day though.

So the NHL Trade deadline came and went and not much happened in regards to my post below. Sundin and the rest of the "Frozen Five" refused to waive their no trade clauses and remain in Toronto. For some reason I wasn't as mad as I thought I would be. I think it has to do with the fact that them winning has placated me a little. In addition to the Leafs playing well, Sundin is shooting the fucking lights out. Where was this game the rest of the season. The upped game by Sundin has meant fans are even happier that he stayed or even more pissed. With him on fire, it means that he still has considerable talent left in him, meaning considerable talent and/or draft picks could have been acquired for him.

Others believe the resurence means the Leafs have a legitimate shot at making the playoffs or the very least 9th. To be honest I also had some hope return when they were only 5 pts back. But now I see that there are too few games left in the season. The Leafs will continue this pace for the rest of the season but will just fall short. Another long summer is in the works and with it a complete overhaul of the team. Sundin is going to retire and at least 3 of the other 4 are going to gone. I see McCabe and Kubina as the two most likely to go and it is a toss up between Kaberle and Tucker for the other coveted spot. Regardless the Leafs are going to be a much younger and less talented team next year and for some years to come. That is how I see it playing out. (Although I am notoriously wrong on about 95% of my predictions).

The End is Near, New Beginnings Await

The Leafs are 9 points out of a playoff spot in the East. This may seem like bad news, however any true Leaf fan will tell you that it is not so. By being absolute shit this year, the Leafs have improved their chances of acquiring the 1st overall pick in the entry draft this year.

Most people assume that Steve Stamkos will go first overall. He would be an amazing addition to the Leafs roster. A young player who actually has some potential and talent. With the lottery system, the Leafs could get even more chances if Sundin is traded for a first rounder. You listeneing Fletcher? Sundin?

Sundin you've been a Leaf for 13 years now, time to move on. We know that you are love Toronto and don't want to move, but give it up already. Think about the team. Get traded to some team that has a chance of winning, give the Leafs some picks, prospects, win the cup then re-sign with the Leafs in the off-season. Not that difficult of a choice.

If you love the organization so much be a team player and give them a nice future.

Now as for next year this is what needs to be done:

1.Dump Raycroft and Clemmensen. I don't care how its done. Trade them, waive them, buy out their salaries, doesn't matter. Toskala is number one, bring up Pogge to be the back up.
2.Re-sign Sundin.
3. Trade McCabe, Kubina, or Kaberle.
4. Trade Tucker, Wellwood, and Tlusty
5. Sign that Swede everyone is talking about. (Don't remember his name, Jordan will)
6. Try and get Campbell from Buffalo.
7. Keep Earl, Newbury and Kilger in the line-up

With those moves the Leafs should make a decent run next year.