So, so naive.

Never, ever had the excitement as a Leaf fan that I did this year following the amazing Sens.

Not just great hockey but unbelievable come backs and great intensity.

Game 7 against Pittsburgh was........awesome.
- spatso

So, so naive.

Never, ever had the excitement as a Leaf fan that I did this year following the amazing Sens.

Not just great hockey but unbelievable come backs and great intensity.

Game 7 against Pittsburgh was........awesome.
- spatso

you're a (frank)ing idiot. yea it was awesome.my favourite part is when the Sens lost

And, what will you say next year when the Sens step up and continue their success through next season.

It is always the same. Leaf fans never want to talk about the scoreboard. They create a fantasy script around the way they would like for it to be and avoid dealing with the reality of what actually happens.
- spatso

sens 2017-18 season

Timing could not be better. Love the run. Love the fact they have all the young guys coming up next year. Great time to be a Sens fan.
- spatso

But what about Laine. why won t you even discuss him?

you're a (frank)ing idiot. yea it was awesome.my favourite part is when the Sens lost
- systemtool

Such a (frank)ing idiot. Who celebrates losing?

you're a (frank)ing idiot. yea it was awesome.my favourite part is when the Sens lost
- systemtool

So bitter....you are not very creative.

From Sportsnet:

We’ll predict an eight-year term for Draisiatl with an AAV in the area of $9.2 million. It’s rich, but having McDavid ($13.4 m) and Draisaitl locked up throughout their prime is going to be expensive.

So bitter....you are not very creative.
- spatso

But you won t even discuss Laine. I agree Matthews was the right pick but Laine will win the Calder.

I think Mathews was the right pick for the Leafs. I think Laine wins the Calder. I was disappointed Leaf fans were not more open in the discussion of draft options.
- spatso

So bitter....you are not very creative.
- spatso

From Sportsnet:

We’ll predict an eight-year term for Draisiatl with an AAV in the area of $9.2 million. It’s rich, but having McDavid ($13.4 m) and Draisaitl locked up throughout their prime is going to be expensive.
- spatso

yea but what about Laine?

[quote=systemtool]

From Sportsnet:

We’ll predict an eight-year term for Draisiatl with an AAV in the area of $9.2 million. It’s rich, but having McDavid ($13.4 m) and Draisaitl locked up throughout their prime is going to be expensive.
- spatso

So bitter. you are not very creative.

I believe they have only made playoffs once over a long period of time. But, unfortunately, sadly, even painfully, the only year they made the playoffs they met Boston in the first round and coughed up an incredible choke.

I have a theory, I believe the Boston choke changed Leaf fans. Leaf fans are knowledgable and passionate about hockey. But after the choke many became highly embittered, deeply wounded by the way the series was lost. It has left a bad taste in their mouth and they just want to win.

I have an example. I think Matthews was the right choice by the Leafs. Yet, I think Laine is probably a more talented force and will likely be the Calder winner. Purely from a hockey perspective this is fascinating stuff. But, Leaf fans have no stomach for the discussion. Perhaps, I am wrong. But, it appears to me that if Laine wins the Calder it will be taken personally, another Leaf loss. Logically, we understand this is really nonsensical. Many top drafted players did not win the Calder.

It is like the Boston series altered the psyche of many Leaf fans. They are not nearly as much fun and incredibly sensitive. A good young team playing competitive hockey should be enough to turn things around. I certainly hope to see some improvement in the Leafs play over last year. But, I also expect they will again be the long term beneficiary of another lottery draft pick.
- spatso

So bitter....you are not very creative.
- spatso

But, I also expect they will again be the long term beneficiary of another lottery draft pick.
- spatso

spatso is on fire. he partially backed into another one.


leafs did get a top 3 lottery prospect in liljergren; just at 17

But, I also expect they will again be the long term beneficiary of another lottery draft pick.


spatso is on fire. he partially backed into another one.


leafs did get a top 3 lottery prospect in liljergren; just at 17
- Tumbleweed

just him and D0Oopps

Spatso, I know you and the other Sens fans are still sensitive and blinded to the truth after that hurtful game 7 loss; Anderson choking on the series winning goal in double OT was a stinger.

But it’s disappointing that you are not ready to consider that liljegren > chabot. Is it still a little too salty for you to talk about with the bad taste in your mouth from the game 7 choke still lingering?

Spatso, I know you and the other Sens fans are still sensitive and blinded to the truth after that hurtful game 7 loss; Anderson choking on the series winning goal in double OT was a stinger.

But it’s disappointing that you are not ready to consider that liljegren > chabot. Is it still a little too salty for you to talk about with the bad taste in your mouth from the game 7 choke still lingering?
- Tumbleweed

at least a discussion!

You realize, of course, the Leafs do not have an impact Dman of Phaneuf's quality.
- spatso

the Leafs don't want a dman of his quality.

spatso is on fire. he partially backed into another one.


leafs did get a top 3 lottery prospect in liljergren; just at 17
- Tumbleweed

Only a Leaf fan would claim that 17 = 3.

Spatso, I know you and the other Sens fans are still sensitive and blinded to the truth after that hurtful game 7 loss; Anderson choking on the series winning goal in double OT was a stinger.

But it’s disappointing that you are not ready to consider that liljegren > chabot. Is it still a little too salty for you to talk about with the bad taste in your mouth from the game 7 choke still lingering?
- Tumbleweed

Now this is real Leaf summer talk. Well done. But you know it only counts if you really believe it.

Spatso, I know you and the other Sens fans are still sensitive and blinded to the truth after that hurtful game 7 loss; Anderson choking on the series winning goal in double OT was a stinger.

But it’s disappointing that you are not ready to consider that liljegren > chabot. Is it still a little too salty for you to talk about with the bad taste in your mouth from the game 7 choke still lingering?
- Tumbleweed

There was nothing by way of hurt. Spoke to lots of Sens fans afterwards and lots were discussing how close it was. But, everyone was just plain thrilled over the run. Sens lost to the Stanley Cup champions and they played them harder than any other team in the playoffs. Nothing but feelings of pride.

There was nothing by way of hurt. Spoke to lots of Sens fans afterwards and lots were discussing how close it was. But, everyone was just plain thrilled over the run. Sens lost to the Stanley Cup champions and they played them harder than any other team in the playoffs. Nothing but feelings of pride.
- spatso

Were you speaking with them at Bible study or in the lineup to get Red Blacks tickets?

There was nothing by way of hurt. Spoke to lots of Sens fans afterwards and lots were discussing how close it was. But, everyone was just plain thrilled over the run. Sens lost to the Stanley Cup champions and they played them harder than any other team in the playoffs. Nothing but feelings of pride.
- spatso

yea but what about Laine?

wonder why the leafs couldn't pony up the cost for Hamonic?
- D0PPELGANGER

Because they weren't willing to give up their first(smart), and Snow wanted Hamonic out of conference.

Hamonic also wanted to go west, but who knows how much of an effect that had.

Only a Leaf fan would claim that 17 = 3.
- spatso

I know two Sens fans who think 0>13.