The previous time Toronto’s NHL franchise missed the playoffs three straight seasons was 80
years ago, just before the Great Depression.
Which about sums up the general mood around Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd. today, now that the Air Canada Centre officially will be devoid of playoff revenue a third straight season. The Boston Bruins put the Leafs away for good last night with a 4-2 win at TD Banknorth Garden, meaning the best the 12th-ranked Leafs can do is win their remaining four and lose an eighth-place tiebreaker to Boston or Philadelphia.
Taken from the Toronto Sun
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For the early years of their existence, Aerosmith partied like the rock gods they were. The band did all the drugs you could think of and most predicted a trajic end. But against all odds, Steven Tyler is 60 years old today. Happy Birthday to the Demon on Screaming. Tyler is a prolific front man, rock icon, and during his high-energy stage performances, he usually dresses in bright colorful outfits with his trademark scarves hanging from his mic stand. Tyler’s main focus currently is working on material for Aerosmith’s 15th studio album, currently slated for release sometime in the second quarter of 2008.
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“We’re going to hope the hockey gods give us some help,” said Matt Stajan, who did not sound convinced of such a scenario. “There it still hope, and we have to beat these guys (tomorrow).” What??? After laying the proverbial egg two days after Easter, the Toronto Maple Leafs are on life support. They lost last night 6-2 to the Boston Bruins, who they trail for 8th in the Eastern Conference by 6 points. I think there are 5 games left. Why not just admit its over. Its been over since December. Valiant effort by an underachieving hockey club. Put in the shoty backup goalie, bring up the kids, and sign Mats Sundin or plan the tribute for his retirement. But please stop, stop, stop saying that “we are almost done.” Let the season end the way the last few have, breaking out the golf clubs.
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Leafs
Toronto beats Buffalo on Friday. Then the Leafs come from behind in dramatic fashion to beat the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Wow. A team that many (include me) said was dead last weekend, still has some mathematical chance to make the post season. As I have said too many times I hope they do but I am not getting my hopes up. In 4 days the Leafs have 2 games against Boston. If those games are won in regulation, then maybe I will concede they have a chance to play hockey in April.
Blackhawks
In a weird twist of fate, Chicago is also 4 points our of the last playoff spot. Could be an exciting last week of the season for the windy city faithful. The Hawks dropped one against Nashville on Saturday, but rebounded well with and overtime win versus St. Louis. Looks like the Calder trophy(for rookie of the year) could be in reach for Patrick Kane.
No Touch Icing
I agree with Don Cherry. Something has to be done before a defenseman in the NHL is killed trying to get to an iced puck. Minnesota Wild defenseman Kurtis Foster broke his leg on Wednesday when San Jose’s Torrey Mitchell pushed him into the boards while both men were going full speed. I agree with the Hockey Night in Canada broadcast team; it was intentional. I know Mitchell fells sorry Foster was injured, but if you look at the replay, you will see the intent. I think the NHL dropped the ball by not suspending Mitchell. Either way the Board of Govaners and the Competition Committee need to find a solution before someone gets killed.
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Last night the Chicago Blackhawks honored one of their greatest players ever, Tony Esposito. Tony O was yet another of the former Hawk greats to be reunited with the team. The Hawks surprised him by bring his brother Phil back for the ceremony. The Blackhawks, fittingly, then blanked the Washington Capitals. Khabibulin preserved the shutout with the save of the season, stopping Alexander Semin’s attempt at an open net with a full-out dive and snaring the puck with his glove with 2 minutes 53 seconds remaining. It was beautiful. Another great thing to see was the full house at the United Center. The sellout was the Hawks’ ninth of the season, which is more than the previous five seasons combined.
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