why didnt the toronto maple leafs not make the playoffs? and how do u feel about that?
446347
Die hard leafs fan here... I'm glad we didn't make it, we need to rebuild from the ground up. We gotta get rid of berg, lindros, oniel etc. I'd keep allison. 60 points in 66 games is respectable. Our goalie and defence situation will br taken care of in the off season... and no i don't believe aubin will be #1. Paul Maurice will be moved up as head coach i couldn't be happier about that. If you have watched any marlies games you know hes got a great raport with the youngsters. I think we will see a much younger team next season...\n\nOh one more thing sens are out in the second round...thats my predictions... WINGS will take the cup.
415278
It was amazing.  Great game by Mr. Sundin.  The Leafs' chances are slim right now (I'm a Leafs fan) but it's still possible.\n\nGood game by McCabe, Kaberle, Sundin, Nieuwendyk.  Amazing night for the buds.
774649
I feel for you - that's rough not being able to go till January.\n\nI've been to several Stars games to see them play New Jersey (won at their home opener), Detroit (lost...very sad), and St. Louis (won).
989337
Im not a huge hockey fan, but due to my canadian blood, something sparks in me which i must watch the Stanley Cup Finals. I was rooting for North Corolina, but those last 3 minutes, i wanted to see the Edmonton Oilers score, how intense was that? But when they pulled out their goalie i knew they were screwed... As for being a fan? No, i prefer the St. Louis Blues, and the L. A. Kings.
316575
Absolutely! Hard to coach a bunch of old guys who are hurt. The GM should have been fired instead for all of the poor moves or the lack of good moves. Interesting that both the Leafs and the Raptors, (both owned by the same company) failed to make the playoffs. I'm thinking changes need to be made at the top and not the coach.
1119121
erm, difficult, really love the vancouver chanucks, toronto maple leaves, calgary flames, mighty ducks, san jose sharks, new jersey devils and montreal canadiens. but that doesn't mean i don't like any other teams,..... i heavn't really made up my mind yet
591172
I'm not satisfied!!\n\nI'm a Duck's fan and I wish they could win the cup this year; however after game one I told my girlfriend... "My prediction is either Edmonton will sweep us or the series will go to seven games."  After tonight it looks like (sadly) I will get it right with the first guess.  \n\nEdmonton is not a true Cinderella, they finished eight but the bottom three teams were playing musical chairs at the end of regular season... it won't a big surprise if they go all the way.  Too bad for the NHL and tv ratings.\n\nAs consolation to all Duck fans out there we can say the Ducks are mightier than at least 26 other teams in the NHL (by virtue of actually making it to the conference finals).
874385
Don't pick a team JUST because it's winning. If you do, don't start hating them when they lose. Pick your hometeam. If your city doesn't have a team, pick one close to your city. If you pick a team that is located very far from where you live, it's unlikely that you'll ever get to see them with other fellow fans. \n\n(Note: Becoming a Leafs fan will make you a target for insults in Canada outside of Toronto.)
493747
they lost.  maybe next year if they get a better goalie and younger stars.  was a disappointing series.  the wings did not try hard enough.  they need a younger team.
564353
--> Leafs fan in Toronto.\nBut I'd agree with anyone who Say's they stink. Simply, because they do.\nI no longer attend games because I believe management doesn't really care if they win or lose. The Leafs make $$$ anyway.\nEvery friggin game is sold out, win or lose.
313822
Boy, I wish I knew.  All I can say is I feel the Rangers were hurt the most of any team by having the Olympics in the middle of the season.  That broke the momentum they had at the time.  They sent sent 10 or so players, 5 or 6 of them ended up on the teams in the medal round so they had no time at all to recuperate before the NHL schedule began.  Remember their 6 game losing streak right after the resumption of play?\n\nI haven't calculated it, but I'd have to say their winning % after the break was probably one of the lowest in the league.\n\nNow the flu bug has hit the team with 6 or more players having it heading into Saturday's Game 1 with the Devils.\n\nI'm trying to remain calm and optimistic, but.....
1024746
Assuming you mean the Toronto Maple Leafs (sorry, not a ice hockey addict), they last won in the 66/67 season. It seems the final game in this series was May 2nd, so as of today (June 24th 2006) it's been 14298 days (but don't worry, it's been over 16500 days since my team last won the league here in the UK :(
264461
From the beginning of the season everyone said they would battle for a playoff spot all year. \n\nIn my opinion, the Leafs do not have consistent players in goal. Belfour is quickly nearing the end of his career, Tellqvist does not have enough experience to lead the team, and Aubin hasn't played a game in almost two years. \n\nTheir offense is a sad story, Chad Kilger has the most even strength goals on the team.\n\nFinally, the most evident part is their defense. Since McCabe went down with an injury their season started to do the same. Hopefully they will get a good draft pick and make some changes in management to have a better year in 06-07.
282591
I watched the game last night with the coyotes I think that SJ was playing better but just not putting the puck in the back of the net many great scoring Chance but not many goals. Cujo has also has a 30-7-0 record against the sharks so I don't see a change in that unless the sharks step it up a notch. I like what I saw of the sharks but if they want to win they need to keep crashing the net and stop with the bad turn overs. also stop giving away odd man rushes. As for the chances of making the play-offs not to good a lot of teams in the running will have to drop the ball for this to happen. Go Leafs and Canadians and ottawa :)
712491
If I come up with a clever Leafs slam, even if it is off topic, will I get best answer?  Let's give it a shot...\n\nTHE LEAFS BLOW AND I HATE THEM IRRATIONALLY.\n\nThat's the best I can do, sorry.
809382
They lost some key players; Yzerman and Shanahan. Chelios is getting old, and Hasek is a big question at this point. I would say they will win their division, but I don't think they will go far in the playoffs again this year.
675187
I am ecstatic! My proud, young underdog Sabres weren't expected to even make the playoffs this year by the so-called "experts" and now they're crushing the top seed left in these glorious Stanley Cup Playoffs! Fantastic! :)\n\nWe now return to Buffalo for Games 3 & 4 at home, but no one expected us to be up 2-0 after the first two games in Ottawa. The Sabres are in complete control of this series and I believe they shall go on and win it (not sure about a sweep). I KNOW we can defeat Carolina because we've done it several times this season, and it's looking like they may beat New Jersey. \n\nI don't wish to get ahead of myself here but my Sabres are setting themselves up to WIN IT ALL! How awesome would that be for the long-suffering fans back home in Buffalo, eh? :)\n\nLet's Go Buf-fa-lo!!! =)