I don't know how many of you have been flipping around center ice and checking out other games, but if you do you will quickly realize that the talent level on the Leafs is vastly inferior to many other teams in the NHL right now.
I agree with most forecasts which suggest that the Leafs will finish near the bottom of the East.
In the past, wishing for the # 1 pick was seen as a hope that the Leafs would tank. Tank Nation was born and on and on it goes. I don't want to see the Leafs tank per se, rather, I just don't think they have the horses to get very far regardless of their efforts. It was nice to beat the Habs and all, but seriously, they are also going to be at the bottom of the ladder at the end of the season.
Oh, how I wish the Leafs kept Seguin and Hamilton..... but I digress.
I hope for a very high pick, but I also wonder if they could ever attract a guy like Corey Perry if they finish 30th overall.
I just want the team to be able to compete with the best out there night in and night out and despite not making the playoffs in nearly a decade, that is still a long way from reality. The way to get there is through high draft picks.
I agree with most forecasts which suggest that the Leafs will finish near the bottom of the East.
In the past, wishing for the # 1 pick was seen as a hope that the Leafs would tank. Tank Nation was born and on and on it goes. I don't want to see the Leafs tank per se, rather, I just don't think they have the horses to get very far regardless of their efforts. It was nice to beat the Habs and all, but seriously, they are also going to be at the bottom of the ladder at the end of the season.
Oh, how I wish the Leafs kept Seguin and Hamilton..... but I digress.
I hope for a very high pick, but I also wonder if they could ever attract a guy like Corey Perry if they finish 30th overall.
I just want the team to be able to compete with the best out there night in and night out and despite not making the playoffs in nearly a decade, that is still a long way from reality. The way to get there is through high draft picks.