A couple of superstars came and played. Mikka Kiprusoff played very well making 38 saves and Jarome Iginla scored 2 goals on three shots tonight. That's really all you need to get the rest of the team through.
A bigger problem is the Leafs are not very good. They do not have very good goal tending. They do not have much for offence. Their defence does not prevent attackers from getting to good scoring chances. I don't want to keep ragging on the Leafs but they are just getting worse.
On the flip side, the Calgary Flames look like they have what it takes to go places. They have a coach who demands performance and is not afraid to let you know if you are not performing. They have a good defensive corps. They have scoring. They stand up for each other. They are physical. They are a team. Maybe we should see a lot more of Calgary on Hockey Night in Canada. It is becoming apparent to me they have a lot more going for them than the lowly Leafs.
When I really look at it I think there are two key problems with the Leafs.
They are the most valuable franchise in the NHL and put out one of the least valuable products.
They have an arrogant blowhard as a General Manager. Brian Burke sure likes to talk and be argumentative, but has not produced any results in Toronto.
I am going to continue to cheer for the Flames and rag on the Leafs as I see no other way.
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ReplyDeleteWhether Brian Burke is good or not, he hasn't even been there for a year! It's tough to turn things around that fast.
ReplyDeleteI suspect the Leafs will not improve until they get a coach that doesn't throw his players under the bus at every opportunity.
And can the CBC show someone else for once?