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I disagree. I really liked Sundin. Good work ethic, never complained, a good role model to the younger players. I think he was a franchise player. I agree with Johnny that we need a franchise player. However you do not get them by trading draft picks away for 1 dimensional 60 point guys. I would much rather watch Edmonton lose every night and know help is on the way than watch my beloved Leafs get crushed every night and realize there is nothing in the farm, and we have no first round draft pick this year. I am sorry but I am not drinking the Brian Burke Kool Aid. I thought they might finish this year with a 40-32-8 record for 88 points and tenth in the conference but they would have to play some awefully good hockey for the rest of the year for that even. There is no evidence to suggest that this is attainable.

Did you wear your Heatley jersey last night MuskyMatt? Danny f in Heatley. Lol. I am a leafs fan but still can not stomach what Heatley did.

I think he is trying to suggest that a franchise player will not make much of a difference giving the results of the last 30 years plus.

Let's also not forget Knight who will be a fine NHLer. And of course next years first round pick. This is a brutal time to be a Leafs fan. You say you skipped the last few years watching Johnny? I would wait a few more.

You are off comparing Kessel to an eighteen year old in his first year. Kessel's first year he went 11 goals 18 assists for 29 points, all the time playing the wing with no defensive responsibilities. Come on Mr Bass, get a grip. I know you can not blame Kessel for this trade. You can only evaluate him on what he has done compared to what he can do and he is falling short a tad with no line mates. No biggy. It is Burkes failure to evaluate talent and his team that has dug us into this hole.

Cold fx. Works wonders.

How would you go about spelling "fruition"?

I am sorry but I think that is embarrassing. To suggest the general populace lacks the intelligence to comprehend the basics of English is ludacris.

What did you have in mind?

Me too. Incredible how easy it was. I do believe we should do a better job of preserving the language. Some of the kids on the internet make English much like Newspeak.

Very good. Loved the Cory Clouston bit.

I am a Leaf fan but you guys are dreamers. Dr Sal hit it right on the head.

It comes down to this. Does Brian Burke feel this team is good enough to make the playoffs? He has said he does. So that would mean he thinks they are not performong up to potential. Meaning they are not being coached well. Or Does Brian Burke feel that the coach is doing the best he can with what he has to work with? If so that would incriminate himself. I am sick of hearing Burke talk out of both sides of his mouth. I am also sick of our smug little coach. I am sick of not having any draft picks. I would have eagerly watched a rebuild. Brian Burke is building a Stanley Cup champion. In Boston.

Nice job. I have not had the chance to fish Quinte this fall. We are working six days a week and the day I have off I am spending with my 20 month old son and my better half. I can't wait to get on the hardwater with my father. Cheers. Your reports are always informative for the board.

Healthy and happy retirement to the Chronz. A good egg. I do not always agree with him but most times I do. The Don Cherry of fishing. My favourite quote was when he said "If you do not take your kids fishing I hope when your 80 years old they run your wheelchair off the dock and into the lake." I laughed for about a half an hour over that one.

I do not know what games you are watching Johnny. Komisarek is brutal. If you want to evaluate players you have to watch them. Not just the game. Komisarek is playing brutal. Giving up the puck regularly in his own end and with no offensive skill it does not bode well, and worst yet his confidence has regressed to the point he us physically soft.

Only bright light is the way schenn seems to be developing in overdrive. Komisarek is a 4.5 million dollar turnover machine. In bad spots too.

Chipmunks are eco friendly is my new favorite line. An Eco system is based on the fact that the animals would be Eco neutral. Fluctuations should not be met with knee jerk reactions. It will all even out in the end. Or it might not. 99.9 percent of all animals that have inhabited this earth are now extinct. Evolution is carrying us on it's back. Roll with it.

Beautiful fish. Keep em coming.

I just phoned the guy. He says it is 50 percent off all blizzaks. 700 bucks for my wifes car. Installed and balanced. I might jump on it.

I know. I bought mine the January before last and on my truck they were a pretty penny. I love the blizzaks.

Winter tires and snow tires are different. Winter tires are better. Maybe not so hard to find a deal on good tires this year. Queens tire in acton has the sign out front. Blizzaks 50 percent off, order now. I have never seen that before. Maybe overproduction this year?

Deseronto.

Keep dreaming boys. I am a die hard leafs fan but I am not going to let false hope and wishful thinking prevent me from seeing the leafs for what they are

Kessel is the guy that gets passed to. You think he is a playmaker? Well he isn't.