My Leafs Fell Again - You'd Think It Was Autumn
My Leafs Fell Again - You'd Think It Was Autumn
It's been a long time since I watched an NHL game - When I was a kid I would always listen on Saturday night to Foster Hewitt announce the "Hockey Night in Canada" games - those were the days when the Leafs were Stanley Cup winners. Has there ever been a kid in Canada who couldn't skate and wasn't a hockey fan? Then I watched the games on TV and went to Maple Leaf Gardens to watch the Leafs play now and then when I lived in Toronto. Amazingly, China CCTV showed the deciding semi-final between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins today. What I saw right away is that the Bruins had better defence, and I can understand the Leafs losing because they were unable to even capitalize on having an extra man during a Bruins' penalty and when they pulled the goalie at the end. Bad luck too - I saw early on a great shot bounce off the Bruin's goal post. Anyway, when the Bruins got their empty net goal, I turned off the TV - I don't like going to funerals either.
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How I miss hearing Foster Hewitt shout "He shoots, he scores" during the Leafs' golden days. There used to be a time....
Leafs have been snake bitten for decades.....
thought this would be the year they’d make a run.
If the Cubs could do it, the Leafs will too (I think).
I feel your pain Buzz! The Wings haven't even made it to the playoffs for three years! The best hockey news for this Wings fan is Stevie Y is coming back as the GM!
I used to really enjoy watching Gordie Howe play, but I know that Yzerman was a real star, so maybe he'll get the team competitive again.
Sorry Buzz, but the Bruins are moving on.
Yeah, luther28, so I've noticed, but your condolences are accepted.
Sorry I'm from the south of Boston area, it's a genetic thing for me. Don't fret, the Sox eventually began to win hopefully it won't take the Leafs as long.
See you next year:)
I once had the privilege of watching a game in Fenway Park - saw a homer hit over the green monster. Great food.
I feel your pain to Buzz I watched the game as well, disappointing to say the least. Well as we die hard Leafs fans are used to saying, there's always next year.
Even sadder imo is they were the last Canadian team still playing, now that they're gone there isn't any reason to continue watching the playoffs (for me).
That was my last game to watch this year as well. When it comes to hockey, I'm a dedicated homer, although I do cheer on the Canadian Olympic and World Hockey Canadian teams.
As do I
Me too.
They'll be back Buzz. Should be an exciting season next year. Hope for both the Maple Leafs and Redwings will ensue. Also, you found that you can get the games in the postseason on TV over there. That's certainly a good thing.
As an Oilers fan, I've got nothing but sadness every single NHL season. At least the Leafs make the playoffs. We couldn't even win the one thing we're good at, the top lottery draft pick.
Your team will be there again next year. Mine is still likely years away.
At least the Flames lost. Yay.
But that Sharks / Knights game was probably one of the craziest game 7's I've ever seen!!
LOL. Well, you had your golden Oiler days with the Great One. Mine go much further back.