are the t.o leafs ever gonna win the cup....no habs fans plz?
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Are you kidding?\nThey will win of course.\nYou just have to "be-Leaf"\n\nYou Senators fans better watch out.\nIf the Leafs make it to the playoffs this year it will mean that golf season for players like Alfredsson and Chara will start in April.\n\nThere's a saying that goes like "Every Senators fan has a Leafs jersey in their closet"  You smart Sens fans figure this out.\n\nhttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/LeafsForLife/tombstone4.jpg\n\nhttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/LeafsForLife/Superman1.jpg
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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.
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Haha Leafs and the Cup is almost like Cubs and the World Series.\n\nWhen will they win again:\n(1) Fire Ferguson: Pretty sure Ferguson cares more about making money for the owners, then the team winning itself. Remember, the longer the Leafs go without winning, the more sellouts the ACC has, which means more money.\n(2) Build A D: With this offseason and with plenty of cap space, the Leafs really have to build a decent defence. This means not signing another aki berg type player. Get Kaberle's brother in Carolina (Frantisek)?\n(3) Goalie: Well, all Leaf fans know what goes here.
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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 :(
71131
Team management has a lot to do with it. Getting rid of players like gary roberts for jayson allison and washed up eric lindros wont take the leafs to the cup. They need to make some serious moves to shore up the defence and need a high calibre play maker/scorer
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HOCKEY ROX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nGO HABS GO!!!!!!!!!\n\nLeafs suk!!!\n\nGO lf LEAFS GO lf\n\n\nOLE OLE OLE OLE,  OLE,  OLE!!!!
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Fantastic! I finally found a fellow Sabres fan in YA. Where have you been? I've been posting in a desert here. The Buffalo Sabres are the surprise team of the NHL this season (along with the Carolina Hurricanes) and I'd love to think they can win it all... But there is the dread Buffalo curse ("NO GOAL" vs Dallas in the 1999 Stanley Cup final and of course the Bills' 4 straight Super Bowl defeats in the '90s), so try not to get your hopes up too high. Whatever happens, we have the best young goaltender in the league (Ryan Miller) and a club that works hard and plays like a team. We have as good a chance as any of the favourites. Let's Go Buffalo!
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Is he really that level of player to step in for Sundin,  To me Sundin was the one player the Leafs could not loose.  I know it is only three weeks, but they are going to be fighting the whole season for a playoff birth.  Everyone gets up to play them.  I hope the kid explodes for you guys. I have been reading  all  of posts on here about him.  He has a real opportunity to shine. I really hope he makes the next step.  As far as  a prediction, I will abstain.  I just have not watched the kid a lot, and a point a game should make you a happy Leaf fan. Just my ramblings.
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The team is definitely one of the fastest and most aggressive out there,  they can definitely score and they are fun to watch.  However it is a very young and inexperienced team.  There defense has looked shoddy at times and to win the cup, a team needs a defense that can get it done.  Another key is goaltending, again you see that they are inexperienced in this area, while Gerber has looked excellent at times, its hard to say how he will hold up in the playoffs. We need to remember that the last Cup winner was the Lightning, a young talented team riding hot scorers and a hot goalie.  We can't count out the 'Canes but you need to remember that if they don't get it done this year, this is a team that will be good for many years.
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I hope they win cuz I would like to see an 8 seed win the stanly cup. a 2 seed winning isn't nothing but an 8 seed win that would be history and edmonton hasnt come this far to not win.
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Yes, I am totally depressed! Bittersweet night last night. I am a true life-time Leaf fan living in Ottawa, it was nice to finally beat that heartless Senator team, but when Tampa scored late in overtime, I was devastated!
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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.
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I am afraid that their goose is cooked!!!! When they lost  4to 3 after leading 3 to 0 ,that was the start of their downfall.They are hurting on defence and their power play is zilch.The Hurricanes are playing with more desire and deserve to WIN. Oh well maybe next year......
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Highly doubtful.\nThey have a pretty good core of guys, and if the defense (and Hasek!) stays healthy, they should have a decent year.\nAny team can win on any given day in the NHL, but there are quite a few teams with more talent in the league.  \nI'd love to see them hold up the cup again, but I doubt it will happen soon....:(
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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).
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I wouldnt jump to any conclusion about gerber just yet, as he did help the canes win most of their games last seaon. the sens really need to work on their goaltending, which has always been one of their downfalls, i was dissapointed that lalime didnt work out, as i am a fan of lalime. I think it all biols down to chemistry and finding the right fit. The flames were in a similar situation when they brought in Kipper, turek had turned out to be a bust and had gone down with an injury, Mclennan  a porven, vetewran back up goaltender, could not be the number one guy, kipper was brought in to back up turek when he returned, however this was the seasn which kipper broke the GAA record and he was nominated for the viezna and they went to stanley cup final, Its all about finding the right fit,and i hope the sens do it soon, Go SENS GO!!
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What kind of smack are you trying to start??\nI am a huge Ducks fan but would never disrespect the Sharks or the Oilers. Both are very tough teams who have bested us this regular season.\n\nThe Thorton/ Cheechoo line is one line I am truly afraid of.  It is really fortunate that Lupul, Penner, Marchant line is stepping up, and IMHO can take on the Sharks line.\n\nAs (Scott) Niedermayer said after we swept the Av's, its not over yet. We still have to win 4 more games before we can think of the Stanley Cup.  And, as our Captain and 3 time winner of the Cup, I value his quote and will remain a humble Ducks fan.\n\nAs for the Av's... it was a great sweep, so better luck next year.