Hey Leaf fans?  Is training camp over?
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Hockey craze99.....don't insult her if you don't get her question.\nShe's making fun of the fact that they're not playing well yet
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I dont think anyone has grabbed my attention so far this year!  Its all to play for. \n\n In fact, I may be playin up front for Killie tomorrow and am worth a shout!!  Got no one else so Jimbo has asked me to start!  \n\nOnly a wee diddy team frae the sticks so I think I'll be ok, in fact at 7/1 wi ladbrokes, I'm a banker for the first goal!
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It ended at 6 games today, with a 7-2 loss to The California Angels.\n\nI am very pleased to see The Tigers get off to a great start. I seriously doubt they made the playoffs this year. \n\nThe Central Division is just too strong.\n\nI'd be very happy with a 3rd place finish, anything above .500 (considering it's been 12 years since they finished above .500).\n\nI am enjoying this while it lasts.
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Changes are needed, focusing TOP DOWN; New GM was a good place to start, but, until further changes in upper management is made, it doesn't look like things will change all that much. \n\nOn the ice, I liked the goaltenders; I think that Raycroft was off, mostly due to contract stuff at the beginning of the year, and he never got on track.  Toivanen looked good, until he got hurt.  I have no idea what to think about Thomas; he came out of nowhere, and was impressive.  But was it an illusion? We'll see; as he is signed for a few years.  If all 3 goalies round into form, one could be used in a trade.\n\nThe defense showed some promise; young defensemen (Alberts, Jurcina) began to look OK after some coaching by Ray Bourque.  Need some help there, especially mobile defensemen who can move the puck thru the neutral zone.  More players like Brad Stuart, less players like Hal Gill.  Gill has a place, but as a 5th or 6th defensemen, not so much ice time.\n\nBiggest need will be with the forwards; need more scoring punch to help Bergeron, Sturm and Boyes.  Hopefully Axelsson will come back.
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Unstable Ed., Tired Pat.,Disappeared O'Neil,Injured Lindros,\nSlowed down Allison ,weaken Tie,though they did not done their job,they tried their best,thanks all the leafs,GO Leafs GO ! Next year will be yours! Mr.Quinn,don't go away before you win your first Stanly Cup next season.\nHHS ! That unbelievable G.M.and C.E.O.are the Funny Twins should be F__E !!!!!
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DOES THIS MEAN MY TRAINING IS OVER?
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I'm very pleased my Sabres shut out the hated flyers 3-0 at home, but I'm not entirely certain they'll thrash them again in loathsome philistinia. I'm hoping we can wrap this up in six games but it may require a return trip to Buffalo where I am dead certain we would annihilate them in game seven. I'll keep you posted about who they would play in the next round as soon as they advance (hopefully Tuesday).\n\nGO SABRES!!!
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Fan support isn't the answer.. We all know Toronto has plenty of fan support! And Atlanta doesn't actually have much (not a good place to put any sports team! They couldn't even sell out when the world series was there!) \n\nThe answer is that it's the new NHL. New coaches on the new teams are getting new, fresh players who know how the new NHL works. These coaches know how to build their team from the bottom up, not like some established teams who rely solely on one or two star players who are puck hogs and don't fit into the new NHL at all.\n\nBuffalo's Lindy Ruff has the new NHL all figured out. We're not a new team, but we're number 1 in the standings. The rest of the teams will figure it out and catch up eventually. \n\nThe Leafs are doing fine. Don't worry about them too much... well, until they are up against us in the playoffs! :)
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Love the Rocket!  THE best pitcher of my lifetime (1973-Present).  If he would have started in Spring Training, he'd be out of gas by playoff time.  He's an old dude.  I have no problem with him waiting until now to come back.  Altough I didn't like the "maybe I'll come back, maybe I won't" business.  We all knew he was coming back.  The Stros made a great comeback in the second half of last season, and are set to do it again this year.  \n\nGo Stros!\n\nBut I did love watching my Buccos take 2 of 3 from them last weekend.  They got lucky on Sunday with the comeback from 4 down in the 9th.  That 18 inning game on Sat. night was one of the best I've ever seen.
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Are you kidding, Moon? The Buffalo Sabres have been my team since their inception. I was only 6 when they made their NHL debut in 1970. Gilbert Perreault was my childhood hero growing up in those snowy Buffalo winters I recall so fondly. Erm, those same winters become less fun as one ages, I can tell you. lol...\n\nAlthough I've not lived there in many a winter I remain steadfastly loyal to the Sabres and have thoroughly enjoyed this exciting comeback season and playoffs -- and we're not finished yet! Although we lost to favoured Ottawa last night, we're still up 3-1 in the series and I believe we'll finish them off on Saturday (Monday at latest).\n\nAs for who their best players are, please bear in mind that these talented young Sabres are a team with a capital T. They are something of a no-name cast who outwork, outskate and outhustle every team they face. I adore this club! The consensus best players are: Ryan Miller (their exceptional rookie goaltender), Daniel Briere (co-captain), J.P. Dumont (Briere's linemate and close friend), Jochen Hecht (3rd member of that line and the team's best defensive forward), Chris Drury (the other co-captain), Maxim Afinogenov (best and fastest skater and playmaker) and their younger future star players like Tim Connolly, Ales Kotalik, Derek Roy and Brian Campbell. I'm leaving players out because, by rights, I should just name the entire team. It's just an amazing group of players (and coaches) who get along great and support each other on and off the ice. I LOVE this freaking team and, baby, we are going ALL THE WAY!\n\nLET'S GO BUF-FA-LO!!! \n\nP.S. Thank you for asking! :)
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i think this is a good idea if you look into the future..obviously, the leafs are (FINALLY) going through a youth movement and focusing on young player like pohl, coliacovo or steen..all these guys will play a big role in the leafs future...knowing that...it is important to have a coach who focuses on these young men....unfortunatly, Quinn was not known for this but for relying on old, veterans
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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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Hey HABITANT, it's okay. It's just one game. Maybe the Leafs will have a bad game next time and just win 4-1 instead of 5-1. Leaf Bug! you're right. Now that the Leafs have won 4 in a row and 7 of the last 8, no one's saying anything about us anymore. I wonder what'll be on this forum when we win the Cup. GO LEAFS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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It is too late for this season.  They need to get rid of Prior and Wood and get some more young pitchers you don't get hurt.  They then need to quit going out and signing free agent who were good 5 years ago (Nevin, Burnitz, Womack, Mabry are all examples of this).  They also need a more consistent bullpen.  I sadly think our beloved Cubs are on their way back down after hitting a "peak" in 03-04.
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I have no idea yet, i am a 22 year old male going to germany from canada to watch 5 games with my father. \nits going to be the best time ever. i can't wait till it starts,
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I am!!!\n\nBeing a Tiger Fan For Life, I never would have thought this was possible.\n\nHow can ANYONE NOT be impressed???\n\nThey have the BEST record in baseball right now. Are 20 games OVER .500 (not UNDER)!!!\n\nIt's like all the pieces are coming together. I believe Jim Leyland is the key. He says it's the players, but he's keeping the players focused on TODAY, not next week.\n\nThey have won 14 out of thier last 15, and are currently \n2 1/2 games in front of the white sox.\n\nWill this last all season? I hope so, but I doubt it.\n\nThe white sox are just too good a team for us to over take (as much as I would love that!).\n\nWe might win the wild card...but seriously i would be very happy if they won 82=84 games (considering they havent seen .500 in 12 years).\n\nWe;ll see...the next 10 games will show us just how good they really are (2 more with Cleveland, 4 with the evil yankees, and 3 with the equally evil red sox).
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Geez, the season ended two days ago. Have some Molson and throw on some back bacon and give it a rest, eh?