Well Rusty..........as a long time, suffering, yet still hardcore Leaf fan I can tell you that eternal optimism is a way of life for I and countless others. And we wouldn't have it any other way. I disagree with your statement that Maltby, McCarthy,and Draper are a better version of Tucker, Corson and Green. I do agree that they are a healthier version though. I love Stevie Y as much as the next guy but let's face it...........the guy is clearly hurting and the next big-time hit he receives (see Gary Roberts) could finish him for the year. I'm with you on Shanahan and Datsyuk..........but Fedorov remains an enigma...........Hull is a shadow of his former self..............and Lucky Luc has been MIA since the playoffs began. Once you get by Nik Lidstrom on the blueline you are left with aging vets and journeyman. Watch Freddie O and company run for cover when Hurricane Gary comes a callin'. As for goaltending...........the way Curt is playing it's a wash at best.
The Avs on the other hand scare the life out of me. Three prime time defencemen.............and the best 1st and 2nd lines in the league...........not to mention Patrick back there. Nuff said. But this is a game. It's not math. Nothing is resolute. When emotions and character...............unjust penalty calls...........key injuries.................otherworldly performances...........and other assorted variables come into play, then a team of destiny can better a team with larger amounts of skill and/or talent. I won't bore you with mention of legendary upsets in sports throughout history.
It has happened before.................and it may again!
BTW...........if I were Pat Quinn, in game 6...................I would sit Valk and Domi.................bring up Brad Boyes for some spark.............and put Ponikarovski back in the line up that he should never have been taken out of in the first place. And obviously the same goes for Dempsey.
Praying for a Leafs vs. Wings final................this is Craven...........over and out.
The Avs on the other hand scare the life out of me. Three prime time defencemen.............and the best 1st and 2nd lines in the league...........not to mention Patrick back there. Nuff said. But this is a game. It's not math. Nothing is resolute. When emotions and character...............unjust penalty calls...........key injuries.................otherworldly performances...........and other assorted variables come into play, then a team of destiny can better a team with larger amounts of skill and/or talent. I won't bore you with mention of legendary upsets in sports throughout history.
It has happened before.................and it may again!
BTW...........if I were Pat Quinn, in game 6...................I would sit Valk and Domi.................bring up Brad Boyes for some spark.............and put Ponikarovski back in the line up that he should never have been taken out of in the first place. And obviously the same goes for Dempsey.
Praying for a Leafs vs. Wings final................this is Craven...........over and out.