Habs fan chiming in here, as I know all the Leafs' fans were waiting for my opinion /sarcasm.
Not sure what its like out in BC Dwayne, but one odd thing I have noticed here since I moved to the Toronto area is that there is a large proportion of Leafs fans, media, etc. that get way too hyped up about the Leafs when they experience a little success, and tend to get into bashing other teams...it IS possible for other teams to be good, even if the Leafs are playing well. Not sure why cheering for your team requires bashing the others. Its a weird, and sad, thing to see actually.
I would still be surprised though if the Leafs did not make the playoffs. I doubt they will keep giving up all the shots they have been, and I think players such as Clarkson will turn it around. Long season yet. They are in no way an elite team, but anybody with timely scoring and good goaltending can go on a playoff run...
Not sure what its like out in BC Dwayne, but one odd thing I have noticed here since I moved to the Toronto area is that there is a large proportion of Leafs fans, media, etc. that get way too hyped up about the Leafs when they experience a little success, and tend to get into bashing other teams...it IS possible for other teams to be good, even if the Leafs are playing well. Not sure why cheering for your team requires bashing the others. Its a weird, and sad, thing to see actually.
I would still be surprised though if the Leafs did not make the playoffs. I doubt they will keep giving up all the shots they have been, and I think players such as Clarkson will turn it around. Long season yet. They are in no way an elite team, but anybody with timely scoring and good goaltending can go on a playoff run...