Euro_Twins 4,476 Report post Posted March 24, 2015 Chris Johnston @reporterchris 6m6 minutes ago The #leafs announce a non-sellout crowd of 18,366. The streak has ended Maybe they are finally fed up. How long has it been? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted March 24, 2015 Maybe they are finally fed up. How long has it been? 13 Years. The Toronto Maple Leafs finally felt the financial consequences of their poor on-ice performance Monday against the Minnesota Wild. The Maple Leafs announced an attendance of 18,366 at Air Canada Centre for Monday's contest, marking the first time in 13 years the franchise has failed to sell out a home game. http://www.thescore.com/news/729216 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted March 24, 2015 6 game losing streak and now 4th from bottom of the entire league, looks like they are going balls out in tanking for McDavid or Eichel eh? Has this organization got no self esteem ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted March 24, 2015 There is no way they are going to catch Edmonton, Buffalo and Arizona but Strome, Hanifin aren't bad picks either. Shanahan will have a ton of work come the of season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,755 Report post Posted March 24, 2015 There is no way they are going to catch Edmonton, Buffalo and Arizona but Strome, Hanifin aren't bad picks either. Shanahan will have a ton of work come the of season. They don't necessarily need to catch them, they can still get #1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted March 24, 2015 There is no way they are going to catch Edmonton, Buffalo and Arizona but Strome, Hanifin aren't bad picks either. Shanahan will have a ton of work come the of season. They don't necessarily need to catch them, they can still get #1. Yeah, but only if they are very lucky and I would feel bad for McDavid cause the hype and expectations would be of the charts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted March 24, 2015 Would be interesting if the Leafs were to get Eichel...Another American in the heart of the hockey universe. Eichel will fersure go to one of Buff, ARI, or EDM. Only way Toronto gets him is if they win the lottery and draft him over Mcdavid. So basically they won't get him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted March 24, 2015 6 game losing streak and now 4th from bottom of the entire league, looks like they are going balls out in tanking for McDavid or Eichel eh? Has this organization got no self esteem !Would be interesting if the Leafs were to get Eichel...Another American in the heart of the hockey universe.If I were a fan of that team, I'd be pretty pissed with them not drafting Ritchie but rather that cocky Swedish kid. I mean, yeah the skill is important but so are intangibles, size, grit and local heroes .Eichel is a no brainer for sure but like others mentioned they won't get him.Wow buffalo Arizona coming up soon should be a dandy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted March 24, 2015 Chris Johnston @reporterchris 6m6 minutes ago The #leafs announce a non-sellout crowd of 18,366. The streak has ended It's Leaf fans. They'll be back. I'm sure some season ticket holders just temporarily "misplaced" their tickets until the start of next season when they gear up for their annual cup run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted March 24, 2015 You have run the simulator 250 times. Leafs: 22 Wins, 8,8 % chance at McDavid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted March 26, 2015 Chris Johnston @reporterchris 6m6 minutes ago The #leafs announce a non-sellout crowd of 18,366. The streak has ended Theo Moudakis, Toronto Star, 25/03/2015. 3 Smite, wings87 and jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted March 26, 2015 Theo Moudakis, Toronto Star, 25/03/2015. Still way too much for the high prices and the product they are putting on the ice. Shanahan will have to do an awesome marketing job to sell Bell and Rogers on the rebuild Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) Remeber this from when I was a kid Edited March 26, 2015 by Rivalred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted March 26, 2015 Remeber this from when I was a kid It's actually based on a book "The Hockey Sweater" by Roch Carrier. Famous book. I received it as a gift when I was about 5. Had it all my life. 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted March 26, 2015 It's actually based on a book "The Hockey Sweater" by Roch Carrier. Famous book. I received it as a gift when I was about 5. Had it all my life. Didn't even know, that is pretty cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted March 26, 2015 It's actually based on a book "The Hockey Sweater" by Roch Carrier. Famous book. I received it as a gift when I was about 5. Had it all my life. Pretty sure the last Canadian $5 bill(before the switch to the current plastic ones) had a quote from that book on the back. 2 PavelValerievichDatsyuk and Son of a Wing reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted March 27, 2015 Pretty sure the last Canadian $5 bill(before the switch to the current plastic ones) had a quote from that book on the back. Always thought that was a monopoly quote... 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted March 27, 2015 Just when I thought it couldn't get worse in Toronto.. players are fighting at practice. http://www.hockeyfeed.com/breaking-video-of-the-fight-at-leafs-practice-goes-public/ Okay, it's not as bad as it sounded, and this probably happens at team practices all the time (especially with struggling teams) but I thought it was worth sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted March 27, 2015 Interesting but I think this is almost usual stuff at practises. It's hard to get along with everybody on a team players nerves are fragile so it's the perfect storm. This is also shows that really everything in Leafs land is a story.I'm really wondering how this team will look next year maybe they're going all in on Matthews. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings 1926 47 Report post Posted March 29, 2015 Yes. The Maple Leafs fans have suffered long enough. As a Detroit Lions fan, I must say that I feel their pain. Plus, I always like to see the Original Six teams do well. I'd rather see them hoist the Cup than someone like Anaheim. 1 F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mckinley25 678 Report post Posted March 29, 2015 Yes. The Maple Leafs fans have suffered long enough. As a Detroit Lions fan, I must say that I feel their pain. Plus, I always like to see the Original Six teams do well. I'd rather see them hoist the Cup than someone like Anaheim. No no. No no no, no team with more cups than Detroit can hoist it. We root for Detroit or teams with zero cups. That's how it works 1 number9 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted March 29, 2015 Yes. The Maple Leafs fans have suffered long enough. As a Detroit Lions fan, I must say that I feel their pain. Plus, I always like to see the Original Six teams do well. I'd rather see them hoist the Cup than someone like Anaheim. Well their new management is making the same mistakes as the old one instead of giving GTA kids a chance, they are signing player from the NCAA, KHL ...I mean, everyone knows the pressure in that market so why not sign somebody from the area since they know all the stuff and might be able to handle it better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings 1926 47 Report post Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Still way too much for the high prices and the product they are putting on the ice. Shanahan will have to do an awesome marketing job to sell Bell and Rogers on the rebuild What's to sell? The team sucks, and yet their home arena is still 95% sold out. It's really a no-lose situation for Maple Leafs management because the fans will still keep coming out regardless of how things turn out. It's like most NFL markets in the US. The Maple Leafs are the Lions of the NHL. Even their colors similar. Edited March 30, 2015 by Redwings 1926 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted March 30, 2015 What's to sell? The team sucks, and yet their home arena is still 95% sold out. It's really a no-lose situation for Maple Leafs management because the fans will still keep coming out regardless of how things turn out. It's like most NFL markets in the US. The Maple Leafs are the Lions of the NHL. Even their colors similar. It's really amazing how loyal and huge their fanbase is Bell and Rogers are looking at the bottom line only and if that isn't to their liking heads will roll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings 1926 47 Report post Posted March 30, 2015 Well their new management is making the same mistakes as the old one instead of giving GTA kids a chance, they are signing player from the NCAA, KHL ...I mean, everyone knows the pressure in that market so why not sign somebody from the area since they know all the stuff and might be able to handle it better. I'm not sure if being from the GTA alone would make anyone better at handling the pressure that comes with playing there. I think that has more to do with age and maturity, which might be one of the reasons why the Maple Leafs always seem to gravitate towards veteran players. I mean, look at all of the notable players who've played there who won Stanley Cups with other teams before coming to Toronto over the last 20+ years. Doug Gilmour, Gary Roberts, Ed Belfour, Glenn Anderson, Kirk Muller, Jean Sebastion Gigiure, Grant Fuhr, and Alexander Mogilny are just a few that come to mind at the moment. Te latest rumor swirling around is that they're trying to sign Jesus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
