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Leafs at Avalanche: Memories...
by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 5:30 PM EST
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Vintage Leafs has a few more great shots
Well, it's been quite the trip down memory lane today. Not to say that it was all bad. There are two beautiful moments that define Darcy Tucker's time with the Leafs. There are none that define Andrew Raycroft's time. Stupid jerk.
Chemmy described this as possibly the last time that Leafs fans have actually felt pride in their team. The Leafs had climbed back from down 2-0 in game six at home facing elimination and they were buzzing for the winner. Tucker seemed to have laid the hit that was going to help the Leafs put the nail in the coffin of that game. Unfortunately, it did so for the Leafs as Roenick scored about 20 seconds later.
If you didn't go insane after this fight then you have no pulse. It really served to highlight how unified (for better or worse) the Leafs were and how gutless the senators were. It's one of the enduring images of the late Battle of Ontario.
Anyway, here are the two team's injuries:
Which team is likely to suffer more from those injuries? I'll give you one guess and won't even spot you the "Maple". This is another out of timezone game which works nicely this one time as other commitments have reared their ugly heads.
Anyway, enjoy the game. If you're curious about what the Avalanche fans are saying head over to Mile High Hockey. I tried e-mailing Joe about tonight's game but he's in law school so he was probably at a kegger.
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Perfect caption for the first picture
“No more tears soon, Darcy – I promise….”
"It's not literally a Cradle of Filth - that would be horrible..."
by Mattblack on Jan 29, 2009 5:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Awwwww ...
They look so cute together. :)
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
by Baroque on Jan 29, 2009 6:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“We’ll always have Denver…”
Bitter Leaf Fan: a life-long Toronto Maple Leafs fan comments on the team, the media and the exasperation...
by mf37 on Jan 29, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
must resist slashfic fuel, must resist slashfic fuel, must resist slashfic fuel, …
Making stuff up since real Leafs news is far too depressing
by loser domi on Jan 29, 2009 5:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i have to now, don’t i? is it ok if i use the pictures from your blog (i’’l put int a link and a glove tap)
Making stuff up since real Leafs news is far too depressing
by loser domi on Jan 29, 2009 6:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
go right ahead.
feel free to switch the order if it helps your story flow better.
by somny on Jan 29, 2009 6:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i’ll work on it
Making stuff up since real Leafs news is far too depressing
by loser domi on Jan 29, 2009 6:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My favourite
part of that video is Green circling in as the fourth or fifth man in and taking a pot shot at the Sen on the bench
Pardon my ignorance, but what’s the skinny on vintage leaf? Is he an amazing googler or what’s the deal?
by AlecB on Jan 29, 2009 5:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No Idea
He’s posted some gems though.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 6:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He posts here as somny, ask him. :)
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by Chemmy on Jan 29, 2009 6:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have a variety of sources.
Mainly, google and boredom/procrastination.
If I ever get my hands on a working scanner – I’ll be able to add even more.
by somny on Jan 29, 2009 6:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I am in the opposite boat. I have a new scanner and my hockey cards are at my parents’ place.
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 7:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
great vids. tucker vs sens bench is an all time favourite for me
by Johnny Thunder on Jan 29, 2009 5:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jeff Finger other-excused?!
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by Chemmy on Jan 29, 2009 6:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It’s the new ‘upper body’.
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 6:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“general body soreness”
Making stuff up since real Leafs news is far too depressing
by loser domi on Jan 29, 2009 6:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Like when you were in high school and got an excused absence from classes because you had to go on a field trip.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
by Baroque on Jan 29, 2009 7:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Baroque!
Field trips were the greatest. While I’m sure they all served an educational function, I was much too excited about missing regular class to even learn.
“Dear Principal, Please excuse my son/daughter for his/her absence today. I’m sorry for my handwriting as I busted whichever hand that I use to write. Signed, mom.”
I don’t know how they caught me when I played hooky and gave them that surefire note.
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by bkblades on Jan 29, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You see, i didn’t really have anywhere else better to be when i was in school, so i didn’t skip
Making stuff up since real Leafs news is far too depressing
by loser domi on Jan 29, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, even though your situation doesn’t warrant it at all, but I have to say this: NERD!!!
Suffice to say, I liked school so my skips were minimal a well. But sometimes holding a video game tourney with friends took priority on a Friday.
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by bkblades on Jan 29, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, we didn’t have much of anything to skip TO, if that makes sense. plus i din’t have really good friends that were that close geographically
but if i ever wanted to be sick, i could use up sick days whenever i wanted.
Making stuff up since real Leafs news is far too depressing
by loser domi on Jan 29, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Um,
You can have Tucker back if you want him. He really hasn’t done much for the Avs.
You can have Raycroft back to but something tells me you wouldn’t want him back. I don’t know why? Maybe just a gut feeling or something?
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 7:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
no tradebacks
Sorry. You’re stuck with him. We warned you…
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by PPP on Jan 29, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
meh.
At least they’re on short contracts.
by InYoFace on Jan 29, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So you are actually saying “meh” to having to watch these two for the remainder of this season and all of next? Good lord. I am not looking forward to it at all.
Red Wings Suck
by texacogirl on Jan 29, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They may be short term contracts, but they’ll sap every good faith you have for them and the team. It’s always the hidden fees that get ya…
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by bkblades on Jan 29, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else find it weird that the recently dumped Leaf enjoying the most success is McCabe?
by LeafFanInVan on Jan 29, 2009 7:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not one bit
McCabe was always an excellent d-man. His demise in Toronto was as much the media and fans turning on him as it was his own play. The odd absolute bonehead play aside, McCabe was a big part of some excellent teams we had. He seems to be doing more of the same in Florida.
by The Muppet on Jan 29, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s kind of interesting because he was probably the most hated out of the bunch. He definitely got the most boos near the end here, anyway. But at least the Leafs also got the most for him in return, as long as Van Ryn’s brain stays healthy.
by LeafFanInVan on Jan 29, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I probably wouldn’t go as far as excellent, but agreed, McCabe was a solid defenceman who was mainly maligned for his once a game brain cramps and hefty price tag than overall game. His value still lies on the PP, but the fact that Florida plays him 22 minutes a night instead of the almost 30 minutes in Toronto minimizes his mistakes and makes him a more efficient player. Bouwmeester and Ballard take the bulk of the PK minutes, so even those defensive breakdowns don’t show up since he’s on the ice less.
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by bkblades on Jan 29, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Also
I think Colaiacovo is playing some good hockey in St Louis.
by The Muppet on Jan 29, 2009 8:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just checked
Carlo has 12 points in 27 games down there. Not bad for the *rookie.
*this has to be his longest NHL season for sure.
by The Muppet on Jan 29, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is this where we come to complain when Toskala lets in the first shot on goal or will there be another game thread closer to 9:30?
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by mf37 on Jan 29, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Never mind, I just found it… (it’s been a long day).
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by mf37 on Jan 29, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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