TML: Here's to Future Days
by Greener on Nov 6, 2009 11:00 AM EST
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A funny thing happens to a young NHL superstar on his way to setting a personal high in shots in a game: you electrify a nation driven mad with desire for culpable proof that their team will actually have a number in the "wins" column in the double digits. And by double, I mean, "2". As a charter member of that Nation, did I get all the proof I need? You bet your over-used Wellwood fat-jokes I did. So tonight, as the goal lusty Phil Kessel and the Leafs head into flavour country, do I believe Toronto will reach that plateau over a ripe-for-the-taking Hurricane team? Does a Wellwood eat in the woods?
The thing I found most noticeable about Kessel's first game as a Leaf was how dynamic he was with the puck. When he had it, he wasn't thinking "...hey, a drop pass would look great right about now!". He just wanted to take it and score with it. He failed miserably of course, seeing as how the score was 2-1 against and not 11-1 for, but still. The intention was there, and considering the season so far, that's a lot.
I feel a sense of peace and hope for the future that the binary star of Kessel and Gustavsson will bring to the Leafs. The future looks better than today. As the Hadron Collider is sabotaging itself from the future, Newton's third law has kicked in, and future Kessel brings hope! And goals! And wins! And the retirement of Howard Berger!
Don't worry Pension Plan Puppets fans, in this future your beloved blog still takes to the sky each night, now from our new HQ in an abandoned cistern miles beneath Mt. Fuji, where we take delight in the ugly, gutless play of the nearby Osaka Senators. Your core group is still here, except now "1967ers" calls himself "2012ers" for reasons too wonderful to even speak here. Leaf of the Day's still going strong, bringing us former Leaf news and information. Here's a sneak peak at future Kessel's installment. 2012ers continues doing a great job on LotD. Hopefully in May of 2011 you won't miss his two day piece on Jyrki Lumme's post hockey career rise to become Finland's top acid house DJ. See you then!
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rec’d for the card alone. that’s amazing! now i’ll go read what you wrote.
by somny on Nov 6, 2009 11:03 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Now that’s funny.
Gotta get me one of those….
Leaf, the universe and everything.
by 1967ers on Nov 6, 2009 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The sad thing is – I recognize who that’s supposed to have been….
No LotD on Monday – who can you photoshop together?
Leaf, the universe and everything.
by 1967ers on Nov 6, 2009 5:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Does a Wellwood eat in the woods?
Brilliant.
Also, a Greener post means a Leafs victory. It’s happened every time we’ve won a game this season!
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by blurr1974 on Nov 6, 2009 11:10 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
i thought it was mirtle
showing up in the GDT?
by pevans on Nov 6, 2009 11:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the Leafs head into flavour country
Shit yeah.
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by Chemmy on Nov 6, 2009 11:15 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm just happy
that we get to see Kessel play hockey every couple of days. He’s fun to watch. Gotta love them toe-drags
by theothervatican on Nov 6, 2009 11:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hope they really do go back to that jersey.
Leafs Rumination: hockey and sesquipedalianism.
by puckurgently on Nov 6, 2009 11:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Looks better than the current practice jerseys.
by Clawson on Nov 6, 2009 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks better than all jerseys, because it looks worse. No one is going to wear that to be trendy. Someone who buys a jersey that looks good might just be trying to look good. Someone wearing an ugly jersey is an invested fan.
Leafs Rumination: hockey and sesquipedalianism.
by puckurgently on Nov 6, 2009 2:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The future’s so bright, we gotta wear shades!
leaf fan stuck in ottawa, still. Now truculently rebranded!
by stucky on Nov 6, 2009 11:41 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I love a good...
Jyrki Lumme reference.
I also love Greener.
A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...
by eyebleaf on Nov 6, 2009 11:50 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
You’re awesome, Nav.
He Score, He Shoot! Number To Be Retired After Illustrious Career
by Greener on Nov 6, 2009 12:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When he had it, he wasn’t thinking “…hey, a drop pass would look great right about now!”. He just wanted to take it and score with it.
I noticed this too, and said to my friend “I’m more than happy to have a guy who hogs the puck a little if his intention is to do something more with it than take a shot from 30 feet out.”
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Nov 6, 2009 12:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You know who else hogged the puck a little? Every 50 goal scorer ever.
He Score, He Shoot! Number To Be Retired After Illustrious Career
by Greener on Nov 6, 2009 12:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was so sure you were going to go Godwin with that question.
Leafs Rumination: hockey and sesquipedalianism.
by puckurgently on Nov 6, 2009 12:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Same
Scorers get the puck and instinctively look to score. Guys that get goals try to think about what to do. We need the former.
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by PPP on Nov 6, 2009 12:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great post
very well-written and entertaining! loved it!
Is that the kid you want?
by kessticle on Nov 6, 2009 12:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
its glorious
Puns, Innuendo and Bad Spelling, Yes We Got That
by JaredFromLondon on Nov 6, 2009 1:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Awesome job, Greener
The card is brilliance, as is the “2012ers” part.
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by Kavel Pubina on Nov 6, 2009 1:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Thank you guys!
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by Greener on Nov 6, 2009 2:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously terrific. Especially the “81” on Kessel’s sleave. Excellent.
by general borschevsky on Nov 6, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
who is the original leaf underneath kessel?
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Nov 6, 2009 4:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t wait to wear my Leafs jersey to Osaka and boo the shit out of the Sens. It’ll be proof that dreams really do come true. It’s just too bad those nice Japanese people will have to put up with them.
I am Mikhail Grabovski's smirking revenge.
by kidkawartha on Nov 6, 2009 1:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m excited to see what tonight’s game will bring!
Love the card!
by Connie Kim on Nov 6, 2009 1:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
My Leafs lines
1. Mitchell, Stajan, Kessel (Mitch and Staj are pass first players and Phil is a skate with puck sniper, Mitch’s speed and defensive mentality suits Phil)
2. Hagman, Grabo, Stempniak (all three hustle and forecheck well and all three can score)
3. Blake, Wallin, Poni (these three only desearve 3rd line minutes and should play with a defensive forchecking mindset.
4. Orr, Primeu, Mayers (all three bang and are suited for 4th line minutes)
by killerninetythree on Nov 6, 2009 4:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This post is Golden… I highly recommend it!
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Nov 6, 2009 4:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Love this post! Rec’d! Someone needs to get that Kessel jersey made
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by blindfolded tank driver on Nov 6, 2009 6:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like the mini “Greener” on the bottom right corner of the card. Gives me hope for the ultra-rare Lumme DJ of the Year card.
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by bkblades on Nov 6, 2009 10:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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