Could Leafs win Stanley Cup?

**fiveteamer** · 03-25-09, 08:48 AM

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**PuckOff** · 03-25-09, 08:52 AM

Unfortunately my Leafs will not make the playoffs, but the seeds are in place where this team will contend after next season. Leafs will bury contracts in the minors next season and will have a ton of cap room to sign players. The need to keep their eye on the salary cap of other teams with the hopes of getting 2-3 established players from the teams who cannot fit their players under the cap. Good times ahead in another season or 2.

**Richkas** · 03-25-09, 08:56 AM

**Matt Rain** · 03-25-09, 08:59 AM

They did try harder than any other crap team this season - Tampa Bay should really be ashamed of themselves. Lecavalier + St-Louis + Stamkos + Prospal = 24 wins?

**blittydeuce** · 03-25-09, 09:05 AM

Leafs Vs. Ducks in the Finals

**LT Profits** · 03-25-09, 10:00 AM

Could Leafs win Stanley Cup?

In what year?

**sickler** · 03-25-09, 10:03 AM

Not in your lifetime, son.

**AMBlai01** · 03-25-09, 10:06 AM

Does the team play hard? Absolutely....but do they have even a slight chance at winning a Cup even if they got in as the 8 seed? Absolutely not....

You said it best yourself Fiver....they are untalented. It doesn't matter how hard you play over a series the more talented team almost always wins over the less talented team.

**Mudcat** · 03-25-09, 10:27 AM

Alternate theoretical discussion: if the Leafs were allowed to compete for the Memorial Cup, would they win?

**PuckOff** · 03-25-09, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by Mudcat

Alternate theoretical discussion: if the Leafs were allowed to compete for the Memorial Cup, would they win?

I think they could win the Calder!!

**yisman** · 03-25-09, 11:11 AM

not this season. Maybe in 8 years, if the world is still around.

**PapaGeorge** · 03-25-09, 11:56 AM

i agree with yisman!

flyers capitals or flames are winning this year ppl

**smitch124** · 03-25-09, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by yisman

not this season. Maybe in 8 years, if the world is still around.

Good point.

Looks like they have 2 seasons tops...

**element1286** · 03-25-09, 12:03 PM

They would get destroyed by any of the contenders in the east.

**PapaGeorge** · 03-25-09, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by element1286

They would get destroyed by any of the contenders in the east.

agreed

**fiveteamer** · 03-25-09, 12:06 PM

Uh, did you just watch them out hustle Washington last night.

**element1286** · 03-25-09, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by fiveteamer

Uh, did you just watch them out hustle Washington last night.

So what. Playoffs are completely different. Their run and gun style won't work in the playoffs, they have awful goaltending, and they have no playoff experience. They would have zero chance of beating Boston, New Jersey, Washington, Philly, or Pittsburgh.

**fiveteamer** · 03-25-09, 12:15 PM

Actually, their type of style works extremely well in the playoffs.

LOL @ Penguins. 3-1 vs. them this year and I kind of remember us going into that shit hole and putting up a 7 spot on them.

**PapaGeorge** · 03-25-09, 12:15 PM

they beat the trashers AKA as kovulchuck he is..offense defense and goaltending....omg ppl habbbbbbssssuuuucccckkkkkkk

**element1286** · 03-25-09, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by fiveteamer

Actually, their type of style works extremely well in the playoffs.

LOL @ Penguins. 3-1 vs. them this year and I kind of remember us going into that shit hole and putting up a 7 spot on them.

Their style consists of playing no defense, that doesn't work in the playoffs.

They embarrassed the Pens this year, but it really doesn't matter the Pens are contenders in the East, the Leafs are a bad team.

**Mudcat** · 03-25-09, 01:15 PM

It is a weird experience living in the Toronto market and not being a Leafs fan. That has been my situation my whole life.

Some of the fans are genuinely psychotic. They seem sane to each other but to an outsider - cuckoo. I'm not sure if 5teamer is being serious or not here, but I guarantee there are fans around here who would sincerely believe that some teams would be afraid of the Leafs right now.

These fans lose all perspective where the blue and white is involved. You'll hear them on the radio proposing a trade of two guys from the end of the bench and a third round pick for Crosby and Malkin - and they're not joking. In their minds, they can make it make sense from the Penguin's point of view.

I don't know if it's sweet or dumb. All I know is, all my life, there has been a lot of money to be made betting against Leafs fans who bet with their hearts.

**c-rok** · 03-25-09, 01:40 PM

Stanley Cup is between Detroit and San Jose. Everyone else is wasting their time.

**Rich Boy** · 03-25-09, 02:03 PM

The Canucks are the hottest team right now, and its usually the hot teams that go deep into the playoffs.

Look at San Jose, I predict a 1st or 2nd round exit for these guys, they are just coasting right now and not playing good hockey. Teams cant just flip a switch once playoff season comes around, it takes time to get into a groove...

**PuckOff** · 03-25-09, 02:20 PM

Originally posted by Mudcat

It is a weird experience living in the Toronto market and not being a Leafs fan. That has been my situation my whole life.

Some of the fans are genuinely psychotic. They seem sane to each other but to an outsider - cuckoo. I'm not sure if 5teamer is being serious or not here, but I guarantee there are fans around here who would sincerely believe that some teams would be afraid of the Leafs right now.

These fans lose all perspective where the blue and white is involved. You'll hear them on the radio proposing a trade of two guys from the end of the bench and a third round pick for Crosby and Malkin - and they're not joking. In their minds, they can make it make sense from the Penguin's point of view.

I don't know if it's sweet or dumb. All I know is, all my life, there has been a lot of money to be made betting against Leafs fans who bet with their hearts.

I'm a die hard Leafs fan, but I am also a realist. I know many of the Leaf fans you speak of and I basically ignore them because they just don't understand hockey at all.

**element1286** · 03-25-09, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by Rich Boy

The Canucks are the hottest team right now, and its usually the hot teams that go deep into the playoffs.

Look at San Jose, I predict a 1st or 2nd round exit for these guys, they are just coasting right now and not playing good hockey. Teams cant just flip a switch once playoff season comes around, it takes time to get into a groove...

I like the Canucks this year, and I think they are very underrated. They have everything a Stanley Cup finalist could have. I rate them second in the West right now behind San Jose.

**Pasta747** · 03-25-09, 02:53 PM

Leafs have no ****ing shot. Ron Wilson can get them to the second round and then he is out.

**yisman** · 03-25-09, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by c-rok

Stanley Cup is between Detroit and San Jose. Everyone else is wasting their time.

this is a joke, right? What's with all the people insisting that this team or that team will win it?

There are a number of teams that have a legit shot.

Devils
Red Wings
Sharks
Bruins

next:

Flyers
Canucks
Penguins
Capitals
Blackhawks
Flames

Only teams I would rule out are Ottawa, LA, Toronto, and Buffalo.

Nicky is delusional, but even the shaky Canadiens have maybe a 3% chance of winning it.

**Tsoprano** · 03-25-09, 03:28 PM

Rangers will win the Stanley cup.

No doubt about it.

**yisman** · 03-25-09, 03:43 PM

wanna bet?

**Rich Boy** · 03-26-09, 12:54 AM

I would bet my entire bankroll that the West will win the cup.