Dollar Daze

Dollar Daze

September 20, 2007 @ 09:00

I've watched both Leaf pre-season games and so far I don't have a lot to say about the team.

There' are virtually no openings on the team, so outside of Jason Blake, Mark Bell and Vesa Toskala, we're going to get the same team as last year.

The question is, will these three new guys be enough to put us into the playoffs. Which raise another question posed by neighbour John last night.

Since when did making the playoffs become the ultimate goal. Other teams and franchises talk about winning the Stanley Cup, but with the Leafs it's making the playoffs.

We're being conditioned right now for that to be considered a successful season. Be one of 16 teams in a 30 team league to make the post-season.

It's sad.

Meanwhile, the strong Canadian dollar is working well for all Canadian teams but especially the Leafs and Bill Watters explained it on his show yesterday.

Compared to 2003, with the turnaround in the Canadian dollar and the new player agreement, the Leafs will add 57 million dollars to their bottom line this year.

And you can bet your ass, if they make the playoffs, they'll raise ticket prices next season.

Category: Sports

47 Responses to "Dollar Daze"

Erik Woods
September 20, 2007 / 10:25

Since when did making the playoffs become the ultimate goal? Because time and time again underdog teams have shown us that if you can make it into the playoffs then anything can happen.

Anonymous
September 20, 2007 / 11:54

"We'll make the playoffs and compete for the Stanley Cup," says Paul Maurice

Every major media outlet covered it. Get out from underneath your rock.

Rob
September 20, 2007 / 12:34

If you make the playoffs you have to compete for the Stanley Cup so Maurice actually said nothing "anonymous" you no name coward.

Anonymous
September 20, 2007 / 12:52

Hi Rob

"Anonymous" here! My name is Pat.

Am I less anonymous now?

Goof

Rob
September 20, 2007 / 13:20

Your contribution speaks volumes.... Pat.

Mike from Lowville
September 20, 2007 / 13:37

I would have left it alone Pat. But now, the cats out of the bag!

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September 20, 2007 / 16:32

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mike (Buffalo Boy)
September 21, 2007 / 19:57

Well the leafs can have their goal of making the playoffs. The Sabres meanwhile we'll be shooting for the presidents trophy again and another shot at Lord Stanley. Good luck on your Feeble mission of just making it.

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