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March 24, 2008 @ 10:08

It was refreshing to hear my buddy Bill Watters say what had to be said on the John Oakley Show this morning.

Mats Sundin should be kept out of the Leafs lineup as long as this team is on a roll. And Watters is a huge Sundin fan.

But let’s face facts folks, this is a better hockey team without Sundin in the lineup, but that’s not to say it’s the captains fault.

For some reason with Sundin out of the lineup the younger Leafs lift their game and play like the players we always hoped they’d develop into.

If Sundin comes back there’s great danger that Stagan and Steen will get less ice time and fall back into the roles that’s kept their growth stunted over the past few years.

In the 1999 playoffs the Leafs played great without Sundin in the lineup and then fell apart when he came back.

In 2002 against Carolina, same thing, the Leafs were well on their way to knocking off the Hurricanes until Sundin came back.

Let’s learn from past history. Let’s hope that groin tear hasn’t healed yet.

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53 Responses to "Stay Away"


craig
March 24, 2008 / 10:47

Yep I agree. You should keep a high points scoring machine on the shelf. Especially someone known for racking up alot of assists over goals because he unselfishly feeds them to linemates so they can score.

Keep him out.

PS there may be a touch of sarcasm above. How about years of crap as linemates. That has more to do with playoff exits etc.
PSS the leafs were playing well before his injury with him and after. Has more to do with nothing to play for that has them loose as everyone in their hearts knows it is impossible to make the playoffs.


Mike from Lowville
March 24, 2008 / 11:10

Leaf'ers....how's that song go? Na na nah na....Na na nah na......Hey hey hey......Good-Bye!!!


Max Taffey
March 24, 2008 / 12:49

Freddie - a little consistency, please. Last week you were ripping the guy for NOT playing (with a torn groin), this week you're hoping he doesn't come back. Which is it?

Secondly, where are you getting your stats? The Leafs played 17 games in the 99 playoffs (against Philly, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo). Sundin played in them all and ended up with 16 points, including 2 game-winners. So really, you have one example of the team "falling apart" after he returns from an injury.


MacKnife
March 24, 2008 / 14:57

Fred, those of us who have listened to you on the radio for years, and who read your blog know you don't like Sundin, though God only knows why seeing as he's probably one of, if not the greatest Leafs player ever.

Anyway, did you catch the comments by, I believe it was Stajan (note the 'j' not a 'g') about the prospect of Sundin's return. He said that they probably don't try as hard when he's around because they are all waiting for him to do something whereas when he's out, they have to do something. So they need to just keep doing what they are doing whether he's in or out of the lineup. Simple really.

Sundin is a great player and the only thing that would hurt the Leafs chances is if he comes back too early and can't do what he is normally capable of. So I say let him rest, make absolutely sure he is healthy before letting him back in the lineup because there is no urgency. Make sure that when he does come back, he becomes an impact player and not a handicap.

Go Leafs Go


Argie
March 24, 2008 / 16:15

Macknife is absolutely correct. Make sure Sundin is very close to 100% before playing him. Too bad Tucker didn’t take the same advice.

Anyway.....Go Leafs Go!


mike (Buffalo Boy)
March 24, 2008 / 18:17

I think you guys are counting them out way too soon. Yes there is a slim chance, but, they can over take the Sabres with a win and tie Washington, putting them just two back of a slumping Boston team. With the way Toskala has been playing, Dont count your leafers out just yet.


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