The Toronto Maple Leafs are the most cursed and hopeless team in the league. They are 6-5-0 right now, with only one win in their own barn. Yes, it is impressive that they have been able to win 5 out of 6 road games (not an easy task), but it’s pretty pathetic that they can’t win in their own arena, with their own fans (who put so much pressure on the poor bastards). It really is a vicious cycle, playing for the Leafs – because as much as you are built up and canonized, it doesn’t take much for a sudden crucifixion (Brian Burke, Ron Wilson, etc).

It doesn't help matters much the fact that the powers that be (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment), don't seem to be too concerned with adding any real talent to a team that has been saturated over the years with washed-up has-beens. Why do they insist on bringing guys who are past their prime - I will tell you why, because their goddamn arena is still sold out every fucking game, regardless of whether they put a goddamn peewee minor league team out there on the ice, you better believe that arena would still be soldout. It's mind boggling to me, why the fans continue to support a team that has consistenly shown no desire or effort to actually win.

The Leafs need to take a page out of the Blue Jays book - because they are actually trying, making the necessary trades and spending the necessary money (which the Leafs have in fucking bundles - why is Phil Kessel the best player on the richest team in the league?) - I am excited for the Jays to begin their season this spring, and I pity the Leafs for having to spend winter lolling around in mediocrity.