It's Been A Long Time

I have been neglectful. I have failed to update this blog in what seems like forever but life got in the way.

Finally, though, I see some hope on the horizon. Ignoring the thumping at the hands of the Bruins the Leafs have played some stellar (well stellar considering the calibre of players) hockey lately.

Going into the game tonight the Leafs are 7 points behind les dirty munchkins for the final playoff spot. Sure, it may seem like an insurmountable task but then again some thought it would be impossible just for the Leafs to get out of last place.

It may be a a long time coming just as this post was, but a change is gonna come.

Mr. Murphy

When Kessel got knocked down by Ohlund during last night's game I covered my face for the next five minutes. I thought the worst.

So far this Leafs' season has been a key demonstration of Murphy's Law: If anything can go wrong, it will. The fact that Kessel returned to the ice though perhaps is a sign that things are about to turn around.

Not only did he return but he played a great game. There were few signs of the rust that should be expected and it gave me something I had almost lost: hope

Sure, the Leafs lost the game on a debatable goal but that I hope will be the last we hear from Mr. Murphy.

Panic. Hysteria. Common Sense

When sitting playing drinking games with various foreigners in Japan one of the Italian backpackers came out with a phrase that I still remember in his accent and is apt for today: Nobody Panic.

Seriously, the Leafs have barely played 10% of their season and there are fans ready to throw themselves, not to mention Burke and the boys, over bridges because of the poor start.

It's not the time. Maybe in a month or so, especially after November, if this trend continues, we could hit the panic alarm but for now we all need to take a deep breath and as Frankie says: Relax. This is a long marathon and it's early on. Last year don't forget les Habitants started their first 4 games at 3-0-1 and their fans were clamouring about Cup hopes. We all know how their season ended.

So don't worry. Be happy and as always: Nobody Panic.

No TV makes me angry

Here I am, sitting in Kingston, having probably had too much to drink and I realize that I can't watch my beloved Maple Leafs. Today it's because the season hasn't started yet but even when the season does start I appartently am considered to be in the Sens zone. The Sens? I'd be surprised if they were even the majority choice of hokey fans in the Ottawa region, let alone Kingston.

As I'm looking for a solution to be able to watch the Leafs games and Leafs TV online isn't giving me any help I'm turning to you for suggestions to watch. I am aware of the streaming sites such as the European one but I need ideas to get the games guaranteed, without any worry. Post your suggestions in the comment box. While you're at it check this out: