I was upset!! Desjardins was a great D-man and Leclair was a key to the cup in 93..
- BingoLady

I really hope you're kidding.

I think someone was saying a couple weeks ago that no NHL coach had ever missed the playoffs 3 years in a row and kept his job? ... not sure if I got that right or not?
- GoneFullRetard

How many times did the Pred make the playoffs since they are in the league?

Edit: trotz missed the playoffs 5 years in a row.

I could believe that. I just have a hard time figuring out exactly what is wrong with the Leafs.

The fact that the D do so much fundamentally wrong, and the PK is abysmal points to Wilson... although it could be just too much inexperience?

The goaltending looks average, at the very best, and that is being kind. Is that coaching, lack of talent, the injury?, experience? poor team D in front of them?

... or maybe it is all about the team not being tough enough. I mean Ottawa was pushing them around.

The top two on my wish list has been 1) new coach 2) legit starting goalie.
- GoneFullRetard

Well they put back together the Kule/Grabo/Mac line the only line that didn't change every 3 games last year.

I think someone was saying a couple weeks ago that no NHL coach had ever missed the playoffs 3 years in a row and kept his job? ... not sure if I got that right or not?
- GoneFullRetard

I'm not sure but I dare say Wilson probably would have been poopcanned by now if it wasn't for his personal relationship with Burke.

I really hope you're kidding.
- habby

2 Overtime goals in Finals isn't a key contributor and 10 points in 20 games for a young guy??

I'm not sure but I dare say Wilson probably would have been poopcanned by now if it wasn't for his personal relationship with Burke.
- Cape Breton Bruins

That's exactly it.

I'm not sure but I dare say Wilson probably would have been poopcanned by now if it wasn't for his personal relationship with Burke.
- Cape Breton Bruins

No doubt.

I'm not sure but I dare say Wilson probably would have been poopcanned by now if it wasn't for his personal relationship with Burke.
- Cape Breton Bruins

I think the consensus among Leafs fans is that is 100% true. I am not even sure Burke would deny that.

How many times did the Pred make the playoffs since they are in the league?

Edit: trotz missed the playoffs 5 years in a row.
- Pecafan Fan

Well there ya go.

I would rather have Trotts coaching than Wilson.

Also... wasn't that the first 5 years of his tenure, with an expansion team?

2 Overtime goals in Finals isn't a key contributor and 10 points in 20 games for a young guy??
- BingoLady

No, not when you're outscored by Paul Dipietro, Gilbert Dionne and tied with Brunet. I'm pretty sure they win the cup even if he's not on the team.

I think the consensus among Leafs fans is that is 100% true. I am not even sure Burke would deny that.
- GoneFullRetard

JBold told me he was the best coach in the NHL.

JBold told me he was the best coach in the NHL.
- AdamFrench

Oh man, don't even stir that pot you metabolic waste product disturber.

Well there ya go.

I would rather have Trotts coaching than Wilson.
- GoneFullRetard

Trotts will at least stick his neck out for his players.

No, not when you're outscored by Paul Dipietro, Gilbert Dionne and tied with Brunet. I'm pretty sure they win the cup even if he's not on the team.
- habby

6'3 235 lb scoring wingers don't grow on trees and we trade him for Recchi lol let alone Desjardins.. Yep good trade - glad we won the cup in 97 and 98 with Recchi leading...

Trotts will at least stick his neck out for his players.
- weirdoh

Oh man, don't even stir that pot you metabolic waste product disturber.
- GoneFullRetard

That was pretty good actually.

Trotts will at least stick his neck out for his players.
- weirdoh

6'3 235 lb scoring wingers don't grow on trees and we trade him for Recchi lol let alone Desjardins.. Yep good trade - glad we won the cup in 97 and 98 with Recchi leading...
- BingoLady

I didn't mind when you won in '97, but I was sickened by it in '98

No, not when you're outscored by Paul Dipietro, Gilbert Dionne and tied with Brunet. I'm pretty sure they win the cup even if he's not on the team.
- habby

You can't deny Desjardins helped win the cup.

6'3 235 lb scoring wingers don't grow on trees and we trade him for Recchi lol let alone Desjardins.. Yep good trade - glad we won the cup in 97 and 98 with Recchi leading...
- BingoLady

easy to say in hindsight.

Well there ya go.

I would rather have Trotts coaching than Wilson.

Also... wasn't that the first 5 years of his tenure, with an expansion team?
- GoneFullRetard

Yes.

You can't deny Desjardins helped win the cup.
- pete26

Even worse he played twice as good in Philly as he ever did in MTL

6'3 235 lb scoring wingers don't grow on trees and we trade him for Recchi lol let alone Desjardins.. Yep good trade - glad we won the cup in 97 and 98 with Recchi leading...
- BingoLady

The guy was also the team doctor, (frank) you are demanding.

Trotts will at least stick his neck out for his players.
- weirdoh

Martin would fix your PK and match your style of play with quality of crowd.

You can't deny Desjardins helped win the cup.
- pete26

Great young d-man, Leclair was seen as a disapointment at the time.

Ironic we discuss this after yesterday.