The Toronto Maple Leafs

	GP	W	L	OTL	PTS
1.Buff*	82	53	22	7	113
2.NJ*	82	49	24	9	107
3.Atl*	82	43	28	11	97
4.Ott	82	48	25	9	105
5.Pitts	82	47	24	11	105
6.NYR	82	42	30	10	94
7.TB	82	44	33	5	93
8. NYI	82	40	30	12	92
9. Tor	82	40	31	11	91
10.Mon	82	42	34	6	90
11.Car	82	40	34	8	88
12.Flor	82	35	31	16	86
13.Bos	82	35	41	6	76
14.Wash	82	28	40	14	70
15.Phi	82	22	48	12	56

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Wednesday, November 29, 2006

McCabe Sprains Ankle

Bryan McCabe caught a rut in the ice behind the Leafs net in the third period, and left the game with a mild, left ankle sprain. As he was hobbling to the bench, Marco Sturm scored to put the Bruins up 3-1. McCabe hopes to play in tomorrow night's game against the Thrashers, but a better understanding of the severity of the injury won't come until later today or early Thursday morning. If McCabe is unable to go, Brendan Bell could step into the lineup. He's been a healthy scratch since Pavel Kubina returned from injury. Calling up Carlo Colaiacovo is also an option. Jay Harrison cleared waivers yesterday and was assigned to the Toronto Marlies.

Scheduling Foolishness

The Leafs played Boston last night for the 8th time in the last 15 days. That is not really the case, but it sure feels like it. It was really their 4th game against the Bruins in their last 9 games. I don't understand what these schedule makers are trying to do. In my opinion this doesn't create rivalries, which is one the reason the NHL is giving. It's decreasing my desire to watch these games. I'm sick of watching Toronto play Boston. But if you love watching Toronto play Boston, don't worry, the Leafs are in Boston next Thursday. That's 5 times in 13 games. Give me a break.

The idea of seeing Boston 20 times a year; Detroit, Chicago and Vancouver only once, and no games with Edmonton and Calgary, was a brilliant idea by the NHL. Forget the rivalries that have been around decades or for Canadian bragging rights. Why would anyone want to see the Leafs battle the Red Wings? They've never slugged it out with them before, or had exciting games in the regular season or playoffs. Bring me the same teams every other night. Now that is exciting.

So let's say we agree with the NHL's position that each team should play 62 divisional games; that this will create better rivalries, produce exciting divisional races and good hockey. Then why in the world would the Leafs only be schedule to play 1 divisional team in their final 7 games of the season? The NHL stresses divisional competition, but the 'brilliant' schedule makers don't have them playing against each other down the stretch. The final 5-10 games of the season are very important to divisional seeding, this is when division teams should be playing each other the most. Playing each team 3 times in final 12 games (depending on the size of the division) would create a lot excitement. It would give teams the opportunity to overtake someone by actually beating them, not by beating Florida Panthers or Washington Capitals.

Nash to be Assigned to the Marlies

Tyson Nash appears to be headed straight to the Marlies. Although, I think that he could add a spark to the big club, he'll try to re-establish himself in the minors. The Maple Leafs also received a 2007 4th round pick in the trade.

Leafs Trade Tellqvist

The Leafs have finally found a trading partner for goalie Mikael Tellqvist. The Leafs shipped Tellqvist to the Phoenix Coyotes for the pesty forword, Tyson Nash and a 4th round pick. Nash will definitely give the Leafs some much needed grit and energy. This deal will also allow Darcy Tucker to concentrate more on scoring and the offensive side of his game. Too often this year Tucker has had to take it upon himself to attempt to fire up his team. Nash can now provide that spark, if he is inserted into the lineup. If Nash is going to play, someone will have to come out of the lineup, which in my opinion should be John Pohl.