Injuries aren't helping.

2 goals in 3 games is a little concerning. I wonder if they are trying to shore up their defensive play and the offense will suffer.

Boston and Vancouver are pretty tough outs at home though.

As long as the Leafs continue winning the games they *should* win, and steal a few against tough teams, they'll make the playoffs.

They'll be in a battle at the end though. I don't think they make it *easily*.
- Aetherial

This team needs Bozak more than any Leafs fan (myself included) likes to admit. He frees up Kessel and JVR to do their thing, especially moving seamlessly through the neutral zone.

Kadri has been a disappointment in his expanded role.

Prepare the Advil for the morning
- robin_steele264

I have also had two pints of water tonight,

I also don't get hungover usually, and am vomit free since 2003

I cannot imagine how difficult your situation must be for you.

Conversely, I can assure you, there are good teachers and bad teachers, like any other profession and good teachers are worth their weight in gold.
- Aetherial

Sorry, I should have said some teachers, my good friend is a HS teacher and far from a douche, poor choice in words there, I agree with you.

Agreed.

A guy who started grad school when I did had Aspergers. Got a masters degree.

It's more a case of whether people are willing to accommodate. If you have empathy, you can learn to deal. (frank), nurses deal with worse every day and don' get July and August off for the privilege...
- lumlums

Respectfully Lums, you are wrong. What doctors and nurses are allowed to do is far different from what teachers are allowed to do. An out of control patient gets medicated and/or restrained. It is not the same as school.

Sorry, I should have said some teachers, my good friend is a HS teacher and far from a douche, poor choice in words there, I agree with you.
- sloppyseconds2

I have an adopted son who is doing very well for someone who spent their first 3 years in a foreign orphange. Even at that, he has behavior issues and struggles in school. I know the strain this puts on my wife and me, especially the worry and the feeling of helplessness some times. It is by far the toughest thing I deal with day to day.

and my situation pales by comparison to yours.

Sorry, I should have said some teachers, my good friend is a HS teacher and far from a douche, poor choice in words there, I agree with you.
- sloppyseconds2

True. Teaching is not something that you do for the money, just for the love of teaching.

What you have to do however is be willing to change and admit mistakes.

(frank), I had to teach chemistry to a blind kid. It takes creativity, but there's always a way....

Agreed.

A guy who started grad school when I did had Aspergers. Got a masters degree.

It's more a case of whether people are willing to accommodate. If you have empathy, you can learn to deal. (frank), nurses deal with worse every day and don' get July and August off for the privilege...
- lumlums

Yeah, the kid is super smart, needs to be challenged all the time, the good teachers know this and never have an issue.

Yeah, the kid is super smart, needs to be challenged all the time, the good teachers know this and never have an issue.
- sloppyseconds2

That is the key. Some teachers care, and they work hard. My wife is a teacher and over the course of a year, I think she easily puts in the hours that I do, even including the time off...

which I nevertheless resent when I have to get up early in the morning during the summer and she doesn't.

Phaneuf played a good game tonight, but I have to tell you....really pissed me off with that half assed attempt at the end, what the F was that? Show some effort, skate.

Paul Ranger has got to get sent down, the guy is horrendous. Way to sit down on the goaltender, and drop your stick while not letting Kulemin know it isn't broken. I don't understand why he continues to get played, when will he be held accountable?

Kulemin is invisible, and does pretty much nothing.

JVR should not be playing center, he's not bad, but it really takes away from his offensive opportunities. 1 shot through 2 games.

Nazem Kadri has got to pick up his game, do you want to be the #1 guy or not, because right now is your opportunity....looks invisible most of the time.

David Clarkson is pretty much as good as Carter Ashton at this point, might as well still be suspended....got to see Iginla play better than him tonight, the guy I wanted the Leafs to sign over Clarkson....going to be fun for the next 7 years.

Carter Ashton sucks.

Phaneuf played a good game tonight, but I have to tell you....really pissed me off with that half assed attempt at the end, what the F was that? Show some effort, skate.

Paul Ranger has got to get sent down, the guy is horrendous. Way to sit down on the goaltender, and drop your stick while not letting Kulemin know it isn't broken. I don't understand why he continues to get played, when will he be held accountable?

Kulemin is invisible, and does pretty much nothing.

JVR should not be playing center, he's not bad, but it really takes away from his offensive opportunities. 1 shot through 2 games.

Nazem Kadri has got to pick up his game, do you want to be the #1 guy or not, because right now is your opportunity....looks invisible most of the time.

David Clarkson is pretty much as good as Carter Ashton at this point, might as well still be suspended....got to see Iginla play better than him tonight, the guy I wanted the Leafs to sign over Clarkson....going to be fun for the next 7 years.

Carter Ashton sucks.
- ThePresident

I know how we keep hearing it is early, but Clarkson is really concerning me. This may be the worst signing we have made in a long time.

As long as we win games vs teams that are way down in the standings, I think we'll have no problem getting enough points to make it to the playoffs.

Games like tonight you just deal with on a case by case basis. Felt our PP needed to be more efficient.

I have an adopted son who is doing very well for someone who spent their first 3 years in a foreign orphange. Even at that, he has behavior issues and struggles in school. I know the strain this puts on my wife and me, especially the worry and the feeling of helplessness some times. It is by far the toughest thing I deal with day to day.

and my situation pales by comparison to yours.
- Aetherial

Bless you man, that is truly a wonderful class act, this world needs more people like you and your ms's.

Respectfully Lums, you are wrong. What doctors and nurses are allowed to do is far different from what teachers are allowed to do. An out of control patient gets medicated and/or restrained. It is not the same as school.
- Aetherial

Not at all, I was at a school that was renowned for being the most comprehensive in he UK. We had everyone from those who had real learning dificulties to those who were true scholars all learning under on roof from the same teachers. You just have to know who to employ in what situation. Anybody can be an inspiration.

I have an adopted son who is doing very well for someone who spent their first 3 years in a foreign orphange. Even at that, he has behavior issues and struggles in school. I know the strain this puts on my wife and me, especially the worry and the feeling of helplessness some times. It is by far the toughest thing I deal with day to day.

and my situation pales by comparison to yours.
- Aetherial

We need more people like you

That is the key. Some teachers care, and they work hard. My wife is a teacher and over the course of a year, I think she easily puts in the hours that I do, even including the time off...

which I nevertheless resent when I have to get up early in the morning during the summer and he doesn't.
- Aetherial

I really hope you missed the S.

I know how we keep hearing it is early, but Clarkson is really concerning me. This may be the worst signing we have made in a long time.
- Aetherial

meh its 7 games in.

Let's not go nuts

meh its 7 games in.

Let's not go nuts
- AngryWhiteMale

He was probably the most sought after free agent, he should be bringing more to the table. We shouldn't have expectations as if he is Carter Ashton.

Wonder what options Nonis has now that it's a pretty safe bet Bolland's out till April.

Given the weird alignment of our division, the teams that make it will be the ones who are most efficient at beating the bottom feeders.

I think we're probably okay only beating the contenders 30% of the time, but we're a little behind the eight ball so far in that department.

We've just been great at winning winnable games, which is more than we could say most years past.

We need more people like you
- lumlums

How many beers now Lums?

I'm on #10.

Not at all, I was at a school that was renowned for being the most comprehensive in he UK. We had everyone from those who had real learning dificulties to those who were true scholars all learning under on roof from the same teachers. You just have to know who to employ in what situation. Anybody can be an inspiration.
- lumlums

I have first hand knowledge of how bad a special needs kid can get, particularly when he is the biggest kid in the grade, and the most aggressive and he picks on my son who is by far the smallest. I am intimately familiar with what the school system is allowed to do or not allowed to do. At first I had words with the kid's father, then I came to realize that the problem hurts him more than anyone else.

I do not know any specific details of SS's son, so this post is not directed to his situation. It is a general comment that teachers' hands are VERY tied in this country. I have seen teachers called to the carpet for raising their voice to sensitive little Johnny or Susie.

EA's are few in supply after often under-trained and under-qualified. That is not the fault of the EA. It is quite simply the fault of budget cuts.

Lets calm it down.

Not everywhere has the abilty to treat this as a routine case. Doesn't mean that the teacher can claim ignorance as an excuse though.
- lumlums

I can only imagine how difficult it'd be as a parent in that situation but calling teachers "overpaid douche bags" because they are struggling with a student seems harsh. If you feel that strongly about it I'd consider finding another school or at least try to work with them. I don't think there's anything wrong with saying that.

[edit]worded that wrong, sounded like I was saying I was a parent lol

He was probably the most sought after free agent, he should be bringing more to the table. We shouldn't have expectations as if he is Carter Ashton.
- ThePresident

Clarkson's strengths are in front of the net with point shots sent in for him to work with.

The point men on this team are far too picky about shot options that they are rarely able to utilize Clarkson, you don't spend that money on a guy who simply keeps the cycle.

How many beers now Lums?

I'm on #10.
- sloppyseconds2

6 x 6% 330 mL beer

2 % 7% 650mL beer

2 x 200mL glass of wine