What's great about this playoff is there are two outcomes - Leafs win a round or more, and that's rad. Or, it's the Leafiest thing ever. I like the high stakes.

I see...you and Max must lead a life full of disappointments.
- Woderwick

I mean. We've seen his alliterations. I'm not sure he has the world's highest standards!

I remember when they signed him, and I knew very little about him - but I knew he was gritty and had scored 30 a couple of years prior. I wasn't excited, but I was cautiously optimistic, I suppose? It followed on the heels of that 4-1 loss to Boston, so I think the Leafs still hadn't generated enough optimism as a whole after years of losing and losing and losing. I didn't have a lot of faith in Nonis, so it definitely wasn't a wow feeling.

I do recall he had an interview where he said he loved Wendel and wanted to emulate him, and sort of having this mixed feeling right then - knowing no one was ever going to fill Wendel's skates in this town, and also knowing that he was putting himself under some really rough scrutiny off the get-go.

The other thing is that I remember reading an article, and it actually tempered any expectations I'd had - talking about how Clarkson had been used, and why it likely wouldn't be successful in Toronto. I was hoping for a 20 goal guy who at least was hard to play against. Wrong on all accounts!
- Monkeypunk

Scrawler went to Fordfest!

Why isn't there a soft serve ice cream machine for home use? That would be a hit. It would destroy myself with it.
- Zezel

Because even sweat pants have limits.

What's great about this playoff is there are two outcomes - Leafs win a round or more, and that's rad. Or, it's the Leafiest thing ever. I like the high stakes.
- Zezel

zero pressure for Mtl, complete underdog. Not making it to the 2nd round would be a complete failure, there is no way the Leafs can lose this.

what have they won?
- Symba007

its tricky, the rules are murky.. both made it to the Finals..both lost.

but you cant win a cup without having won the cup before.
I know it sounds odd, but those are the rules. i didnt make them up

Scrawler went to Fordfest!
- AdamFrench

I am pretty sure that's specifically the article in question!

I am pretty sure that's specifically the article in question!
- Monkeypunk

but they put the special mullet and 'stache on him....they mean business!

Because even sweat pants have limits.
- Monkeypunk

I think I would die before I gained weight, from malnutrition due to only eat soft serve. Or internal stomach rupture, or brain freeze.

Make a prototype and send it to me
- Zezel

Lol. You’d be near the first to taste test this can’t miss idea. I’m freaking serious. My neighbour a couple houses away was/is/was a fireman. A number of years ago while camping with the family, he came up with the simple idea of packaging all of the ingredients to make S’mores. A franking S’mores Kit! He sells it to grocery chains all over. He said he hasn’t really worked in the past 6 years. He’s like 40 something.

I mean. We've seen his alliterations. I'm not sure he has the world's highest standards!
- Monkeypunk

Lol

Lol. You’d be near the first to taste test this can’t miss idea. I’m freaking serious. My neighbour a couple houses away was/is/was a fireman. A number of years ago while camping with the family, he came up with the simple idea of packaging all of the ingredients to make S’mores. A franking S’mores Kit! He sells it to grocery chains all over. He said he hasn’t really worked in the past 6 years. He’s like 40 something.
- Woderwick

That's a good (frank)ing idea. Buying the s'mores elements separately takes up precious time. He should include a fire safety lesson in the kit.

I remember when they signed him, and I knew very little about him - but I knew he was gritty and had scored 30 a couple of years prior. I wasn't excited, but I was cautiously optimistic, I suppose? It followed on the heels of that 4-1 loss to Boston, so I think the Leafs still hadn't generated enough optimism as a whole after years of losing and losing and losing. I didn't have a lot of faith in Nonis, so it definitely wasn't a wow feeling.

I do recall he had an interview where he said he loved Wendel and wanted to emulate him, and sort of having this mixed feeling right then - knowing no one was ever going to fill Wendel's skates in this town, and also knowing that he was putting himself under some really rough scrutiny off the get-go.

The other thing is that I remember reading an article, and it actually tempered any expectations I'd had - talking about how Clarkson had been used, and why it likely wouldn't be successful in Toronto. I was hoping for a 20 goal guy who at least was hard to play against. Wrong on all accounts!
- Monkeypunk

Lol

I voiced my opinion on here when they signed him. Something like “ I think I just threw up a little”. Oh well, he inspired me to make my avatar. Wilson the Water Bottle.

zero pressure for Mtl, complete underdog. Not making it to the 2nd round would be a complete failure, there is no way the Leafs can lose this.
- Symba007

Frank you, Symba!!!!
Frank!!!!!
You!!!!!

I have an idea for a hair salon with hot chicks who also give you a lapdance/handy while they cut your hair. It would be called the cut n tug, or the snip and grip, haven't decided yet. Everyone would love it.

Frank you, Symba!!!!
Frank!!!!!
You!!!!!
- Woderwick

based on the offensive skills disparity, Leafs should win in 4 games and by a 3-4 goals differential every game.

zero pressure for Mtl, complete underdog. Not making it to the 2nd round would be a complete failure, there is no way the Leafs can lose this.
- Symba007

True statement. Montreal will get demoralized early and fold.

I have an idea for a hair salon with hot chicks who also give you a lapdance/handy while they cut your hair. It would be called the cut n tug, or the snip and grip, haven't decided yet. Everyone would love it.
- Zezel

based on the offensive skills disparity, Leafs should win in 4 games and by a 3-4 goals differential every game.
- Symba007

Double true

Frank you, Symba!!!!
Frank!!!!!
You!!!!!
- Woderwick

Bear in mind . . .he SAYS this, but he knows as well as anyone that just like the Leafs - with EVERY loss, the media goes out and buys another giant handful of nails to pound into the team's coffin.

It's the same crapfest for both of our teams: So you have 0% chance of winning? You best not lose if that's what you think, loser! Now put on your big boy pants so that they fall down faster when you're getting spanked!

I have an idea for a hair salon with hot chicks who also give you a lapdance/handy while they cut your hair. It would be called the cut n tug, or the snip and grip, haven't decided yet. Everyone would love it.
- Zezel

reminds me of Thailand in Bangkok (PatPong), $25 for a haircut and a bj

Don't be so technical. They have been around for a long time and understand what they have to do to compete in the playoffs.

Winning a cup doesn't magically gift a human being with the magic abilities to understand what it takes. Going through the grind, losing games, winning games, being a part of different situations in the playoffs. They know what it is all about. More than Joe Blow who won a cup with the 2010 Hawks and barely played any more NHL games after it.
- Santo_44

The more relevant experience is what the young core has gathered themselves the last 4 years.

They either learned something, or not. Spezza, Thornton, nor anyone else isn't going to give them the will to fight through a check or help the goalies stay focused.

No chocolate/vanilla swirl with a chocolate dip?

I just thought of a money making desert idea - just came to me right now. Who do I call?
- Woderwick

I'd probably call the governments of Nevada, Arizona. They'd be very interested in diversifying their economies by utilizing their desert areas.

I have an idea for a hair salon with hot chicks who also give you a lapdance/handy while they cut your hair. It would be called the cut n tug, or the snip and grip, haven't decided yet. Everyone would love it.
- Zezel

Montreal had one.

reminds me of Thailand in Bangkok (PatPong), $25 for a haircut and a bj
- Symba007

How long were you working there?