Brent shines, MacArthur battles in Leafs losing effort

Though Burke has vowed to "add" before the trade deadline, it's becoming increasingly apparent that it may be wiser for the Leafs to subtract, at least with regards to age. Already one of the youngest teams in the league, the right move now will be to go even younger, and NOT trade away any draft picks for the next four or five years.

A week ago I was nervous about The Monster starting a game, whereas now, if the Maple Leafs can find good value for Giguere from a Cup contender, I'd be happy to see Gustavsson be given a chance to play half the remaining games, with Reimer getting the other half.

Among the bright lights tonight was Tim Brent, who scored two goals and added a sweet assist. Clarke MacArthur may have earned himself a new contract when he pummeled Carolina's Chad LaRose; check out the vid below.


Toronto Maple Leafs Clarke MacArthur fight versus Carolina's Chad LaRose





Okay, let me leave myself one out...

If the Leafs win in Florida tomorrow night, we'll put one foot back on the bandwagon, and see if it can lead to any momentum after the NHL All Star Game. As I wrote the other day, the Buds needed to win twelve of their next fifteen or sixteen. Winning six of their next seven might put them right back in the race, and if Santa Claus wears a blue suit this year, there'll be some rare punk and blues LPs under my tree.