The Ground is Rising!

This just in: The Leafs suck but the season isn't over!

The Leafs at this time are a dismal 0-6-1, but remember what I said? November! It's not November yet, even. Remember last year when the Penguins were so bad in January that they fired their coach after losing to the Lowly Leafs? That's right, they went on to win the Cup the same season after a hot streak. The Blues won a dismal 10 of their first 22 games last season and somehow managed to finish high in the standings. The Ducks were salivating when the Oilers were seemingly in the lottery in January, but had to settle for a mid-first rounder in the Dustin Penner trade. Professional sports has one thing that no other show on TV has: unpredictability. Sure, the Leafs aren't the most talented bunch, but they are getting a damn good scorer and a real goaltender back soon (2-3 weeks for Kessel). They can at least make it interesting from here. Cheer up, and knock back some booze. Remember that no amount of worrying, caring or swearing will change how the Leafs play. You're but a spectator, so just take the slide in stride and enjoy the ride. (Or go cheer for a new team!)

Skeptic Panda