Dave in Richmond Hill, Ontario asks…
Why do the Leafs do so many damn ceremonies?
Answer: To distract the drones
There is no reason for Leafs fans to celebrate. There is a better chance of gingerbread men falling from the sky than the “Laughs” making the playoffs. “Hope” is not an apt word to describe Burke’s masterpiece. Put simply, any perennial loser that trades two first round draft choices, employs Jeff Finger at $3.5 million per annum, Jason Blake for $4 million yearly, and has no goaltending is bound to be pathetic.
So, when there is nothing to celebrate, what’s better than bringing back players from Stanley Cup-less and mediocre eras? Nothing suggests greatness like celebrating the horrific Ballard years. Perhaps, Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment will decide to honor immortals Cory Cross, Jonas Hoglund, Aki Berg, Rich Costello, Jeff Farkas, Mike Kaszycki, Mel Hill, Harold Druken, Aaron Gavey, and Paul Healey. Garry Valk and Robert Reichel should have their own nights.
