Lately in Toronto, there has been a rash of broken ankles from jumping off bandwagons.
Patent: “Hi, I think my ankle is broken.”
Doctor: “How did it happen? It sure looks like it’s broken. We’ll have to take X-rays. Let me help you take off your coat. It looks like it’s kind of hot for you. Don’t want you hurting yourself more by putting weight on that ankle.”
Patient: “No, I got it. I can hop on one leg when I take it off.”
As soon as the patient takes off his coat, the doctor rudely interrupts him.
Doctor: “We are going to have to take you to have a CAT scan of your brain. You might be a victim of hit-your-head-against-the-wall disease.”
Patient: “How can you tell that? I just took my coat off?”
Doctor: “Wearing a Maple Leafs jersey is an early symptom.”
Sometimes I find myself hitting my head against the wall over and over again, watching the Maple Leafs. A good example of this was the Pittsburgh Penguins game, where they played the worst two periods I’ve ever seen them play, and then finished it off with a third period that made them look like Stanley Cup champions.
There is a bright side to this hockey team. With two straight wins, they look like they’re getting out of their funk. As I have said in previous blogs, the Leafs have all the talent in the world. They just have to learn to put it to good use.
If I could fix what is wrong with the Toronto Maple Leafs, I would be a millionaire. I would bottle the solution and put it on the market. The winning formula is simple, thought, and unfortunately, cannot be bottled: outwork the other team.
A Note about Nick Robinson
Nick has really improved lately. In fact, he has earned himself a spot on the team. I have seen two improvements in his game. He is shooting more often, but the biggest improvement is that he is finally doing what it takes to win. His desire to win is overcoming his fear of losing.
Final word
I see signs that the Maple Leafs are emerging from their funk. Matthews is beginning to skate and getting the goals he’s supposed to. Nylander, when he is interested, is the best player on the team. John Tavares has found the fountain of youth. I wonder how much he would sell it to me for?
Hard work will pay off. The Leafs will be a contender if they stay focused. Otherwise, there will be a rash of broken ankles and hit-your-head-against-the-wall disease in Leaf Land.
Randy
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