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Maple Leafs-Blackhawks: Toronto Looks to Release Pent-Up Frustration

 
We all know the score of the last game should have been 7-3 for the Leafs.  But due to the goalposts, it was not to be.  It's nice to see the forwards trying to pick corners, as opposed to slapping aimlessly into the pads.  And speaking of nice, it's nice to see Kulemin let one or two shots go in a game.  I've said it before, and I'll say it again—he's got a killa shot.  If Wendel could give him some pointers on the classic snap shot, we'd be on our way to grooming a really decent sniper. The problem with my estimations of greatness relates to of course the impending arrival of Mr Burke, and his intention to Canadianify the team with some big, bruising bodies, while bidding adieu to some of the smaller Euros.  As you all know, I'm not a fan of the Euros in general, but I have to admit the play of Grabovsky cannot be overlooked, nor that of Hagman.  I do like Stralman, but he needs some seasoning and Van Ryn is better. Onto the tilt with the ... (link)

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