Originally Posted by irv
I'm a big LA fan as well but I think their age and their lack of speed has finally caught up with them? Truthfully, I never expected much from Kovalchuk and didn't think he would really help the team so I was surprised they actually took/brought him back.
LA does have heart, imo, so I think things will change, but with the speed of the kids nowadays, they are in tough for sure.
Mathews hurt again tonight. I hate to say it, but he seems to get hurt easily imo. Without him and their lack of depth, I think the shine will fade away from the Leafs rather quickly.
I agree. Their defense should be okay, but they need more out of the kids, rather than rely on the aging forwards. Don't know how much longer those guys will be able to play. And my guy, Quick, is starting to get injured more. Starting to affect his play, I think.
Originally Posted by 53' Stude
How many folks remember the old Quebec Nordiques? Or the Hartford Whalers
YES! I remember both. Loved the Whalers, with IMO the best hockey sweaters ever! It'd be great to have them back.