Saturday, October 24, 2009

Preview: Winless Leafs Attempt to Beat Shaky Luongo


Verses: Vancouver Canucks

Toronto Maple Leafs Record: 0-6-1 (Last in the Northeast/League)

Vancouver Canucks Record: 4-5-0 (4th in the Northwest)

Maple Leafs Record vs. Canucks Since 2005: 0-3-0-1

Maple Leafs Likely Goalie: Joey MacDonald (yes, really)

Canucks Likely Goalie: Roberto Luongo, who could use some Viagra after being so soft so far this season

Preview Notes: The win-less Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Vancouver Sedins Canucks tonight in an NHL Canada battle.

It has been forever since the Maple Leafs had a game, which has been great for our eyes and stomachs. I would say something good about them, but we don't like to lie here at Adams Division.

The Canucks have not lived up to their expectations this season, largely due to the at times horrendous play of starter Roberto Luongo. Luongo is having a really rough start to the season but had a strong showing in a 3-2 victory over Chicago in his last game. Luckily for Luongo the Maple Leafs are averaging just two games a game. Luongo is also wreaking havoc with my fantasy team.

The Maple Leafs have not won a game in general in Vancouver in more than six years, and don't expect that streak to end tonight.

The momentum and confidence boost retained from the victory over Chicago should power the Canucks past the Maple Leafs, even though the Canucks Sedins power is divided in half.

Here is a photo slide show of some of the Maple Leafs highlights so far this season:

Maple Leafs

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