I know I am going to get a lot of hatred and love for this. I don't mind the hatred as much as you would think. After all, it means you guys care about my opinion.
Now, with that in mind, the title is not a joke. I am absolutely 100 percent serious. I consider the game tonight to be a preview of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Which game, you may ask? Anyone who knows me knows I am talking about the game between the Leafs and Flyers. These are two teams with a very deep defence corps.
The Flyers have not employed a first-string goaltender since I was born, but at the same time they showed last year they can win without one.
They have a very deep offence with Jeff Carter, Daniel Briere, Scott Hartnell and, of course, Mike Richards. That is as deep a forward group as you will find in the NHL.
Then, on defence, they have the Pronger, who leads his teams to the finals every other year, Timonen and Coburn. I mean, come on! This is Detroit east. They have OK goaltenders who they don't spend money on, and spend a ton to get the best defence and offense combo you will find. I guess I should say they have the deepest group of skaters.
Now what about the Leafs? W ...
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Maple Leafs vs. Flyers: NHL Eastern Conference Finals Preview
October 23rd, 2010 by Edmond Dantes Leave a reply »
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