flyercanuck Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishjim Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 surprised it didn't mention nows the time to re-up your season tickets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Burke is on Fan 590 right now telling us all how everything is going to be fine. Four years after saying what a rugged tough team he was going to build, his best players are Kessel, Lupul, Gardiner and Grabovsky. I'm ascared, you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishjim Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 "You've reached the Rogers/Bell Toronto Sports Empire. All our teams are busy rebuilding right now. Press any number to renew your tickets." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 "Oh, and by the way, there will be a price increase on the already highest ticket in the league". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishjim Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 April, 2006 April, 2007 April, 2008April, 2009April, 2010April, 2011April, 2012Dear Leafs fans:On behalf of the ownership of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, we want to thank you for your unwavering passion and loyalty. Like every fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, we are disappointed with the results of this season1.The Toronto Maple Leafs are a public trust2.with the greatest fans in the world. We have fallen short of everyone’s expectations, and for that we are sorry3. We take full responsibility for how this team performs on the ice, and we make no excuses4. The way this year ended was unacceptable5. Results are the only measure of success in sports6 Ownership and the results speak for themselves.7 believes in the plan for the Maple Leafs. All the resources at our disposal will be used to make sure the entire organization is focused on making the Leafs a successful playoff team. We are 100% committed to ensuring we ice a team that competes with the NHL’s best. Passion, hard work and accountability will always be the hallmark or our organization8.The Toronto Maple Leafs are privileged to have such passionate and loyal fans. We do not take that for granted9. Our entire organization wants nothing more than to deliver a team to makes you proud10 see foot note1.Every missed playoff game represents millions of dollars in lost revenue. Millions.. 2. We are not a public trust. We are a privately held corporation with a fiduciary duty to maximize profits3 See footnote 14.We reserve the right to make excuses involving “unforeseen drop-offs in play”; Gustavsson “carrying us” and other issues as they arise5. See footnote 16. Results are just one measure. Other measures include, but are not limited to: huge pay cheques, lush lifestyles, fame, a side door in the dressing room so players can leave before doing media interviews, sponsorships, etc.7. Remarks do not reflect the positions of Rogers and Bell who do not assume ownership until summer 20128. Other hallmarks include, but are not limited to, massive profits, aggressive protectionism of our brand and properties, poor drafting, below average goaltending and a habit of trading away draft picks and prospects, etc.9. Sentiment only valid towards seasons ticket holders10. See footnot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 It's one of those rare moments that I actually miss Vader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 What a big baby! If the Flyers ever pulled a stunt like this, I'd get on a plane (ok, dog sled first, then skidoo, then a small plane, then a big plane) and march into Snider's office and take a dump on his desk to show him my displeasure.There's only one way to apologize to fans and that's to stop sucking. On the ice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Truculence. Hahahahahaha! Everytime I hear that word now I break out laughing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 @flyercanuckI know! People who didn't know the word before and first heard it in the Leafs context will think it means "being a wuss" or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 @flyercanuckI know! People who didn't know the word before and first heard it in the Leafs context will think it means "being a wuss" or somethingI watched Burke's news conference. Truculence or flatulence... it was hard to tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I watched Burke's news conference.You're a braver man than I @JackStraw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 @Podein25 - I don't know why I did it- I couldn't help myself. It's like when people slow down to watch an accident by the side of the highway. You know you shouldn't but you do anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 @JackStrawI hear ya. I can't wait to see/hear the parody of this once its done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I listened to it on the radio...it was awesome. I can't imagine too many of "The Leaf Nation" buying what he's selling anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 @flyercanuckI'm just listened to it. I laughed so hard I cried.I think he forgot to say that the one position they really could use is a long snapper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 What gm goes FOUR years without finding a #1 center? I mean other than Calgary. Meanwhile, Holmgren finds 2 a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 @flyercanuck - what about Steckel? He's good on draws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I liked when a reporter asked him about a #1 center and he brought up Tyler Bozak...LOL. He'd be the #7 center on Philly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hoff Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) I didn't hear the presser ... Burke is still trying to sell fans Bozak as a first line center?Where is Vader when we need him? Iwant need to know how strong the Leafs' prospect pool is looking. I'm sure Kadri and Colborne are the next wave in a series of "can't miss" future Leaf superstars, in the tradition of former greats like Stajan, Steen, Tlusty, and Kulemin. Edited April 10, 2012 by The Hoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Ya, it's times like this when i wish Vader was still around. I'm sure he's pissing somebody off somewhere. And watching Burkes daily press conferences on his 42 foot plasma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Oh, and FYI, the leafs also lost the lottery. The laughs continue.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 "Sorry isn't something you say, it's something you've become."This is pretty funny. For my American friends, in case you are having difficulty understanding the accent, this guy is what's known as a "Newfie." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XramkiFTVI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyerrod Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Wow Pods, that video has already been removed by the user....MLSE is in high gear it seems....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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