Toronto Maple Leafs Writer Defends Unanimously Criticized Idea.
There comes a time in every man’s life when he must take a stand. Some people take stands on things that matter, but I am going to make mine about a hypothetical Toronto Maple Leafs lineup.
I had this idea of what the Toronto Maple Leafs blue-line should look like in the upcoming playoffs, and so, like any good writer trying to drum up interest in his thoughts and ideas, I tweeted it out….
To deafening silence and ratio so bad I had to double-check to make sure I didn’t include any accidently offensive typos.
It was clean, but no one agreed. It was another idea that was unanimously rejected, but while I often see the light and change my mind when astute commenters offer me their wisdom, I felt this one could use a defense because I think I’m onto something here.
Toronto Maple Leafs Writer Defends Unanimously Criticized Idea
First, Joseph Woll: He’s better than Ilya Samsonov. Regardless of who is hot at the time, when the playoffs start, the job should go to the most talented goalie.
Woll is the Leafs goalie of the future, and as such getting him playoff experience should be a big deal. The Leafs didn’t add at the deadline and since they aren’t “all in” this year, it makes sense to get playoff experience for the player who will help them when they are.
Secondly, about that blue-line. My thinking is as follows:
