[tigerthelion]

Here's another one for the person (who shall remain nameless) who believes that injuries shouldn't be used as an excuse.

"The competitive balance in the league has never been greater and, had it not been for injuries, the Leafs might have made it into the postseason," he (Ferguson)said.


Sure looks like Buffalo isn't the only team to whine about injuries, eh Toronto fans? First, the team's "leader" basically blamed injuries for the team missing the playoffs and now the team's "general manager" has blamed injuries. I feel bad for Toronto. I think they were the only team that had to deal with injuries this past season. hock:

Notice the use of the word "might". Do I need to post the definition of that word for you too?

Anyone who followed the Leafs knows that the only reason they didn't make the playoffs was because of Raycroft. When a team finishes 8th in goals for, 8th in shots against, but 25th in GAA, well, even a simpleton can conclude what that means.

JFJ is simply trying to deflect attention away from an under-performer. He's not writing letters to the NHL whining about injuries.

He shouldn't even hint at injuries at being an excuse. Whether he said 'might' or 'possibly' or 'maybe', it doesn't matter. JFJ is whining about injuries. If you weren't so blinded by your Leaf loyalty you would see that. Grimes has seen the light. It's time you opened your eyes and stopped dissecting the semantics of Ferguson's words. hock: