[tth_fan]

Fletcher's not trying to put together a winning team at the moment, he's just positioning himself for the next step. Step 1, get out from under the bad contracts.

Leafs fans can look forward to a pathetic season this year, I think. It's the short-term pain you have to go through to have a winning team a couple of years down the road.

Leafs fans have had these short-term pains for over 40 years now!!

And here's to 40 more!