Go Leafs go!

Just got back from North America. Including a trip to Toronto taking in the Hall of Fame and seeing a the Kings vs The Avs in a pre season game at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas amazing to watch it live.

One thing that was noticeable over there was that the NHL is clamping down big time on any hits that are late, to the head or from behind. Brendan Shanahan has been handing out fines and suspensions out left, right and centre. I'd expect to see a lot more handed out early in the season.

The Sharks have started very strong again but we've seen it before where they are dominent until play off time then fall apart and as ususal the Rangers are a total mess. According to reports the Flyers were going to sack Laviolette last season but because of the shortened season wanted to let him have pre season but they've now decided to cut him due to issues within sounds like a player revolt.

I really wouldn't bet against a Wing v Hawks final either.

It's now a month into the new season and the Blackhawks are doing ok so far,they don't seem to have a cup hangover that some teams have had in the past.Colorado are the big suprise with only 1 defeat in their 11 games played.

Good winter classic yesterday with over 100 thousand watching the Leafs beat the red wings.Looking forward to watching the Hawks play the Pens outdoor in march,hopefully they play better than last time they played outdoors when they lost to the Wings in 09.The Pens/Hawks game could be a stanley cup final preview as both teams are looking good in the East and West.

"We're all going to the Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup.........."

Shame the Blackhawks didn't make it......but we'll be back next year !!!