Leafs looked good in 4-1 loss

The Maple Leafs played a fairly good physical game for the most part, dominated in in the shots on goal department, and had some decent goal tending. They fell short in the face off department winning 44% of them over the Flyers. Their season average is about the same which in hindsight is pretty good post Sundin. That was going to be a major concern coming into the season and they have actually done ok in the face off circle.

The Buds, after this 4-1 loss have lost three in a row and 4 of five. If they lose Tuesday against Nashville, there will be all kinds of speculation about the diection the team is headed, whether there should be some changes just for the sake of changes, and whether or not Wiolson is the right man for the job.

I would like to remind Leafs fans, that the Buds ARE in fact heading in the right direction. I have never been a Wilson fan, and the changes will come, but, be patient. The Toronto Maple Leafs are not supposed to be a winning team for at least two years, and more likely 4-5.

The trouble with that statement is that it is highly speculatuive. It is easy to be patient when you know that your patience will be rewarded. But as history dictates, it usually isn't, so we want to see the winning now. Well, like I said, they simply aren't supposed to win, no one expects them to.