I chuckle when i hear habs fans brag about the fact they're sending considerably more players to the Olympics than the Leafs.
First of all, who cares?
Second of all, considering all the Europeans that the habs have on their team, it's only natural that they'll send a lot of players to the Olympics than the Leafs, who don't have many Europeans on the team and the Leafs happen to be the team with the most Canadians. The habs will be sending two players to the Canadian team: Subban and Price. I'd be willing to be big money today that Steve Yzerman and his selection committee wouldn't pick them if they could go back in time. There are more deserving players that have been ignored. If Canada had a second team, there is no doubt in my mind that Jonathan Bernier and Dion Phaneuf would be on that team. But that's irrelevant.
I for one am overjoyed that the Leafs will send only two players to the Olympics. I'd rather have my players relaxing on a nice beach in Cabo and getting some much needed rest than burning themselves out at the Olympics (plus all the travellng, stress, etc). The Leafs will be rested when the 2nd half resumes, the Habs will be tired.
Right now, one theory for the Habs disastrous play are claims that they are tired. Tired?? Tired of what? They've played less games than many other teams and they're tired? Why aren't the other teams complaining of being tired? Oh yeah, because they're the smallest team in the NHL. That's why they're tired. Sure!!!!!!
Let me tell you something: If they're tired now, i can guarantee you that they'll be exausted when they return from Sochi. I guarantee it!
