I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but this is the fact: DETROIT SUCKS. And another fact is that no one sees them improving over the next 5 years. Too many old players, too many average-to-marginal players. Very average goaltending.
The only correct part of this quote is the final 3 words. If we can get rid of Jimmy Howard we'll be fine.
Perhaps you are unaware of the meaning of the word "facts", so I'll try to help you by giving you some examples of "facts".
It's a
fact that Toronto has not even made it to the finals since 1967, a period of
47 YEARS and counting.
It's a
fact that Brian Burke stated his goal was to make the playoffs every year and NEVER ONCE made them during his entire time as leafs GM before he got fired.
It's a
fact that Dave Nonis gave David Clarkson a 7 year contract (!!!) for over $35 million (!!!!!!!) and that he is on pace to score only about 20 points this entire season. It is also a
fact that the leafs do better without Clarkson (during his frequent injuries and suspensions) than they do with him.
It's a
fact that Toronto gave up on Tuukka Rask and Ben Scrivens, who are both better than "Delay of Game" Bernier and James Reimer (although, to be fair - Reimer almost never plays).
It's a
fact that Phil Kessel and Tyler Bozak are not just linemates but also roommates.
It's a
fact that the one and only Leaf to EVER win the Conn Smythe was Dave Keon...way, way back in 1967.
It's a
fact that NO Leaf has EVER won the Norris.
Get the picture? A
fact is something that can be proven with statistics or documentation. Many, many, MANY people say "LEAFS SUCK"...but that in itself is not a "fact". However, we can use
facts - including some of the ones I've mentioned here - to show WHY so many, many, MANY people DO say that the "LEAFS SUCK" and have been doing so for
47 YEARS and counting.
No need to thank me - as always, I am very happy to assist you in your ongoing education.
Best wishes.
