If The PrairiePuck was the Leafs' GM for a day....

Oh, what hilarity would ensue if we were Co-General Managers of the Leafs for just a day. Not only would we mix things up, we would create a team that would be entertaining to watch, and would have a much better shot at the playoffs than the wash-ups they are working with now. If we could choose the day that this power would become bestowed upon us, we would go with the upcoming NHL Trade Deadline on March 4, 2009.

First order of business:

1. TRADE

Goaltender: Vesa Toskala

traded to SPORTCHEK

Terms of deal: The Leafs receive a bucket full of the 158 pucks Toskala has let in

this season

In return, Toskala must compensate Sportcheck for their loss in

puck sales, as well as work evenings and weekends at the location of

his choice.

2. RELOCATION

As our 2nd order of business, the Toronto Maple Leafs, one of the most storied franchises in sports history, has been relocated to Elbow, Saskatchewan.

Why, you ask?

Simple - 1. Because nobody knows where Elbow, Saskatchewan is, and

2. Because it would be cool as shit

3. TRADE

Goaltender: Curtis Joseph

Traded to: Florida

For Defenseman: Bryan McCabe

Confused by our tactics?............................

4. RELEASED

Defenseman: Bryan McCabe

5. TRADE

Forward : NIK ANTROPOV

Forward: ALEXEI PONIKAROVSKY

2nd Rnd Draft Pick

to Minnesota for:

Goaltender: NIKLAS BACKSTROM

6. JEREMY WILLIAMS NAMED CAPTAIN OF THE ELBOW CANOLA FIELDS (Formerly the Toronto Maple Leafs)

7. LUKE SCHENN NAMED ASSISTANT CAPTAIN

In all seriousness, the Trade Deadline is approaching fast, and the Maple Leafs seem to be big-time buyers in the next week, with just under $10 million in salary-cap room for Brian Burke to maneuvre. Their best move is to go after goaltender Niklas Backstrom from Minnesota. The problem with any trade that Toronto proposes is that it is like offering Monopoly money in a restaurant for food. Nobody is dumb enough to accept the offer. This deal could benefit a good SK kid though, as it may see back-up Minnesota netminder, and Regina native Josh Harding take the reigns for the Wild.

So in our little excercise about becoming the Leafs GM for a day, I'm pretty sure we just committed blasphemy in the eyes of all Leafs' fans, but we don't really give a shit.

PP