Poem 285: Toronto Maple Leafs

They were a powerhouse back in the day

“Scotiabank Arena” is packed every time they play

Still the most popular “Canadian” franchise and “hockey” is their game

So many of their former members are enshrined in the “Hall Of Fame”

Last week their fans showed their true despair

Throwing sweaters on the ice, they just didn’t seem to care

They went back to “Florida” and won by a two to zero score

Only to lose the seventh game and the fans rebelled even more

Now the “Leafs” are at a crossroads and so many rumours are flying

“Shanahan” and “Marner” are their scapegoats, there is no denying

They can’t fire a first year coach that got them to the second round

The latest gossip is that “Shanahan” is “New York Islanders” bound

Are they going to mend fences with “Marner” who vetoed a trade?

Some fans think if they had gotten “Rantanen” they would have had it made

They also were not happy with the performance of their “core”

Perhaps there were injuries, that’s why they couldn’t score?

There are so many stories coming out every day

Even seen one that says they are going to trade “Auston Matthews” away

Fact or fiction they are online for anyone who cares

Talk to a fan they are always eager to share

They don’t seem to like the silence that their new “Captain” has displayed

Said he should have elaborated on his injury and are totally dismayed

All looking for answers that they sorely seek

Not happy at all that he decided not to speak

I don’t know who’ll replace “Shanahan” but they have big shoes to fill

They have to make some big decisions and there’s no time to kill

A lot of the pieces are already set in place

They are  pretty well guaranteed to be in the playoff race

The draft is coming up and someone has to fill this role

Once again the “Stanley Cup” is their ultimate goal

With each passing day the pressure will be mounting

The drought is now fifty eight years and counting