It is an open secret that Leafs management did not appreciate Lindros publicly declaring he only wanted to play for his hometown team, turning the spotlight squarely and solely on the Leafs. In early December, the Leafs were cruising along, vying for first overall in the East. That was about the time Lindrosmania really got going. Now, the Leafs aren't worrying as much about first place as they are eighth, which would be the East's final playoff berth. The best teams are winning, and we're not.
Every team has rumors.
The Leafs, like the Flyers, played Wednesday, tying Columbus, in Toronto. The Leafs then couldn't get to Philadelphia because of fog. They ended up flying in yesterday, and missing the morning skate. It's within us. Clarke didn't say anything new last night.