Tanks, we're good

What's with this tanking stuff?

Brian Burke telling Damien Cox that the idea of his team purposely tanking "ain't happening".

Got news for Burke: Don't worry about it, bud. Your Leafs have it taken care of.

Not sure the GM has been watching his club in action? Perhaps in the same way he'd been ignoring it's play around the time he fired Ron Wilson? Back then he said he still believed in his group. Really? After a slide like that? BS. Inside he had to know it was over. And he has to know it's over now.

Try as hard as they might, the Leafs' sail has zero wind propelling it forward. At this point, the oars are out. But rowing against the current once set adrift is futile, like any mini-run towards 10th the Leafs might attempt to go on.

Burke's loyalty is admirable, but it's also become a serious fault while in Toronto. He can talk up his players and people all he wants, but it doesn't mean he'll be rewarded with effort that's equally admirable. So far, here, he's been letdown on that front big time.

Call a spade a spade, Burke. Your team will be lucky to win 3 games down the final stretch. Knowing what's stake, that's not a bad thing. Just admit it. Make peace. Then make your pick.

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