So I'm the guy who checks the Fantasy Hockey pool every 20-30 minutes.  For no actual reason - just to see a list of fantasy hockey teams.

After too many mock drafts and refreshes at DobberHockey I have an idea for a fun league for fun people who like fun fantasy hockey... one that will shock and discredit you.... one which I will reveal after the jump.  (If the title hasn't already made my idea painfully obvious.)

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Yes, I'm referring to the 2010 playoffs.  When Brian Burke declared that making the playoffs was still the goal for his team this year (in spite of the questions it inevitably raises about his grasp on reality) it got me to wondering... "Can it be done? What exactly needs to happen?"  It's something the fine folks who visit PPP would probably all like to know.  If anything, it will give "Playoffs!!1" a little bit of context.

I really don't know what the numbers are and so I'm going to be coming up with answers as I go along.  Come along with me on an adventure through dubious statistics and questionable logic!

***DISCLAIMER***

At this point I am confident that the Leafs' playoff chances are extremely remote.  This is merely an exercise in speculation, pontification and self-loathing.

***END OF DISCLAIMER***

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Well, according to TSN.ca Tom Cheek has once again been denied the Frick Award.  Let's discuss...

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This is my first fanpost here... bear with me as I wade through these conveniently placed html tags.

What's with all this html mumbo jumbo? This is going to look ridiculous... Go Leafs.

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