I know there has been much discussion and debate about Luke Schenn. Obviously I don't like hearing ugly talk about him. But I can't help but wonder if there are contributing factors affecting how we analyze Schenn. So, is it because the Leafs are much better (in some aspects, bear with me) this season that he looks worse? Or is it because the team was in rough shape last year and he looked that much better? Discuss.

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1 day ago: Toronto Maple Leafs' Wayne Primeau, right, tries to deflect the puck past Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask, left, of Finland, as Bruins' Zdeno Chara, of Slovakia, defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)

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The boys bled for the team and emerged triumphant over the Boston Bruins. Jonas Gustavsson earns his first NHL shutout.

Discuss.

Well this is turning out to be an interesting game...

Third period. Thundercats are go.

You know, I'm getting a bit bored with writing about the Bruins and the Leafs. It feels like that's who they only play anymore. Hey did you know Phil Kessel used to be a Bruin? And there is like, bad blood or something? Whatever. This is your first period thread. The rules, as always, are in effect.

SPG. Do itttttt.

Tonight the Maple Leafs will get a whole lot sexier. It's the return of Luke Schenn. And Viktor Stalberg. Out of control hottness. That ice is going to melt. Please remember to always use protection. Ensure your garments are flame resistant for your safety.

These GQMFs Leafs are ready to roll up on the Buffalo Sabres. Only good things can come of this. Do those SPG picks. This is your first period game thread. Be relevant or I'm putting you in time out. Keep it cute or put it on mute.

All hail the conquering heroes. The Leafs emerged victorious over the Ottawa Senators. The first period click away with no score. Putting up goals in the second was Jason Blake and Phil Kessel. Making sure the deed got done, Micket Grabs or Mikhail Grabovski. Mike Komisarek was rampaging and landing hits. I think this was a quality effort yes?

It's a 30 Rock Gif Dance Party!

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CUTE CITY. THEY LOVE THE VESA. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Frank Gunn)

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Jason Blake and Phil Kessel got on the board in the second making it 2-1 Toronto. GO LEAFS GO, OK?

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It's extra awesome if you pretend White's stick is a katana or a light saber.

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For most of Leafs Nation, hating the Senators is an interest and activity. In fact, some of you probably have it listed on your Facebook somewhere between "dipping fries in my frosty" and "pwning n00bz in NHL 10." The world cannot handle the venom for the Sens contained within the Leafs vessel. It's political and it's ugly. Much like the Protestants and Catholics, Hatfields and McCoys, Schrute and Halpert, the Jersey Shore cast and the entire free world...

The Sens like to think they are above the Leafs. As if. Haters to the left. The Leafs are about tradition and legacy. Plus our jerseys are wayyyy better.

The Leafs slayed the Captials dragon and I think a dismantling of Ottawa is in order. It's looking like Luke Schenn is sitting this one out again. But perhaps he will be in another snappy suit.

Express your feelings of the Sens in haiku form. Best haiku gets you a million fake points redeemable for nothing.

Do those SPG picks.

I didn't even mention Jared Cowen once...oh.