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Have you checked the standings? The Goddamn Leafs are at the bottom of the League today, in 30th place out of 30 teams. Did you know Leaf fans are suckers? Maybe I shouldn’t use the word “suckers.” It’s a bit harsh, given what I’m about to discuss.

This past week, the ugly monster known as child sexual abuse reared its ugly head when former NHL player Theoren Fleury revealed he was abused by a former coach. It immediately brought to mind the scandal at Maple Leaf Gardens several years ago when a pedophile ring of ushers, equipment managers and other Maple Leaf Management repeatedly abused dozens of helpless young boys. It lead to the eventual suicide of one of the victims, Martin Kruze who couldn’t deal with the inflicted damage.

What? You mean you never heard of this Maple Leaf horror story? It was well covered up by the Leafs and mostly ignored by their fans who caught word of it. How could the almighty Leafs be associated with such heinous crimes right under the noses of Leaf ownership in their own building? “Better to just forget it ever happened so we can continue to “Go Leafs Go” without a tinge of disgust or guilt.”

Do yourself a favour and GOOGLE “Maple Leaf Gardens sex scandal” right now. Or better yet, get the whole story and pick up a copy of this book. I dare you!

While you’re at the bookstore, be sure to pickup copies of the following treasures that essentially reveal why the Leafs can and will never be successful. There has been a Stanley Cup drought since 1967 for a reason. There will continue to be a Cupless Leaf Nation of Retardation for a long time to come. The absolute buffoonery that is the Toronto Maple Leafs is abominable. Inform yourself. Actually, you might not stop laughing, or crying if you’re a forlorn Leafs fan.