One-third of NHL players may use drugs.

Personally? I don’t know if there’s a problem or not. Regardless, I don’t think there’s anything anyone can do to stop “doping” in any sport. Of course, I’d dare say most people would rather it didn’t happen (I certainly don’t!); but still. I just don’t see this going away.

Meanwhile, the Leafs are having a major up-and-down season (12-8-2 at the moment…go figure?); and coach Pat Quinn is pissed. Last night they got smacked down by Boston 5-1. They’re about to play six more games in nine days, starting with one at Carolina on Friday night. Saturday, they play their arch-rivals, the Habs (Canadiens)…again. Of course that’ll be a good one. Anytime they play the Habs, it seems to be a good one.

But then this happens virtually every freakin’ season. The Leafs seem to be up the creek; and then, when it counts, they manage to slide into the playoffs–where, of course, by the East Division final, they go downhill again. ;) But on the other hand, if the Red Sox and White Sox could reverse their long-time “curses”, the Leafs can lift their almost-forty-years-without-the-Cup draught, too.

Yes, I’m optimistic. *nod*