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Heartwarming, isn't it? The Maple Leafs have missed the Stanley Cup playoffs again, and they were humiliated, 9-3, by the Detroit Red Wings at the Gar(...)
Heartwarming, isn't it? The Maple Leafs have missed the Stanley Cup playoffs again, and they were humiliated, 9-3, by the Detroit Red Wings at the Gar(...)

Heartwarming, isn't it? The Maple Leafs have missed the Stanley Cup playoffs again, and they were humiliated, 9-3, by the Detroit Red Wings at the Gar(...)

Date3/30/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: Heartwarming, isn't it? The Maple Leafs have missed the Stanley Cup playoffs again, and they were humiliated, 9-3, by the Detroit Red Wings at the Gardens last night, but this sign proves they still have faithful fans who love their heroes no matter what happens.
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Ever hoping: Leafs have missed the Stanley Cup playoffs again, but fans at the Gardens expressed this prediction for 1985-86
Ever hoping: Leafs have missed the Stanley Cup playoffs again, but fans at the Gardens expressed this prediction for 1985-86
3/27/1985
Happy Leaf: A delighted Mike Allison whoops and raises his stick after stuffing in the winning goal for Maple Leafs' 3-2 overtime victory in a playoff game with Detroit Red Wings last April
Happy Leaf: A delighted Mike Allison whoops and raises his stick after stuffing in the winning goal for Maple Leafs' 3-2 overtime victory in a playoff game with Detroit Red Wings last April
4/27/1987
In this Corner....Dave Barr of Detroit Red Wings tangles along the boards with Maple Leafs heavy Brian Curran (28) in a game that had a bit of everyth(...)
In this Corner....Dave Barr of Detroit Red Wings tangles along the boards with Maple Leafs heavy Brian Curran (28) in a game that had a bit of everyth(...)
4/10/1988
Dunc Wilson, Maple Leafs' goalie, kicks out puck as teammate Jim McKenny and Detroit Red Wings' Henry Boucha both skate towards rebound in last night'(...)
Dunc Wilson, Maple Leafs' goalie, kicks out puck as teammate Jim McKenny and Detroit Red Wings' Henry Boucha both skate towards rebound in last night'(...)
2/6/1974
Goaltender Glen Hanlon of the Red Wings, seen here making one of the 30 stops he turned in while shutting out the Maple Leafs 3-0 in Detroit on Wednes(...)
Goaltender Glen Hanlon of the Red Wings, seen here making one of the 30 stops he turned in while shutting out the Maple Leafs 3-0 in Detroit on Wednes(...)
5/1/1987
Maple Leaf's goaltending holds the key to whatever chances the Toronto team has in Stanley Cup playoffs, according to Star hockey writer Frank Orr. Th(...)
Maple Leaf's goaltending holds the key to whatever chances the Toronto team has in Stanley Cup playoffs, according to Star hockey writer Frank Orr. Th(...)
4/8/1974
Then and now: Whether playing hockey with Detroit Red Wings, coaching the Maple Leafs or performing corporate functions, Red Kelly has always performed as an all-star
Then and now: Whether playing hockey with Detroit Red Wings, coaching the Maple Leafs or performing corporate functions, Red Kelly has always performed as an all-star
7/22/1982
Too close for comfort. Detroit Red Wings goalie Hanlon could use a little breathing room as teammate Joe Kocur (26) and Leafs' Al Secored tangle a lit(...)
Too close for comfort. Detroit Red Wings goalie Hanlon could use a little breathing room as teammate Joe Kocur (26) and Leafs' Al Secored tangle a lit(...)
9/27/1988
Fallen Leaf: Rick Vaive was a disconsolate figure yesterday as the Toronto Maple Leafs - eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs Friday night - gathered at Maple Leaf Gardens
Fallen Leaf: Rick Vaive was a disconsolate figure yesterday as the Toronto Maple Leafs - eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs Friday night - gathered at Maple Leaf Gardens
4/12/1980
Maple Leafs' goalie Allan Bester has allowed Detroit Red Wings only one goal in nine periods this season
Maple Leafs' goalie Allan Bester has allowed Detroit Red Wings only one goal in nine periods this season
10/30/1986
End of the road: Maple Leaf defenceman Dave Farrish hangs his head in the Leaf dressing room last night after Minnesota North Stars eliminated Toronto from the Stanley Cup playoffs
End of the road: Maple Leaf defenceman Dave Farrish hangs his head in the Leaf dressing room last night after Minnesota North Stars eliminated Toronto from the Stanley Cup playoffs
4/11/1980
Oh no!: Gretzky's bar patron Chris Carter's face says it all after the Vancouver Canucks eliminated the Maple Leafs from the NHL playoffs last night
Oh no!: Gretzky's bar patron Chris Carter's face says it all after the Vancouver Canucks eliminated the Maple Leafs from the NHL playoffs last night
5/24/1994