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CaptainCrunch · 03-19-2024, 05:45 PM

1848-49

The Leafs were on the road to a dynasty, having won 2 cups in a row, and were still regarded as a league power. Being one of the more physical teams in the league the Leafs were embroiled in a blood feud with the Habs. Determined to win a 3rd cup Conn Smythe laid down the infamous golden rule to the players "If you can't beat 'em in an alley, you can't beat 'em on the ice".

As a result hostilities exploded between the Leafs and Habs and the Leafs and the Red Wings.

On New Years eve Habs defenseman Kenny Reardon used his stick like a machate against Leafs forward Cal Gardiner who retaliated and the bout cost each player $250.00 and a one game suspension.

Reardon did an interview afterwards in which he vowed to see that Gardiner got a mouth full of stitches no matter how long it takes. Clarence Campbell issued a $1000 bond warning to Reardon.

The Red Wings also hated the Leafs stemming from their last 2 finals losses. Leafs Bill Ezinicki and Ted Lindsay fought nearly every time on the ice together. Meanwhile Detroit goalie Harry Lumley and Toronto goalie Turk Broda engaged in a post game bout.

The Habs were also feuding violently with the Wings. Maurice Richard seemed to be the target of the Red Wings players. Gordie Howe tried to murder the rocket at every turn. But it was about to get worse.

The Wings finished first in the league and faced off against the Canadians in the semi finals. The Wings struck the first blow when defenseman "Black" Jack Stewart broke Elmer Lach's jaw with a nasty bodycheck. causing Canadians coach Dick Irwin to exclaim "Elmer doesn't carry the buck with his teeth, but that's where they're hitting him". His complaints went nowhere and the Wings beat the Canadians in a grueling 7 game series. In the finals we got the third Wings Leafs finals in the last 3 years. With Bill Ezinicki and heavy hitter Bill Barilko leading the way the Leafs beat down the Wings in a sweep to win their 3rd straight cup and become the NHL's first dynasty.

Trivia

Sly Apps the Leaf's Captain and Nick Metz of the Leaf's both retired.
Conn Smythe of the Leafs sends coach Hap Day to Montreal to buy Maurice Richard. Hap comes home empty handed.
The Red Wings lead by the Production line finish first in the NHL with a 34-19-7 record.
Montreal goalie Bill Durnan leads the league with a 2.10 gaa and 10 shutouts.
The Hawks finish out of the playoffs for the 5th year in a row.
Sid Abel of Detroit scores the most goals in the league with 28.
Toronto's Wild Bill Ezinicki leads the league in penalty minutes with 143
Buddy O'connor last years surprise Hart and Lady Byng winner notches just 35 points for the Rangers.
The Leafs beat the Bruins 4-1 in their semi finals.
Detroit and Montreal face off in a nasty semi final that goes 7 games, with Detroit winning game 7 3-1.
The Leafs face the Wings in the finals, and the Leafs walk away with their 3rd straight cup after sweeping the Wings.
Sid Abel of the Wings wins his only Hart Trophy.
Bill Durnan wins his 5th Vezina trophy.
Detroit defenseman Bill Quackenbush wins the Lady Byng.
The Ranger's Finnish rookie Pentti Lund wins the Calder trophy.
Boston College wins the NCAA championship beating Dartmouth in the finals.

03-19-2024, 05:45 PM	#113
CaptainCrunch Norm! Join Date: Jun 2002 Exp:	1848-49 The Leafs were on the road to a dynasty, having won 2 cups in a row, and were still regarded as a league power. Being one of the more physical teams in the league the Leafs were embroiled in a blood feud with the Habs. Determined to win a 3rd cup Conn Smythe laid down the infamous golden rule to the players "If you can't beat 'em in an alley, you can't beat 'em on the ice". As a result hostilities exploded between the Leafs and Habs and the Leafs and the Red Wings. On New Years eve Habs defenseman Kenny Reardon used his stick like a machate against Leafs forward Cal Gardiner who retaliated and the bout cost each player $250.00 and a one game suspension. Reardon did an interview afterwards in which he vowed to see that Gardiner got a mouth full of stitches no matter how long it takes. Clarence Campbell issued a $1000 bond warning to Reardon. The Red Wings also hated the Leafs stemming from their last 2 finals losses. Leafs Bill Ezinicki and Ted Lindsay fought nearly every time on the ice together. Meanwhile Detroit goalie Harry Lumley and Toronto goalie Turk Broda engaged in a post game bout. The Habs were also feuding violently with the Wings. Maurice Richard seemed to be the target of the Red Wings players. Gordie Howe tried to murder the rocket at every turn. But it was about to get worse. The Wings finished first in the league and faced off against the Canadians in the semi finals. The Wings struck the first blow when defenseman "Black" Jack Stewart broke Elmer Lach's jaw with a nasty bodycheck. causing Canadians coach Dick Irwin to exclaim "Elmer doesn't carry the buck with his teeth, but that's where they're hitting him". His complaints went nowhere and the Wings beat the Canadians in a grueling 7 game series. In the finals we got the third Wings Leafs finals in the last 3 years. With Bill Ezinicki and heavy hitter Bill Barilko leading the way the Leafs beat down the Wings in a sweep to win their 3rd straight cup and become the NHL's first dynasty. Trivia Sly Apps the Leaf's Captain and Nick Metz of the Leaf's both retired. Conn Smythe of the Leafs sends coach Hap Day to Montreal to buy Maurice Richard. Hap comes home empty handed. The Red Wings lead by the Production line finish first in the NHL with a 34-19-7 record. Montreal goalie Bill Durnan leads the league with a 2.10 gaa and 10 shutouts. The Hawks finish out of the playoffs for the 5th year in a row. Sid Abel of Detroit scores the most goals in the league with 28. Toronto's Wild Bill Ezinicki leads the league in penalty minutes with 143 Buddy O'connor last years surprise Hart and Lady Byng winner notches just 35 points for the Rangers. The Leafs beat the Bruins 4-1 in their semi finals. Detroit and Montreal face off in a nasty semi final that goes 7 games, with Detroit winning game 7 3-1. The Leafs face the Wings in the finals, and the Leafs walk away with their 3rd straight cup after sweeping the Wings. Sid Abel of the Wings wins his only Hart Trophy. Bill Durnan wins his 5th Vezina trophy. Detroit defenseman Bill Quackenbush wins the Lady Byng. The Ranger's Finnish rookie Pentti Lund wins the Calder trophy. Boston College wins the NCAA championship beating Dartmouth in the finals. __________________ My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!