I dearly miss pro hockey, and I can't help it, I was brought up that way. My folks grew up in an era of accessible players and cheap games, and passed on a love of watching and cheering. My kids and I watch as many NHL games as possible if the Leafs play, and as many play-off games as we can.

I think the players are overpayed and underworked, the owners are greedy, and the commercialism is completely out of hand, but I don't have solutions. The league is too big and the talent watered down, but it isn't about sport for the owners, it's about profit and business. It's sad, but I will watch until there's nothing left of it, maybe sooner than later.

I still have that gee whiz little boy enthusiasm for the Leafs that I had when I fell asleep every night staring at my Dave Keon (and Gordie Howe) poster, clutching my Jacques Plante goalie handbook. At its best, the NHL still has the glory, the guts, and the artistry it should. At its worse, it's a shame. Nonetheless, I wear a Leaf jersey often, home and away.

I don't watch other sports, other than a few lacross games, and news highlights. One season in the life of my kids is a long time...I hope they still want to watch with me if it comes back.

GO LEAFS GO!

Peace, Mooh.