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Leafs offer apology to the public

Quote:Forty years without a Stanley Cup.

What more is there to say?

For the Toronto Maple Leafs, however, silence won't suffice.

Although their loyal fans have likely grown tiresome of the same old declarations year after year, the team has nontheless decided to offer a written apology in a local newspaper.

Is it sincere?  Do you accept?  To find out, read the letter posted below.

TO OUR FANS

Thank you for your unwavering support during the 2006-07 season.

We are disappointed that we didn't achieve our primary goal of advancing to the playoffs and completing for the Stanley Cup. It has been an exciting season, with several teams in an unprecedented battle for the few playoff spots.  Your were with us every step of the way.

Leafs fans are the greatest fans in hockey.  We share your disappointment.  However, we accomplished much along the way that puts us in a great position moving forward to pick up those few points in the standings needed to reach that next level.

This season provided exciting win streaks that resulted from outstanding team play in the face of injury and adversity; the further development of our young players; memorable tributes to the Leafs legends Borje Salming, Red Kelly, and Hap Day; and the reunion of the 1967 Stanley Cup Champions.

Preparations for next season are already underway.  We know we will be better next year as so many of our younger players will have gained from the experience.  Every member of our staff will work diligently in the weeks and months ahead to continue to move forward toward the ultimate goal of bringing the Cup back to Toronto.

---The Toronto Maple Leafs hockey club.

Enjoy! *giggle*