Sent this (see letter, below photo) to 'The Globe and Mail', the other day, but it didn't get in because I've had too many lately. Also sent the same suggestion to Cathal Kelly, sports columnist. He didn't reply, but he did write about what I had suggested in today's paper and went even further, suggesting they dump him altogether. Here's the letter I wrote to Mr. Kelly a few days ago:
"Dear Mr. Kelly,
"I am a huge fan and was just thinking about the Leafs. I know it sounds insane, but were I the coach, I would bench Matthews and Nylander indefinitely. I mean, wouldn't that be perfect?!
That would get their attention and maybe spur the team from somnolence to inspiration and serious play. They can't be traded and are doing nothing for the team, so why not? I would also restore Tavares as the captain.
"Yours in admiration,
Nancy Marley-Clarke"
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| Cathal Kelly's column today. Did I influence him? Could be. |
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| Part of his column, saying it would be smart to trade Matthews. |
"Dear Editor,
"If the Leafs can't convince Matthews to waive his no-trade clause, they should bench him — maybe even make Tavares captain again. That shocker might humiliate him into leaving, but even if it doesn't, the team couldn't get any worse.
"I'm no hockey expert, but I grew up in the era of the original six, where mesmerizing stars dazzled on every team. Matthews certainly isn't in that league. He looks bored and unhappy every shift. Time for him to pick up his marbles and go home."
Nancy Marley-Clarke
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