Lupul blames Leafs for failed physical: 'They cheat, everyone lets them'

Joffrey Lupul doesn't seem particularly thrilled with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The oft-injured forward lashed out at the club in the comment thread of one of his Instagram posts Sunday, responding to at least one user who brought up his latest failed physical.

(Courtesy: Instagram/@jlupul, relevant comments highlighted by theScore)

Last week, Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello revealed that Lupul failed his physical for the upcoming season, according to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston.

Lupul didn't appear in a single NHL game in 2016-17, as he was stashed on long-term injured reserve in a move that helped to alleviate some of his $5.25-million cap hit while creating another open roster spot for the upstart club.

He played only 46 games in 2015-16 and was limited to just 55 contests in 2014-15.

It's the second straight year Lupul failed his pre-season physical, and it's the second time in three days that a player associated with the Leafs has criticized the organization for its roster practices.

Jared Cowen, who's now essentially an unrestricted free agent, called his unsuccessful arbitration case against the club "a joke of a process" when asked about it on Friday at Colorado Avalanche training camp, to which he's been invited on a pro tryout.

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