a feeling of discontent or covetousness by Leaf Nation with regard to the Sens advantages and success in the 2007 NHL playoffs.

an object of envious feeling: [Alfies] intelligence made him the envy of [Lindy Ruff].

–verb (used with object)

to regard with envy; be envious of: The Sabres envies the position the Sens have achieved in the profession of professional hockey.