Speculation: Does Boston even stand a chance against Toronto in the playoffs?

[PinkFly]

If Matthews is healthy I can't think of a scenario where the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 7 game series. The leafs are just better in almost every position. We have a better coach and GM aswell.

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[Maplebeasts]

They absolutely do. I like our chances more though

 

[Critical13]

Nah we're gonna roll em!

 

[hamzarocks]

Lol. Its going to be a long series. Matthews or no, i think we go to 7

 

[Eb]

f*** ya! Woo! Leafs all the way! Leafs for the cup!

 

[IPS]

I think we take out the Bruins in 6 games.

 

[rent free]

of course they do. if anything the teams should be reversed

 

[Cleatus]

Leafs definitely have the edge in a 7 game series, but never count out Boston. If this series happens, it very likely won’t be easy to win for either team.

 

[LeafSteel]

This is not a good thread title.

Boston can beat anyone, us included.

They are a tough, skilled team built for the playoffs.

I fear Boston more than Tampa or the Penguins. We can’t match their grit.

 

[The Best Leafs Ever]

Based on how we have performed we have 2-1 record. I don't think it's going to be a roll over from any one side. They have far better record than us against other teams and I believe Bergeron was injured when we first played against them. Lets wait and see we are not that far from playoffs.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Please. Don't be so cocky. Of course Boston has a chance and a pretty good one at that. They still have a residue of winning, don't underestimate that. Plus they have been playing great for at least 4 months now. It's going to be very challenging for the Leafs. Honestly, I think Leafs probably lose.

 

[Gary Nylund]

This is not a good thread title.

Boston can beat anyone, us included.

They are a tough, skilled team built for the playoffs.

I fear Boston more than Tampa or the Penguins. We can’t match their grit.

Of course it's not - look at the (not sure what a good word is here) who started the thread.

 

[SnizzMitch]

People act like it’s 100% sure we are gonna play Boston while they’re just 4 pts back of Tampa with 2 games in hand and they play each other 3 times again this season.

 

[Marshy]

Boston would be the favourite. Weird thread.

Sorry Bruins fans.

 

[Matthews34]

What's our record against Boston over the last 2 seasons?

 

[67Cup]

There was a thread recently asking why fans of other teams hate the Leafs. Well ....

 

[ACC1224]

There was a thread recently asking why fans of other teams hate the Leafs. Well ....

That's the intent of this thread

 

[rent free]

What's our record against Boston over the last 2 seasons?

how much of that matters in the playoffs? none

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Boston would be the favourite. Weird thread.

Sorry Bruins fans.

Why apologize? It's a troll posing as a leafs fan

 

[MattySnipes]

how much of that matters in the playoffs? none

You're right it doesn't mean squat.

However, it bodes well for the players' psyche knowing they can beat this team. Would you rather have the Leafs 0/8 in the past two years against the B's and have that sorta affect their mentality in the playoffs?

They know they can beat this team, doesn't make it any easier in the playoffs just because we've won some regular season games but it certainly doesn't hurt.

 

[ShaneFalco]

Delete this thread. Or move it into the why people hate Leaf fans thread

 

[Marshy]

Why apologize? It's a troll posing as a leafs fan

Oh no doubt. In case a) it really is a Leaf fan or b) any Bruins fans don't realize it's a troll . Apologies cost nothing and it's the Canadian way.

 

[rent free]

You're right it doesn't mean squat.

However, it bodes well for the players' psyche knowing they can beat this team. Would you rather have the Leafs 0/8 in the past two years against the B's and have that sorta affect their mentality in the playoffs?

They know they can beat this team, doesn't make it any easier in the playoffs just because we've won some regular season games but it certainly doesn't hurt.

thats fair. however they went toe to toe with them in 2013 and they were 1-3 against them that season and 1-9 if you include the season before so imo in a way it doesn't really matter too much but i get where you're coming from

 

[Spirit of 67]

Can we just stop with the hyperbole from both sides and just play?

 

[thewave]

Our team is at a level that we can beat anyone if we get good tending and LUCK, yes, LUCK. We can certainly beat BOS PIT TB but everything has to go right and we have to be playing over our heads for a long stretch to do that. That being said, those three teams can also beat us up pretty well if they are hot and getting lucky.