Series Talk: Eastern Conference Quarterfinal: BRUINS (A2) vs Toronto Maple Leafs (A3)

[Hookslide]

Sens fan coming here in peace. Going to theoretically dig out my old Bruins jersey from days gone by and join this Bruins train for the playoffs.

Hate the Leafs with a passion. Oh the level of bravado and circle jerking by Laff fans will be off the charts (and almost unbearable) should Toronto win up here. Boston you have to make this happen please!

Welcome aboard.

 

[Hookslide]

If I had to bet seriously I'd probably say Vegas over Carolina, but if the Bruins don't win I honestly don't care.

I have been mulling over a Tampa/ Vegas final nice payoff, but my most satisfying pick would be seeing Bruins in the finals.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Game one will dictate their attitude for this shit.

Let’s hope they don’t have the past enter their minds

 

[Sigh]

Being an Ontario guy, I kinda hate playing the Leafs in the playoffs, tbh. Probably going to sail the high seas and bypass Sportsnet's product completely.

 

[Healthy Wrap]

I love Boqvist speed, but is that not asking a lot having JVR and Maroon on the same line.......

I think JVR comes out for Beecher once he’s called back up

 

[McGarnagle]

I love Boqvist speed, but is that not asking a lot having JVR and Maroon on the same line.......

Two boat anchors and a dinghy

 

[TCB]

I will bet the house it's Ullmark

U Brave !

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

Any idea when the schedule will be released?

 

[Hookslide]

Two boat anchors and a dinghy

Speed boat and two tug boats.......

 

[GahdenRinkRat]

But he’s in Providence for conditioning stint, correct? That’s why they won’t know his status until the weekend is over. I would love to have Forbort be an available alternative later in Round 1 ( and beyond we hope)

 

[JCRO]

What did we do to deserve Eddie O and Brian Boucher right off the bat in game 1?

I can’t ****ing stand them.

 

[22Brad Park]

U Brave !

Yes considering he was 1-0 vs Leafs so that means Swayman won other 3 games .I think I will look up Linus career stats vs Leafs to be sure lol Can I keep my house Linus 4-5-1 in career vs Leafs..play Swayman

 

[22Brad Park]

What did we do to deserve Eddie O and Brian Boucher right off the bat in game 1?

I can’t ****ing stand them.

Eddie played for Leafs so u know which way he votes lol

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

You are right about his plus/ minus, but I do feel that stat is not fair to him, remember he did pk and play 4th line not going to get a lot of points .Not trying to disagree with you but there times plus/ minus can be skewered .

I think this is the best situation to use plus/minus, comparing to other players on the same team. Same coach, same system, same goalies. Beecher's +/- was the worst of them.

Remember, this is in response to someone suggesting Beecher matchup against Austin Matthews. Not other 4th liners.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Eddie played for Leafs so u know which way he votes lol

Votes on what?

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

I think this is the best situation to use plus/minus, comparing to other players on the same team. Same coach, same system, same goalies. Beecher's +/- was the worst of them.

Remember, this is in response to someone suggesting Beecher matchup against Austin Matthews. Not other 4th liners.

You can say it, that was me. I like Beecher's size speed and stick and that was a repose to someone saying Coyle is a good match up.

Coyle line has been dog garbage in their end of the ice and give up a ton of chances,

Why not get the kids feet wet and see what he's made of maybe he can become that legit shut down center.

Obviously not every shift but I have no problem with seeing him in that role

 

[TCB]

Yes considering he was 1-0 vs Leafs so that means Swayman won other 3 games .I think I will look up Linus career stats vs Leafs to be sure lol Can I keep my house Linus 4-5-1 in career vs Leafs..play Swayman

I just feel with it being Swaymans turn in the rotation and with him being 3-0 with a 1.5 GAA and a 96 percent save percentage against the leafs this season, it’ll make the decision easy for Monty.

If it was up to me I’d go with Linus too, he’s been the better of the two down the stretch and IMO he’s the better goalie, but it’s an easy out for Monty to go with Sway and I’d bet my house it’s him.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I don’t think it sounds ideal to have two of your better offensive D playing shut down roles. It would be better if Carlo and somebody else can do it

Shutdown is what Carlo does.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Someone fair and neutral calling a Leafs game ?!?! Unheard of !

We have Jack Edwards for that.

 

[Race Dawg]

while accomplishing literally nothing, they have become the league's douchiest fan base (and their media fan boys/girls are just as bad).
worse than the habs right now, but only because montreal sucks.

There's always one lol

 

[sampollock]

Make nostrils life a living hell

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Shattenkirk def wants in, saw his snarl pick up the last couple games, including pawing at Tkachuk in final game. Not his usual persona. Time will tell.

He hasn't been to the playoffs since 2020, when he got a ring with Tampa.

 

[Kazcram]

how does the reffing get picked for each game is it per game basis or per series? and when do we find out?

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I just feel with it being Swaymans turn in the rotation and with him being 3-0 with a 1.5 GAA and a 96 percent save percentage against the leafs this season, it’ll make the decision easy for Monty.

If it was up to me I’d go with Linus too, he’s been the better of the two down the stretch and IMO he’s the better goalie, but it’s an easy out for Monty to go with Sway and I’d bet my house it’s him.

One thing is for sure. If Bruins lose Game 1 it will be Monty's fault for picking the wrong goalie.

 

[HumBucker]

Costa Rica vacation starts Saturday. Yeah, great timing. I guess I can stream the games in the evening or find a bar with lots of fellow Canadians who'll want to watch the Leafs. Or maybe there's a bar in Tamarindo owned by a Bostonian?