GDT: ECQF Game 6 | Breaking the Curse | Leafs @ Lightning - 7pm ET | CBC, SN, TBS, TVAS, & BSSUN

[Mitch nylander]

Time to shine in the state of sunshine! We must stand tall, redemption is our only call! It's time to break the curse.

Projected Lineups (note these are subject to change)

Key Stats for the Series

Key thoughts +
Bonus Thoughts

Rocky showed perseverance and hope in the face of overwhelming odds. Similarly the Leafs need to overcome the curse, and prove every other fanbase in the league wrong.

The bonus.....

It's has all come down to this Leafs Nation. We're here, let's come together, cheer our team on. Once again, its our time to shine! It's time to break the curse!

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[Gary Nylund]

Always appreciate the effort that goes into making these posts. That said, it's not up to Keefe to get this team ready. If these guys need someone to get them ready then we have no shot. These guys are pros, it's the biggest game of their lives for most of them (not for guys that have won cups, obviously they've been in bigger games) and they should 100% be ready when it's time to play, more ready than they've ever been.

I'm Ready
==========
I am ready, as ready as anybody can be
I am ready, ready as anybody can be
I am ready for you, I hope you ready for me

I got a axe-handled pistol on my graveyard frame
That shoot tombstone bullets, wearing balls and chain
I'm drinking TNT, I'm smoking dynamite
I hope some screwball start a fight

'Cause I'm ready, ready as anybody can be
I am ready for you, I hope you ready for me

All you pretty little chicks with your curly hair
I know you feel like I ain't nowhere
Well, stop what you're doing, baby, come over here
I'll prove to you baby that I ain't no square

Because I'm ready, as ready as anybody can be
I am ready for you, I hope you ready for me

I been drinking gin like never before
I feel so good I want you to know
One more drink, I wish you would
I takes a whole lotta loving to make me feel good
https://genius.com/Muddy-waters-feel-like-going-home-lyrics
'Cause I'm ready, as ready as anybody can be
I am ready for you, I hope you ready for me
Willie Dixon

 

[Squiffy]

 

[Mitch nylander]

Always appreciate the effort that goes into making these posts. That said, it's not up to Keefe to get this team ready. If these guys need someone to get them ready then we have no shot. These guys are pros, it's the biggest game of their lives for most of them (not for guys that have won cups, obviously they've been in bigger games) and they should 100% be ready when it's time to play, more ready than they've ever been.

I'm Ready
==========
I am ready, as ready as anybody can be
I am ready, ready as anybody can be
I am ready for you, I hope you ready for me

I got a axe-handled pistol on my graveyard frame
That shoot tombstone bullets, wearing balls and chain
I'm drinking TNT, I'm smoking dynamite
I hope some screwball start a fight

'Cause I'm ready, ready as anybody can be
I am ready for you, I hope you ready for me

All you pretty little chicks with your curly hair
I know you feel like I ain't nowhere
Well, stop what you're doing, baby, come over here
I'll prove to you baby that I ain't no square

Because I'm ready, as ready as anybody can be
I am ready for you, I hope you ready for me

I been drinking gin like never before
I feel so good I want you to know
One more drink, I wish you would
I takes a whole lotta loving to make me feel good
Muddy Waters – Feel Like Going Home
'Cause I'm ready, as ready as anybody can be
I am ready for you, I hope you ready for me
Willie Dixon

Appreciate the kind words. And totally agree, it's as much on the team if not more on them to come out every game to play 100%.

 

[AndyWozniewski]

If everyone knows how the series ends, can we really call it a choke?

 

[Squiffy]

If everyone knows how the series ends, can we really call it a choke?

How is the favoured team winning in 6 a choke for Tampa?

 

[PromisedLand]

If everyone knows how the series ends, can we really call it a choke?

"Tradition" is more likely a better and fitting phraseology by now

 

[Squiffy]

Oakland A's are going full fictional Indians "Major League" so far this year with no reason to think its changing. They are a contender in this conversation.

Hope getting dashed is heartbreaking, but lest we all forget, no hope is infinitely worse. Depends how long you've been around. Personally my fandom dates back to early/mid 80's. Those teams were bad, and run by a psychopath to boot. That shit was way worse then anything that has come since.

Second worse was post-lockout to AAM time (After Austin Matthews). Frigging depressing. For a long long time. No hope. Been on this board for all that. Not pretty.

Give me this over those two eras all day long and twice on Sunday.

Do I expect more? Yes, yes I do. I will be severely emotionally upset if they can't get past this round. And I should be. But another 20 years from now, if I am looking back over the eras, it's not going to be this one I'm discussing, win or lose, as the darkest chapters of Leaf fandom. Not even close.

And too this end, HF Leafers, love this day coming. The excitement, the anticipation, this is what it is to be alive as a sports fan. Not dead like so many other years. Have fun. BeLeaf. Plan a parade. It's so much better then a lot of what we have gotten for yes, 55 years.

Go Leafs Go!
Baby.​

 

[authentic]

Time to shine in the state of sunshine! We must stand tall, redemption is our only call! It's time to break the curse.
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Projected Lineups (note these are subject to change)

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Key Stats for the Series

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Key thoughts +
Bonus Thoughts

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Rocky showed perseverance and hope in the face of overwhelming odds. Similarly the Leafs need to overcome the curse, and prove every other fanbase in the league wrong.

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The bonus.....
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It's has all come down to this Leafs Nation. We're here, let's come together, cheer our team on. Once again, its our time to shine! It's time to break the curse!

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The thing that will piss me off the most if we lose this series is we'll hear about how our top players can't get it done when this is the 2nd series in a row where our top players are absolutely clobbering Tampa's in points.

 

[OVO16]

If we blow another 3-1 series lead...at what point do we kinda just realize it's never meant to be and quit? Because at that point there's gotta be a higher power at work somehow lmao.

Like how much more can we take? Statistically doesn't even make any sense. Even the cubs ended their drought a while back.

Please just somehow win tomorrow. I don't care if you get swept in the 2nd rd, I just want this godforsaken 1st rd curse to end

 

[leafsfan5]

f*** all the pressure and noise, play our game and we beat these guys

 

[WillyC]

The streak ends at 1-11… game 6 it’s happening.

 

[Buds17]

I approve of that Leaf lineup, Coach M. nylander!

 

[dubey]

Heard there's an important game tonight

 

[hfman]

Did you guys watch the Bruins/Panthers game 6. Wow. Passion. Grit. Determination. Speed. Hate. An all-out fu*king war.

Sorry but the Leafs have nothing on either of those teams. When comparing, it's so easy to see how fragile, weak and soft this Toronto team really is. It all becomes so obvious when you watch the Florida/Boston series and put them side-by-side. Those two teams are full of rugged soldiers. By comparison the Leafs are full of pushovers who are afraid to get dirty. Their top 3 or 4 guys (we all know who they are) are super talented but also super soft. And they aren't winning a anything when their top line is full of these butterflies. Sorry but this is the way it is.

They don't stand a chance.

Tampa Bay comes out blasting in game 6 and ruins the Leafs, sending it back to Toronto for yes another game 7.

And everyone knows what happens there.

This movie is complete even before we watch it.

 

[Apex Predator]

12th time the charm

 

[Kiwi]

Please, just win this ******* thing

I've supported this team for over 40 years living in New Zealand of all places
That wasn't easy before the internet

Surely 20 years of constant pain deserves some sort of payoff

Come on boys, one great effort
That's all I ask

GLG

 

[Lauro]

Regardless of the Leafs history of failure in past playoffs ... after the performances shown in the first 5 games I would be shocked if Tampa doesn't win the series.

 

[Antropovsky]

I'd rather see Woll in net, at least he absorbs shots. Samsonov's goal is to just be hit by the puck, from there the puck bounces around like a pin ball game.

 

[Westlander]

Alright lads, you get another swing at it tonight. If this year’s different, time to show it. Not much more to say than that.

 

[Revolt]

Just win. No game 7 please.

 

[Confucius]

How is the favoured team winning in 6 a choke for Tampa?

The same way it was for us when we lost to Boston and Tampa

 

[ZEBROA]

I think last game was the game. A win now would surprise me.

 

[ZEBROA]

Asked the chatgpt

"Hi! How can I help you?
You
How would you coach maple leafs this next game against tampa bay. Wich lines would you apply and wich strategy.

As an AI assistant, I can provide you with some suggestions on how to coach the Maple Leafs in their game against Tampa Bay. Based on their previous games, it would be a good idea to focus on improving their defensive strategies. The team should look to tighten up their defensive coverage and focus on preventing Tampa Bay from getting high-quality scoring chances.
In terms of line combinations, I would suggest keeping the top line of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and Zach Hyman together, as they have been producing a lot of offense. For the second line, I would suggest pairing John Tavares and William Nylander together, as they have good chemistry and can create scoring opportunities.
For the defensive pairings, I would suggest keeping Morgan Rielly and T.J. Brodie together, as they have been playing well together. For the second pairing, I would suggest pairing Jake Muzzin with Justin Holl, as they both bring a physical presence and can play strong defensively.
Overall, the strategy should be to focus on team defense and limit Tampa Bay's scoring chances. The team should look to stay disciplined and avoid taking unnecessary penalties, as Tampa Bay has a strong power play."



Most coaches can keep there dayjob, at least for now.

 

[Puckstuff]

Hoping Tavares moves to the wing but I doubt it happens.

Tavares has 8 OiGA in 89.4 minutes... and he doesn't P.K. It's a GA/60 of freaking 5.4. Yet I can basically already guarantee you Cooper will get the match up he wants and hound them with the Kucherov line. I hate to say it but J.T needs to be moved to the wing.