Pre-Game Talk: Leafs v/s Bruins - Poking the rested bear - March 7 @ 7 pm - TSN/FAN 590

[KesselLooksLikeRadar*]

Wouldn't the only "must win" games be ones where a loss would eliminate the team from playoff contention or, in the playoffs, end their season.

Many so-called "must win games" are at most "nice to win games".

I should have made my implication a little clearer. I meant to mean that people throw around the term "Must win" too loosely, and this game is not a "Must win", when it comes to points.

On an emotional level? I wanna kick some Bruin ass.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

It's not that the Leafs are even playing the Bruins, it's the back-to-backs. Teams look real flat.

 

[Mindrust]

I can't believe Washington beat the Bruins the other night. This is reason for hope.

 

[Hurt]

Apparently Phil is a -18 in 19 games played against Boston with a barn burning 3 goals. Guess others will have to step up.

 

[KesselLooksLikeRadar*]

It's not that the Leafs are even playing the Bruins, it's the back-to-backs. Teams look real flat.

And the flight from Toronto to Boston. And 3 games in 4 nights. And our recent play against Boston. And our best scorer meeting his kryptonite (And it is Kessel, hush).

We have a lot working against us

 

[p.l.f.]

Apparently Phil is a -18 in 19 games played against Boston with a barn burning 3 goals. Guess others will have to step up.

thats terrible
chara is his nightmare

 

[SpeakerForTheDead]

And the flight from Toronto to Boston. And 3 games in 4 nights. And our recent play against Boston. And our best scorer meeting his kryptonite (And it is Kessel, hush).

We have a lot working against us

But, we have....uh...we have...Kadri?

 

[X66]

Looking at the Bruins players Career stats against the Leafs, and it ain't good for the Buds(lol). They have a ton of players with excellent numbers vs the Leafs. The Leafs pretty much only have Grabs that plays well against them, and Kadri(in his short 5 game career vs them).

In saying that, anything can happen! Roll up your socks and kick @ss

 

[rojac]

I should have made my implication a little clearer. I meant to mean that people throw around the term "Must win" too loosely, and this game is not a "Must win", when it comes to points.

On an emotional level? I wanna kick some Bruin ass.

I wasn't very clear either. My post was meant to be in agreement with yours which I interpreted as you intended.

 

[ErnieLeafs]

Lol at some people in this thread.

Let's write it right off, because they totally smoked us the last time out....

I can't believe people are honestly suggesting it may be okay to lose, because it may or may not wake our team up..... You play to win, and you cheer for your team to win.

Get it together, folks!

 

[FlareKnight]

But, we have....uh...we have...Kadri?

Well so far that's managed to make a difference for us.

But yeah, Kessel just can't get anything going against Boston. It'll be up to the other lines to get some goals. In the end have to find ways to beat Boston.

 

[p.l.f.]

i suggest we ice the puck 100 times ,sit back in the middle and block 50 shots
hang in there in a 1-1 snoozefest

 

[KesselLooksLikeRadar*]

i suggest we ice the puck 100 times ,sit back in the middle and block 50 shots
hang in there in a 1-1 snoozefest

We stand our forth line in front of the net with Scrivens, they get 400 shots, Scrivens ups his save percentage, and we get the OT point! It's brilliant!!!!

Lol at some people in this thread.

Let's write it right off, because they totally smoked us the last time out....

I can't believe people are honestly suggesting it may be okay to lose, because it may or may not wake our team up..... You play to win, and you cheer for your team to win.

Get it together, folks!

I know you have a point... But... But....

 

[Hurt]

Lol at some people in this thread.

Let's write it right off, because they totally smoked us the last time out....

I can't believe people are honestly suggesting it may be okay to lose, because it may or may not wake our team up..... You play to win, and you cheer for your team to win.

Get it together, folks!

Well it's not the last time out. It's the last 7 times out in a row.

I'd like to see a win. Just because if we hope to keep up with these other teams, we need to beat teams that have played less games than us but have similar amounts of points as us.

 

[BayStBullies]

9 back-to-back games this year; none against any team that would be coming off a back-to-back.

When adding to that how the Leafs will see stretches of inactivity for multiple days; yet have played a disproportionate amount of games to start the season.

Who the **** makes these schedules?

 

[stakesishigh]

I'd be thrilled with a point out of this game.

I just hope we don't get demolished, I have so little confidence against the Bruins. Losing the last 7 games will do that to a man.

Just put out a good effort and try to get a win.

We have a tough schedule ahead of us, we need to get some points out of tough teams in the next few weeks.

 

[TheBigThree]

Expecting aa huge loss especially due the fact the leafs have been playing like crap. Actually 2 losses including pens.

 

[BayStBullies]

This is one of those games for me where if we win id be like "HOLY MOTHER OF GODD YES!!! PLAYOFFSSSS. STANLEY CUP FNIALS BABY!! BLACKHAWKS VS LEAFS!!" or if we lose id be like "Meh. Atleast we tried. Lets get ready for ****sburgh."

Ultimately i think the leafs will put out a good effort. Dont expect it to be a 8-0 loss. I predict the bruins winning 4-2

There is the stereotypical Leafs fan these forums have come to love!

 

[ponder]

Second night of a back to back, on the road, against one of the best teams in the league, who traditionally dominate us like no other. We're a good team, I do think we have a shot, but I definitely am not going into this with any expectations. Any points would be a bonus.

 

[The_Chosen_One]

We could probably win. The line ups are not optimal. However, it is quite talented. All the lines can score and even the energy line can skate well and are quite strong on their own end.

Go Leafs Go!

 

[Bravid Nonahan]

Next two games are auto-losses.

 

[SprDaVE]

I'm hoping for the loser point tonight at the very least.

 

[Pi]

No Tim Thomas? I don't think the Bruins are that hard to beat then.

Stick to the plan, drive to the net...and we could come out on top.

Last game was 1-0...when it was truly 2-1, and it could have easily been 2-2 if Kessel's shot is an inch low.

Watch out for Rask's dive and don't go near that idiot.

 

[Pi]

Next two games are auto-losses.

Have you seen us play against Pittsburgh?

We own Fleury...he has Toskala stats against us. Their D is bad, and they give up a lot of goals.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

And the flight from Toronto to Boston. And 3 games in 4 nights. And our recent play against Boston. And our best scorer meeting his kryptonite (And it is Kessel, hush).

We have a lot working against us

Difference between years past and this one is that the Leafs can truly roll out three lines that can score. Julien will send out Chara against Kessel but in reality, I'm not even sure his lines been the most dangerous this season thus far. Still though, I think the Leafs will be tired. This schedule has been brutal and the Bruins have had maybe the easiest schedule so far.