Series Talk: Leafs vs Bruins - 'ah shit here we go again' edition -- Full schedule post #933

[Rob Brown]

We make Alex Lyon look like Patrick Roy. We lost to a zamboni driver… I’m sure Swayman and Ullmark will look like Brodeur in net against us.

You said Boston goalies are always hot and I gave you an actual example of when they weren't hot in the playoffs, which is more relevant than you bringing up Alex Lyon. I don't even know what you are referring to with regards to him.

 

[Mr_Fun]

That 5pm PST start works for me as I have to work that day until 5:30. Maybe I can worm my way out of that dump at 5pm with a good excuse.

 

[Kiwi]

The time for talking is over
Put up or shut up

If this core can't do anything this playoffs its almost time to write it off, one of the most talented Leafs teams for generations with literally nothing to show for it

It isn't over yet but things don't look particularly rosie right now

 

[Jojalu]

No I mean like round 1 game 1

2018: 5-1 L
2019: 4-1 W
2020: 3-0 L
2021: nvm this one was 2-1L
2022: 5-0 W
2023: 7-3 L

So most of the time game 1 isn’t really close. I just fumbled the words

If we throw out 2021 it looks like they are due for a blowout win.

 

[Remu]

I can feel the game 7 JVR overtime goal already. Also the ghost of Jake Gardiner out there. I'm going crazy.

 

[Cleetus]

Just a heads up I put up a poll to see who we think will win the series!

 

[Rob Brown]

If we throw out 2021 it looks like they are due for a blowout win.

2021 was when JT got hurt, I wouldn't really put a lot of weight into that one.

 

[TMLAM34]

You said Boston goalies are always hot and I gave you an actual example of when they weren't hot in the playoffs, which is more relevant than you bringing up Alex Lyon. I don't even know what you are referring to with regards to him.

You’re really looking a little too deep into my comment. In recent years, we’ve run into some really hot goaltenders Korpisalo, Price and Bob. We constantly make third string goalies look like superstars during the regular season. So going up against the best tandem in Swayman and Ullmark, I don’t like our chances.

 

[Rob Brown]

You’re really looking a little too deep into my comment. In recent years, we’ve run into some really hot goaltenders Korpisalo, Price and Bob. We constantly make third string goalies look like superstars during the regular season. So going up against the best tandem in Swayman and Ullmark, I don’t like our chances.

I'm not reading into it at all, you said Boston goalies are always hot and I gave you the most recent example to show that they are not always hot lol. You just made an inaccurate statement and I commented on it. Don't blame it on me.

 

[saffronleaf]

the one good thing this playoffs is i have zero expectations for the leafs to do anything good. so even a single win will be a pleasant surprise.

 

[Smif]

For the 8th season in a row we enter the first round of the playoffs with the worst goalie of the series., we're 1-7 soooo....ya

 

[Suntouchable13]

The time for talking is over
Put up or shut up

If this core can't do anything this playoffs its almost time to write it off, one of the most talented Leafs teams for generations with literally nothing to show for it

It isn't over yet but things don't look particularly rosie right now

I know things might not be rosy, but I don't want to be defeatist about it. This series is far from lost. Get real (not you in particular, fans in general). Boston has their own issues right now.

For the 8th season in a row we enter the first round of the playoffs with the worst goalie of the series., we're 1-7 soooo....ya

This team is built to outscore their own goaltending issues, no? So if not, then how can you justify having this many expensive forwards? I don't understand what people expect from the goaltending when some of you are in love with the core and don't want it blown up.

 

[saffronleaf]

first round is the best tho so many games

 

[Cleetus]

first round is the best tho so many games

its my favorite time of the year! I love the first round

 

[PromisedLand]

Is this a good or bad omen?

 

[TMLAM34]

I'm not reading into it at all, you said Boston goalies are always hot and I gave you the most recent example to show that they are not always hot lol. You just made an inaccurate statement and I commented on it. Don't blame it on me.

You’re right thanks for letting me know they weren’t on their A game last year in the playoffs.

 

[Rob Brown]

You’re right thanks for letting me know they weren’t on their A game last year in the playoffs.

You're welcome.

 

[saffronleaf]

Is this a good or bad omen?

nylander's been high for like a month now

 

[Stephen]

Let me preface this by saying Boston is a beatable team and not nearly the Big Bad Bruins of the 2010's with so much roster turnover, a new generation of guys who have under performed and choked in their own way in the playoffs the past couple of years: 2 straight first round exits, a 3-1 series meltdown comparable to the Montreal series, their own demons.

That said, this Toronto Maple Leafs team is in complete disarray. Losing 4 of the last 4, Keefe destroying the positive vibes of the Matthews pursuit with his careless words, the walking dead hockey in Florida. Boston tanking games to get the Leafs.

The Leafs are in trouble and they're done in 6: their undoing will be unpredictable goaltending from Samsonov, no show from Matthews, Marner, Nylander, Tavares offensively, terrible defense by Rielly and getting over penalized trying to match Boston in physicality. The WWE script has been written.

 

[34]

Ok then I guess you aren't that confident.

Samsonov/Woll

Nothing more needs to be said.

its my favorite time of the year! I love the first round

The only round Leaf fans are used too.

 

[Rob Brown]

Samsonov/Woll

Nothing more needs to be said.

I'm excited for all the cash you're about to win.

 

[Brown Dog]

Playoffs are fun. I'm looking forward to them.

 

[thusk]

Samsonov/Woll

Nothing more needs to be said.


The only round Leaf fans are used too.

carreer stats in playoff

swayman 2.79 gaa 0.901 % sv
ulmark 3.54 gaa and 0.888% sv

samsonov 3.06 gaa and 0.902% sv
woll 2.43 0.915% sv

playing as 1A/1B or as #1 in playoff, its a world of difference and last 2 tears, goaltending had been #1 issue for Boston. 7 is the number of game boston allowed 4 goal or more ( without empty net) in last 2 playoff in 14 game, its 50% of the time!

 

[MSZ]

its my favorite time of the year! I love the first round

I'm taking next week off so I can watch them all.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

I think this series will be a big referendum on Liljegren with this organization.