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

[Cleetus]

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

were getting spoiled last weekend was the masters, this weekend first round hockey

 

[Menzinger]

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

I suspect if he's scratched he's traded at the draft.

I hope he locks in his spot

 

[PromisedLand]

nylander's been high for like a month now

Keefe noticed too apparently but ain't worried

 

[BertCorbeau]

Keefe noticed too apparently but ain't worried

Holy shit Keefe.. the complacency

 

[Maxmann]

Let’s all be serious. We have all watched this team this year and past years and embarrassment over and over.

The only chance we have in playoffs is very very simple. We must literally play man on man coverage. Don’t go for goals and play massive protect the house. Every shift every second. Everyone play man on man. Don’t worry about the puck. And with our goal scoring ability we wait patient for the odd turn over and look to score.

We will fail in same old fashion going head to head. All we must do is play back protect the house and don’t worry about goals. Our problem is these ridiculous blow outs and quick goals. Playoffs bring tight play. If we can get our coach on board and players on board. Just play protect the house and every man cover a man. This is the only way we stand a chance.

 

[PROUD PAPA]

Willy won his championship already.

 

[Rare Jewel]

Keefe noticed too apparently but ain't worried

That's a bad quote.

Irrespective of if he feels that way, it's your job to make sure complacency doesn't set it.

 

[Enniskillen]

Me: "Your goalie take might be one of the funniest things I've seen on this site"

You: "Hold my beer"

Well, this guy was stubbornly preaching Leafs being the first in Atlantic, so it is what is. Concept of Keefe being a better coach is so gross, that’s not even funny.

 

[Cleetus]

Well, this guy was stubbornly preaching Leafs being the first in Atlantic, so it is what is. Concept of Keefe being a better coach is so gross, that’s not even funny.

We might still catch Boston! there is still a chance lol!

 

[Brown Dog]

I get the negativity and pessimism is just psychic protection against pain.

But it's still tiresome. As fans of the team, let's lose the "woe-is-me" whinging. It's boring. They're underdogs and underachievers? OK, let's cheer them on anyway!

 

[SprDaVE]

I suspect if he's scratched he's traded at the draft.

I hope he locks in his spot

We need some form of puck moving and ability to score after Rielly. Him and Edmundson on the bottom pair was pretty solid when they were healthy.

It's basically between Benoit and Brodie for the last spot for me. I fully expect Brodie to play. After game 1, you re-adjust if you need.

 

[TorMapleJays]

I don’t think the Leafs were trying to “win” the last two games as much as they were trying to get Matthews a goal. They would have taken the win vs Florida but were not willing to really fight for it.

Florida gets a banner. A division title. That’s a big deal for a non traditional market like Florida. Two years ago there was rumblings Florida was in trouble financially.

I’ll say this, in 24 hours ticket prices in Florida have tanked by $100 a seat, but the NHL gets its original six match up and it gets a battle of Florida. Just means we will be going to the sunshine state for round two.


Hopefully this game gets #16 back on his own line and Domi spots back in.

 

[HellasLEAF]

I get the negativity and pessimism is just psychic protection against pain.

But it's still tiresome. As fans of the team, let's lose the "woe-is-me" whinging. It's boring. They're underdogs and underachievers? OK, let's cheer them on anyway!

The board is generally miserable as you can see.

 

[peconcan]

Anyone have an idea on the date for game 3?

 

[HolyCrap]

were getting spoiled last weekend was the masters, this weekend first round hockey

And back to back bassmasters in Florida. I assume I’m the only bass angler fan. I’m a redneck what can I say. Lol.

Anyone have an idea on the date for game 3?

I dunno. But I’ll be your date if your buying the tickets and beers.

 

[wingman75]

I get the negativity and pessimism is just psychic protection against pain.

But it's still tiresome. As fans of the team, let's lose the "woe-is-me" whinging. It's boring. They're underdogs and underachievers? OK, let's cheer them on anyway!

Fully agree. The let's lose crowd should get lost. I don't think we'll win, but I sure as hell hope we do, and will be cheering for us to!

GLG

 

[SprDaVE]

Anyone have an idea on the date for game 3?

We'll know tomorrow or Friday apparently.

 

[PromisedLand]

Anyone have an idea on the date for game 3?

They start Sat, so my guess:

Gm 1 Saturday
Gm 2 Monday
BREAK: Tuesday and Wednesday
Gm 3: Thursday
Gm 4: Saturday

 

[Rob Brown]

They start Sat, so my guess:

Gm 1 Saturday
Gm 2 Monday
BREAK: Tuesday and Wednesday
Gm 3: Thursday
Gm 4: Saturday

Yeah it's this or Game 3/4 is Wednesday/Friday. There's precedent for both - I checked previous years and sometimes there's the two day break above and sometimes it's just a one day break.

 

[Burnie97]

They start Sat, so my guess:

Gm 1 Saturday
Gm 2 Monday
BREAK: Tuesday and Wednesday
Gm 3: Thursday
Gm 4: Saturday

That'd be ideal so we can sweep on a Saturday at home.....

 

[All Mod Cons]

All that fear mongering that we couldn't find another GM to walk us to the playoffs and get bounced in the 1st round was unfounded.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Willy won his championship already.

Ouch.
Let’s see if he shows up this weekend.

 

[weems]

The lack of certainty with our lines and defence pairings is problematic but at the same time we have very strong depth, so there's many options.

Keefe could find the correct lineup very early or this could be a series where our lineup looks quite different game to game.

 

[BrannigansLaw]

Keefe noticed too apparently but ain't worried

That's some unexpected honesty from Keefe. Puts more pressure on Nylander to flip the switch come Saturday.

Glad to know Keefe isn't worried though lol.

That's a bad quote.

Irrespective of if he feels that way, it's your job to make sure complacency doesn't set it.

Another reason to add to the pile for firing him this offseason

 

[Jojalu]

Matthews had 1 goal in his last 27 shots.

To get back to 19% where he sat all season, he needs to score 7 in his next 13.

Get it done Matty