Series Talk: Leafs vs Jackets- Series Preview and Discussion - MOD WARNING POST #816

[cipher]

We have arguably four forwards better than their best forward, failure is unacceptable. Marner specifically better demonstrate why he's worth 2x Werenski.

If the playoffs happen there are going to be a lot of "upsets" given the time off all the teams have had. The Leafs probably have the same chance to win it as they do to go out in the first round.

 

[Makaveli]

I’m f***in amped, still far away but amped nonetheless

 

[Papi 4 Hart]

The no fans in attendance I think only plays to our advantage especially vs a team like columbus who has a crazy barn in the playoffs.

 

[Steven1562]

Healthy Muzzin will be huge. Is Mikheyev healthy? I like our chances. Leafs in 4.

 

[saffronleaf]

The no fans in attendance I think only plays to our advantage especially vs a team like columbus who has a crazy barn in the playoffs.

Yes and Leafs are used to pin drop silence during a game

 

[Stephen]

Columbus has a lot of ingredients that would make them an ideal candidate to upset a more skilled team like Toronto. They did it against Tampa last year and we have similar strengths and weaknesses. They have the wild card goaltending that can get hot, they have the big checking forwards, the fiery Burns-like coach, the balanced, deep, skilled blueline. Only thing that I'm curious about here is if the play-in games resemble a intrasquad match if the skill level of the Leafs will take over.

 

[stickty111]

Is there a better than zero chance we see Nick Robertson sometime this playin/playoff?

There will be 2 exhibition games for each team, so he has the chance to make an impression.

 

[htpwn]

As much as I think that the layoff should benefit the most skilled teams (i.e. us), it is still a best-of-5 after three months off. This is going to be a crapshoot. Especially as Andersen is not exactly known for starting seasons at the top of his game.

 

[KnightsFan110]

my god I hope we beat Columbus because..... WE WANT BOSTON!!!!! Toronto isn't gonna prove anything until they can beat the bruins in the playoffs

 

[Ratboy]

So hockey in July (they're saying). I'll take it GO LEAFS GO!

This isn't the blue jackets team of last year. We can take em. I mean sure anything can happen but I'd be surprised if we lost.

 

[I am Canadian]

I'm a little worried not going to lie. If we lose this series it will really mess up their mentality. Columbus is basically the Bruins without any offensive talent..

 

[Rude Dog]

The no fans in attendance I think only plays to our advantage especially vs a team like columbus who has a crazy barn in the playoffs.

If we can go to Costco with 100's of our closest friends (let alone the number that walk through it on any given day) why can't an 18K seat arena host 3K (or pick a number) people in it? At least give some atmosphere. I would think they could easily social distance with that number.

 

[lipstickjunkie]

Hockey talk!

That is all.

 

[MapleLeafs9]

No fans in the arena is gonna be so buzzkill, not gonna lie.

 

[Mats13]

It would be a very Leafs thing to do to win the cup the one year we can’t have a parade

 

[zeke]

CBJ against the Bolts in last year's playoffs sweep (italics = player is gone):

PP: 50.0%
PK: 83.3%
SH%: 14.4%
SV%: 93.2%



C Dubois 4gms, 15:56, 3pts, 53.6xgf%
W Panarin 4gms, 18:53, 5pts, 50.3xgf%
W Atkinson 4gms, 15:36, 4pts, 51.6xgf%

C Duchene 4gms, 15:38, 7pts, 51.7xgf%
W Anderson 4gms, 15:38, 2pts, 30.6xgf%
W Dzingel 4gms, 11:59, 0pts, 49.6xgf%

C Jenner 4gms, 15:38, 2pts, 40.7xgf%
W Bjorkstrand 4gms, 16:17, 4pts, 59.9xgf%
W Foligno 4gms, 15:18, 2pts, 30.2xgf%

C Nash 4gms, 13:04, 1pts, 39.5xgf%
W Texier 4gms, 13:28, 3pts, 43.4xgf%
W Dubinsky 4gms, 12:23, 0pts, 36.7xgf%


D Jones 4gms, 25:41, 4pts, 38.6xgf%
D Werenski 4gms, 25:07, 5pts, 44.2xgf%

D Savard 4gms, 24:00, 2pts, 40.1xgf%
D Nutivaara 2gms, 21:36, 0pts, 43.9xgf%

D Kukan 4gms, 14:30, 0pts, 48.9xgf%
D Harrington 4gms, 12:51, 3pts, 63.4xgf%
Clendening 2gms, 8:09, 1pts, 63.0xgf%


G Bobrovsky 4gms, .932sv%

 

[EXPECT THE LEAFS]

man whoever wins this cup it will forever have an asterisk beside it.

 

[SHANNYPLAN]

Hyman - Matthews - Marner
Nylander - Tavares - Mikheyev
Engvall - Kerfoot - Kapanen
Clifford - Gauthier - Spezza

Rielly - Barrie
Muzzin - Holl - Shut Down Linne
Sandin - Ceci

Andersen
Campbell

 

[diehardleafsfan9878]

Just a random thought regarding the television broadcast quality assuming the NHL moves forward with the proposed playoff format...

I watched bits of a Bundesliga match last weekend and there was digital background crowd noise added to the broadcast. It was actually much more enjoyable to watch than the previous week where it was so quiet that you could hear the players and coaches.

I hope that Sportsnet figures out a way to do something comparable for the NHL playoff broadcasts.

I'll say this, TSN would definitely find a way to do this, so don't hold your breath on Sportsnet doing it.

 

[diehardleafsfan9878]

Why can't you look at the number of hits thrown to determine how many hits a team throws?

Finishing checks and the total number of hits are not the same. The teams at the top of the standings for hits thrown are usually there from unnecessary hits. Whereas when teams have players who just finish their necessary hits, are not likely to be the leaders as their players are more focused on staying in better position defensively instead of going for a hit that won't gain them possession back.

 

[Pyrophorus]

What sucks is, imagine losing this series in the shootout.
On the plus side, only team with a worse record than us in the SO.

 

[SnizzNasty88]

What sucks is, imagine losing this series in the shootout.
On the plus side, only team with a worse record than us in the SO.

This series will have playoffs style overtime.

 

[Pyrophorus]

I think Keefe should play this series, like the Islanders game.
...eventually the talent will shine through.

 

[diehardleafsfan9878]

It would be a very Leafs thing to do to win the cup the one year we can’t have a parade

Judging by the recent gatherings in Toronto parks, I don't think it will stop residents from having a parade.

 

[saffronleaf]

We need to put the Blue Jackets in their lowly place.