Series Talk: Toronto vs Boston - Round #1 - PGDT (NOT for other series' discussion)

[Once]

Leafs got Tavares this year. His first playoffs in a while.

He will be the difference maker this series. All the naysayers are gonna be surprised by the outcome.

 

[Eric bungay]

Problem is we never know which Leafs we are getting, sometimes they look like Cup contenders and sometimes they look like lottery pick contenders. If we play like we did vs NYI (last game) its gonna be a short series for Boston. If we play like we did vs Ottawa, its gonna be a short series for us. If we play to our full potential and they play to their full potential, we win the series.

I totally agree if they can put it all together and play to their potential and not fear the Bruins we could see the second round this year... can't wait till Thursday...lol Go leafs Go

 

[thewave]

Tavares, Matthews, Kadri vs Bergeron, Kreji, Coyle. The only guy I would take from Boston is maybe Bergeron. It's debatable who is better Bergeron or Tavares.

Tavares=Bergeron
Matthews >Kreji
Kadri>Coyle

If we had to run Nylander at 3C he is better than Coyle.

 

[authentic]

Problem is we never know which Leafs we are getting, sometimes they look like Cup contenders and sometimes they look like lottery pick contenders. If we play like we did vs NYI (last game) its gonna be a short series for Boston. If we play like we did vs Ottawa, its gonna be a short series for us. If we play to our full potential and they play to their full potential, we win the series.

We beat the Islanders and dominated them last game without our full lineup.

 

[authentic]

Tavares, Matthews, Kadri vs Bergeron, Kreji, Coyle. The only guy I would take from Boston is maybe Bergeron. It's debatable who is better Bergeron or Tavares.

Tavares=Bergeron
Matthews >Kreji
Kadri>Coyle

I don't think so, Bergeron is the best center for either team quite comfortably.

 

[Sypher04]

Challenge for all Leaf fans. Let’s keep all negative thoughts comments until the series is over. Post positives.

Let’s fill this forum with positive posts so that every fan base can see what Leaf fans are truly about!

I could not agree more

 

[The90]

I don't think so, Bergeron is the best center for either team quite comfortably.

You’d ‘maybe’ take Bergeron lol. Come on. Homer much? I think overall our centre depth is better, but that’s just insanely biased to say maybe I’d take him

 

[Nineteen67]

Okay guys whats your predictions. I don't want to hear Bruins in 4, they are too big, and Leafs are soft.
I want to see predictions from the actual rational fans.

Leafs in 6.
I’ve said it all along this is the one team the Leafs can handle and should not be intimidated. I fully expect them to control the series and dictate the play
They will be focussed, will play hard, forecheck, back check, they’ll battle in front of their own net.
I think we’ll see Marchand get a little testy and the Leafs will get him off his game.
They’ll challenge McAvoy and Krug and force them into turnovers
Marner will be an absolute stud.
Tavares will get one OT winner.
Matthews will score a few big goals.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

I don't think so, Bergeron is the best center for either team quite comfortably.

Bergeron is 4th on Canadian centre depth chart after 1.Crosby, 2.McDavid and 3.MAC. Slightly ahead of 5.Toews. Tavares would be like 8-10.

 

[Cleetus]

hope we come out flying and take a lead, and plant the seed!

 

[napoleon in rags]

The key, as always, is goaltending . If Freddy is sub-900 like last year then say good night. If he's super-0.920 then I like our chances.

 

[TMLeafer]

Challenge for all Leaf fans. Let’s keep all negative thoughts comments until the series is over. Post positives.

Let’s fill this forum with positive posts so that every fan base can see what Leaf fans are truly about!

Playoff avatar theme: positive thoughts!

 

[thewave]

Bergeron is 4th on Canadian centre depth chart after 1.Crosby, 2.McDavid and 3.MAC. Slightly ahead of 5.Toews. Tavares would be like 8-10.

That may be the case but this is his last serious year. Will be 34 and I that typically, well, he is about wind down fast.

 

[diceman934]

Yes but they will all be gone. Others can bring much more to table for same price tag. AJ is only one gone this summer. and Bracco will come up and team overall will improve because of it.

I do not think many understand just what Bracco is capable of producing with a player like Mathews. He is such a fantastic passer of the puck.

 

[DarkKnight]

Could I be anymore excited? Can time move any slower?

 

[Pi]

I don't think so, Bergeron is the best center for either team quite comfortably.

That's what happens when one guy has to play against Hainsey and the other against Chara.

Bergeron is good but we saw how ineffective that entire line was against Tampa when they got destroyed in 5 games.

It's our job to do a better job this time around and not nap for the first two games.

 

[Pi]

I do not think many understand just what Bracco is capable of producing with a player like Mathews. He is such a fantastic passer of the puck.

I think Bracco will eventually become trade bait after he's showcased on the Leafs because

A) I don't think we can afford to have another small winger unless he absolutely kills it in the NHL.
B) Can be an attractive piece for many rebuilding teams looking to trade. Can make a Muzzin like trade again next season.

 

[Menzinger]

I've been here long enough to remember people defending the Kessel deal, Clarkson signing, Burke/Nonis, etc long after it was apparent these were terrible moves. The reality is that yes, there are negative posters on here but there are also blatant homers who never see any fault in the team.

I think it's fair to say that after last year, and all the weapons added to the team, expectations should be higher. Instead, they have been lowered by many on here.

And especially after some of the contracts these kids have gotten, yeah it's fair to ask them to produce.

I think there’s a difference between overall having a critical eye for team decision making and also trying to at least enjoy the playoffs.

I’ll be joining in along with everyone else dissecting the decisions made during the Boston series during the the summer, but I think part of fandom is at least trying to have fun during what could prove to be some of the most exciting hockey of the year. I don’t think some folks around here are capable of having fun watching the Leafs sometimes

 

[8816 others]

The teams aren't enjoying the playoffs. They are going to war. Its not supposed to be a fun atmosphere.

 

[Sypher04]

Bergeron is an amazing player, and deserving of high praise, but when comparing vs Matthews I think it's fairly clear that it's Bergeron defensively and Matthews offensively. Just imagine Matthews between Pastrnak and Marchand.

Also, for all the drum beating media makes about that trio having 30 points in the 7 game series and Matthews only collecting 2, vs Tampa that trio had 23 points in 5 games and Kucherov had 2 points. Soo

 

[thewave]

The teams aren't enjoying the playoffs. They are going to war. Its not supposed to be a fun atmosphere.

We didn't go to war game 1 and 2 last year. That's why we lost.

 

[SwissLeaf]

I see the top 3 Centers of each team as follows:
1. Bergeron

2. Tavares
3. Matthews



4. Krejci

5. Kadri
6. Coyle

 

[BertCorbeau]

The teams aren't enjoying the playoffs. They are going to war. Its not supposed to be a fun atmosphere.

That means the fans can't have fun and enjoy the ride?

 

[authentic]

That's what happens when one guy has to play against Hainsey and the other against Chara.

Bergeron is good but we saw how ineffective that entire line was against Tampa when they got destroyed in 5 games.

It's our job to do a better job this time around and not nap for the first two games.

None of this changes that Bergeron is the best player for either team, he is on par with any offensively the past few seasons and far ahead on defense. We still have the better centers and forward group overall though.

 

[DarkKnight]

Babcock presser today. Kap and Nylander will be moved around. Muzzin talked to the group. Overall like what he said: