Who would win a 7 game playoff series, Toronto or Boston?

[The don godfather]

If Bruins healthy and the additions they have now with Coyle and Marcus johansson. Plus leafs have that swiss cheese defense Bruins in 5.

 

[ole ole]

Anyone as major as Matthews being injured? I think the Bruins equivalent would be one of Pastrnak, Marchand, or Bergeron, but they all looked pretty healthy to me.

Anyways, because the Leafs added Muzzin and Tavares... They take it in 7 this time, because I think it's impossible for this to be any less than a 7 game series.

Fans claiming Matthews was playing hurt when in fact they have no proof to back it up.The thing we do know for sure is he stunk during that series, period.

 

[Cleatus]

Fans claiming Matthews was playing hurt when in fact they have no proof to back it up.The thing we do know for sure is he stunk during that series, period.

www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/closer-look-auston-matthews-struggles-post-season/sn-amp/

If you bother to read, feel free to chalk it up to brain-washing Leafs propaganda if you want. I personally think it was easy to see that Matthews was injured in the playoffs last season.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Anyone as major as Matthews being injured? I think the Bruins equivalent would be one of Pastrnak, Marchand, or Bergeron, but they all looked pretty healthy to me.

Anyways, because the Leafs added Muzzin and Tavares... They take it in 7 this time, because I think it's impossible for this to be any less than a 7 game series.

Bergeron missed a game.
When was Matthews injured?

 

[6ix]

Mike Babcock teams never go down easy, but they seem to come up short in the series. Most likely a 7 game series. Boston has taken home ice advantage back with how well they’ve been playing the last month and that does matter a lot in the playoffs.

 

[BadBruins]

I still don’t love the Bruins forward depth, the drop-off after Bergeron/Pasta/Marchand is still too extreme for me to say Bruins win this without second guessing myself. Krejci is good and DeBrusk seems to be heating up at the right time, but matching the Leafs 2nd and 3rd lines is still going to prove the big challenge. They’re gonna need to play that as close to a wash as possible and have Bergeron/Pasta/Marchand outscore Tavares/Marner/Hyman, which they should. This is why I think the Bruins maintaining home ice in these last 17 games will be crucial. If Cassidy can dictate the match-ups for the majority of the series, they’re in good shape.

I think that's where Coyle addition comes into play. I think they can match up with anyone down the middle now, especially when you factor in the all around play of Bergeron/Krejci/Coyle. That was the biggest challenge when staring in the face of Toronto/Tampa in the East IMO.

Krejci, Debrusk, Johansson, Heinen, and Coyle give them options at least. It's likely Backes makes up the 6th member of the middle-6. These pieces have never actually come together until recently, so concluding what they actually are is difficult. Like Heinen coming off a near 50 point rookie season.... Had just 13 points in his first 49 games... 11 in his last 12. DeBrusk similar circumstances, though he's seeming been scoring goals at a 30 pace clip for most of the season.. Johansson and Coyle new additions, but unquestionable top-9 capable.

 

[Maplebeasts]

Leaf fans are so obvlivious they dont even realize the Bruins added 6 players this year and thats not counting Carlos absence from last years playoffs.

How can can you even have a discussion with such an ignorant fan base.

Literally every thread comparing the Bruins / Leafs theres always a ton of leaf fans stating "Leafs added Tavares, Bruins added nothing"

Seriously???????????????

Halak, Wagner, Nordstrom, Moore, Coyle, Johansson

Thats a phenomenal Backup, 2x wicked PKer's, 2x 40-50 pts middle 6 players and a #4 Defensmen

But yeah the Bruins added "nothing"

This level of ignorance is unbelievable..... But not that suprising coming from that fanbase....

I would like to point out the irony of complaining about ignorance and then generalizing entire fan bases.

 

[libertarian]

Mike Babcock teams never go down easy, but they seem to come up short in the series. Most likely a 7 game series. Boston has taken home ice advantage back with how well they’ve been playing the last month and that does matter a lot in the playoffs.

Not so sure home ice is a major advantage. Last year both the Preds and Jets had the best home ice record for in the league but both teams could only win one of their homes games in the PO's when they played against each other in 7 games.

 

[libertarian]

Funny thing is I think the Leafs match up best to beat the Bolts in the PO's but I don't see them beating the Bruins to get the chance to do this.

 

[BostonBruins11]

I would like to point out the irony of complaining about ignorance and then generalizing entire fan bases.

literally every thread comparing the Leafs / Bruins there's minimum 1-3 comment per page stating this. I'm sorry to say but it's a huge part of the leaf's fanbase.

 

[Neely2005]

Anyone as major as Matthews being injured? I think the Bruins equivalent would be one of Pastrnak, Marchand, or Bergeron, but they all looked pretty healthy to me.

Anyways, because the Leafs added Muzzin and Tavares... They take it in 7 this time, because I think it's impossible for this to be any less than a 7 game series.

Well Bergeron missed a game in that series and he's played with cracked ribs and a punctured lung in the past so it's probably safe to assume that he was playing hurt most of the series.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

Toronto in 7 games. Just staple Gardiner to the bench in the 3rd period of game 7

 

[Cleatus]

Well Bergeron missed a game in that series and he's played with cracked ribs and a punctured lung in the past so it's probably safe to assume that he was playing hurt most of the series.

Indeed, but that guy is also a terminator who can play through injuries 90% of the league wouldn't be able to.

 

[Karl Eriksson]

If the leafs lose this series in Toronto, is there any real risk of rioting given the expectations and the history between the two teams ? I don’t mean 10 guys climbing on top of newspaper boxes on Front Street. Something more visceral.

 

[Gary Nylund]

literally every thread comparing the Leafs / Bruins there's minimum 1-3 comment per page stating this. I'm sorry to say but it's a huge part of the leaf's fanbase.

And when people like you finally get it, there will be no need to keep repeating it.

 

[TheDoldrums]

If the leafs lose this series in Toronto, is there any real risk of rioting given the expectations and the history between the two teams ? I don’t mean 10 guys climbing on top of newspaper boxes on Front Street. Something more visceral.

No, not really. The Leafs crowd usually gets more depressed than angry. That would be more likely elsewhere in Canada, or maybe at a TFC game.

 

[BostonBruins11]

And when people like you finally get it, there will be no need to keep repeating it.

And when people like YOU finally get that the Bruins ALSO added players (more than the Leafs) we will stop calling you ignorant/oblivious

 

[Gary Nylund]

And when people like YOU finally get that the Bruins ALSO added players (more than the Leafs) we will stop calling you ignorant/oblivious

You're making incorrect assumptions about what I get or don't get and insulting me based on that. Should I now assume that all Boston fans aren't capable of thinking logically?

 

[BostonBruins11]

You're making incorrect assumptions about what I get or don't get and insulting me based on that. Should I now assume that all Boston fans aren't capable of thinking logically?

I don't see Bruins fans on EVERY thread comparing the Bruisn/Leafs saying: We added Coyle, Johansson, Moore, Halak, Wagner, Nordstrom (plus healthy Carlo).

BUT

I do see from leaf fans constantly say: "the Leafs have added Tavares and the Bruins have added nothing, therefore we are better" while completely ignoring the fact that lost just as much scoring (JVR/Bozak combined for 97 pts last year). FYI Tavares is on pace for 89.45 pts so the Leafs in fact LOST scoring.

that is LITERALLY pure ignorance.

 

[TheDoldrums]

I do see from leaf fans constantly say: "the Leafs have added Tavares and the Bruins have added nothing, therefore we are better" while completely ignoring the fact that lost just as much scoring (JVR/Bozak combined for 97 pts last year). FYI Tavares is on pace for 89.45 pts so the Leafs in fact LOST scoring.

that is LITERALLY pure ignorance.

you realize that when we lost JVR/Bozak/Komarov/etc we actually got to fill those spots with other players, right? Guys like Johnsson and Ennis.

17-18: 3.38 goals per game
18-19: 3.62 goals per game

sorry, I interrupted you. Go on about the fact that the Leafs LOST scoring. LITERALLY pure ignorance amirite.

 

[Gary Nylund]

I don't see Bruins fans on EVERY thread comparing the Bruisn/Leafs saying: We added Coyle, Johansson, Moore, Halak, Wagner, Nordstrom (plus healthy Carlo).

BUT

I do see from leaf fans constantly say: "the Leafs have added Tavares and the Bruins have added nothing, therefore we are better" while completely ignoring the fact that lost just as much scoring (JVR/Bozak combined for 97 pts last year). FYI Tavares is on pace for 89.45 pts so the Leafs in fact LOST scoring.

that is LITERALLY pure ignorance.

Making generalizations as you're doing is what's pure ignorance in my book. If you really believe that all Leaf fans are that dumb and you're that smart by comparison, then what you should be doing is posting on the Boston board instead of wasting your time here. Yet here you are.

 

[Gary Nylund]

you realize that when we lost JVR/Bozak/Komarov/etc we actually got to fill those spots with other players, right? Guys like Johnsson and Ennis.

17-18: 3.38 goals per game
18-19: 3.62 goals per game

sorry, I interrupted you. Go on about the fact that the Leafs LOST scoring. LITERALLY pure ignorance amirite.

I was thinking of pointing that out but thought it would be a waste of time. You took the leap of faith so my hats off to you for trying at least.

 

[tom leafers]

If the leafs lose this series in Toronto, is there any real risk of rioting given the expectations and the history between the two teams ? I don’t mean 10 guys climbing on top of newspaper boxes on Front Street. Something more visceral.

i was at maple leafs square that fateful night of 2012, and they crowd was collectively very sad. we all tried to find the nearest bar and a riot was never even close to happening.

I dont see it happening, even if we lose again, even if its in Toronto.

For the love of god, please dont lose to the bruins again

 

[tom leafers]

you realize that when we lost JVR/Bozak/Komarov/etc we actually got to fill those spots with other players, right? Guys like Johnsson and Ennis.

17-18: 3.38 goals per game
18-19: 3.62 goals per game

sorry, I interrupted you. Go on about the fact that the Leafs LOST scoring. LITERALLY pure ignorance amirite.

And were not even including Kapanen, whos had 33 more points already compared to last year.

 

[BostonBruins11]

Making generalizations as you're doing is what's pure ignorance in my book. If you really believe that all Leaf fans are that dumb and you're that smart by comparison, then what you should be doing is posting on the Boston board instead of wasting your time here. Yet here you are.

and Yet you're STILL ignoring the improvements that Boston. The only thing that i have done is point out to Leafs fans who say ""the Leafs have added Tavares and the Bruins have added nothing, therefore we are better""
i have read that comment over a dozen times in the past week

and yet you guy's still manage to cherry pick only part of my comment and completely ignore "We added Coyle, Johansson, Moore, Halak, Wagner, Nordstrom (plus healthy Carlo)." like you have done and will continue to do so.

it's incredible how ignorant you are (I wonder if you're going to ignore the fact that the Bruins are a much different team than last year. A much better team than last year)