Pre-Game Talk: Bruins @ Leafs - Game 3 - 7pm - Series tied 1 - 1

[egd27]

Anyone else getting disappointed with Robertson? I know he's battled major injuries in his young/short career and Keefe necessarily hasn't afforded him the plentiful opportunities needed to succeed, but he's starting to become just one of those "there" players and not showing much more, sadly.

Going to need him and his cap hit next season unless Tre pulls a rabbit out his hat and moves someone with a NMC.

 

[1specter]

They're giving their opinions in a tweet. It's a guess. It's not amateur, it's literally their job.

I dunno, feels like it's a way to try and generate more traffic to me. I wouldn't make any proclamations and let the team speak for itself, but that's just me.

Anyone else getting disappointed with Robertson? I know he's battled major injuries in his young/short career and Keefe necessarily hasn't afforded him the plentiful opportunities needed to succeed, but he's starting to become just one of those "there" players and not showing much more, sadly.

I disagree. He's shown major strides in his game and has played far more mature this season as opposed to the chaotic stuff we've seen the last few years. He's been pretty solid through the first two games, good effort, clean positioning and he's had a couple of chances right in the slot where he got robbed by the goalies. I am happy with him and tbh I think he's been better than Knies. These are good building blocks for him after he's had a difficult road with so many injuries and missing critical development time, and I am hopeful that he will have a good season next year in an elevated role.

 

[Warden of the North]

I dunno, feels like it's a way to try and generate more traffic to me. I wouldn't make any proclamations and let the team speak for itself, but that's just me.


I disagree. He's shown major strides in his game and has played far more mature this season as opposed to the chaotic stuff we've seen the last few years. He's been pretty solid through the first two games, good effort, clean positioning and he's had a couple of chances right in the slot where he got robbed by the goalies. I am happy with him and tbh I think he's been better than Knies. These are good building blocks for him after he's had a difficult road with so many injuries and missing critical development time, and I am hopeful that he will have a good season next year in an elevated role.

Drive traffic to what? It's a tweet. It's not leading to their respective website.

What would you rather a rinkside reporter tweet about at a skate?

"Marner changed his skate lace colour"

 

[1specter]

Drive traffic to what? It's a tweet.

You answered your own question.

 

[Fogelhund]

""

 

[TheTotalPackage]

Thanks for all the responses on Robertson. I agree with everyone -- he is coming along and showing promise with his tenacity. Have I expected a bit more offensively? Sure. But I also know that young players like that should have fans like myself have tempered expectations (the same thing with Knies). Robertson is settling into a mid-six role nicely. And as many have mentioned in responses to me, I hope Treliving (and Keefe) afford him more leeway to become a fixture in the lineup than him being the odd man out every so often. The Leafs certainly could use an injection of that kind of youth into the lineup.

 

[Forgotusername]

JvR drawing in, and on PP1.
Might as well spot the Bruins a 1-0 lead to start the game and get it over with.

https://x.com/FlutoShinzawa/status/1783159301831340283

So I should put money on him to score, which will make it sure he won't, as I'm not allowed to win money.

 

[1specter]

""

Cry more baldy.

 

[Torontonian]

At work and can't go on Twitter, but I saw Dave Pagnotta retweeted Nylander is suffering from a head injury (Which would make a lot more sense, compared to a "tweak" or spazams" etc.

 

[Tak7]

Full credit to Brad Marchand - looks like he's playing tonight, which considering his shattered wrist & smashed leg, is really impressive.

 

[TheTotalPackage]

""

The home team line is a little rich, but I'm not going to harp too much on this because I too think it's lame that there is an extra day off between games solely so it aligns with a Saturday night. I prefer games every other night.

 

[Clark4Ever]

Not showing much? I mean, he was 47th in the league for forwards in goal/60. (Out of 480) I thought he played very well last game.

He was excellent in limited time, and should be a roster fixture starting next year.

Absolutely. He's been one of the feel good stories of the season.

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

Bruins are doing a ton of crying this year. What happened to them, I thought they were the bad guys? How disappointing.

 

[Tak7]

The home team line is a little rich, but I'm not going to harp too much on this because I too think it's lame that there is an extra day off between games solely so it aligns with a Saturday night. I prefer games every other night.

I genuinely agree, but there's just something about Saturday night games at home in the playoffs - the entire city basically turns into a bit of a festival all day in preparation for it.

Plus that entire area around SBA, with the bars / restaurants being rammed etc., it's just a super cool atmosphere to be apart of. I have tickets for Saturday night too, which is so much more preferable than trying to get down after work.

 

[34]

We must win at least one of the next two at home. Let's get it over with tonight.

The Leafs are winning the next 2 at home.

Matthews is going to go off tonight. Book it.

 

[The Masters]

The home team line is a little rich, but I'm not going to harp too much on this because I too think it's lame that there is an extra day off between games solely so it aligns with a Saturday night. I prefer games every other night.

Ratings lol
Out of all the stupid crap they do they got this one right

Original 6 on saturday night

 

[Marshy]

How am I supposed to confidently give these betting apps all my money if these coaches are so secretive with lineups and injuries?

 

[Clark4Ever]

Again, if there is any concern regarding Nylander's health, I don't think it's worth the risk for him to rush back.

I hope he takes the extra couple of days off if he needs it.

 

[1specter]

Bruins are doing a ton of crying this year. What happened to them, I thought they were the bad guys? How disappointing.

They've always cried. I remember when Cassidy told on the Leafs to the NHL about 'skate bumps', whatever the f*** that means.

Bruins Have 'Brought Up' Maple Leafs' 'Skate Bumps' With NHL Officials - NESN.com

To the surprise of absolutely no one, the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs have supplied a thrilling first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. And per usual when these two Original Six rivals meet up, there has been no shortage of chippy play, and some action after the whistle (here’s...

nesn.com

 

[TheTotalPackage]

Ratings lol
Out of all the stupid crap they do they got this one right

Original 6 on saturday night

I know it's about the ratings, and I agree. There is a special charm to Saturday nights too. But we know the ratings and following would be there regardless of when the Leafs play.

I'd have the same gripe too if the series was lined up for a Sunday game and they threw it on at 12:30 pm to appease the U.S. TV market.

 

[Tak7]

How am I supposed to confidently give these betting apps all my money if these coaches are so secretive with lineups and injuries?

Just lick the stamp and send it - most Ontario sportsbooks void bets when a player becomes unavailable; I took the FanDuel bet boost for game 1, which included Nylander, and it was voided come puck drop as he didn't play.

 

[wingman75]

""

I cannot remember ever hearing anyone complain about something like this... lol

 

[peconcan]

Cry more baldy.

In his defence if it was the other way around a lot of us would be bitching about it too lol

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

Is Boston soft? They're not so tough without Thornton, Lucic, Boychuk, Chara, are they?

 

[1specter]

In his defence if it was the other way around a lot of us would be bitching about it too lol

Given that we have some injuries with Nylander and McMann, I'm cool with any extra days off. If anything I had hoped for a 3-day break between game 2 and 3.