Series Talk: Eastern Conference Quarterfinal: BRUINS (A2) vs Toronto Maple Leafs (A3)
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I think you are right about putting Beecher on Mathews, not fair to the kid at this time in his career, would be nice to see at some point in time he could play that way. I would suggest that ALL ! Bruins should be hitting and leaning on Mathews trying to wear him down.
Claude is my favorite coach since I have had my ST (23 years)
Its a myth that players take any team lightly. They know that they are playing a good talented team and 100% effort is required. Fans on the other hand lol
Kinda like the Bruins did after we finally beat the Habs in like 40 something years. It will be a big deal
This is good, means a Bruins series win
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Jesus, in past years there's been a smidgen of actual hockey talk on the main board threads. I just checked them out, and there's nothing but grade school bickering. It makes video game taunting sound like a formal debate. Stay away if you like your IQ points.
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It's this time of year that I really like the addition of Maroon and Shattenkirk. Two vets who have won Cups and know what it takes to win.
Pat Maroon the other day..... "It's the best time of the year. A lot of excitement in this room...we're all looking forward to it. It's gonna be a great challenge for us....this is where we all put our work boots on and come together as a group."
Compare that with Toronto the other night, and Keefe taking a moment to whisper in Matthews ear on the bench when he missed 70.
One guy talking about the team putting on work boots and one guy and his coach looking mopey because a personal record was missed.
Pat Maroon the other day..... "It's the best time of the year. A lot of excitement in this room...we're all looking forward to it. It's gonna be a great challenge for us....this is where we all put our work boots on and come together as a group."
Compare that with Toronto the other night, and Keefe taking a moment to whisper in Matthews ear on the bench when he missed 70.
One guy talking about the team putting on work boots and one guy and his coach looking mopey because a personal record was missed.
DaStinger
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Some John Madden esque analysis there, you may have a future in this
Number8
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@EverettMike you and I are of a similar generation, but this is just too simplistic for the modern game. Teams will no doubt be going for wins on the surface, but at the end this will all come down to Expected Wins % against Expected Losses %.
Actual results of games is nice and all, but just such a 1980's way of looking at things.
Holy shit. Talk about full Eeyore mode before even one second of time has elapsed.
Cheer up big fella. It's 0-0 and no one is even dressed yet.
Lol funny but this is the trap I've convinced myself of in the past decade-ish.
"oh there's no way they win 4 games against the Bruins. . ."
He's been very ill, lost something like 15 pounds.
I want him & Brazeau in because they're the only Bruins who don't balk at going to the front of the net instead of standing on the perimeter. Hopefully Brazeau can play later in the series.
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I agree that Edmonton's speed and scoring would cause a lot of problems for the Bruins. The B's lack of scoring depth would also be another obstacle in a potential Finals matchup. I just don't think the Oilers get by 3 rounds with their goaltending. They dodged a huge bullet by not having to face Vegas in the 1st round though.
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Let me guess, the Bruins lose all 6 games 4-2.
Maybe they will call it off.........
Number8
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I think you are right. In this situation things are so dire we are going to lose the series 6-0. No need to rub our noses in it by taking it to G7 and making us lose 7 in a row (the last one at home). However, we still need a thorough ass kicking to put us in our place.
EverettMike
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Don Sweeney only has his job because Nazem Kadri was one of the 10 dumbest people on the planet while he played for Toronto.
Dear Bruins....
Please don't let this series go to Game 7 (unless you need it to win the series). I don't want to have to choose between y'all and Judas Priest...
....kthxbye....
Please don't let this series go to Game 7 (unless you need it to win the series). I don't want to have to choose between y'all and Judas Priest...
....kthxbye....
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Funny that leafs fans on the main board were saying to bruins fans that “the bruins were also their ideal matchup”.
4-0 against them this year and have been dragging them for a decade lol.
Not saying it’s a sure thing we win(even though we should fairly easily), but it’s comical they think we are their ideal matchup.
4-0 against them this year and have been dragging them for a decade lol.
Not saying it’s a sure thing we win(even though we should fairly easily), but it’s comical they think we are their ideal matchup.
EverettMike
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Yeah, I think this a tough series and the Leavees can absolutely win, but zero percent chance the Bs are the best matchup for Toronto. Delusional stuff.
It's always been that way ......obnoxious annoying fans who dont even watch hockey after their team is out.......no wonder thet don't know what it takes to win 4 rounds and a Cup
..they have never even watched anyone do it.
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Claude is my favorite coach since I have not had my ST at any time, ever.
He appears to have slimmed down of late, too.
