Series Talk: Eastern Conference Quarterfinal: BRUINS (A2) vs Toronto Maple Leafs (A3)

[PaulD]

Hate to say it, but we will remember these last two subpar losses as the reason the Bruins exit in the first round. Hope I'm wrong.

can you "remember" the leafs end games?

leafs lost their last 4 games and gave up 22 goals doing it.

Leafs D sucks.
Leafs goalies don't compare.
Bruins in 5

 

[GordonHowe]

It's always been that way ......obnoxious annoying fans who dont even watch hockey after their team is out.......no wonder thst don't know why it tales to win 4 rounds and a Cup
..they have never even watched any team do it.

I'm in the minority here but go back and look at Leafs history through 1967. Especially through the '60s.

They snapped up Detroit legend Red Kelly, a defenseman, converted him to center, and reaped championship rewards. Look at the goaltending tandem in '67.

They are, or were, a great franchise that won plenty of Cups with excellent clubs. The stench of Harold Ballard looms about them like Banquo's ghost.

That is as far as my superstition allows at this point.

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.

Seems like a no brainer to sic Charlie on him.

 

[PaulD]

I'm in the minority here but go back and look at Leafs history through 1967. Especially through the '60s.

They snapped up Detroit legend Red Kelly, a defenseman, converted him to center, and reaped championship rewards. Look at the goaltending tandem in '67.

They are, or were, a great franchise that won plenty of Cups with excellent clubs. The stench of Harold Ballard looms about them like Banquo's ghost.

That is as far as my superstition allows at this point.



Seems like a no brainer to sic Charlie on him.

Nah. Charlie ain't all that. Spread it out.
But he does has to be better than he was in the first round last year.
Attack the leafs snd let them worry about how to play Pasta and Bruins.

 

[GordonHowe]

Nah. Charlie ain't all that. Spread it out.
and he has to be better than he was in the first round last year.
Attack the leafs snd let them worry about how to play Pasta and Bruins.

Fine by me. I was responding to the idea of having Beecher shadow Mathews.

I like John Beecher. But I don't like him that much. At least not yet.

 

[Gee Wally]

 

[Ladyfan]

can you "remember" the leafs end games?

leafs lost their last 4 games and gave up 22 goals doing it.

Leafs D sucks.
Leafs goalies don't compare.
Bruins in 5

I hope you are right.

 

[jgatie]

I'm just wondering why we should be worried about a single marks glove hand, never mind all of them. If I recall, the last Mark to play for the Bruins is Mark Recchi, and he's long retired.

 

[FONZIE]

My ask/advice.

1- stay off their board.
2- tread lightly on the Main Playoff Board
3- report trolls that come here. Dont engage with them.

We will handle it.

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Wally, what show is that picture from?

 

[Riverfront]

i worry about Maroon doing something silly and costing the bruins a game.
I worry about the leafs power play if bruins run into penalty trouble
i worry about bertuzzi coming back to the TD garden and having a hell of a series
i worry about Nylander and Marner combination vs gryzlyck & Carlo pairing
i worry about how good of a job coyle does on mathews
those are 5 biggest worries going into this series.

 

[Gee Wally]

Wally, what show is that picture from?

Ray Donovan

 

[Gordoff]

i worry about Maroon doing something silly and costing the bruins a game.
I worry about the leafs power play if bruins run into penalty trouble
i worry about bertuzzi coming back to the TD garden and having a hell of a series
i worry about Nylander and Marner combination vs gryzlyck & Carlo pairing
i worry about how good of a job coyle does on mathews
those are 5 biggest worries going into this series.

 

[FONZIE]

i worry about Maroon doing something silly and costing the bruins a game.
I worry about the leafs power play if bruins run into penalty trouble
i worry about bertuzzi coming back to the TD garden and having a hell of a series
i worry about Nylander and Marner combination vs gryzlyck & Carlo pairing
i worry about how good of a job coyle does on mathews
those are 5 biggest worries going into this series.

My two worries aren't even on your list. I worry about injuries and the Bruins Power Play

 

[khanomcat]

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.

I’m surprised you never seem to hear his name mentioned as a replacement when coaches get fired. I assume he still wants to coach.

 

[sooshii]

i worry about Maroon doing something silly and costing the bruins a game.
I worry about the leafs power play if bruins run into penalty trouble
i worry about bertuzzi coming back to the TD garden and having a hell of a series
i worry about Nylander and Marner combination vs gryzlyck & Carlo pairing
i worry about how good of a job coyle does on mathews
those are 5 biggest worries going into this series.

You worry too much.
In the words of one of our premier goalkeepers,
“Breathe & Enjoy!”

 

[GahdenRinkRat]

You worry too much.
In the words of one of our premier goalkeepers,
“Breathe & Enjoy!”

In the immortal words of Dr Sidney Freedman:

 

[yazmybaby]

i worry about Maroon doing something silly and costing the bruins a game.
I worry about the leafs power play if bruins run into penalty trouble
i worry about bertuzzi coming back to the TD garden and having a hell of a series
i worry about Nylander and Marner combination vs gryzlyck & Carlo pairing
i worry about how good of a job coyle does on mathews
those are 5 biggest worries going into this series.

You worry too much.
Crack open a cold one and relax.

 

[GordonHowe]

I’m surprised you never seem to hear his name mentioned as a replacement when coaches get fired. I assume he still wants to coach.

He may or may not. I believe there was talk about OTT, which included Chris Kelly as well.

I think perhaps at his age (63) and given both his accomplishments and the absurd stress of being an NHL coach, Claude is happy as is.

I'll always be a major fan regardless.

 

[GordonHowe]

Wally, what show is that picture from?

Ray Donovan, HBO.

 

[DKH]

i worry about Maroon doing something silly and costing the bruins a game.
I worry about the leafs power play if bruins run into penalty trouble
i worry about bertuzzi coming back to the TD garden and having a hell of a series
i worry about Nylander and Marner combination vs gryzlyck & Carlo pairing
i worry about how good of a job coyle does on mathews
those are 5 biggest worries going into this series.

I am not worrying till a game 7 any series and Finals

Up to that all entertainment and fun

Wally, what show is that picture from?

Looks like Philip Rivers

 

[Tbaybruin]

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.

100% Brazeau

 

[Ladyfan]

I’m surprised you never seem to hear his name mentioned as a replacement when coaches get fired. I assume he still wants to coach.

He said he is ready to coach again.

 

[bruinsfan1968]

Ray Donovan, HBO.

Showtime, not HBO!

 

[eightspokedb]

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That's an old photo...he still has a hairline

 

[BiteThisBurrows]

i worry about Maroon doing something silly and costing the bruins a game.
I worry about the leafs power play if bruins run into penalty trouble
i worry about bertuzzi coming back to the TD garden and having a hell of a series
i worry about Nylander and Marner combination vs gryzlyck & Carlo pairing
i worry about how good of a job coyle does on mathews
those are 5 biggest worries going into this series.

You have nothing to worry about then.

Maroon is more likely to get the Leafs to do something silly than to do it himself.
Bruins PK is a strength still.
Bertuzzi is a defensive liability
Nylander and Marner are talented but so is the Bruins D and goaltending.
Matthews has not had a good playoff yet. Why would he start now?
So nothing to worry about.

I suppose I could worry about refs sucking, especially in T-dot but that's nothing new and we can overcome it I think. Overall I think this is the best match up we could have asked for and we will win in 6. Maybe 5. Hopefully everyone stays healthy for round 2 where they will all be needed.

 

[GordonHowe]

Belle Fraser knows her stuff, as does affable NEHJ editor Evan Marinofsky.

No Spittin' Chicklits, Name The Canadian NHL Podcast garbage.

No, I don't care about your inane patter, your stupid nicknames ("Noodles" springs to mind) or incessant product placement foolishness.

You may not agree, but I doubt you'll go away stressed out or pissed off. That is something these days,