Series Talk: ECQF: Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leafs (Series Tied 3-3)

[John Mandalorian]

Should have called the high stick to McAvoy earlier. Should not have called a couple on Boston in the first, or the rough on McAvoy.

But it remained inconsistent all night. One team handled it much better.

High sticks can be tricky. A guy lifts his stick and the head goes back. The head snapping back could be from the impact of the stick, it could be from trying to avoid the stick, or it could be embellishing, I don’t remember specifically whether a referee was there to distinguish one from the other. I’m not saying they didn’t miss the call but it can certainly be less obvious than the tackle and the trip.

Someone mentioned Domi knocking Swayman over after the period. Maybe the refs didn’t see it at the time but maybe heard about it or saw it later and so they gave a lot of leeway?

 

[BB79]

he's 35. done . painful to watch . hopefully he doesnt hang around too long

no chance at making a Team Canada lineup..um no

Interesting take, considering he's tied with some other guy for most points in the playoffs

 

[Just Rude]

No, it was a backhanded compliment, if anything. he’s just trying to work the officials for more calls against Marchand.

What? You’re kidding. A coach lobbying for calls in the playoffs? I’ve NEVER seen that before.

You know a coach can “work the officials” and compliment a player at the same time, right? Both things can be true?

 

[HolyGhost]

Watching leaf media was fun after the game

 

[TD Charlie]

High sticks can be tricky. A guy lifts his stick and the head goes back. The head snapping back could be from the impact of the stick, it could be from trying to avoid the stick, or it could be embellishing, I don’t remember specifically whether a referee was there to distinguish one from the other. I’m not saying they didn’t miss the call but it can certainly be less obvious than the tackle and the trip.

Someone mentioned Domi knocking Swayman over after the period. Maybe the refs didn’t see it at the time but maybe heard about it or saw it later and so they gave a lot of leeway?

Excuse it however you like. The high stick was a bad miss

Domi eh whatever. Swayman knew what he was doing there too. I’m fine with the refs not doing anything.

 

[TD Charlie]

This is a great thread regarding the Olympics.

 

[goldenblack]

Series in one image

 

[mjhfb]

Swayman was the difference. He is a world class goaltender. He is capable of stealing any series.

Why do the Leafs always get stuck playing the best teams that have the best goalies. Lol

RFA Jeremy Swayman signed a 1 year, $3,475,000 contract with the Bruins on Aug. 1, 2023.

 

[Pierre from Orleans]

Despite unaffordable housing costs in Toronto Marchand has rented a spot in the heads of the Leafs.

 

[bobholly39]

*Changes vote from Toronto in 4 to Toronto in 6*

 

[Ratsreign]

What? You’re kidding. A coach lobbying for calls in the playoffs? I’ve NEVER seen that before.

You know a coach can “work the officials” and compliment a player at the same time, right? Both things can be true?


View attachment 859368

Lollol, I’m fully aware that other coaches try it. And laughing even harder if you think that was a genuine compliment from Keefe.

 

[Chips]

What? You’re kidding. A coach lobbying for calls in the playoffs? I’ve NEVER seen that before.

You know a coach can “work the officials” and compliment a player at the same time, right? Both things can be true?


View attachment 859368

Penalty gang nyahhh

 

[josra33]

Uhmm Florida is 0-4 against the bruins this year, how superior is that?

Still using regular season stars to justify playoff decisions, huh? That’s a bold choice.

 

[KnightofBoston]

Someone mentioned Domi knocking Swayman over after the period. Maybe the refs didn’t see it at the time but maybe heard about it or saw it later and so they gave a lot of leeway?

well, the hockey god's certainly decided who to favor after that once again unforced dumbassery by Domi

 

[BlackFrancis]

How is it different than Cooper?

A massive disparity in pedigree.

 

[TOCap1]

It’s just funny that the complaining about the refs only happens on the Matthews take down because it resulted in a terrible goal given up by Sammy. If he does his job then this point of the missed call wouldn’t have mattered. Same goes for the Marchand Bertuzzi mix up in the same sequence. They both should have gotten penalties but the refs decided to play on instead of taking them both off the ice. It wasn’t like a superb chance on the play on. The refs are trash and will always be trash on both sides. The only person or people to blame the Leafs loss on is the players and the coaches. You get momentum scoring the opening goal on a beautiful pass by Mitch (honourable mention to Eddy making a great play on the Boston D to get that pass to Knies) and put pressure on the next couple shifts and couldn’t get the 2nd one. Good game by Boston for weathering the storm after that first goal and capitalizing before the period ends. Hopefully the Leafs can pull it off on Saturday. Despite the overreactions after each game with the series is over one way or another in however many more games the team just won needs to win the series; this is probably going to go the distance (if Toronto can not be a total sieve on special teams)

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

No, it was a backhanded compliment, if anything. he’s just trying to work the officials for more calls against Marchand.

Yes. Cuz 5 power plays weren't enough?

I have no issue with the non call on the Marchand/Bertuzzi, Frederic goal.

2 guys who play a similar pest game are in a silly pest battle. Let them figure it out. Not everything needs to be blown dead for a 4 on 4. Both seem to be taking the same diving lessons as well.

 

[Fatass]

Leafs look the better team, except in goal. Hard to win with a leaky goalie.

 

[TD Charlie]

Yes. Cuz 5 power plays weren't enough?

I have no issue with the non call on the Marchand/Bertuzzi, Frederic goal.

2 guys who play a similar pest game are in a silly pest battle. Let them figure it out. Not everything needs to be blown dead for a 4 on 4. Both seem to be taking the same diving lessons as well.

Everybody is quick to cry foul because it’s Marchand, while blissfully ignoring the fact that it’s also Bertuzzi involved. If that’s somebody other than Marchand or Bertuzzi, I’d venture to guess it’s blown dead and we play 4 on 4. Those two guys just don’t get the benefit of doubt there. Ever.

 

[Ratsreign]

Yes. Cuz 5 power plays weren't enough?

I have no issue with the non call on the Marchand/Bertuzzi, Frederic goal.

2 guys who play a similar pest game are in a silly pest battle. Let them figure it out. Not everything needs to be blown dead for a 4 on 4. Both seem to be taking the same diving lessons as well.

Total number of power plays aside, he’s working the refs to neutralize Marchand for them because the Leafs can’t seem to help getting drawn in/distracted by his shenanigans.

 

[TD Charlie]

Total number of power plays aside, he’s working the refs to neutralize Marchand for them because the Leafs can’t seem to help getting drawn in/distracted by his shenanigans.

AMEN

I’m not sure why it’s so hard to recognize this.

 

[Ragamuffin Gunner]

What gets me about Leafs fans is that they still don't get that in the POs penalties that don't lead to a possession change or when two guys are going after each other behind the play usually don't get called. Especially if you're leading on PPs.

The hold on Matthews in the 2nd didn't have anything to do with the play so it wasn't called. The Tavares hold at the end of the game it nothing like that play as it could have led directly to a Leafs scoring chance so it had to be called. Crying about those two plays is just ignorant.

The Marchand/Bert play happens all the time. In the DAL/VGK game, there was a play where two guys were punching/slashing each other behind the play and nothing was called. The only reason you care is because Sammy let in a floater.

At the end of the day, winners win and losers cry about the refs.

 

[Torontonian]

He should be calling out the stars. They've been coddled and overpaid for 8 years now. And to nobody's surprise nothings changed. Why would it when they keep getting paid and the coach is afraid of hurting their feelings?

Because Keefe is coaching for his job right now and wouldn't call them out mid series, he can do it after if he really wanted too.

What gets me about Leafs fans is that they still don't get that in the POs penalties that don't lead to a possession change or when two guys are going after each other behind the play usually don't get called. Especially if you're leading on PPs.

The hold on Matthews in the 2nd didn't have anything to do with the play so it wasn't called. The Tavares hold at the end of the game it nothing like that play as it could have led directly to a Leafs scoring chance so it had to be called. Crying about those two plays is just ignorant.

The Marchand/Bert play happens all the time. In the DAL/VGK game, there was a play where two guys were punching/slashing each other behind the play and nothing was called. The only reason you care is because Sammy let in a floater.

At the end of the day, winners win and losers cry about the refs.

This whole PP/PK nonsense is loser talk. Everyone can talk about the sequences that lead up to it, and the non pens called on MacAovy and Marchand, but it doesn't change the fact the goaltender let in a shot from the top of the circle that beat him short side.

Another freebie goal Sammy gifts to the other team.

 

[Alicat]

Cry more Sheldon. Your team was 0-5 on the power play ffs. Also, Brad Marchand didn't draw a single call last night.

 

[John Mandalorian]

Sort of like this?

Good times.