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

[HockeyVirus]

He layed a gentle push on Pasta and you flex like he's Probert. It's really a nothing play at the whistle between 2 players in a playoff game, but you can keep making something out of it if you want, sure.

No I am not, in fact I am doing the opposite. If that was Reaves doing it to Pasta I am not saying anything. But this is a 21 year old kid making your 11M franchise winger look like a scared boy

 

[BB79]

No I am not, in fact I am doing the opposite. If that was Reaves doing it to Pasta I am not saying anything. But this is a 21 year old kid making your 11M franchise winger look like a scared boy

So the Bruins biggest scoring threat should be drawn into taking a stupid penalty after a whistle in a close game late? That's a great idea. Is this your first time watching the playoffs?

 

[TheGoldenJet]

Just wait until Marchand throws his jock strap. It’s over for the rest of the league

The lucky recipient will also receive a bonus lick.

 

[Divine]

So the Bruins biggest scoring threat should be drawn into taking a stupid penalty after a whistle in a close game late? That's a great idea. Is this your first time watching the playoffs?

He was trying to take a stupid penalty on Rielly. Got scared of the 21 year old rookie though.

Matthew Knies has the same goals as Pastrnak this series and more 5v5 goals - it would probably be a good trade off for Boston.

 

[BB79]

He was trying to take a stupid penalty on Rielly. Got scared of the 21 year old rookie though.

Got a video of it?

Matthew Knies has the same goals as Pasternak this series - it would probably be a good trade off for Boston.

I'm not sure Knees has the same level of defensive attention from his opponent as a guy like Pasta or Matthews has had.

Pasta does need to step up his offense still.

 

[Divine]

Got a video of it?

I'm not sure Knees has the same level of defensive attention from his opponent as a guy like Pasta or Matthews has had.

Pasta does need to step up his offense still.

I’m glad you acknowledge defence attention. You must realize how much of an advantage Boston then has with either Matthews or Nylander out every game this series.

Here’s the video:



Doesn’t look like Pastrnak was scared to take a penalty against Rielly. Knies shows up and says try that with me and Pastrnak doesn’t move an inch.

Knies then goes on to score the game winner. You love to see it.

 

[Sheppy]

And Knies is?



Trying to get him to take a penatly aka hide behind the ref and flop if touched? IDK, being laughed at like that is soft. Knies isn't doing that to anyone in the Panthers or Canes top 6

You guys have Mitch Marner who has never, ever entered a scrum.

 

[peter064]

Pastrnak and Marchand did a fist bump before deciding to go and cause more chaos.
Just Pastrnak quickly retreated behind the ref and pointed at Reilly to try and get a penalty call on Reilly.

 

[Sheppy]

He was trying to take a stupid penalty on Rielly. Got scared of the 21 year old rookie though.

Matthew Knies has the same goals as Pastrnak this series and more 5v5 goals - it would probably be a good trade off for Boston.

Yeah, he's a much better player than Pastrnak.

Now do Matthews & Marner.

 

[Sheppy]

Ok, time to leave this thread.

It was a good few mins.

 

[NDiesel]

He was trying to take a stupid penalty on Rielly. Got scared of the 21 year old rookie though.

Matthew Knies has the same goals as Pastrnak this series and more 5v5 goals - it would probably be a good trade off for Boston.

That's some wonderful logic there - I guess you'd also agree Matthews should fight Frederic in a close game, given he has more goals it's a good trade off for the Leafs right?

 

[HockeyVirus]

So the Bruins biggest scoring threat should be drawn into taking a stupid penalty after a whistle in a close game late? That's a great idea. Is this your first time watching the playoffs?

It's simple. If you don't want to play that game then don't start it. But once you start it, you are made to look weak when you get laughed off the ice

You guys have Mitch Marner who has never, ever entered a scrum.

You would have a point if Marner was starting things with some cheap shots and then not answering.

 

[Divine]

That's some wonderful logic there - I guess you'd also agree Matthews should fight Frederic in a close game, given he has more goals it's a good trade off for the Leafs right?

Matthews wouldn't go around looking for someone to fight though. Pastrnak picks and chooses weaker guys which is why it looks bad.

Matthews wouldn't engage with anyone. However, if he's picking on a little guy and then skated away from a rookie - I would agree.

 

[Sheppy]

It's simple. If you don't want to play that game then don't start it. But once you start it, you are made to look weak when you get laughed off the ice



You would have a point if Marner was starting things with some cheap shots and then not answering.

Or, stay with me, my point was Marner doesn't enter the scrums. He was outside looking in like usual, then Marchand went at him and he proceeded to stand there.

 

[NDiesel]

Matthews wouldn't go around looking for someone to fight though. Pastrnak picks and chooses weaker guys which is why it looks bad.

Matthews wouldn't engage with anyone. However, if he picking on a little guy and then skated away from a rookie - I would agree.

And it would be a good trade off for the Leafs right? Getting 1 goal Matthews off the ice for 3 goal frederic?

 

[Kerberos]

Please Boston, end this in game 6 so the rest of us can enjoy the playoffs.

 

[Divine]

Yeah, he's a much better player than Pastrnak.

Now do Matthews & Marner.

Matthews wasn't even playing.

Bruins still lost.

 

[Porkleaker]

Leafs are the most praised and scrutinized team in Canada. the media hypes them up to unrealistic status and if someone has to poops frequently the all turn against them.

 

[Divine]

And it would be a good trade off for the Leafs right? Getting 1 goal Matthews off the ice for 3 goal frederic?

Matthews actually plays defence and centre though.

I'd do Marner for Frederic.

 

[Sheppy]

Matthews wasn't even playing.

Bruins still lost.

Yep, 2-1 in OT after (Boston) playing one of the worst periods of hockey I've ever watched them play. Leafs won, congratulations. Series isn't over, but if it ends with the Bruins winning I'm sure you've got a list as long as Santa Claus' riddled with excuses to why.

 

[NDiesel]

Matthews actually plays defence and centre though.

I'd do Marner for Frederic.

So you're agreeing it's stupid for your best player to take himself off the ice for a depth player then. Thanks for playing

 

[HockeyVirus]

Or, stay with me, my point was Marner doesn't enter the scrums. He was outside looking in like usual, then Marchand went at him and he proceeded to stand there.

Marner is not pretending to be a tough guy or a greasy guy though. If Marner was acting up and then Marchand or anyone else came up and asked him to answer for the cheapshot I would have to agree with you.

I understand Pasta is not there to be a tough guy and fight other teams power forwards. But then don't back down from not 1 guy (Rielly) but 2 (Knies) and hide behind the ref.

For context, here is is running from Rielly as well moments before

 

[Divine]

Yep, 2-1 in OT after (Boston) playing one of the worst periods of hockey I've ever watched them play. Leafs won, congratulations. Series isn't over, but if it ends with the Bruins winning I'm sure you've got a list as long as Santa Claus' riddled with excuses to why.

Teams usually do play bad periods when they're dominated. It's how it works.

Bruins are gifted injuries to all the Leafs top players and they're likely going to blow it still.

So you're agreeing it's stupid for your best player to take himself off the ice for a depth player then. Thanks for playing

Pastrnak is not the Bruins best player.

I'd rather they take Marchand/Swayman/Frederik/DeBrusk off the ice over Pasta. Bruins fans seem to think Pastrnak is more valuable than he is.

 

[Sheppy]

Teams usually do play bad periods when they're dominated. It's how it works.

Bruins are gifted injuries to all the Leafs top players and they're likely going to blow it still.



Pastrnak is not the Bruins best player.

I'd rather they take Marchand/Swayman/Frederik/DeBrusk off the ice over Pasta. Bruins fans seem to think Pastrnak is more valuable than he is.

This is remarkably ironic.

 

[NDiesel]

Teams usually do play bad periods when they're dominated. It's how it works.

Bruins are gifted injuries to all the Leafs top players and they're likely going to blow it still.



Pastrnak is not the Bruins best player.

I'd rather they take Marchand/Swayman/Frederik/DeBrusk off the ice over Pasta. Bruins fans seem to think Pastrnak is more valuable than he is.

Yeah no doubt the guy with almost 40 points more than the next highest guy isn't their best player. Sure bud