Series Talk: Leafs vs Bruins - 'ah shit here we go again' edition -- Full schedule post #933

[Rob Brown]

When Mo made it 1-0 early in the first I really thought we had it....

That was a weird one. I was at that game and remember coming out half in the bag and it was still light out cause it was an afternoon start. Went to the local dope store, bought a joint and went home to watch Game of Thrones lol.

 

[HogTown06]

Love the first game starting at 9pm ADT, gives me time to have the kids in bed and watch it in peace.

Wes McCauley confirmed for all games or are they saving him for game 7?

 

[GoonieFace]

I'm not gonna let the game 1 lineup get to me because I expect change throughout the series.

There will be lots of rotating in and out for the 4th line and 3rd D-pair is my guess

If you’re hoping or thinking Brodie won’t be in the lineup every game for big minutes, prepared to be disappointed.

 

[Darcy Tucker]

So the game is tomorrow night. When will they release the lineups?

 

[Stephen]

If you compare the rosters side by side there is no reason why the Leafs shouldn't be able to beat the Bruins in 5 games. The reality is that our high priced players will most likely be dominated by the likes of Trent Frederick, JVR, and Kevin Shattenkirk.

I always feel like the Leafs organization treated their own come up story like a coronation, when the previous regime would compare their own struggles to multiple cup winning teams like Detroit and Tampa. Puts too much of a target on your back for scrubs to want to take you down and spoil the party.

Leafs never play the spoiler either. We had a chance to deny Kucherov his 100th assist and that wasn’t even an angle. Just focused on our own individual stats. We never play the disruptor role. Whereas you know Boston will be amped up to play against us and ruin our season.

 

[maskingagent]

Leafs in 5 or 6 ! Honestly ! Matthews and Nylander will be the Bruin killers. The Leafs are no longer the team that allows "boston into their heads" , and are no longer intimidated by their physicality. Boston is a lot weaker as a team and don't have any 3rd -4th line scoring. When the physicality wears out the from their top two lines the forwards stop finishing their checks, the Leafs draw Boston into playing speed and skill and Nylander will make them pay. Boston will retaliate with the physical play every time the Leafs take the lead, but I think the Leafs will be able to hold them off , even after the scrums and fly back down the ice with speed and skill and curtains for Bruins fans. Bruins players will go for the big hit , miss and Matthews will make them play. The only way the leafs lose if Swayman stands on his head, and Samsonov shits the bed.

 

[Aashir Mallik]

I’m already getting excited for game 1 tmrw. When I first heard this matchup I thought we had no chance, I’m starting to believe again

Something inside me wants to believe that the core 4 can get it done.

It looks like I’m ready to be heartbroken again

 

[Fogelhund]

That's true against RANDOM opponents.

It's untrue vs Boston.

They have dominated us for two years.

The drubbing a month ago was embarrassing.

We haven't scored in the first period vs Boston - ALL YEAR - another sign we were dominated.

That's why they play the games. You could be correct, but probably not... that doesn't mean we win, but you've already given some real quotables even if it's close.

 

[wingman75]

 

[Brown Dog]

I have no expectations. Not feeling negative. I'm excited for the game, but really not even nervous because I don't have expectations.

Kinda hoping it's how the team feels. Go in loose, as underdogs, and maybe surprise some people.

 

[Torontonian]

So the game is tomorrow night. When will they release the lineups?

Toronto is scheduled to practice later today, should have a better indication of whose in and what the lines will be at practice.

 

[Hellcat]

The narrative is already written. All they need is a misleading bad angle still shot to prove it to the world

My two predictions are there will be a hit on a Leaf player exactly like Naz did a few years ago and there will not even be a PIM called.

McCabe/Benoit are going to be in the box a lot.

Just look out for the games where Wes McCauley is reffing and put all your money down on the Bruins, I can guarantee that much.

Folks take this one to the bank. Zero doubts the NHL is doing their best to get Wes the Mess to ref a game in this series.

#34 two minutes for scoring ....

 

[AvroArrow]

Love the first game starting at 9pm ADT, gives me time to have the kids in bed and watch it in peace.

Wes McCauley confirmed for all games or are they saving him for game 7?

I am already terrified that they'll probably have him call 2-3 of our games, the guy is so f***ing bad it's unbearable.

 

[Rare Jewel]

If both 1st lines totally blank each other every game which team will score more?

Good question.

The one and probably only clear advantage is the Leafs' depth of high talent, namely the 3 Musketeers.

If they're shut down, the depth on paper, anyway, is sort of even, which plays into the Bruins's hands. So they (34, 88, 16) really ought to turn up.

 

[wingman75]

Toronto is scheduled to practice later today, should have a better indication of whose in and what the lines will be at practice.

Do we know if they are in Boston or still in Tampa? Are they practicing and then travelling? Doesn't matter, just curious.

 

[Rob Brown]

Do we know if they are in Boston or still in Tampa? Are they practicing and then travelling? Doesn't matter, just curious.

I'd imagine they are in Boston by now.

 

[Leafsfan74]

My key to winning, net presence. Domi and Bertuzzi need to shoot more when it is the right play, Mattys chase is over, time to chase the Cup now. Don't make it an auto pass to Matty (though of course, give it to him alot).

The depth lines will have to be physical and a nuisance. The wildcards are McMann and Knies upfront. They are going to have a say in this series I predict. I also predict that JT, like Mo earlier in the season, has had enough of losing and he is going to leave it out there. Just a hunch as I've watched him morph this year in key moments. Pride can motivate a man who has had plenty of personal success since he was a kid.

Boston is a different team without Marchand. They also aren't the Big Bad Bruins of old.

Leafs were second in the league in hits this year. Second! Continue this.

Bottom line, take it to them. We know who is going to shrivel, that doesn't change but Leafs have enough new horses to provide some sandpaper.

Most importantly. Outside of balanced reffing, is to go into this series with a hatred for the Bruins. Rivalries in sports bring out the drive. Embrace it and welcome it.

 

[leafsfan2point0]

Oh guaranteed McCauley gets at least 2 of our games. What are we with him in the playoffs? 0-10 or something?

Edit: 0-8 in the Matthews era. McCauley was also the ref in the game when Liljegren was slew foot by Marchand in November.

 

[wingman75]

I'd imagine they are in Boston by now.

You are right, they flew out after the game on Wednesday ;-) So practicing in Boston.

 

[authentic]

That's why they play the games. You could be correct, but probably not... that doesn't mean we win, but you've already given some real quotables even if it's close.

Anyone thinking Boston is going to dominate us is in for a pleasant surprise... IMO atleast.

 

[Larcos_Unal]

I fear the Bruins, I have to choice but to fear any team that employs this monster on their backend:

 

[BTP]

Is it seriously confirmed McJokeofaref is doing all our games or are you guys trolling?

We are literally 0-8 with his biased ass

 

[ToneDog]

Oh guaranteed McCauley gets at least 2 of our games. What are we with him in the playoffs? 0-10 or something?

Edit: 0-8 in the Matthews era. McCauley was also the ref in the game when Liljegren was slew foot by Marchand in November.

Come on, McCauley is their best ref. Sigh. The league should allow teams to agree on the refs and linesmen for the playoffs similar to how juries are selected. They did that for the '72 summit series and the Russians still found a way to f*** us in game #8 with Campalla. LOL.

 

[Evilhomer]

Anyone thinking Boston is going to dominate us is in for a pleasant surprise... IMO atleast.

Neither team will dominate the other. It will be a series of OT games, which will favour the Leafs.

 

[wingman75]

Is it seriously confirmed McJokeofaref is doing all our games or are you guys trolling?

We are literally 0-8 with his biased ass

Trolling... for now. No doubt he gets at least one of our games though.