Pre-Game Talk: MTL vs TOR | 8:00pm EST Tomorrow

[CAUFIELD]

We can say what we want , but the leafs are a way better team. Our only chance to win is by outplaying them physically, while avoiding the penalty box and being really tight defensively. It will be true during the playoffs also . Again, we are not a top dog team. We have to pray the lord to get goals, damn. It’s the same story since 15 years !!!

 

[First Line]

Makes you wonder why they put CC with Danault. Unless we're blendering the line combos again.

Seems to me they wanted Caufield to go against Gaudreault.

 

[McGees]

 

[dinodebino]

f*** the Figs.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Lol KK had the dullest game but wasn't bad

Kind of funny how he & Suzuki are at opposite ends, with Suzuki being fun.

 

[JianYang]

People refer to the Leafs as high flying, but this edition just feels different.

They look much more structured defensively this year, and they have added the sandpaper they needed to make the group harder to play against.

To me, it's about two things for Toronto. 1) Can they get the goaltending. 2) can they overcome any pre-existing mental hurdles if they get in a tight series.

I feel like they are still portrayed like the leafs teams of the past, but I have seen an evoloution this year in their structure.

I'd probably prefer the oilers most, followed by the jets, and then the leafs.

 

[McGees]

If Matthews gets banged up in playoffs the Leafs would fall apart.

 

[dinodebino]

Sheltering him for his first taste...not unexpected...however, if he is to stay in the lineup, keeping him with Danault isn't going to help our offense any...

I doubt, if he sticks, that they keep him with Danault.

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

Kind of funny how he & Suzuki are at opposite ends, with Suzuki being fun.

I thought it was interesting that while both are C, KK was the best defensive player on his line while Suzuki was the worst. I think having Toffoli was a big help while everyone on KKs line had the same offensive impact. DD should probably switch Perry for Caufield and Lehkonen for Armia. Armia and Evans should go well together even with Staal

 

[First Line]

People refer to the Leafs as high flying, but this edition just feels different.

They look much more structured defensively this year, and they have added the sandpaper they needed to make the group harder to play against.

To me, it's about two things for Toronto. 1) Can they get the goaltending. 2) can they overcome any pre-existing mental hurdles if they get in a tight series.

I feel like they are still portrayed like the leafs teams of the past, but I have seen an evoloution this year in their structure.

I'd probably prefer the oilers most, followed by the jets, and then the leafs.

They have the best defence in the North. They are a true contender to cone out of our division.
They also havent faced any adversity this season , so we don’t know yet how they handle the pressure.

 

[Runner77]

Ah yes, the verb to “breath”.

From the same suspects who bring you 2rd and 3nd.

 

[CHwest]

You guys are hilarious. I suspect you are all in for a rough ride the next few years, we will be the Leaf's biotch. The proverbial can that there fans kick down the road.

 

[the]

Yeah we are getting a preview of the playoffs and it won’t be pretty.

 

[Tyson]

Habs have to play close to flawless hockey to stand a chance against these guys. Toronto is deep while the Habs are a group of misfits

 

[Zorba]

Hoping for the best tomorrow but expecting a loss
Leafs are far superior team

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

Leafs will choke 1st round

 

[Habs178]

I thought I hated leafs until we had to play the oilers and interact with their fans this year. I now like the leafs and their fan base in comparison.

My wife and her whole family cheers for the oilers. My brothers and uncles and cousins are all leaf fans. Imma just say, both suck ball sacks.

 

[Redux91]

If we win or lose 3-2 or something I'll feel better about making the playoffs, a punchers chance is all we could ask for

But if we lose 4-0 or 5-1 and get throttled... god damn it , might not even watch the series

Cant believe they're letting bergevin off the hook like this lol

 

[First Line]

If we win or lose 3-2 or something I'll feel better about making the playoffs, a punchers chance is all we could ask for

But if we lose 4-0 or 5-1 and get throttled... god damn it , might not even watch the series

Cant believe they're letting bergevin off the hook like this lol

When have they ever played well after a long western trip? And they just played 3 games in 4 days.
I won’t read too much into it if they lose.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

One thing is certain about TO and Montreal... how unpredictable these matchups have always been.

 

[Zorba]

Leafs will choke 1st round

Leafs will choke 1st round

Wanna bet?

 

[RealisticLeaf55]

One thing is certain about TO and Montreal... how unpredictable these matchups have always been.

Tell us about it. Mop the floor with Jets and Oilers. Only to have you guys clone Lafleur and put a Tyler f***ing Toffoli mask on him.

 

[Habs]

The Habs are a bad matchup for the Leafs 'if' Montreal stays out of the box. Top 3 for the Leafs are sissies, play like sissies.

Matthews is a heck of a player though.

 

[First Line]

Wanna bet?

I’ll take that bet... if they play Calgary

 

[CauZuki]

I predict we win 5-4 , either way lots of goals scored on both sides.