Post-Game Talk: SCF GAME 7 - II - Heartbreak at the Hub on Causeway - St. Louis Wins The Stanley Cup

[KrejciMVP]

He punched a player in the back of the head during the Columbus series and McAvoy got suspended. Larry Robinson gave a very good take on the series on TSN a few min ago how the Bruins were worn down. We ran into a more physical team. What's he know ? Only was a part of 10 Stanley cups

 

[Glove Malfunction]

Which Marchand got penalized for. Exactly how was that "getting away with it?"

 

[Otherworld]

Yup. Still a brutal excuse.

It is a devastating loss. Take it for what it is.

When we see that the NHL will be expanding video review specifically because of this series is not an excuse. It is pointing out a very real problem that the league is addressing reactively after the total debacle that took place in the series.

So the questions I am raising hold water.

NHL looks at expanding video review, Commissioner Bettman says

When the rules change because of the terrible way the series was officiated it is not an excuse. It is the truth.

 

[Leaf4Life]

Leafs fan coming in peace.

You guys had a great run and really exceeded expectations (IMO). Do you think this was one of the "easier" paths to a cup in recent memory?

Rd1: Leafs (guaranteed Bruins win.. lol)
Rd2: Columbus (I guess they were hot going in having swept TB but still just a wild card team)
CF: Carolina (just lol.. Another wild card)
Finals: Blues (last place team just 6 mths ago)

I guess I'm asking as I'm pretty pissed we (Leafs) got knocked out yet again and if only we found a way to win that game 7, we would've had a great chance to get to the finals and possibly win it all as well

 

[KrejciMVP]

When we see that the NHL will be expanding video review specifically because of this series is not an excuse. It is pointing out a very real problem that the league is addressing reactively after the total debacle that took place in the series.

So the questions I am raising hold water.

NHL looks at expanding video review, Commissioner Bettman says

When the rules change because of the terrible way the series was officiated it is not an excuse. It is the truth.

Seen this argument for years from habs fans who accused the Bruins of the same. Bottom line the Bruins need to make moves this offseason to better equip themselves to handle heavier teams. Bettman isnt going to do a thing to make life easier for Boston by calling more penalties

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

When we see that the NHL will be expanding video review specifically because of this series is not an excuse. It is pointing out a very real problem that the league is addressing reactively after the total debacle that took place in the series.

So the questions I am raising hold water.

NHL looks at expanding video review, Commissioner Bettman says

When the rules change because of the terrible way the series was officiated it is not an excuse. It is the truth.

Not trying to say you are not telling the truth, but can you point me to the source that cites this series as the reason for expanded video replay? I’d like to read that piece(s).

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

He was penalized for that

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Leafs fan coming in peace.

You guys had a great run and really exceeded expectations (IMO). Do you think this was one of the "easier" paths to a cup in recent memory?

Rd1: Leafs (guaranteed Bruins win.. lol)
Rd2: Columbus (I guess they were hot going in having swept TB but still just a wild card team)
CF: Carolina (just lol.. Another wild card)
Finals: Blues (last place team just 6 mths ago)

I guess I'm asking as I'm pretty pissed we (Leafs) got knocked out yet again and if only we found a way to win that game 7, we would've had a great chance to get to the finals and possibly win it all as well

I honestly think the only “easy” team was Carolina. Columbus was a challenge, the Leafs were a challenge, and the Blues were pretty easily the best team in the league for 5 straight months.

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

Leafs fan coming in peace.

You guys had a great run and really exceeded expectations (IMO). Do you think this was one of the "easier" paths to a cup in recent memory?

Rd1: Leafs (guaranteed Bruins win.. lol)
Rd2: Columbus (I guess they were hot going in having swept TB but still just a wild card team)
CF: Carolina (just lol.. Another wild card)
Finals: Blues (last place team just 6 mths ago)

I guess I'm asking as I'm pretty pissed we (Leafs) got knocked out yet again and if only we found a way to win that game 7, we would've had a great chance to get to the finals and possibly win it all as well

Don’t worry, the Leafs would have shit themselves and lost to Columbus in round 2

 

[Otherworld]

Seen this argument for years from habs fans who accused the Bruins of the same. Bottom line the Bruins need to make moves this offseason to better equip themselves to handle heavier teams. Bettman isnt going to do a thing to make life easier for Boston by calling more penalties

Agreed, we need to make moves. But if you are trying to tell me that there were no blatant attempts to injure Bruins with headshots we are watching 2 different games. (BTW that 'Hab fan" jab hurt lol)

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Leafs fan coming in peace.

You guys had a great run and really exceeded expectations (IMO). Do you think this was one of the "easier" paths to a cup in recent memory?

Rd1: Leafs (guaranteed Bruins win.. lol)
Rd2: Columbus (I guess they were hot going in having swept TB but still just a wild card team)
CF: Carolina (just lol.. Another wild card)
Finals: Blues (last place team just 6 mths ago)

I guess I'm asking as I'm pretty pissed we (Leafs) got knocked out yet again and if only we found a way to win that game 7, we would've had a great chance to get to the finals and possibly win it all as well

Coming in peace again! The best phrase on HFB. Your Leafs would have been demolished by the Blue Jackets.

 

[Otherworld]

Not trying to say you are not telling the truth, but can you point me to the source that cites this series as the reason for expanded video replay? I’d like to read that piece(s).

The article sights the Blues series with the Sharks so I am unable to offer that direct evidence. With 2 Blues being suspended using video review when the calls are not made on the ice, this final series is just more proof that video review is needed to ensure calls are made correctly. We all know if those calls came in the game, the outcome could have been different for those game and the entire series.

Intent to injure must always be called. It's not a guess on whether a guy is diving or not....

Get it right NHL.

 

[KrejciMVP]

The article sights the Blues series with the Sharks so I am unable to offer that direct evidence. With 2 Blues being suspended using video review when the calls are not made on the ice, this final series is just more proof that video review is needed to ensure calls are made correctly. We all know if those calls came in the game, the outcome could have been different for those game and the entire series.

Intent to injure must always be called. It's not a guess on whether a guy is diving or not....

Get it right NHL.

There were some big hits but I expect that coming into the finals. Bruins have the right to hit back. I didn't see anything that comes close to what I saw when players like Scott Stevens played. I don't think I even saw a fight these playoffs

 

[Lady Rhian]

Delay of game.

I wasn't putting it on the refs, the league is to blame for the shift in game management is my point.

I know you didn't, sorry if I gave you that impression. I was actually trying to add to your comment, haha!

 

[Leaf4Life]

Coming in peace again! The best phrase on HFB. Your Leafs would have been demolished by the Blue Jackets.

Lol you know it!

Interesting... Most people think Blue Jackets would easily beat the leafs. Is that due to their physicality, defence, cycle game...or?

Leafs were 2-1 against them in regular season (I know, doesn't mean much).

 

[Otherworld]

There were some big hits but I expect that coming into the finals. Bruins have the right to hit back. I didn't see anything that comes close to what I saw when players like Scott Stevens played. I don't think I even saw a fight these playoffs

The hits Scott Stevens threw are now illegal. That's the difference. Just like the puck over the glass rule.

 

[Spooner st]

Don’t worry, the Leafs would have **** themselves and lost to Columbus in round 2

I disagree, pretty sure the league would open up the path for the Leafs to Cruze all the way to the cup.
Look at what they did after G2 against the Leafs .

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Lol you know it!

Interesting... Most people think Blue Jackets would easily beat the leafs. Is that due to their physicality, defence, cycle game...or?

Leafs were 2-1 against them in regular season (I know, doesn't mean much).

They were a different team after the trade deadline and even better in the playoffs. Very physical, similar to the Blues is style of play. Ask yourself how the Leafs would have fared against the Blues and you have a good indication of how a series with CBJ would go. Its Tortarella, so a lot of your shots would get blocked and that would frustrate your young forwards. If Bob got confident and stole a game or two the series would be over.

Carolina was a high energy checking team, lots of man to man coverage. That could also have been trouble for Leaf forwards, IMO.

At the end of the day we really dont know how the Leafs would have fared. If you guys retool a bit this summer and add some size and depth you'll be better off next postseason. Some series and some games you need to gut out a win and I am not yet conviced the Leafs can do that yet. They will prove me wrong sooner or later, however.

 

[Spooner st]

Agreed, we need to make moves. But if you are trying to tell me that there were no blatant attempts to injure Bruins with headshots we are watching 2 different games. (BTW that 'Hab fan" jab hurt lol)

It's denial time. Fake tough guys.

 

[member 96824]

Leafs fan coming in peace.

You guys had a great run and really exceeded expectations (IMO). Do you think this was one of the "easier" paths to a cup in recent memory?

Rd1: Leafs (guaranteed Bruins win.. lol)
Rd2: Columbus (I guess they were hot going in having swept TB but still just a wild card team)
CF: Carolina (just lol.. Another wild card)
Finals: Blues (last place team just 6 mths ago)

I guess I'm asking as I'm pretty pissed we (Leafs) got knocked out yet again and if only we found a way to win that game 7, we would've had a great chance to get to the finals and possibly win it all as well

Get out

 

[Otherworld]

It's denial time. Fake tough guys.

Not sure what you mean here...

 

[Kate08]

Lol you know it!

Interesting... Most people think Blue Jackets would easily beat the leafs. Is that due to their physicality, defence, cycle game...or?

Leafs were 2-1 against them in regular season (I know, doesn't mean much).

If you want to talk about your team that didn't make it out of the first round hypothetically beating a team that ours beat en route to go to a Game 7 of the Finals only to lose in heartbreaking fashion....

Might I suggest you find a place other than the post-mortem thread for the aforementioned Game 7 loss to do so?

 

[Spooner st]

Not sure what you mean here...

It's a response to those who didn't saw the multiple blatant dirty hits with purpose to injure.

 

[Maine Fan]

Officiating would have been in question regardless.

Yeap, and maybe if the 5 on 5 productions of the top 2 lines increased the Bruins would have won regardless of the officiating. Without the 5 on 5 increased production from the top 2 Bruins lines, the results are in. Great season, however, missing hockey already.

 

[bobbyorr04]

Yeap, and maybe if the 5 on 5 productions of the top 2 lines increased the Bruins would have won regardless of the officiating. Without the 5 on 5 increased production from the top 2 Bruins lines, the results are in. Great season, however, missing hockey already.

The last series vs the blues has left a bad taste in my mouth as far as the NHL is concerned

I agree the 5 on 5 production was not good for the B's, but if the refs would've done their jobs properly and were not swayed by Berube's crying after game 3, I think the Bruins would've had a much better chance of winning the Cup

What gets me is that the NHL says it's trying to cut down on head injuries and yet the blues were allowed to head-hunt Bruins at will with little to no consequences, which had to be very frustrating for the B's ...'cause it frustrated the hell outta me.

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