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Speaking of the Bruins, I wondered what folks thought about Marchand said about Marner's next contract? Surprised there isn't more talk about this.
Why are you surprised? Tampa is big, tough and fast on back end. Hedman 6ft6, Coburn 6ft5, Sergachev6ft4, Cernal 6ft4, McDonagh 6ft2 . No one is fore checking them. And they all play a mean game. Boston tried and failed. It worked against Leafs but not a chance it works against Tampa.yeah, amazing how the super-grittastic bruins folded like a cheap tent against tampa.
I would not be so sure about that match-up. Marchand although I hate him can throw pretty well. He is not throwing girl shots. Kadri would go with him I know but I think it would be a pretty quick knock out loss for us. Not a good match-up. I'd rather Marchment go toe to toe but Marchand would not accept.
Did you watch them play in those series?The notion, as far as I can tell, is that "physicality/toughness" allows a team to do better in the playoffs than they did in the regular season.
From what I can see, those Quinn teams actually choked more often than overachieved.
Did you watch them play in those series?
What did he say? The Bruins seemed to be collectively in awe of Marner last playoffs.Speaking of the Bruins, I wondered what folks thought about Marchand said about Marner's next contract? Surprised there isn't more talk about this.
He said that Marner should get 12 million AAV.What did he say? The Bruins seemed to be collectively in awe of Marner last playoffs.
Ah. That makes sense. And let's hope not.He said that Marner should get 12 million AAV.
If that had of been David Pastrnack the outcome would have been very different.Marner getting his family jewels tapped by Ullmark is a good example of how the Leafs still have a ton of boyish characteristics that need to mature before mounting a serious playoff threat. A young star player should not take that kind of garbage from a backup goalie on a bottom feeder. Someone should have knocked on Ullmark's door for that. Take your pick: run him on the next play, high cross check, high traffic pile up and scrum. There's got to be some solidarity here on the team. Don't try anything. The lack of consequences just means the opposition will not hesitate to take away your time and space legally or illegally in a seven game playoff series.
He has already started it with the whole "Marner should get 12 mill on his next contract".Boston (Marchand) gets under their skin and throws them off their game
They are the best defensive 5v5 team in the league, we are the best offensive 5v5. Their powerplay is stellar.They don't need to be "physical" to beat the Bruins. They just need to play better.
Bruins are an elite 5v5 defensive team. It's gonna be a tall task.
Kadri will take care of Marchand this year. It will be his lines role to control that line. Form a line of Marleau-Kadri-Kapanen for playoffs. They have the size and tools to shut down the Bergeron line. And Kadri will shut Marchands mouth. Put our dirtiest player against theirs.
Nylander got schooledI think Pasta had like 9 pts after the first 4 games last year
Give me a freaking break… Last year vs Boston the only series that let things like that go to the extreme of the old ways was the Toronto vs Boston series when the games were played in Boston and guess what? The Leafs were called for penalties doing these things while Boston wasn't that lead to the blow out wins in games 1-2 and Kadri losing his head in retaliation to a cheap shot on Marner....
What happen to Boston vs Tampa in the next round where the officials called a hockey game under the rules?
All you guys talk like the Leafs were swept last year. They battled through poor officiating, suspension and down 3-1 in a series to take it to a game 7 where they had the lead going into the 3rd. This with Matthews sucking and the great JVR who single handily was responsible on momentum changes going to Boston.
People talk about Wilson and the capitals but guess what it was there skill guys that made the difference by providing the offense they're capable of.
Boston beat the Leafs last year because there skilled guys were making plays and executing every time on the ice + destroying the Leafs on the PP
It wasn't this myth of not being able to handle dirty hockey that cost them in the end. They're top guys outproduced ours.
erm, your memory is failing you if you think stumpy brought toughness.
stumpy was a scrappy little midget, but don't oversell it.
Why are you surprised? Tampa is big, tough and fast on back end. Hedman 6ft6, Coburn 6ft5, Sergachev6ft4, Cernal 6ft4, McDonagh 6ft2 . No one is fore checking them. And they all play a mean game. Boston tried and failed. It worked against Leafs but not a chance it works against Tampa.