Series Talk: Toronto vs Boston - Round #1 - PGDT (NOT for other series' discussion)

[ORRFForever]

Just a reminder. It's advantage Leafs right now. The goal was to steal a game at TD Garden and that's exactly what we did. Last year we were down 2-0. Now we head back home with the series at 1-1 and 3 of the next 4 games being at Scotiabank Arena.
Yesterdays game was quiet even, the score definitely does not tell the whole story.
Even with Kadri out I'm confident that this team will take the next 2 games at home and go up 3-1 in the series.
I fully expect Matthews to step up, especially with Kadri out now.

Hope you're right.

 

[Gallagbi]

We knew this was coming and the Leafs were not prepared.

As for the reffing… there is no anti Leaf bias.

Not an anti-Leafs bias, just two guys who lost control of the game and their own emotions. Can't have that as a referee, especially when it played such a big role in the game.

Funny you say they weren't prepared about the physical play, looks like they expected obvious calls to be made. Similar to every other team.

 

[ORRFForever]

Not an anti-Leafs bias, just two guys who lost control of the game and their own emotions. Can't have that as a referee, especially when it played such a big role in the game.

Funny you say they weren't prepared about the physical play, looks like they expected obvious calls to be made. Similar to every other team.

Let's just hope the Leafs are more physical, without being stupid, in Game 3, because if they get beat up on Monday, I'm not sure they will come back.

 

[lovemyleafs]

Hope you're right.

Gonna need the fans to be as loud as they can possibly be on Monday and Wednesday.

 

[Havoc]

Still don't know how Matthews-Nylander is not a thing.

People keep pointing out how they did nothing last year.

Those people must think Matthews and Nylander are both Crosby. What did you expect to happen when the best line in the league (Berg) goes up against two 21 year olds. In what world does the two 21 year olds win that battle.

Things are different this year. Bergeron has to worry about Marner and Tavares. Tired of watching AJ and Kap make low IQ moves with Matthews on the ice.

 

[ORRFForever]

Gonna need the fans to be as loud as they can possibly be on Monday and Wednesday.

Leafs fans aren't known for being loud. Those Corporate guys are too busy sipping their $25 beer.

 

[ORRFForever]

Still don't know how Matthews-Nylander is not a thing.

People keep pointing out how they did nothing last year.

Those people must think Matthews and Nylander are both Crosby. What did you expect to happen when the best line in the league (Berg) goes up against two 21 year olds. In what world does the two 21 year olds win that battle.

Things are different this year. Bergeron has to worry about Marner and Tavares. Tired of watching AJ and Kap make low IQ moves with Matthews on the ice.

As I have said many times, I'm all for moving Nylander to the 2nd line and turning Lines 3 and 4 to pure grit.

 

[Havoc]

As I have said many times, I'm all for moving Nylander to the 2nd line and turning Lines 3 and 4 to pure grit.

Yeah. I'm not okay with AJ and Kap in the top 6 however I think they are fully capable of handling being the captains for the bottom 6. They'll have an easier time against Boston bottom 6 compared to going up against Boston's plans for Matthews.

Babcock needs to remember this isn't Buffalo or Edmonton we're facing. Kap and AJ are developing beautifully but that doesn't mean they're ready for prime time against Boston.

 

[ORRFForever]

Yeah. I'm not okay with AJ and Kap in the top 6 however I think they are fully capable of handling being the captains for the bottom 6. They'll have an easier time against Boston bottom 6 compared to going up against Boston's plans for Matthews.

Babcock needs to remember this isn't Buffalo or Edmonton we're facing. Kap and AJ are developing beautifully but that doesn't mean they're ready for prime time against Boston.

I was thinking of removing some of the bottom six and bringing up some Grit from the Marlies if we get beat up in Game 3.

 

[Ice Fight]

Exactly what I was afraid of happening happened... this series is definitely going 7...

 

[Fenway]

Officials for Game 3 announced

 

[ORRFForever]

Exactly what I was afraid of happening happened... this series is definitely going 7...

I was thinking 6.

 

[Jozay]

We have to stick to our game. Cassidy made the mistake in game 1 thinking they could counter our skating with their skating, he's not going to do that again.

Their physicality threw us off our game. We cant get phased by it. We did last night.

 

[ORRFForever]

Their physicality threw us off our game. We cant get phased by it.

The only way to not get phased by it is to jump out to an early lead and capitalize on the PP. Otherwise, it is the 800 lbs gorilla.

 

[DarkKnight]

Still don't know how Matthews-Nylander is not a thing.

People keep pointing out how they did nothing last year.

Those people must think Matthews and Nylander are both Crosby. What did you expect to happen when the best line in the league (Berg) goes up against two 21 year olds. In what world does the two 21 year olds win that battle.

Things are different this year. Bergeron has to worry about Marner and Tavares. Tired of watching AJ and Kap make low IQ moves with Matthews on the ice.

Listening to Babs prior to Game 1, it sounded like Kap and Nylander would move around, and I assumed that meant he would reunite Willie and Matthews at home where he can control matchups. I suspect that plan has now changed with Kadri out, Willie and Auston won't be together anytime soon.

 

[Trapper]

Listening to Babs prior to Game 1, it sounded like Kap and Nylander would move around, and I assumed that meant he would reunite Willie and Matthews at home where he can control matchups. I suspect that plan has now changed with Kadri our, Willie and Auston won't be together anytime soon.

I would imagine Moore...Goat...Ennis will be our 4th line. So that’s not bad either.

I have my doubts that Babcock will play Nylander at center in a playoff game but we will see. Marleau may very well assume that spot.
Brown...Marleau...Nylander

 

[Suntouchable13]

I would imagine Moore...Goat...Ennis will be our 4th line. So that’s not bad either.

I have my doubts that Babcock will play Nylander at center in a playoff game but we will see. Marleau may very well assume that spot.
Brown...Marleau...Nylander

Lol, that willy line is garbage. We only have 1 line. Unless Matthews steps up and pops a few goals

 

[DarkKnight]

I would imagine Moore...Goat...Ennis will be our 4th line. So that’s not bad either.

I have my doubts that Babcock will play Nylander at center in a playoff game but we will see. Marleau may very well assume that spot.
Brown...Marleau...Nylander

Willie can take draws even if he's on the wing. Agreed it could be Marleau.

 

[Trapper]

Series is tied at 1.
Let’s see how we respond now.
Let’s see how those who will be taking up 40 million of the cap respond.
Let’s see how the depth respond because it might be less next year. Depth will have to go or change.

Financial crunch begins next season.
The guys you commit big dollars too need to show push back.

 

[Dragao6]

It's all about the response. This totally feels like when the Jordan's bulls were up against the bad boys of Detroit pistons. Once the bulls finally got past them it was clear sailing for years.

 

[AllDay28]

Anyone upset with the series being 1-1, try being a TB fan who might be down 3-0 tonight .. it can always be worse. GO LEAFS GO

 

[Duffman955]

Tied series and we have home ice advantage.

Their defense is depleted. They lost more from the massacre yesterday.

The ball is in our court. We winning this series.

Horrid officiciating aside, I am happy this team is in a heated series. Let these guys learn what it takes.

Let's f***ing Go leafs.

 

[AllHeartNoSkill]

Leafs fans aren't known for being loud. Those Corporate guys are too busy sipping their $25 beer.

Too often it feels like this team takes on the persona of the ACC’s “fans”. THAT needs to be a part of a culture change.

 

[ORRFForever]

Anyone upset with the series being 1-1, try being a TB fan who might be down 3-0 tonight .. it can always be worse. GO LEAFS GO

I cannot believe what a POOR big game player Stamkos is. Shocking!

 

[LeafsNation75]

Anyone upset with the series being 1-1, try being a TB fan who might be down 3-0 tonight .. it can always be worse. GO LEAFS GO

If you had told me the series would be tied 1-1 going into Game 3 and Toronto won Game 1 on the road, I would be very happy with that.