Series Talk: [A1] Toronto Maple Leafs vs [WC1] Ottawa Senators (TOR Leads 1-0)

[NyQuil]

This is a pretty good visualization of the Leafs playoff experiences since 2004.

 

[The Shadow]

This is a pretty good visualization of the Leafs playoff experiences since 2004.

We cannot keep up with all your cups since 2004. We aren’t in your league.

 

[Senscore]

 

[NyQuil]

We cannot keep up with all your cups since 2004. We aren’t in your league.

Little known fact, the Senators have won more playoff series than Auston Matthews over his entire tenure in the league.

If Ottawa is mediocre, what does that say exactly?

 

[The Shadow]

Little known fact, the Senators have won more playoff series than Auston Matthews over his entire tenure in the league.

If Ottawa is mediocre, what does that say exactly?

 

[Gil Gunderson]

 

[HockeyVirus]

Let me see if I can parse this out.

1. It’s copium if we say the Leafs are better.

2. We are out of touch with reality if we say the Sens are better.

You guys spend wayyyyy too much time worrying about what we think.

It’s flattering I guess.

More like, you guys are clearly the 2nd best team, and are hoping for divine intervention (a choke) to win. A lot of fans seem to think as soon as the Sens turn it on the Leafs will fold when that hasn't been the case in a long long time. This is not the Leafs of even a few years ago. The Leafs will be the ones engaging and installing how they want the game to be played.

I don't blame Sens fans for cheering that is the point of sports. It's just most fans who think the Sens win don't think they are actually better, they think the Leafs will just give them the win.

 

[Coaches Coroner]

Sens are outclassed. Leafs in 5

Reverse psychology? I can't imagine an actual Ottawa fan saying this, especially when the Leafs are the opponent.

 

[rfournier103]

I’m here to cheer on the Sens and I hope they deliver some playoff excitement for their long-suffering fans! The guys over on the Senators board treat me like family every time I pop in to say hello, and as a Bruins fan, I can’t help but root for the other team whose biggest rivals are Montreal and Toronto.

Also, my more sinister reason for watching this series is my love of a good intra-provincial bloodbath. As a kid, Nordiques-Canadiens was my favorite non-Bruins matchup… and they never disappointed! Senators-Maple Leafs is guaranteed to crash the forum and create all kinds of havoc! I can’t wait!!!

 

[Coaches Coroner]

Leafs in 7. It's going to be a blood bath.

 

[NyQuil]

More like, you guys are clearly the 2nd best team, and are hoping for divine intervention (a choke) to win. A lot of fans seem to think as soon as the Sens turn it on the Leafs will fold when that hasn't been the case in a long long time. This is not the Leafs of even a few years ago. The Leafs will be the ones engaging and installing how they want the game to be played.

Agreed.

The Leafs are a master class this year. There's literally no way for them to lose.

 

[Senscore]

Hey I posted a hug gif pls respond

 

[The Shadow]

 

[Relapsing]

on the sens board the over confidence is laughable. Some predicting a sweep.

The same thing happened back 20 years ago and every time it was the same thing. The sens fans cried sweet bitter tears

Let’s hope it’s the same outcome I can’t wait to see the excuses and blowups there.

You seem pretty confident yourself... Feels like a good opportunity to mention how the Sens swept the season series this year.

 

[The Shadow]

Hey I posted a hug gif pls respond

 

[Summer Rose]

Agreed.

The Leafs are a master class this year. There's literally no way for them to lose.

They certainly are. The Leafs should win this series, but this is the modern NHL so as someone said earlier, they're in for a rude awakening if they think the Senators will go out without a fight. I'm hoping against hope that the Senators pull off the upset, it's just that I won't be too surprised if the Leafs take the series.

 

[Coaches Coroner]

Hey I posted a hug gif pls respond

Very little-brother coded.

 

[93gilmour93]

Reverse psychology? I can't imagine an actual Ottawa fan saying this, especially when the Leafs are the opponent.

It's called reality

 

[Senscore]

Very little-brother coded.

Nothing wrong with a hug, bud

 

[NyQuil]

They certainly are. The Leafs should win this series, but this is the modern NHL so as someone said earlier, they're in for a rude awakening if they think the Senators will go out without a fight. I'm hoping against hope that the Senators pull off the upset, it's just that I won't be too surprised if the Leafs take the series.

Haven’t you been reading?

This is a Leafs team without any weaknesses.

Perfection in hockey evolution.

Might as well not even watch the games.

 

[Coffee]

Very little-brother coded.

So that’s why they call you The Instigator

 

[Coaches Coroner]

These threads are going to be worthless if you don't enjoy trolling and cringe memeing, aren't they?

 

[The Shadow]

You seem pretty confident yourself... Feels like a good opportunity to mention how the Sens swept the season series this year.

I think at this point based on their regular season record against you guys there’s little to no hope for us

 

[HockeyVirus]

Agreed.

The Leafs are a master class this year. There's literally no way for them to lose.

Lots of tongue in cheek comments like this will lose their sass once the games start. Sens fans will drop the hyperbole pretty quick is my guess and go "just happy to be here" as copium

 

[Summer Rose]

Haven’t you been reading?

This is a Leafs team without any weaknesses.

Perfection in hockey evolution.

Might as well not even watch the games.

I'm American, which means that on average I can't read any better than a 6th grade level. Tends to cloud the judgment.

In fact, I barely understand your post. Can you rephrase it in a way that doesn't use any words longer than two syllables? Also, lots of big, colorful pictures would help a lot.