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

[HockeyVirus]

Why haven't those guys played more games?

Combination of making the playoffs as rookies and as they learned the NHL, team being built poorly, and facing better teams than them.

All non factors this year.

 

[bert]

Combination of making the playoffs as rookies and as they learned the NHL, team being built poorly, and facing better teams than them.

All non factors this year.

9 years? all 9 years the odds were stacked against them eh. Columbus and Montreal what juggernauts.

 

[HockeyVirus]

9 years? all 9 years the odds were stacked against them eh. Columbus and Montreal what juggernauts.

Did you even read what I said? That falls under being young players and the team being built poorly. The only year those things were not true was last year, and that year they missed Matthews, Nylander, Woll, and McMann for most or all of the series depending on who and only lost in game 7 OT.

 

[bert]

Did you even read what I said? That falls under being young players and the team being built poorly. The only year those things were not true was last year, and that year they missed Matthews, Nylander, Woll, and McMann for most or all of the series depending on who and only lost in game 7 OT.

I read what you said. So its everyone elses fault they could never win not the star players on the team. Gotcha.

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

Did you even read what I said? That falls under being young players and the team being built poorly. The only year those things were not true was last year, and that year they missed Matthews, Nylander, Woll, and McMann for most or all of the series depending on who and only lost in game 7 OT.

Where was that crazy depth scoring to bail them out?

 

[Metroid]

Since ya'll talking about avatars, I take pride in having the best avatar from the best game ever.

2nd best game ;-)

 

[Dead Coyote]

I'm sure it'll be a close series but Leafs are 0-3 this season? Yeah I don't see them elevating their game much more in the playoffs. Sens in 6.

 

[sxvnert]

It will reach seven games but no idea who wins it.

 

[HockeyVirus]

I read what you said. So its everyone elses fault they could never win not the star players on the team. Gotcha.

Where was that crazy depth scoring to bail them out?

Senators fans not getting the point that the Leafs are not the Leafs of years past. Gone are the soft Keefe and Dubas Leafs. These Leafs are going to run over the Senators and they are talking about playoff series when Matthews was the same age as Stuzle as to why we will lose lmao

 

[Sheppy]

Ottawa should switch jerseys and wear black and gold to spook the ever living hell out of the Leafs.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

All I know is AM34 is gonna get clamped by whoever matches up against him , like clockwork.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Sens in 7 triple OT

Probably the best series

 

[TheGreenTBer]

Ottawa should switch jerseys and wear black and gold to spook the ever living hell out of the Leafs.

Not going to lie that would be pretty f***ed up tbh

 

[MCR74]

Ottawa should switch jerseys and wear black and gold to spook the ever living hell out of the Leafs.

You mean the black and gold that finished 16th in the conference this year?

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

Senators fans not getting the point that the Leafs are not the Leafs of years past. Gone are the soft Keefe and Dubas Leafs. These Leafs are going to run over the Senators and they are talking about playoff series when Matthews was the same age as Stuzle as to why we will lose lmao

I thought we were talking about last year? Which one is it?

You say literally the exact same thing every year. Are you new to being a Leafs fan or something? This is routine at this point.

 

[Sheppy]

You mean the black and gold that finished 16th in the conference this year?

Yes.

 

[X66]

2nd best game ;-)

Avatars from Metroid, Link to the Past and Mega Man X all in one thread - what a time to be alive.

 

[Leonardo87]

Avatars from Metroid, Link to the Past and Mega Man X all in one thread - what a time to be alive.

Mega Man X is awesome.

 

[atlanticobserver]

Senators fans not getting the point that the Leafs are not the Leafs of years past. Gone are the soft Keefe and Dubas Leafs. These Leafs are going to run over the Senators and they are talking about playoff series when Matthews was the same age as Stuzle as to why we will lose lmao

Even if they aren't as soft as previous iterations of the Leafs, I think the Sens are scrappier, just as strong defensively, and goaltending is kind of a wash. I think it will come down to whether or not the Leafs (read: core four) score enough

 

[HockeyVirus]

I thought we were talking about last year? Which one is it?

You say literally the exact same thing every year. Are you new to being a Leafs fan or something? This is routine at this point.

I have said this is the year before correct. Mostly it was copium that they would come alive and score 7 goals a game and do what the Oilers did last year. That died out, it is not happening that way with this team.

Now, you put together a big, huge, mean group of guys who grind out wins and pull in the same direction, give them intensity behind the bench, throw that in front of arguably the best goalie in the NHL this season if not for injury, and it's a thing of beauty. Imagine those Islanders teams having 4 superstars up front.

Leafs game plan is to grind the Senators into paste and it will be glorious

 

[HockeyVirus]

Even if they aren't as soft as previous iterations of the Leafs, I think the Sens are scrappier, just as strong defensively, and goaltending is kind of a wash. I think it will come down to whether or not the Leafs (read: core four) score enough

You are entitled to your opinions, even if they are wrong.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

All I know is AM34 is gonna get clamped by whoever matches up against him , like clockwork.

Noted defensive specialist Tim Stutzle.

 

[atlanticobserver]

Tampa and Florida are going to beat the hell out of each other in round 1

This is kind of a hilarious talking point considering the winner of their last three meetings (2024, 2022, 2021) has gone on to the cup finals. Clearly they both still had a lot of gas in the tank

 

[NyQuil]

Noted defensive specialist Tim Stutzle.

It will probably be Shane Pinto.

 

[HockeyVirus]

It will probably be Shane Pinto.

That depends on if they are home or on the road most likely. Who do they match up against Nylander and Tavares then?