LEAFS GDT Atlantic Division - Race to the 1st

Are they so injured that this rest is a necessity, or are they resting because they don't care about seeding and they're players could just use it?

We've no idea just how severe Florida's injuries are. It's a big gamble to take against the reigning Cup Champs and a team that has had our number the past couple of years.

Not that we have much of a choice. I suppose the Leafs could tank and hope Tampa passes us if Florida is going to keep f***ing about. Then we'd get Ottawa in the 2-3 matchup instead of the 1-WC.

Whatever. f*** 'em. Just keep winning and face whoever when the time comes.

I don't believe in the whole "has our number thing". The playoffs are a different beast. You'd rather face a green Ottawa team in the first round than either of the Florida teams. 100% no doubt about it, imo.
 
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Ottawa isn't in the business of screwing around with seeding when they're trying to make the playoffs for the first time in 8 years. They don't care at all about who they face. They're in "just win" mode. Everything after clinching is just gravy.

Florida we've seen be able to turn it on whenever they want/need to. They can afford to fool around with seeding.
The seedings aren’t even set, Tampa could still win the division.
The cup champs, two time finalists aren’t worried about getting the right matchup.
They’ll do what they need to peak when the playoffs start, that would be their only concern.
 
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@Evilhomer Predicted Columbus would beat Ottawa tonight.

3-0 Ottawa

Predicted that Detroit would beat Florida.

2-0 Detroit.

..... If I was surprised at these outcomes, I would say something. LMFAO.
 
and just like that redwings are up 2-0

hopefully the buds look at this and take it "personally" florida tanking on purpose while ottawa up 3-0 on CBJ
It's not as if this team needs any more motivation come playoffs.

I think Berube might take it as personal as the team would. I know I would be amped up to play someone who thought they saw an easy mark. Hell, I'm offended as a FAN lol
 
Are they so injured that this rest is a necessity, or are they resting because they don't care about seeding and they're players could just use it?

We've no idea just how severe Florida's injuries are. It's a big gamble to take against the reigning Cup Champs and a team that has had our number the past couple of years.

Not that we have much of a choice. I suppose the Leafs could tank and hope Tampa passes us if Florida is going to keep f***ing about. Then we'd get Ottawa in the 2-3 matchup instead of the 1-WC.

Whatever. f*** 'em. Just keep winning and face whoever when the time comes.

They're no playoff team in this world who will reduce chance of winning just for fun with 5-10 game remaining even if they can play against both of tampa/ Toronto whatever if they're finishing 3rd or WC 1.

They would not removing Barkov from line up right before an important game vs leafs for 1st seed if it was not necessary... Florida is maybe more hurt than we really tought
 
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I think if a team tanks and plays that game to get a team they think will be an easier out... that's dangerous.

I don't care who Leafs play. Win the division and play great hockey going into the playoffs.

Start the run early. If a team is seriously doing that... you can't just turn it on all of a sudden. Not a good idea.
 
Why does it matter to Florida anyway? It's only 1 round out of 4. Even if they face us in the first round, they would have to face TB in the 2nd round most likely anyway. It's so silly.
First round matchups are pretty important, the hear lightning lost to Avs in the finals point was taken out by Justin holl in game 7 and he didn’t come back until the finals.

Realistically, who would an outsider team rather face?

Matthews Marner nylander Tavares Rielly and woll/stolarz. Guys who underproduce, are soft as shit, or are just not as proven

Or

Kucherov Point Hagel Guentzel Hedman + Vasi. Guys who produce elite numbers, are rats when things are not going the best, and one of the best goalies of the generation?

I know who id want.

On top of that, tampa will have less gas after having to play Ottawa and could potentially have an injury or two. I don’t think any team dispatched of Ottawa in 4, they at least take a game and will fight tooth and nail to try to win.
 
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@Evilhomer Predicted Columbus would beat Ottawa tonight.

3-0 Ottawa

Predicted that Detroit would beat Florida.

2-0 Detroit.

..... If I was surprised at these outcomes, I would say something. LMFAO.
I thought Columbus might show up against Ottawa, but clearly not. Florida has pretty much liquidated their lineup, but I still thought they would beat Detroit. Anyway, shouldn't you be happy that Florida is losing again?
 
Florida is maybe more hurt than we really tought

I think it's exactly that which has led them to believe it's not worth going all out down the stretch with key players out. They know when the real season starts and no doubt have the confidence that they match up very well against anybody.

Besides, despite what I said above about the Cats tanking (I was joking), I don't think players would ever deliberately try to lose for any realistic reason, including to get a perceived better match up.

For the Leafs though, where confidence is undoubtedly lacking, they really need to wrap up the division even if just to get it into their heads that they are that good. Plus, playing meaningful hockey right down to the last few games suggests they are less likely to come out flat in game one.
 
First round matchups are pretty important, the hear lightning lost to Avs in the finals point was taken out by Justin holl in game 7 and he didn’t come back until the finals.

Realistically, who would an outsider team rather face?

Matthews Marner nylander Tavares Rielly and woll/stolarz. Guys who underproduce, are soft as shit, or are just not as proven

Or

Kucherov Point Hagel Guentzel Hedman + Vasi. Guys who produce elite numbers, are rats when things are not going the best, and one of the best goalies of the generation?

I know who id want.

On top of that, tampa will have less gas after having to play Ottawa and could potentially have an injury or two. I don’t think any team dispatched of Ottawa in 4, they at least take a game and will fight tooth and nail to try to win.

Well, if Florida gonna do that then Leafs should shoot pucks into their own net on Tuesday :D :sarcasm:
 
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