willmma
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Maybe Florida is tanking to play... Washington.
Maybe the Habs will pass Florida too

Maybe the Habs will pass Florida too

If Marner derives any significant joy from a regular season accomplishment at this point than he can eff right off. 100 points isn't going to make a difference in any contract offer from TO but big-time stepping up his game in the playoffs will make him serious bank.I wouldn't get carried away resting guys just yet. And f*** Marner going for 100, that's the last thing anyone should be thinking about, especially money Mitch himself.
Tanev seems like a good candidate, and any of the older guys that need it, along with whatever Mattys best program is.Oh I see, that makes some sense. I'm not with the guys day to day so not sure who needs the rest, Tanev and Rielly are the first ones that come to mind, then maybe OEL and JT, possibly McCabe? I still want to win Tuesday though so still not sure I'd rest anyone just yet.
I used to agree with this but now I think It's time to stop wanting the team to dodge opponents. In order to win the whole thing you need to win 4 rounds and not a single person on this board should be satisfied with a single series win against a different team than the Panthers (or beating the Panthers in Round 1, for that matter) that is weaker on paper.We're really gonna win the division and face Florida in Rd1
LMAOO you cant make this shit up #cursed
I wouldn't get carried away resting guys just yet. And f*** Marner going for 100, that's the last thing anyone should be thinking about, especially money Mitch himself.
So he can't get joy from both regular season and playoff accomplishments? Seems like a silly take to me.If Marner derives any significant joy from a regular season accomplishment at this point than he can eff right off. 100 points isn't going to make a difference in any contract offer from TO but big-time stepping up his game in the playoffs will make him serious bank.
Who cares, assuming we win round 1, we're playing them in round 2 anyways. If we can't beat them in round 1, we can't beat them in the 2nd either.We're really gonna win the division and face Florida in Rd1
LMAOO you cant make this shit up #cursed
He looks like he gets 'joy' every time he steps on the ice.So he can't get joy from both regular season and playoff accomplishments? Seems like a silly take to me.
100%. I want them to have to beat Boston, the Tampa, then Florida, than Edmonton to win the Cup.I used to agree with this but now I think It's time to stop wanting the team to dodge opponents. In order to win the whole thing you need to win 4 rounds and not a single person on this board should be satisfied with a single series win against a different team than the Panthers (or beating the Panthers in Round 1, for that matter) that is weaker on paper.
What's the difference if they beat a WC team and get smoked by some team from Florida in Round 2? Not much. We have to have higher aspirations than that and more importantly so should the team.
Beating a team like Ottawa or Montreal and then getting caved in by a Florida team in Round 2...well, at this stage that isnt much better than losing in Round 1. In fact, in the long run it might actually be counter-productive.100%. I want them to have to beat Boston, the Tampa, then Florida, than Edmonton to win the Cup.
f*** playing Ottawa, Montreal, Jackets etc.
Same here. Hell, I’m ok with them seeing this theory of Florida tanking as added motivation.Who cares, assuming we win round 1, we're playing them in round 2 anyways. If we can't beat them in round 1, we can't beat them in the 2nd either.
And frankly, both a 1st or 2nd round exit are equally as big of a failure for this team in my eyes.
FWIW I'd rather run into them earlier than later, Tkachuk will probably still be out or playing hurt, Ekblad is missing 2 playoff games, not sure what Barkovs status is.
Good thing about the Leafs going to seasons end fighting for the Division title is they’re actually playing for something as a team and not just coasting. Last year too much about seasons end was all about Matthews and getting 70.
If that does not motivate them, nothing will. Most Leafs fans will be demanding they move off this core if they lose in round 1 to Florida or Ottawa. This team has mortgaged the future for this core and they have delivered 1 playoff series win. In 4 years, we will be the Chicago Blackhawks without a SC or worse the SJ Sharks with less playoff success. Most of the thanks go to Kyle and Shanny.Same here. Hell, I’m ok with them seeing this theory of Florida tanking as added motivation.
That needs to be done in the playoffs, not in game 77 when the Panthers are not 100% healthy and clearly do not care where they finish in the standings. They have a goal and it is not to win the Atlantic.It would be nice to see Paul Maurice get humbled. f*** that guy.
Oh for sure. I’m one of the most that you’re talking about. I don’t care who they play. Deep run or bustIf that does not motivate them, nothing will. Most Leafs fans will be demanding they move off this core if they lose in round 1 to Florida or Ottawa. This team has mortgaged the future for this core and they have delivered 1 playoff series win. In 4 years, we will be the Chicago Blackhawks without a SC or worse the SJ Sharks with less playoff success. Most of the thanks go to Kyle and Shanny.
Do the Leafs evwn have enough cap space to rest anyone without putting someone on IR?
That's what I understood as well.Nope. They already have Pacioretty and Hakanpaa on LTIR. One more day to day injury and they are playing short, they only have 200k in cap space.