Boston and Tampa update thread

[PromisedLand]

Lets go Florida; end on a HIGH note!

 

[BrannigansLaw]

Let's move on and talk about this game tonight.

Heed my warning in the locked thread, and tread lightly if you are going to the Bruins board. This is your only warning. I would avoid it altogether.

I've got that Gardiner troll face pic ready for posting the minute the Bruins lose tonight.*

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[nobody]

I don't have a preference for either TB or Boston since both team will be tough to play and we're going to be solid underdogs in either matchup. That said it might benefit us in the long haul to go through tampa (who is the better team between them and boston) and the boys can learn a ton from facing the big dogs of hockey. The flip side of the matchup is that New Jersey is a very fast team and fast teams always give Boston fits and that series shouldn't be a cakewalk for them.

 

[realgoodleafs]

I think we have a better chance against Boston but I really don't want to hear about the last playoff series against them over and over again.

 

[AllHeartNoSkill]

I don't have a preference for either TB or Boston since both team will be tough to play and we're going to be solid underdogs in either matchup. That said it might benefit us in the long haul to go through tampa (who is the better team between them and boston) and the boys can learn a ton from facing the big dogs of hockey. The flip side of the matchup is that New Jersey is a very fast team and fast teams always give Boston fits and that series shouldn't be a cakewalk for them.

I’m in the same boat. Don’t really have a preference. Our record against Boston is better but the way games have been officiated lately, Boston will have the green light to take the series into the gutter with impunity. “Heavy Team” and all that nonsense.

 

[Phion Keneuf]

Who has the tiebreaker between Boston & Tampa?

If Boston loses in OT/SO today we play them?

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

Who has the tiebreaker between Boston & Tampa?

If Boston loses in OT/SO today we play them?

Yes, Boston needs two points.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Who has the tiebreaker between Boston & Tampa?

If Boston loses in OT/SO today

If Boston loses in any fashion they're against us in Rd 1

 

[PromisedLand]

keeping emotions aside (which is hard; given what happened recently on the leafs forum); lets talk about hockey Logic

I want Bruins; not only to:

• exercise Game 7 demons or;
• beat the snout out of marchand and make chara look like an ogre (more than he already is)
• make every bruin fan cry like a child

BUT logically because:

• I think we match up well against the bruins
• Freddie has better record against them
• bruins have some old legs on that team; while we are built for speed
• Lou acquired Plek specifically targeting boston (go watch Lou's trade deadline video)
• marchand hates playing against plek
• also some of the bruins' players will be first time playoff entrants; while all the leafs have had at least one playoff series under their belt
• I am sincerely hoping the players that played in the Game 7 against bruins are going to up the intensity level that much more -> Kadri, JVR, Bozak, Gardiner, Komarov

Come hockey gods - its time you favour the Leafs

 

[BertCorbeau]

I've got that Gardiner troll face pic ready for posting the minute the Bruins lose tonight.*

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It was nice knowing you!

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

The bruins are probably terrified about playing against us, rightfully so

 

[PromisedLand]

apparently Barkov is injured

 

[Kiwi]

The bruins are probably terrified about playing against us, rightfully so

I wouldn't say terrified, it's not desirable by any stretch but terrified is a little strong

 

[eddieO]

I'm actually excited about how we match up against both teams, so I really don't have a preference anymore.

Tampa is fast and skilled but so are we. I think the better goaltender wins in that series and I see more of a shoot-out.

Boston will be tight checking and could get dirty. That's not the type of game we excel at, but I also think Boston gets in penalty trouble and we make them pay on the PP. Kadri will have to step up specifically if we're going to beat Boston.

In either series, I see the Leafs winning in seven.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

apparently Barkov is injured

Bruins are made of glass though. Half the team will be done by the first intermission. Hopefully that's enough

 

[PromisedLand]

Where do you find these stats?

PP opportunities for the team (Leafs 29th)
NHL.com - Stats

Leafs penalties taken (25th overall)-Leafs don't take as many penalties either
NHL.com - Stats

 

[Liferleafer]

I've got that Gardiner troll face pic ready for posting the minute the Bruins lose tonight.*

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[Kelly]

Hopefully Florida comes out and pounds the Bruins. It'll be nice to read the whines and the Leafs get the easier matchup.

Most annoying fans on HF, bar none.

 

[Rob Brown]

Leafs fans seem pretty split about who they want to face. Not everyone wants to face the Bruins. Whatever happens tonight happens.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Hopefully Florida comes out and pounds the Bruins. It'll be nice to read the whines and the Leafs get the easier matchup.

Most annoying fans on HF, bar none.

Yeah definitely the worst fans

 

[Marshy]

Prefer to face the Bruins in Round 2. Tampa after a physical series with the Bruins would be an uphill battle.

 

[PromisedLand]

Prefer to face the Bruins in Round 2. Tampa after a physical series with the Bruins would be an uphill battle.

I don't think there is going to be much physicality against the ruins; we skate fast its not going to be an issue IMO

 

[Daisy Jane]

Our playoff victories over the Sens say take the cold goalie. We won series against their cold goalies we had no business winning. Remember Nieuwendys "snipes"?

Tampa has to be preference. Anyone saying they don't care is lying. Deep down they want tampa.

lalime wasn't cold. what are you talking about.

 

[CelticDruid]

You just have to listen to the Bruins commentators on TV to understand the whining nature of the fanbase (Not all fans).

 

[FlareKnight]

I’m more interested in just finding out which it will be. There are pros and cons to both matchups. Both are winnable and we may just have to go through both anyways.