Canadian Division (Canada Cup) Part IV

[Petrus]

Big gap between 1 & 2 (really big)



(huge)

Bruh.... Don’t troll. Habs are an excellent team.

 

[RogerR]

Although Bergevin gets tons of credit for making the Habs deeper, Dubas really made the Leafs D much better and very deep Leafs went from having Marincin fighting for time as the 7th D to Sandin, Lehtonnen and Dermott fighting for time.

 

[Hockey Crazy]

I can’t see Montreal losing on Saturday. They shut down Marner and Matthews, both were pretty invisible. And you’re not getting goals from Mik-whatever and Holl again

I dont think I'd call them invisible tonight...

 

[Petrus]

the biggest question mark was the allen deal but the way price has been playing compared to jake it doesn't look bad at all

I think was a good move. Price can stay fresh for the playoffs. Whereas in seasons past they over used him.

 

[34]

I think this is the most accurate. The one thing I do commend him on though is that he's always in every main board Leafs thread. However big or small. The dedication to his art is exceptional. I hope he can really find it in his heart to one day accept what he fears the most and come to love the Leafs because deep down inside, we can all see that his trolling truly is a cry for help and he just wants to be one of us. He just doesn't know how.

@Rhaegar Targaryen - You are welcomed with open arms, if you want to be a Leafs fan. We come in all shapes and sizes and craziness levels. You'll fit right in.

I think he is hiding.

 

[Fogelhund]

Leafs going to win President's trophy easily, wonder if they'll put an asterisk on it this season.

It's 14 games in, and the Leafs have been hot. The Habs are still a very good team, and will beat the Leafs a few times here. The Jets are also decent, and should put up a good fight. I think those are your top three teams, and then whomever wins the Battle of Alberta in fourth... then the playoffs. The Leafs winning the President's Trophy, or just the division would be nice, but it's meaningless without legit postseason success.

After the Habs streak through Vancouver, Chris Johnston on Twitter called them a Juggernaut... and I suggested that we pump the brakes some. Leafs have had some success now too, including rolling through Vancouver, and I equally say, pump the brakes a bit... but a great start to the season, is always welcome.

 

[34]

Who's Rhaegar Targaryan's team btw? The man is a elite bandwagoner.

Is it the Isles this year? Or the Bruins? Or the Sens? Or the Oilers?

Apparently it is anyone other than the Leafs.

 

[Hockey Crazy]

I hate certain teams, but I'll always be realistic and give credit. I really thought Bergevin's offseason moves were great

I criticized the Domi trade and feel like an idiot. Anderson looks like a massive pickup.

 

[RogerR]

I can’t see Montreal losing on Saturday. They shut down Marner and Matthews, both were pretty invisible. And you’re not getting goals from Mik-whatever and Holl again

But Leafs won LOL. Holl might not score again but can you shit down Marner and matthews again.

No one cares if they were invisible if the Leafs still won.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

1. Toronto
2. Montreal
3. Winnipeg
4. Calgary
5. Edmonton
6. Vancouver
7. Ottawa

Any surprises?

In my predictions I've got all four playoff teams right, just in the wrong order. Vancouver is much worse than I anticipated, Calgary worse than I thought, and Montreal better than I could've predicted.

 

[RogerR]

I criticized the Domi trade and feel like an idiot. Anderson looks like a massive pickup.

Yeah I wasn't big on it either to be honest.

 

[BlueBaron]

Meh. Not much to celebrate their for either team really.

Hopefully Saturday is better.

lol

Some of us like points against the team we're fighting for first in the division with.

It's a thing in sports.

 

[LeafsNation75]

It's 14 games in, and the Leafs have been hot. The Habs are still a very good team, and will beat the Leafs a few times here. The Jets are also decent, and should put up a good fight. I think those are your top three teams, and then whomever wins the Battle of Alberta in fourth... then the playoffs. The Leafs winning the President's Trophy, or just the division would be nice, but it's meaningless without legit postseason success.

After the Habs streak through Vancouver, Chris Johnston on Twitter called them a Juggernaut... and I suggested that we pump the brakes some. Leafs have had some success now too, including rolling through Vancouver, and I equally say, pump the brakes a bit... but a great start to the season, is always welcome.

I agree that it's way too early for any talk of the President's Trophy.

However the Leafs win tonight was also important because no one can say something like yes they defeated Vancouver three games in a row and could not defeat Montreal.

 

[Dondini]

Habs fan checking in, thought both teams didn’t play their best, Habs especially fumbled the puck around a lot more. Leafs defintely have a more clutch ability around the net. leafs winning without any of their big guns scoring is big for them. For the Habs outshooting them by a good margin while playing fairly poorly is a positive I guess.

thought Habs were better 5 on 5. Anything not 5 on 5 leafs are going to work them

price needs to be a lot better. I think the organization needs to stop treating him like a god and put some pressure on him. Sit him 3-4 straight and let allen run with it for a bit. He’s 30 for all we know he could be peaking. What is price going to do? Ask for a trade? Good luck any team wanting 10.5 for what he brings most of the year especially in a flat cap. I’m not saying the sky is falling but please but some pressure on him. He is a slow starter the last few years but come on.

leafs are the number 1 team in the div until proven otherwise


Edit and for f sakes price get rid of the red pads u never play good in those

 

[lebdafor norris]

In my predictions I've got all four playoff teams right, just in the wrong order. Vancouver is much worse than I anticipated, Calgary worse than I thought, and Montreal better than I could've predicted.

Dont sleep on Calgary, they haven't gotten their complementary wins against the Sens like the rest of the Western Canadian teams had.

 

[Dustin]

lol

Some of us like points against the team we're fighting for first in the division with.

It's a thing in sports.

Oh I'm certainly glad. All I'm saying is that definately was not the Leafs best game and I doubt it was Montreal's either.

Hoping next Saturday is a better game all around. Especially if the Leafs win...

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Dont sleep on Calgary, they haven't gotten their complementary wins against the Sens like the rest of the Western Canadian teams had.

Ain't that the truth. Ottawa can only beat the Eastern Canadian teams it seems.

 

[HabsInsider]

Leafs are the best team in the North, confirmed. A statement was made tonight.

 

[LEAFSANDBILLSFAN]

Both teams are playoff teams. Thats all that can be evaluated at this point in the season.

What is with Western Canadians and their irrational hatred of Toronto? I see Western Canadians on here who cheer for Montreal, Boston, and other teams who go bonkers over their hatred of Toronto. It is borderline mental health.

 

[Rubi]

Leafs going to win President's trophy easily, wonder if they'll put an asterisk on it this season.

I wouldn't get too cocky. Its still early in the season and its not like the Leafs are blowing teams out of the water, with the exception of a couple of Vancouver games. Most of their wins have been close.

DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT
Wed, Jan 13	vs Montreal	W5-4 OT
Fri, Jan 15	@ Ottawa	L5-3
Sat, Jan 16	@ Ottawa	W3-2
Mon, Jan 18	vs Winnipeg	W3-1
Wed, Jan 20	vs Edmonton	L3-1
Fri, Jan 22	vs Edmonton	W4-2
Sun, Jan 24	@ Calgary	W3-2
Tue, Jan 26	@ Calgary	W4-3
Thu, Jan 28	@ Edmonton	W4-3
Sat, Jan 30	@ Edmonton	L4-3 OT
Thu, Feb 4	vs Vancouver	W7-3
Sat, Feb 6	vs Vancouver	W5-1
Mon, Feb 8	vs Vancouver	W3-1
Wed, Feb 10	@ Montreal	W4-2

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

 

[Spargon]

Both teams are playoff teams. Thats all that can be evaluated at this point in the season.

What is with Western Canadians and their irrational hatred of Toronto? I see Western Canadians on here who cheer for Montreal, Boston, and other teams who go bonkers over their hatred of Toronto. It is borderline mental health.

Western Canada has a Napolean Complex towards Ontario. Because we have the biggest city in Toronto and it is viewed as a world class city by other countries and is usually one of few places people know in Canada. Plus media coverage weighs heavily our way to. They feel under appreciated and under exposed, and many have an unjustified image that Ontarians have an arrogance about this and hold ourselves above the rest of Canada.

That's the impression I've gained interacting with Western Canadians over the years

 

[WTFMAN99]

Western Canada has a Napolean Complex towards Ontario. Because we have the biggest city in Toronto and it is viewed as a world class city by other countries and is usually one of few places people know in Canada. Plus media coverage weighs heavily our way to. They feel under appreciated and under exposed, and many have an unjustified image that Ontarians have an arrogance about this and hold ourselves above the rest of Canada.

That's the impression I've gained interacting with Western Canadians over the years

Alberta is like the Florida of Canada...nuts.

Vancouver has a beautiful city. Didn't get to interact with a lot of people.

I am hoping to get vaccinated and check out Eastern Canada in the summer if things get more normal.

 

[super6646]

Calgary has had really good fancy stats with 0 puckluck backing it up... hopefully things figure itself out soon

 

[BTP]

I think the final standing will be

1. Toronto
2. Winnipeg
3. Montreal
4. Calgary
Edmonton
Vancouver
Ottawa

I think Winnipeg is sneaky good

 

[muddywaters]

Western Canada has a Napolean Complex towards Ontario. Because we have the biggest city in Toronto and it is viewed as a world class city by other countries and is usually one of few places people know in Canada. Plus media coverage weighs heavily our way to. They feel under appreciated and under exposed, and many have an unjustified image that Ontarians have an arrogance about this and hold ourselves above the rest of Canada.

That's the impression I've gained interacting with Western Canadians over the years

I've always looked at Ontario as a kind of proxy for Britain in North America ... do not feel that way about Calgary ... culturally different from my point of view ... not good nor bad ...