Do the Leafs get more credit in hindsight for taking the Panthers to 7 games?

[Il Stugotz]

It’s adorable that anyone thinks Toronto could’ve beaten Carolina

 

[Pablo El Perro]

Not saying they wouldn't beat Carolina, but these hypotheticals for feels are a bit silly.

 

[3074326]

Sure, if it makes people feel better to give them credit for losing in the second round. Credit where credit is due. Congrats!

 

[Strangelove]

Panthers didn't really get their legs going until Game 3. Then playoff Bob arrived and the entire team started getting their rhythm. If the Panthers didn't start slow, I think the series would go 5 games max.

Came here to post this...

 

[koyvoo]

Maybe. But I think it was more a case Florida taking a couple games to find their A game, and when they did, it was similar type of domination.

 

[Panthers Propaganda]

No, we were asleep first two games.

 

[Davo Ikinzom]

No, Carolina is just built even worse. Their defense and goaltending is bad and they don't even have a star forward to make up for it.

 

[ThrowDemTongs]

Yes. They should keep everyone and run it back

I hate so much about the things that you choose to be

 

[Voodoo Child]

*Handshake Line Respect Intensifies...*

 

[Eternal Leaf]

The Leafs had their own issues.

I think Florida has gone into the Carolina series as a well-oiled machine. That game 3 vs the Leafs turned things on its head and they have been running at full tilt ever since.

The one thing to the Leafs credit is game 6. They did well there against a primed Panthers team, so perhaps they are better than the Hurricanes.

 

[I am not exposed]

Yes.

I said before the Playoffs started that Florida, Toronto, and Tampa were the best 3 teams in the East.

 

[FinlandPanther]

The leafs would lose against Carolina

 

[Hank Plank]

Banner worthy for sure.

 

[PistolPete]

Considering how badly Carolina is getting destroyed, do the Leafs get more credit in hindsight?

(Disclaimer: I don’t like the Leafs)

Yeah, suuuuuuure.

Wouldn't put it past a Leafs fan to claim that to make their question seem more serious and genuine

 

[Cloned]

Yeah, suuuuuuure.

Wouldn't put it past a Leafs fan to claim that to make their question seem more serious and genuine

Yes, surely that must be it.

 

[PistolPete]

Fully believe that if the Leafs were in Florida's position they would be doing the same to Carolina

They squeaked by Ottawa.

2 of their wins were OT and a third was a one goal win. And after going up 3-0, it took them 6 games to finish the series off.

Hardly sounds like a track record that promises a dominating performance against a team with the same record as Ottawa.

 

[NYRnine94]

Should get a banner that says "we blew a 2-0 series lead to Florida and lost in 7"

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

congratulations Toronto!

 

[PistolPete]

Should get a banner that says "we blew a 2-0 series lead to Florida and lost in 7"

More like "We barely squeezed by Ottawa and we blew a 2-0 series lead to Florida and lost in 7 after getting smoked in game 5 and 7 at home sk badly our fans forfeited $200 jerseys"

 

[LeafalCrusader]

 

[Sasha Orlov]

No lmfao this narrative is a new level of desperation and cope

 

[T REX]

Buwahahahaha. No. Zero credit for moral victories especially after choking a 2-0 series lead.

Leafs are old news.

 

[PistolPete]

Buwahahahaha. No. Zero credit for moral victories especially after choking a 2-0 series lead.

Leafs are old news.

And getting killed in 2 of the last 3 games

 

[BostonBob]

I'll ask the same question that I did in another thread - will there be a parade or just a banner raising ceremony for this accomplishment ????

 

[johnnybbadd]

Not really. They are just the team that got Florida humming. When you play a game where the shot attempts difference is the worst all year after 2 periods in the whole NHL and it’s a a game 7 at home you don’t get credit for anything.