Series Talk: ECQ: Boston Bruins (2-0) Toronto Maple Leafs. Well. We can Win at Home. We Have to.

[WilliamInLondon]

was hoping the Leafs would draw Tampa just so the Leafs and Raptors can eliminate their Boston opponents simultaneously.

should be a great series. I think it'll go 6 or 7, slightly favoring Boston, but could go either way. If things go badly in the first few games, I really hope the Leafs utilize their advantage of speed and sub out Komarov, Polak, and Plekanec and roll with Johnsson, Carrick, and Aaltonen. Take a punt on the kids - they could outperform.

 

[SprDaVE]

It's going to be a tough series. I have no idea what to expect.

 

[Walshy7]

anyone else find it a little strange that the jets series is on days we are off but theirs isnt on cbc? that time slot on cbc is pens flyers. i bet that pisses jets fans off

 

[ACC1224]

was hoping the Leafs would draw Tampa just so the Leafs and Raptors can eliminate their Boston opponents simultaneously.

should be a great series. I think it'll go 6 or 7, slightly favoring Boston, but could go either way. If things go badly in the first few games, I really hope the Leafs utilize their advantage of speed and sub out Komarov, Polak, and Plekanec and roll with Johnsson, Carrick, and Aaltonen. Take a punt on the kids - they could outperform.

I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for any of those three to be removed from the lineup.

 

[ottomaddox]

was hoping the Leafs would draw Tampa just so the Leafs and Raptors can eliminate their Boston opponents simultaneously.

should be a great series. I think it'll go 6 or 7, slightly favoring Boston, but could go either way. If things go badly in the first few games, I really hope the Leafs utilize their advantage of speed and sub out Komarov, Polak, and Plekanec and roll with Johnsson, Carrick, and Aaltonen. Take a punt on the kids - they could outperform.

If you think that Aaltonen/Carrick are any kind of "advantage", then I suggest that you re-think your...

 

[ottomaddox]

anyone else find it a little strange that the jets series is on days we are off but theirs isnt on cbc? that time slot on cbc is pens flyers. i bet that pisses jets fans off

We don't NEED to worry about their feelings. We do this too much in the NHL.

 

[Walshy7]

We don't NEED to worry about their feelings. We do this too much in the NHL.

yeah i didnt add the haha at the end, i find it very funny im not bothered by any other teams feelings. I find it funny 2 canadian teams make it yet only one gets the prized CBC slot

 

[Gary Nylund]

anyone else find it a little strange that the jets series is on days we are off but theirs isnt on cbc? that time slot on cbc is pens flyers. i bet that pisses jets fans off

It pisses me off. Other than the Leafs, WPG is the team I'm most interested in watching.

 

[Walshy7]

It pisses me off. Other than the Leafs, WPG is the team I'm most interested in watching.

you can watch on sportsnet, you wont miss it i just find it funny that rogers wouldnt put both on CBC

 

[Gary Nylund]

you can watch on sportsnet, you wont miss it i just find it funny that rogers wouldnt put both on CBC

That's good news than, thanks! And yes it is strange, I guess WPG just gets no respect at all which is kind of sad.

 

[ToneDog]

you can watch on sportsnet, you wont miss it i just find it funny that rogers wouldnt put both on CBC

If the Flyers/Pens series is anything like the last time they met, I'd rather watch that series. With Suter out, Minny is a heavy underdog.

 

[al secord]

One team is built for playoff hockey and the other isn't. These aren't Dave Nonis' Leafs. This soft group are about to get bullied by Marchand and Co. Regular season results mean nothing.. this is a nightmare matchup for the Leafs.

Expect the Bruins to take liberties with this soft team, early and often. The Leafs have no answer for the Bruins heavy, physical style. Boston has several players who know the price you have to pay, in order to win in the playoffs. The Leafs really don't. The Leafs don't have the fortitude to be able to compete in this series.

Dave's not here, man.

 

[Liferleafer]

Leafs in 7, Double OT win.

I'm old....my heart may not take that....how about Leafs in 4 all 3 goal wins?

 

[Liferleafer]

Dave's not here, man.

 

[81Leafs50]

Leafs won three of four against Bruins this season
NOV. 10 @ TOR - Leafs 3-2 OT
NOV. 11 @ BOS - Leafs 4-1
FEB. 3 @ BOS - Bruins 4-1
FEB. 24 @ TOR - Leafs 4-3

Note: Matthews played in just one game (the loss)

Frederik Andersen in career v Bruins: 10-1-0, .935 sv%

 

[ACC1224]

What's with the 8pm start on Saturday?

 

[pheasant]

I really didn't want to face Boston. But no changing that now, and it isn't better to dwell on 'what if.' Boston it is, so be it.

So make me proud, Toronto. Get a win and give us Leafs fans something to rub in Bruins fans faces. I've endured years of "thank you Kessel" and "it was 4-1" from Boston fans, and I just can't take any more. I need a win in this series, and this is a team I really believe can do it!

 

[Raging Bull]

What's with the 8pm start on Saturday?

Bruins need an extra hour to limber up their old crusty bones.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Boston is a tough matchup for the first round.
So up in the air.
Pretty close to 50/50.

 

[Walshy7]

I'm old....my heart may not take that....how about Leafs in 4 all 3 goal wins?

Yep hat trick
Matthews game 1
Marner game 2
Nylander game 3
Hyman game 4 haha no seriously I guess jvr then

 

[Trapper]

This is going to be a great series. Time to see who carries regular season over to playoffs.
I think Boston/Toronto and Pittsburgh/Philly have the potential to be the 2 greatest series of round 1.
Very exciting now that the real season has started.

 

[Bloomberg]

Really hoping Gardiner turns beast mode like last year's playoffs

 

[Pookie]

Hope the NHL tests for soft pucks in Boston.

 

[Raging Bull]

One big plus is I’ll get to hear Bill Burr talking about the Leafs on his podcasts.

 

[ToneDog]

Hoping Marleau excels in this series. McAvoy has been solid but if he is going to play 20-25 minutes we need to go after him hard.

TyBo, time to showcase whatever you have saved up from the regular season. 11 goals and declining production ain't going to get it done for you on July 1st.

Win game 1 and put all the pressure on the Bruins in game 2.