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

[Community]

Martin is practicing on...defense?

Martin is no higher than 3rd on the list of forwards to play if needed (Johnsson and Leivo before him) while Carrick is the next option for defense. Martin is unlikely to play even if our forwads get hurt and Carrick might get in even if our defense stays healthy so why not let Carrick practice as a pairing instead of just taking odd line rushes or what not. Beneficial for Carrick, doesn't matter for Martin as he shouldn't play this series.

 

[Walshy7]

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.

right but wouldn't you say it would make more sense for the jets on CBC and philly/pens on sportsnet. Then again sportsnet probably wants at least one game on their branded channel

 

[PuckMagi]

Leafs in 5

 

[The Podium]

It's going to be a tough series, maybe the toughest of the entire playoffs for either team. I want the Leafs to win, but it wont be a walk in the park. I hope for a well fought battle and exciting hockey. Unfortunately for these 2 powerhouses, one will be going home early by virtue of the stupid division layout. This really should be an ECF matchup so lets hope it is an exciting enough series that the one going home at least enjoyed the little playoffs they had.

 

[Muston Atthews]

Wonder how many games we’ll have to lose before Komarov comes out for Johnsson. I think we all know Kapanen will be the one coming out if Johnsson is coming in however

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

i just hope Babs is willing to put his trust in our skilled players over our heavy ones

 

[Sniper99]

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

I'd prefer 7 goal wins, I'll lose all my nails with 3 goal leads.

 

[inthe6ix]

Argos, Toronto FC, Raps, Leafs, Jays

Great year to be a sports fan in the GTA...

Buds in 6!

 

[La Masse]

This is going to be tough guys dont be mistaken and dont be cocky even if were up because one play can change the series. With that said, f*** the Bruins

Go leafs

 

[ottomaddox]

Martin is no higher than 3rd on the list of forwards to play if needed (Johnsson and Leivo before him) while Carrick is the next option for defense. Martin is unlikely to play even if our forwads get hurt and Carrick might get in even if our defense stays healthy so why not let Carrick practice as a pairing instead of just taking odd line rushes or what not. Beneficial for Carrick, doesn't matter for Martin as he shouldn't play this series.

With all due respect, you're speaking factually here. Are you Mike Babcock?

 

[thusk]

We've got probably the best 4th line defensivly of the NHL, if we intelligently can use that strenght and Komarov-Plekanec-Kapanen can play well enough defensivly to send him against bergeron line and slow him down enough. Plekanec have an history to playing really well against Bergeron so why don't use it.

Kadri line will eat krejci one
Matthews line will destroy Boston 3rd line
Bozak line will destroy Boston 4th line

Any line who will playing against bergeron line will not score a lot, our 4th line will not score a lot of goal so instead of losing production of a line like MAtthews or Kadri line can brought...

 

[Kamiccolo]

Dear lord if we lose this the main boards will be unbearable. However if we win it will be glorious.

 

[ToneDog]

right but wouldn't you say it would make more sense for the jets on CBC and philly/pens on sportsnet. Then again sportsnet probably wants at least one game on their branded channel

You are right. It is HNIC and there are only two Canadian teams. Sid should not trump the Jets.

 

[Rondo Hatton]

You are right. It is HNIC and there are only two Canadian teams. Sid should not trump the Jets.

This wouldn't be the CBC's call, Rogers would have dibs no?

 

[Mess]

We've got probably the best 4th line defensivly of the NHL, if we intelligently can use that strenght and Komarov-Plekanec-Kapanen can play well enough defensivly to send him against bergeron line and slow him down enough. Plekanec have an history to playing really well against Bergeron so why don't use it.

Kadri line will eat krejci one
Matthews line will destroy Boston 3rd line
Bozak line will destroy Boston 4th line

Any line who will playing against bergeron line will not score a lot, our 4th line will not score a lot of goal so instead of losing production of a line like MAtthews or Kadri line can brought...

Any such strategy you suggest is only available when Leafs are at home and have last change .. In Boston the Bruins get to dictate the match- ups for the most part.

Either way I'm expecting Matthews and Kadri to be going against Bergeron and Krecji head to head with Bozak verses Riley Nash and then 4th lines vs 4th lines.

 

[Pi]

i just hope Babs is willing to put his trust in our skilled players over our heavy ones

Let’s hope so. If he doesn’t play Matthews, Nylander, Marner more it doesn’t make sense. He needs to shorten the bench as the game goes on if we are in a close game.

I don’t want to lose a playoff game because Polak has trouble passing it to an open man and ices the puck and Bergeron line feasts on Bozak’s line to score an important goal.

 

[ToneDog]

This wouldn't be the CBC's call, Rogers would have dibs no?

Correct and we know what drives Rogers.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Let’s hope so. If he doesn’t play Matthews, Nylander, Marner more it doesn’t make sense. He needs to shorten the bench as the game goes on if we are in a close game.

I don’t want to lose a playoff game because Polak has trouble passing it to an open man and ices the puck and Bergeron line feasts on Bozak’s line to score an important goal.

pretty sure in the last playoffs Komarov had the 2nd most minutes among forwards. if he tries shit like that again we don't have a chance

 

[ShaneFalco]

Will the forum crash Thurs night?

 

[Loosie]

Bring on the big bad Bruins!!

Although we may need to update the Bear-tossing gif.

 

[Loosie]

Will the forum crash Thurs night?

 

[Pi]

pretty sure in the last playoffs Komarov had the 2nd most minutes among forwards. if he tries **** like that again we don't have a chance

God bless us if Komarov is even top 9 in minutes for forwards. He’s a shell of a shell of his former self.

Babcock admitted that Nylander, Matthews and Marner aren’t normal people/players. I’m assuming he will play them well.

 

[Mess]

pretty sure in the last playoffs Komarov had the 2nd most minutes among forwards. if he tries **** like that again we don't have a chance

Last year uncle Leo was 2nd in TOI/g ... but keep in mind he is one of the only players that plays 5v5, PK and PP.

ATOI/g last playoffs for forwards

Auston Matthews ..........20:18
Leo Komarov .....................19:37
Nazem Kadri .....................19:22
Tyler Bozak ........................18:45
William Nylander........... 18:41
Zach Hyman..................... 18:29
Connor Brown...................18:14
Mitch Marner.....................17:48
James van Riemsdyk ..17:38

Toronto Maple Leafs 2017 Statistics - Team and Player Stats - ESPN

 

[ToneDog]

LW	C	RW
BRAD MARCHAND Rating: 84.2#2 LW	PATRICE BERGERON Rating: 84.1#4 C	DAVID PASTRNAK Rating: 80.7#6 RW
JAKE DEBRUSK Rating: 76.2#21 LW	DAVID KREJCI Rating: 75.9#48 C	DAVID BACKES Rating: 73.5#83 RW
DANTON HEINEN Rating: 74.3#40 LW	RYAN DONATO Rating: 74.8#59 C	BRIAN GIONTA Rating: 71.3#66 RW
TIM SCHALLER Rating: 70.0#110 LW	NOEL ACCIARI Rating: 69.7#195 C	TOMMY WINGELS Rating: 70.8#163 RW

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When I look at their line combinations, I don't see how they measure up with us other than they are all playing above their heads. If I am JVR and TyBo I am licking my lips. Two UFAs playing against a couple of rookies and an old man who's best before date expired when he was with the Habs.

 

[Macallan18]

With all due respect, you're speaking factually here. Are you Mike Babcock?

With his views on Martin not playing, I wish he was!!!