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

[Mess]

Will they even be on the ice together very often?

On the Leafs PK maybe.

 

[1specter]

He's a Canuck fan and you should check out his reaction when Leafs won the Matthews Lottery. Hated the Leafs only 2 years ago. Bandwagon jumper extraordinaire.

Yeah I don't like that guy. I remember he was crying a lot when Kadri had that hit on Sedin.

 

[LeafFever]

In the predictions I never see the Leafs 7-1 record against Boston the past 2 years brought up, or Freddy's career 10-1 record. I believe if the shoe was on the other foot, we'd see it mentioned countless times by the media. Heck, we'll hear more about the 2013 collapse than those stats.

 

[Clark4Ever]

In the predictions I never see the Leafs 7-1 record against Boston the past 2 years brought up, or Freddy's career 10-1 record. I believe if the shoe was on the other foot, we'd see it mentioned countless times by the media. Heck, we'll hear more about the 2013 collapse than those stats.

While I definitely think that bodes well for us, we've seen countless examples in the past wherein regular season success does not translate in the playoffs.

As the old saying goes, it's a brand new season come playoff time.

 

[LeafFever]

While I definitely think that bodes well for us, we've seen countless examples in the past wherein regular season success does not translate in the playoffs.

As the old saying goes, it's a brand new season come playoff time.

I do agree. Leafs vs Ottawa 4 times is a great example.
I just mean it's not mentioned as much as 2013' which is pretty ridiculous. I even had a family member tell me on Sunday Toronto was finished because they can never beat Boston. I told him the 7-1 stat and he didn't believe me.

 

[Skin Tape Session]

Don't know if anybody has heard of "The Hockey Guy" on YouTube, really smart guy and always breaks down everything in fine detail, he picked Toronto in 6. Also yes he's wearing a Leafs jersey but he wears jerseys of various teams all the time, he wore it because he's picking them as he describes in the video. In fact he even says he's a Bruins fan.

I find him condescending and a bit of a tool. The looks he gives the camera I can see he is a prick. I also think any forty plus year old man wearing hats with the brim flat are a bit immature. Not a fan

 

[Walter Sobchak]

Two weeks ago I felt as though this matchup was a terrible one for the Leafs but today? The Bruins have been in a serious funk. Everyone ratchets it up for the playoffs but if the Leafs can come out and control the pace I don't feel nearly as bad about their chances against the Bruins as I did two weeks ago.

Either way, it should be a great series.

 

[ErnieLeafs]

I hope not

The thought of Marchand and Komarov on the ice at the same time is terrifying

That's pretty dramatic, which is becoming a hallmark of your's. Komarov thrives in the playoff environment. His role is front and centre.

 

[ShaneFalco]

Komarov played 7 playoff games in 2012-13
and 6 games last year

Not sure where the playoff beast thing comes from

 

[ShaneFalco]

 

[ShaneFalco]

So are we

 

[ErnieLeafs]

I find him condescending and a bit of a tool. The looks he gives the camera I can see he is a prick. I also think any forty plus year old man wearing hats with the brim flat are a bit immature. Not a fan

Pretty much the same as people who judge others based on their tattoos or brand of clothes they wear. This isn't high school (or maybe it is, for you), grow up.

 

[Rob Brown]

So are we

Love this.

 

[LeafFever]

Komarov played 7 playoff games in 2012-13
and 6 games last year

Not sure where the playoff beast thing comes from

Its the fact is a"gritty", and physcial player who works hard. People keep equating that to playoff success.
Phil Kessel is a true playoff beast. A guy probably the least physical anywhere.

 

[MR4]

Komarov played 7 playoff games in 2012-13
and 6 games last year

Not sure where the playoff beast thing comes from

And has 1 point in those 13 games. f***ing beast. Should be playing 1C over Matthews.

Komarov fanboys are the worst lmao

 

[MattySnipes]

Of the 4 Leafs that were in game 7 of the 2013 series with Boston.

Komarov's first year in the NHL.
Kadri's first year in the NHL
JVR's first year with the Leafs.
Gardiner's was still developing and only played 12 regular season games.

Yeah, Gardiner doesn't really count. I'd add Bozak in for him. The other 3 are accurate.

 

[ToneDog]

Komarov played 7 playoff games in 2012-13
and 6 games last year

Not sure where the playoff beast thing comes from

It is not what you know, it is who you know that counts. And Leo knows Babs

 

[ToneDog]

Love this.

Babs echoed the same sentiments on Overdrive and PTS last night. I really like what he had to say and I look forward to him selling Toronto to Tavares

 

[MattySnipes]

So are we

Naz is the man! Great quote by him.

 

[hoglund]

While I definitely think that bodes well for us, we've seen countless examples in the past wherein regular season success does not translate in the playoffs.

As the old saying goes, it's a brand new season come playoff time.

It works the other way too, in the early 2000s the Leafs were terrible against Ottawa in the regular season, but always beat them in the playoffs.

 

[Liminality]

Interesting thread on the recent 11 year journey for the Pens. It includes being humbled by vet teams, getting swept, losing their cool, getting redemption and of course winning the cup multiple times.
It's a decent reminder that not everything is linear, not everything goes according to plan, you keep working at it and maybe good things can happen.

 

[ErnieLeafs]

And has 1 point in those 13 games. ****ing beast. Should be playing 1C over Matthews.

Komarov fanboys are the worst lmao

Must be nice living in the ignorant bubble, where in such a dynamic, fast moving game, the only thing that matters is scoring.

There's really no hope for some.

 

[The Best Leafs Ever]

So are we

Lmao I hope these are not just words, he hasn't been able to shutdown the bruins this season. Boasting big is not that fancy when there will be demand for performance.

 

[IBeL34f]

Lmao I hope these are not just words, he hasn't been able to shutdown the bruins this season. Boasting big is not that fancy when there will be demand for performance.

"Boasting big"? How is believing in your group and being excited "boasting big"?

 

[Loosie]

No surprises here: