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

[Mikeyg]

Holy shit this is some brutal goaltending. How much grit and good pro is pit playing with right now? Negative 8? Speed and skill wins babs, get that loser komarov out.

 

[Mkdaman1818]

Holy **** this is some brutal goaltending. How much grit and good pro is pit playing with right now? Negative 8? Speed and skill wins babs, get that loser komarov out.

That 3rd goal was terrible by Elliott. If Rask or Andersen let in shots like that, Komarov won’t make a difference.

 

[Mikeyg]

That 3rd goal was terrible by Elliott. If Rask or Andersen let in shots like that, Komarov won’t make a difference.

I dont even care about the third goal, phi cant handle pits SPEED

 

[Mkdaman1818]

I dont even care about the third goal, phi cant handle pits SPEED

Will be interesting to see how Babcock uses the lineup. If Komarov is a negative on 5 on 5, maybe they’ll double shift Connor Brown or Hyman, and just use Komarov on a penalty kill. And if Komarov costs us, Babcock can make the switch in game 2 or 3.

 

[Daisy Jane]

if the Leafs not do what Flyers did, that would be great.

 

[DopeyFish]

if the Leafs not do what Flyers did, that would be great.

Leafs are a quick team

so that's a start

 

[Ratboy]

I have never heard Bob McCowan so positive about the Leafs. He actually thinks Leafs will beat the Bruins in this series. He will be less surprised if the Leafs win it in 5 as opposed to Boston winning in 5.

Bizzaro world

 

[ErnieLeafs]

if the Leafs not do what Flyers did, that would be great.

Flyers haven't heard of a goalie as good as Freddy in years. Nothing to worry about there.

 

[Pi]

This Wild/Jets game is wild. The Leafs are going to get screwed if the refs let everything go like they are letting go right now in that game. I feel like every other hit is late, easily could be boarding half the times.

I hate it when refs throw the rulebook out of the window just because it’s the playoffs.

 

[Daisy Jane]

Flyers haven't heard of a goalie as good as Freddy in years. Nothing to worry about there.

it's more about looking outmatched and 'don't belong"

 

[MR4]

This Wild/Jets game is wild. The Leafs are going to get screwed if the refs let everything go like they are letting go right now in that game. I feel like every other hit is late, easily could be boarding half the times.

I hate it when refs throw the rulebook out of the window just because it’s the playoffs.

Don't worry though, Bruins fans will whine about a reffing conspiracy when we get our first 2 min PP in game 2 off a Marchand flying elbow to the head.

 

[Daisy Jane]

This Wild/Jets game is wild. The Leafs are going to get screwed if the refs let everything go like they are letting go right now in that game. I feel like every other hit is late, easily could be boarding half the times.

I hate it when refs throw the rulebook out of the window just because it’s the playoffs.

that is my biggest pet peeve. and then you hear the dumbos in the media going "that's a good thing, you don't want the refs deciding." but they are deciding. they are deciding not to make the call.

 

[Ratboy]

This Wild/Jets game is wild. The Leafs are going to get screwed if the refs let everything go like they are letting go right now in that game. I feel like every other hit is late, easily could be boarding half the times.

I hate it when refs throw the rulebook out of the window just because it’s the playoffs.

Is there any other sport where this happens? You'd think they'd try to maintain the consistent inconsistency from regular season to the playoffs.

It's pretty ridiculous how bad the officiating has become league wide.

When you can call anything, yet can also choose to call nothing, There is no set standard to rely on and as a result no accountability.

Who refs the refs?

 

[Daisy Jane]

Is there any other sport where this happens? You'd think they'd try to maintain the consistent inconsistency from regular season to the playoffs.

It's pretty ridiculous how bad the officiating has become league wide.

When you can call anything, yet can also choose to call nothing, There is no set standard to rely on and as a result no accountability.

Who refs the refs?

NBA i guess?

 

[Ratboy]

Don't worry though, Bruins fans will whine about a reffing conspiracy when we get our first 2 min PP in game 2 off a Marchand flying elbow to the head.

I'm thinking the guy has to know everyone is watching him and the next serious infraction should give him a lengthy suspension.

That said I want his nose broken. Again.

 

[Kiwi]

it's more about looking outmatched and 'don't belong"

It's amazing how outmatched you can look if your goaltender is a black hole

That's mighty deflating Daisy

 

[Daisy Jane]

It's amazing how outmatched you can look if your goaltender is a black hole

That's mighty deflating Daisy

it's still my biggest fear. ditto when we get to the Finals - the last few years it's been the Winner and the team they had to play the other team just looked completely outclassed. it would kill me if we got there and it was obvious we had no chance.

 

[Stephen]

Guys, teams with Carl Hagelin usually do well in the playoffs. 2 Stanley Cups, 1 finals appearance, 1 conference finals. Just a versatile two way winger with wheels. And we potentially have Kapanen and Johnsson who can bring the same dimension. Do not under estimate that speed.

 

[MapleLeafs9]

This Wild/Jets game is wild. The Leafs are going to get screwed if the refs let everything go like they are letting go right now in that game. I feel like every other hit is late, easily could be boarding half the times.

I hate it when refs throw the rulebook out of the window just because it’s the playoffs.

It's THE PLAYOFFS. I prefer the refs don't call shit as much as possible. When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

 

[TorMapleJays]

Who refs the refs?

Stephen Walkhom.

 

[TorMapleJays]

this series is a war, wow Winnipeg is good. They play such a heavy game.

 

[AllHeartNoSkill]

Stephen Walkhom.

How long has he been on the job? Seems like there’s been a noticeable decline in the last 2-3 years.

 

[al secord]

Bob McCown is a Leaf fan and there's no team I fear at all.

I haven't felt this odd since my last peyote trip.

 

[TorMapleJays]

How long has he been on the job? Seems like there’s been a noticeable decline in the last 2-3 years.

well he was the RIC (Referee in Chief) and then came back onto the ice for a few years,and then returned to office. I cant give you details, but Im sure the information is available on the NHLOA.com website.

I used to skate with his brother, never met Stephen though.

 

[TorMapleJays]

Kapi made his NHL debut in the play offs last year. Lets not forget that.