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

[Alerion]

People say Boston is a tough, heavy team that can wear you down.

Well what about our speed. They can have fun trying to keep up with that for 60 minutes over 7 games. Wave after wave of high speed pressure on your defense. I think they should be more worried about being worn down than us.

It all depends on how much extracurricular activity the refs let go in, and let's not forget that their first line can really fly too.

Our depth needs to show up.

 

[LeafingTheWay]

It would be an amazing story if we swept the Bruins.

 

[DarkKnight]

We've been a bit hot and cold recently, even during games

It's understandable considering our position on the table but Andersen coming to the party is going to be the big one

Sure have, so have the other two teams we could have faced, it's hard to keep an edge when you know you're in and real hockey is coming. I don't think the last couple weeks will mean jack to how we ultimately perform, this has been a couple months of basically stuck, Babs did well to keep us motivated imho.

 

[Brown Dog]

 

[kfox]

Lou brought in Plekanec for this series alone. Will he step up against Bergeron? I like our chances if he does

 

[CelticDruid]

Boston in 7. Not being a leaf troll, just thing our second pairing D gets grinded down at the end of the series and finally cracks.

Leafs cannot complete the game 7 comeback. We trail 3-0 but lose 4-2 (ENG). Hyman on a big chance flub we look back on

Smoking the green makes you lame in between(Deadzone)

 

[KPower]

Lou brought in Plekanec for this series alone. Will he step up against Bergeron? I like our chances if he does

I just threw up thinking about turtle neck on the ice against Bergeron.

 

[Daisy Jane]

**** I am so pumped for this one

me toooo...let's gooo

 

[Cleetus]

haha Jesse and her Caffeine pills!

 

[gyzmo]

Time to avenge our playoff loss years ago....

 

[A1LeafNation]

There is only one problem in this series and its a big one. How do you shut down Marchand Bergeon Pastrnak = 99 goals this season.

For 10 minutes: Bergeron vs. Plekanec, Marchand vs. Komarov, Pastrnak vs Kapanen
For 10 minutes: Bergeron vs. Kadri, Marchand vs. Marleau, Pastrnak vs. Marner

Just stick on to them like white on rice when they are on the ice.

For the remaining 40 min balls to the wall:

Hyman Matthews Nylander
Marleau Kadri Marner
JVR Bozak Brown

...or something along these lines.

 

[Pocket Hercules]

The only thing that scares me this series is marchand being marchand and injuring one of our players.

This will def be an entertaining series. I think we are the better team so we should win. Another loss to boston in the first round would sting real bad.

I think leafs in 6. For my sanity's sake, no game 7 ot pls.

Well it's a good thing that Kadri can be equally annoying if the situation presents itself. I also expect Uncle Leo to take it up a notch and be a thorn in their sides.

 

[MapleLeafs9]

haha Jesse and her Caffeine pills!

Hahaha, stupid episode, they made it seem like she was on crack

 

[Cleetus]

Hahaha, stupid episode, they made it seem like she was on crack

lmao yes I think she was studying for a geometry test, and singing in a group! she took them to study and stay focused! memories!

 

[PromisedLand]

Boston Bruins (A2) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (A3)

Thursday, April 12, 7pm: Maple Leafs @ Bruins | NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports
Saturday, April 14, 8pm: Maple Leafs @ Bruins | NBC, CBC, TVA Sports
Monday, April 16, 7pm: Bruins @ Maple Leafs | CBC, TVA Sports, NBCSN
Thursday, April 19, 7pm: Bruins @ Maple Leafs | CBC, TVA Sports, NBCSN
*Saturday, April 21, TBD: Maple Leafs @ Bruins | TBD
*Monday, April 23, TBD: Bruins @ Maple Leafs | TBD
*Wednesday, April 25, TBD: Maple Leafs @ Bruins | TBD

P.S. Mods/HF Admin folks; you guys really have to bring back the old HF style of ignored poster not ignore threads

 

[Polaris1010]

There is only one problem in this series and its a big one. How do you shut down Marchand Bergeon Pastrnak = 99 goals this season.

Maybe change it up with the defensive pairings.

Always have the 1st line or 2nd line matched up against their top line.

And always have Hainsey - Zaitsev on against their top line.

Could even go with Hainsey - Polak.

 

[DarkKnight]

Andersen 10-1 .935 against Boston. Meaningless, but also maybe not.

 

[Tonka]

Just my honest opinion, I think our defense and goaltending is pretty meh, so because of that I am doubtful about us going all the way. But my passion is saying, lets go all the freaking way! This is our year!

 

[Polaris1010]

Just my honest opinion, I think our defense and goaltending is pretty meh, so because of that I am doubtful about us going all the way. But my passion is saying, lets go all the freaking way!

What do you think about Boston's defense and goaltending?

Is it better, or worst?

 

[The Hanging Jowl]

I guess the solace I can take from tonight's game is if that's the team we face in the first round, anything less than a sweep would be a disappointment.

 

[Pi]

What do you think about Boston's defense and goaltending?

Is it better, or worst?

Boston’s team defense is better than ours and probably will be as long as we have guys like Polak, Carrick, Hainsey in our lineups. Goaltending is about the same IMO. Both Rask and Andersen are good goalies but I don’t think either is good enough to steal a series on his own.

The way we beat Boston is the way we have beaten any team this year. Speed and skill.

 

[1specter]

Just my honest opinion, I think our defense and goaltending is pretty meh, so because of that I am doubtful about us going all the way. But my passion is saying, lets go all the freaking way! This is our year!

Not sure why you think goaltending is meh. Andersen is a great goalie

 

[kfox]

To me, Andersen is the key to winning the series. Boston will see it the same way. With his history of concussions, you just know they will be crashing the net. Very worrisome. Our power play will need to be vicious to keep them from running Andersen.

 

[Warden of the North]

Our conquest for the Cup starts in Boston. Fitting.

 

[Kelly]

Cannot come soon enough. This week is going to be SOOOO slow.