ECQF: Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leafs (Series Tied 3-3)

[WarriorofTime]

Michael Jordan once famously dominated in the Finals with food poisoning but Matthews ain’t that.

 

[viper0220]

I don't think we are. I think they'll put a band-aid over a bullet hole by canning Keefe but I think they'll run it back with minimal changes to the roster.

Now, the following offseason...

If they do that, it is an sign that this era is coming to an end.

 

[red devil]

I’m not busting on him, have no clue what’s wrong with him, but the optics are horrible, actually couldn’t be worse if you scripted it. Shitty break I guess.

I don't either but they have other players on that team that have the talent to step up but they haven't so far. As a Habs it annoys me to say this but Marchand had developed into a real leader and now knows when he needs to full rat (I mean that as a compliment) or just simply play the game.

 

[Score08]

Swayman has that smell of something brewing and it’s not AM britches.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

If they do that, it is a sign that this era is coming to an end.

There’s not much more they can do. Everyone has an NMC

 

[TheNumber4]

Michael Jordan once famously dominated in the Finals with food poisoning but Matthews ain’t that.

Draisaitl played on one leg when he dominated playoffs scoring.

 

[viper0220]

There’s not much more they can do. Everyone has an NMC

True. It will come slowly.

 

[robertocarlos]

Food poisoning is no joke, one big hit and you got shit coming out of both ends

The rink guys have scrapers and a shovel. They scrape up blood, puke, food, fish, chicklets, drinks, whatever, so why not poop. Even the Presidents of the USA, both of them, poop their pants at work.

 

[Ezekial]

Michael Jordan once famously dominated in the Finals with food poisoning but Matthews ain’t that.

Yea but it's often forgotten that he had 2 awful quarters and 2 incredible quarters in that game.

And Michael Jordan is kind of in a league of his own when it comes to athletes.

 

[PaulD]

And Swayman leading the playoffs with a 1.34GAA and .956 save %. He and Marchand are carrying the Bruins. We just need Pasta to break free

Debrusk has been great..

 

[Over the volcano]

Food poisoning is no joke, one big hit and you got shit coming out of both ends

Used to call that the fire hydrant

No we don't have to assume that.
We're hearing one was migraines - which between the lights and the white ice reflecting off them, are impossible to play with.
Food poisoning (has varying degrees and affects people differently) makes you fatigued, cramp up, nausea, the runs, and other things that will make it difficult to play.

Maybe they both got food poisoning days apart, that seems unlikely to me.

you can assume what you like - but Mathews was sick the other night too. Food poisoning doesn't last like that

 

[Thirty Seven]

I just had food poisoning last week the day after commenting on rumours about Nylander having food poisoning. Definitely not fun but mine only lasted one day luckily

i've had it, I sat on the sh*tter, let it all out in one huge drop of a bomb and next thing woke up on the floor wedged in between the wall and toilet

It's brutal and explosive. I had a steady stream of hashbrowns coming out my mouth and nose at the same time haha

 

[Bowski]

Food poisoning is no joke, one big hit and you got shit coming out of both ends

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1994/04/24/fresh-from-hospital-roy-rescues-canadiens/def3787a-5105-40a7-a10f-f34b3452d7b3/

Food poisoning? Try staving off appendicitis brah.

 

[Horton Hears A Woo]

Nobody would argue McAvoy us better than Pastrnac.
Padtrnsc is a top 5 forward on the league.
McAvoy is not even a top 10 D

In what world is Mac not a top ten d man in the league?

 

[PaulD]

I’m telling you, Pelley is in charge now. He was just hired. If the Leafs don’t come back, I’d be shocked if both Keefe and Shanahan aren’t gone.

This team has had enough chances. If they don’t rally in this series, it’s time for some big changes.

Shanny and Keefe are gone.
Treveling won't ladtbhis entire contract.
Brass willp preach patience.
Rinse and repeat.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

The rink guys have scrapers and a shovel. They scrape up blood, puke, food, fish, chicklets, drinks, whatever, so why not poop. Even the Presidents of the USA, both of them, poop their pants at work.

I laughed, and it’s true we are run by geriatrics.

 

[BB79]

Debrusk has been great..

McAvoy too

 

[OurlordAndSaviorKuch]

In what world is Mac not a top ten d man in the league?

Please rank the top ten D and somehow include McAvoy.

 

[hfman]

It's brutal and explosive. I had a steady stream of hashbrowns coming out my mouth and nose at the same time haha

all's I remember is waking up stuffed between the wall and toilet and then hurling into the toilet again all while sitting in a puddle of sh*t.. not even joking lol worst experience of my life it was like something out of a f*cking horror movie

 

[PaulD]

They f***ed it by signing Tavares, they should have not done that.


When the Oilers got McDavid, they traded Taylor Hall, so McDavid’s influence can grow.

The Leafs should have done the same, let Matthews influence grow, don’t sign Tavares. Keep Kadri, sign another D.

many of us said that at the time....

 

[Kerberos]

When Marner was taking his gloves off, Matthews should have taken that chance to use them as an impromptu toilet.

 

[Over the volcano]

Please rank the top ten D and somehow include McAvoy.

I can understand how MacAvoy flies under the radar outside of the Boston market

 

[Ted Hoffman]

Michael Jordan once famously dominated in the Finals with food poisoning but Matthews ain’t that.

Yea but it's often forgotten that he had 2 awful quarters and 2 incredible quarters in that game.

And Michael Jordan is kind of in a league of his own when it comes to athletes.

Someone dig out in-season comments when Matthews was putting up 69, where people were talking about where Matthews ranked all-time.

No, he may not be #1. But if he's in the top-X all-time, where X is under say 25, and especially if he's talked about as being in the top-5 if not top-3, top-2 among current players, I can only do great if everything is perfect isn't how you achieve legendary status among the crop of wanna-be greats.

 

[Jee]

hashtag Dubas was not the problem

 

[Ezekial]

Someone dig out in-season comments when Matthews was putting up 69, where people were talking about where Matthews ranked all-time.

No, he may not be #1. But if he's in the top-X all-time, where X is under say 25, and especially if he's talked about as being in the top-5 if not top-3, top-2 among current players, I can only do great if everything is perfect isn't how you achieve legendary status among the crop of wanna-be greats.

I mean, no one, NO ONE would ever argue that Auston Matthews mentality as an athlete is in the same stratosphere as Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan was able to convince himself of shit he made up about people to propel his intensity to a higher level when he played them.