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

[Jeremy2020]

They have made the playoffs 8 straight years.

Strange that we've only seen them in the playoffs the one time

 

[Leaf Fans]

Strange that we've only seen them in the playoffs the one time

Are you more than one person or do you mean both of us?

 

[Oscar The Grouch]

I fully expect the leafs to win the next two they do their best work with no pressure on them

Agreed. They will just do enough so they can advance some false narrative that they battled hard and earned respect in the handshake line. It will be enough to convince management to run it back.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Agreed. They will just do enough so they can advance some false narrative that they battled hard and earned respect in the handshake line. It will be enough to convince management to run it back.

Earning respect in the handshake line is moot if the team doesn't win. I agree that respect is important, but it is more important to win with respect rather than lose.

 

[HuGort]

They have made the playoffs 8 straight years.

Lol. Yeah, that does a lot. Lol

You fellows draft well. You must have excellent scouting department. Considering how high you draft each year and all picks thrown away. Knies, Minten, Cowan, Sanding, Durzi they all good players. Other than Amirov but that was a fluke could happen any team.

You should trade one of your stars trade up in first round draft stud defenseman. Scouts Leafs have would get A Makar or Pietrangelo type. This exceptional draft for franchise defenseman, 5 or 6 available. Take caproom such a move frees up and improve team depth.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Oh - they're a definition of pain all right. A pain in the a**.

Have you tried not sleeping with the fans.

 

[Leafs87]

They have made the playoffs 8 straight years.

Not true. The Columbus lose was to get into the playoffs and they didnt. That was a very stupid overall set up but if we’re being factual they have made it 4 years in a row. 7/8. Which means f all of this is their level of compete. Today was embarrassing. Let’s see what they do for game 5 but I can’t say I’ve seen anything from this core to make me believe they have 3 wins in a row in them.

 

[HuGort]

Oh - they're a definition of pain all right. A pain in the a**.

They must be great hockey fans in Toronto. All the defeats they suffered and have passion they shown.

Not true. The Columbus lose was to get into the playoffs and they didnt.

Lol. Oh yeah

 

[Leaf Fans]

Not true. The Columbus lose was to get into the playoffs and they didnt.

The NHL counts it a as a playoff appearance.

 

[TheOne]

I am once again denying that this core of proven chokers are responsible for their own defeat.

Clearly, this is on the refs!!!!

 

[Barnum]

Amazed Boston has been so successful with Pastrnak stuck in neutral.

Such a great problem to have, a player averaging a point a game in the playoffs but considered to be “stuck in neutral”.

 

[Headshot77]

Not to make excuses for the Leafs, but it sounds like Nylander had a stomach bug and gave it to Matthews. would explain why both had random absences.

 

[PlushMinus]

Did you quote the wrong person?

I'm criticizing the Leafs and backing it up.

And the fact that I'm literate enough to bang out a few paragraphs in 10 minutes isn't really the insult you think it is.

No I think he is either so drunk he needs to go to bed or a colossal moron. Could be both I suppose

 

[GTislanders]

Has anyone checked on tavares? Hows he taking everything? Wouldnt want his feelings to be hurt. Afterall, he slept in Leafs pajamas.

 

[TheSuperElite]

Don’t cheer against Toronto, but wouldn’t mind them losing for the offseason drama.

 

[GTislanders]

Ryan O’Reilly was right. The Leafs have a dysfunctional locker room with the Core 4 and then everyone else.

What did reilly say?

 

[Leaf Fans]

Has anyone checked on tavares? Hows he taking everything? Wouldnt want his feelings to be hurt. Afterall, he slept in Leafs pajamas.

No, but he seemed fine post game - disappointed but fine.

 

[Sensatauro]

Um, they won one last year?

You don't think having a 40-goal, 98-point player point player in the lineup might make even a tiny difference in a tight series that is currently 2-1? I mean, it's not an excuse. Even a six year-old could figure it out.

EDIT: Don't answer that. My bad. You're a Habs fan. You don't think having a 28-goal, 65-point player in the lineup might make even a tiny difference?

So, still think you are smarter then everyone saying he wasn't going to make a difference?

Not sure what the answer is in Toronto. But they really are the personification of making the most of the easy games and just cashing out when things get tough. Weak mentality is the root cause of the team. Poor leadership, Tavares, Matthews Marner all just individuals with no heart.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Ryan O’Reilly was right. The Leafs have a dysfunctional locker room with the Core 4 and then everyone else. It was on full display for everyone when Marner threw his tantrum on the bench. The other players just stared ahead afraid to say a word.
On the other side Boston plays like a team. Not a few stars and the rest. You can see it in the way they work hard for the each other.

I don't believe he made that claim.

 

[Peasy]

Please old yeller the leafs and put us out of our misery. Don't drag this out any longer.

 

[Ducer]

I can't take five more years of Morgan Rielly I'd rather watch a turtle walk then him skate.

 

[GreytWun]

Matthews showing once again he just ain’t it in the playoffs.

 

[Devilmademedoit]

How much do you wanna bet that sportsnet will still find away talk about Leafs 4 to 5 times per game after the Leafs are knocked out

 

[Pogotheclown]

Jeez, boston is really loading up with people in front of their own net.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

Not to make excuses for the Leafs, but it sounds like Nylander had a stomach bug and gave it to Matthews. would explain why both had random absences.

Another primary assist, truly a season for the ages