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

[PaulD]

Nice of Boston to tank for a chance to play the Leafs.

they lost their last 2 games
leafs lost their last 4

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Theres a massive difference between "rebuild" and taking a step back. I think everyone knew Boston would take a step back, I don't think anyone would think they would finish well out of the playoffs and in the basement like a "rebuilding" team. OP called them a re-building team. They are not anywhere close to a re-building team in my definition.

They had all the intentions of trying to compete coming into this year.

Our own board poll heavily reflected wild card at best roster, many expected a playoffs miss.

Ownership, they want many series for the $$. Fans would be happy with this roster advancing past the 1st round. Naturally since it is upon us we would hope for more.

 

[BB79]

Being propped by loser points because refs always give "timely PPs" to bruins isn't defined as "good this year"

If the refs called the game by the book and din't give bruins timely PPs boston would be a WC team or probably don't even make playoffs

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ThOsE dArN rEfS! Always screwing my team but helping them out. We only have 10 OTL gosh dangit

 

[PaulD]

Leafs in 4.

Heard that last time the Leafs met the Habs too.

 

[rfournier103]

Do you honestly believe this lmao?

What rebuilding team doesnt trade away current roster players for assets, signs the likes of jvr, shattenkirk etc in the summer, doesnt move ullmark, dont have their 1st, 2nd or 3rd round picks this year.

Theres no way you seriously believe they were "rebuilding" this year.

They lost their top two centers - who were VERY good, by the way - and still lost the division by a point.

The Bruins were handcuffed by some salary cap issues, and absolutely need to address the 1C position this offseason. As well as Coyle and Zacha have played this season, they still need a top-flight superstar center. *This* season is kind of a bridge year.

If the Bruins lose this series and look bad doing it, there very well could be changes behind the bench and upstairs as well.

 

[rfournier103]

Woohoo! First one in! Here we go again!

 

[hangman005]

Can both teams lose?

 

[BB79]

Can both teams lose?

No, but Vegas definitely can

 

[wintersej]

@Fenway forbort out

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Here we go Bruins! Silence the nonsense act, be the hammer not the nail!

As Jack Edwards say, Kill the Beast!

 

[wintersej]

Can Lindholm/McAvoy control Matthews? Can the Leafs control Pasta by committee?

 

[Terrier]

 

[Panteras]

This should be a fun game.

 

[hamzarocks]

Leafs need this series

It is time to complete our story

This ones for you Phil

 

[TD Charlie]

Leafs need this series

It is time to complete our story

This ones for you Phil

Acknowledge us

 

[TheBeastCoast]

If Willy is out tonight we probably get dusted away. Take away one of our main advantages which is having a talent like Willy out there in softer matchups while Matthews takes the best Boston has.

 

[AvroArrow]

Domi is out ? I swear he was confirmed to be playing last night

 

[Strangle]

GO LEAFS GO!!!

 

[HarrisonFord]

I’m sure this match up will be cordial and respectful between the fanbases!

 

[Fenway]

Somebody copied the HF Bruins PREGAME thread to this forum

The REAL HF Bruins GDT will come later this afternoon

 

[The Management]

 

[Chaos2k7]

Can both teams lose?

Why? No one is playing your precious Canes...

 

[rfournier103]

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Too bad the Hulk isn’t blue. That’s the only thing that would make this any better.

 

[Summer Rose]

Hoping for a good game tonight. I don’t like either team, but playoff hockey is playoff hockey!

 

[Strangle]

I’m sure this match up will be cordial and respectful between the fanbases!

I’m saying this right now….

Don’t ban me, bros