Post-Game Talk: ECQF GAME 4 - BRUINS head home with a 3-1 series lead.

[Kate08]

Leaf fans are on the ledge waiting to jump. They are clinging to the Bruins record last year where they faltered. The Leafs will come out hard in the next game simply because their season depends on it. Bruins just have to match or better their intensity. The two Sesame Street characters Domi and Bert will put on their side show. Reaves will be Reaves out their intimidating smaller players trying to drag the Bruins into the gutter with him. Hopefully Bruins get some axillary scoring from bottom lines.

In fairness I’m also clinging to what happened last year. It’s a regional pastime to expect the worst.

 

[khanomcat]

Agree but Marner at rock bottom

Toronto retains half and get Mitch to learn from Brad how to be a winner

Maybe Bergy takes him out to the 99 for lunch as well

Marner is Middleton like talent - Donny needs to get out his magic corn

Don’t we need centres more than wingers?

 

[Hookslide]

Agree but Marner at rock bottom

Toronto retains half and get Mitch to learn from Brad how to be a winner

Maybe Bergy takes him out to the 99 for lunch as well

Marner is Middleton like talent - Donny needs to get out his magic corn

Marner is no Middleton, start with the heart.

 

[Oates2Neely]

Do the Leafs not have a better option at 4th line wing than Reaves?? Why are they playing him?

 

[whatsbruin]

Don’t we need centres more than wingers?

I won't say never, but almost impossible to teach someone to accept the physical side of hockey. Either it is in you or it is not. I don't watch Marner, but if he avoids contact as much as I have read recently, I don't think it is something anyone will be able to teach/instill on him. Not expecting him to crash into the boards or knock people around, but Pasta and Zacha are high skilled, and are physical in the sense Marner would need to be. I don't see it and I think everyone would be disappointed.
My 2 cents worth.

 

[sooshii]

I know we're all aware of how well Jeremy Swayman has been playing, but these numbers are just too eye-popping...

Swayman over the last two seasons + playoffs vs. the Maple Leafs

• 7-0
• 1.27 GAA
• .959 Sv%

During the same time-frame, ALL OTHER goaltender average stats vs the Maple Leafs

• 3.47 GAA
• .891 Sv%

In other words, it has taken the Leafs an average of ~9 shots to score on an average NHL goalie, while it has taken the Leafs an average of ~24 shots to score a goal on Jeremy Swayman.

I love your numbers.

 

[whatsbruin]

What's interesting is that none of them have demanded a trade yet. All the first round exits, game 7 embarrassments and losing to Zamboni drivers. They've accepted losing. Reilly and Eichel got out of Buffalo after they figured they couldn't fix it from within and immediately won cups. Have some pride

Like the song goes, it's all about the money, money, money.
If you wanted a cup, no one would choose Toronto until they righted that ship.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

10:04 (McAvoy) vs 9:16 (Shattenkirk)

Thanks!

Couldn't find that info. Where did you get it?

 

[DKH]

Don’t we need centres more than wingers?

Not really
Zacha
Coyle
Bouvist
Geekie
Poitras
Merkulov
Beecher

All work


Maybe if you can’t resign DeBrusk you add Elias Lindholm (I’m a fan of his) but what are you paying him

Swayman & Bussi (I’m told by someone who knows he’s almost as good as Swayman)

Lohrei will join top 4 D

They can’t even get metkulov in and I like his 200 foot game and plus skills hockey brain

Poitras?

The bruins aren’t a collection of wow guys like Vegas but they are going to be very good and entertaining

I think bringing back majority of same team (trade Linus to LA for Lafreniere & a pick) they will be better

Jake leaves E Lindholm my target but probably 6/48 whereas DeBrusk much less and younger

Marner is no Middleton, start with the heart.

Don’t ruin my post - it took me a few minutes to type Middleton

Seriously though - Middleton was big game player - the game 7 too many men on ice he was best player on it

Middleton- Pederson my all time favorite duo although Bergeron & Marchand in the convo

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Love it !

That was harsh.

 

[KWbruin]

Thanks!

Couldn't find that info. Where did you get it?

NHL Stats

The official source for NHL Stats including skaters, goalies, teams stats and more.

www.nhl.com

The NHL site - Stats section is quite customizable.

 

[GoBs]

They let off the gas in the third to "protect" the lead and lost momentum IMO. I hate when teams try to protect the lead instead of just playing. Maybe in the last few minutes but not the whole period

Yes agree, look at Nashville yesterday

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

NHL Stats

The official source for NHL Stats including skaters, goalies, teams stats and more.

www.nhl.com

The NHL site - Stats section is quite customizable.

Excellent!

Thanks again.

 

[DKH]

That was harsh.

That seemed like a guy trying to advance himself in the media

I’m a Leafs player F this former teammate

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

That seemed like a guy trying to advance himself in the media

I’m a Leafs player F this former teammate

Judging by his illustrious NHL career, there may be a little jealousy involved too.

 

[GoBs]

Going to interesting if they throw Woll in there for the next one

 

[whatsbruin]

Not really
Zacha
Coyle
Bouvist
Geekie
Poitras
Merkulov
Beecher

All work


Maybe if you can’t resign DeBrusk you add Elias Lindholm (I’m a fan of his) but what are you paying him

Swayman & Bussi (I’m told by someone who knows he’s almost as good as Swayman)

Lohrei will join top 4 D

They can’t even get metkulov in and I like his 200 foot game and plus skills hockey brain

Poitras?

The bruins aren’t a collection of wow guys like Vegas but they are going to be very good and entertaining

I think bringing back majority of same team (trade Linus to LA for Lafreniere & a pick) they will be better

Jake leaves E Lindholm my target but probably 6/48 whereas DeBrusk much less and younger


Don’t ruin my post - it took me a few minutes to type Middleton

Seriously though - Middleton was big game player - the game 7 too many men on ice he was best player on it

Middleton- Pederson my all time favorite duo although Bergeron & Marchand in the convo

The list of centers you provided is depth, but I think they really could use a high end center.
Some one in the 75-80 pts a year, and good on the draw. Of course every team can use one of those, but the B's lack one, and nothing in the pipeline that jumps out as that kind of player.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Going to interesting if they throw Woll in there for the next one

He played in 25 games for them and has a better save percentage and goals against,frankly I would be surprised if they didn’t,hope they don’t though.

 

[JRull86]

Going to interesting if they throw Woll in there for the next one

They kindve have to right?

Outside of the final 5 minutes of the third period of game 2, Samsonov hasn't given them a chance. Tons of weak goals.

 

[khanomcat]

Not really
Zacha
Coyle
Bouvist
Geekie
Poitras
Merkulov
Beecher

All work


Maybe if you can’t resign DeBrusk you add Elias Lindholm (I’m a fan of his) but what are you paying him

Swayman & Bussi (I’m told by someone who knows he’s almost as good as Swayman)

Lohrei will join top 4 D

They can’t even get metkulov in and I like his 200 foot game and plus skills hockey brain

Poitras?

The bruins aren’t a collection of wow guys like Vegas but they are going to be very good and entertaining

I think bringing back majority of same team (trade Linus to LA for Lafreniere & a pick) they will be better

Jake leaves E Lindholm my target but probably 6/48 whereas DeBrusk much less and younger


Don’t ruin my post - it took me a few minutes to type Middleton

Seriously though - Middleton was big game player - the game 7 too many men on ice he was best player on it

Middleton- Pederson my all time favorite duo although Bergeron & Marchand in the convo

You make some very good points. And as has been pointed out, this year Coyle and Zacha actually outscored Bergeron and Krejci’s Final seasons. I guess I just yearn for someone who can win clutch faceoffs.

 

[bobber]

Marner is no Middleton, start with the heart.

Marner couldn't hold Tricky Ricky's jock when it comes to dangling in close. There is something about putting on a Bruin jersey that makes a hockey player turn into a man. Leaf jerseys are novelties for tourist in Toronto.

 

[WestCoastBruinsFan]

My close family are all depressed (Leaf fans). Lets finish them off and end their misery.

 

[PB37]

Not really
Zacha
Coyle
Bouvist
Geekie
Poitras
Merkulov
Beecher

All work


Maybe if you can’t resign DeBrusk you add Elias Lindholm (I’m a fan of his) but what are you paying him

Swayman & Bussi (I’m told by someone who knows he’s almost as good as Swayman)

Lohrei will join top 4 D

They can’t even get metkulov in and I like his 200 foot game and plus skills hockey brain

Poitras?

The bruins aren’t a collection of wow guys like Vegas but they are going to be very good and entertaining

I think bringing back majority of same team (trade Linus to LA for Lafreniere & a pick) they will be better

Jake leaves E Lindholm my target but probably 6/48 whereas DeBrusk much less and younger


Don’t ruin my post - it took me a few minutes to type Middleton

Seriously though - Middleton was big game player - the game 7 too many men on ice he was best player on it

Middleton- Pederson my all time favorite duo although Bergeron & Marchand in the convo

Add Freddy into the list of guys who can play centers on this team.

 

[Oates2Neely]

That seemed like a guy trying to advance himself in the media

I’m a Leafs player F this former teammate

He wasn’t wrong though. That effort was pathetic

 

[Gordoff]

He wasn’t wrong though. That effort was pathetic

....and let's keep it that way!