Series Talk: ECSF: (A1)Toronto Maple Leafs vs (A3)Florida Panthers - (Series tied 3-3) Part 2

[Jean Luc Discard]

Playoff goals weren't part of his deal. At $15mil he would've scored a few extra goals in the playoffs. The Leefs got what they paid for.

 

[Delete1]

And then they put the best American player, one that could really spark interest in the US, the kid from AriZona, in Toronto.

It's all fixed, I tell ya.

What's funny, is that I don't remember anyone saying last October that the Dodgers/Yankees WS, literally the dream match-up for MLB, was fixed.

 

[Gizmoskevich]

Genuine question

Is the mindset now, "Who cares, we already won" Among the fan base ?

Like I get it, I think I maybe might feel the same way if the Leafs won 1 cup. But for the most part you guys seem carefree af, I mean your team did accomplish the ultimate goal already.

But is there still that hunger or desire for a 2nd cup, or is it kinda like meh whatever happens ?

There's a decent amount among HF at least that feels this way, present company included. I got to see my favorite team of 25+ years win a Stanley Cup, I got to drink out of said Cup by the beach, my fan needs were fulfilled.

That being said, of course we would want to repeat/win another cup with this core. Outside of the Miami Heat, South Florida pro sports have been a miserable sight for decades. The Panthers sadly have been the most successful product since LeBron left, and before that, the Marlins in 2003.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

I got to drink out of said Cup by the beach, my fan needs were fulfilled.

Bro

 

[Contenderorpretender]

Lmao. Perfect recreation and preview of the series. Punk Leafs fan takes a cheap shot then gets worked by a real dude. Love it

What did you watch. There wasn't a"real dude" in the whole video until that security guard came in.

 

[Ratsreign]

Bro

The Cup parade sucked ass though....

 

[Gizmoskevich]

The Cup parade sucked ass though....

Honestly I kinda regret hanging out near the stage area vs along the parade route. Maybe I'll get the chance this year lol

 

[HockeyVirus]

Like how this is written like he has no points and not like he has 10 points in 10 games. Certainly less than what you like, but far from a no show offensively considering they have been shutout twice in those 10 games

 

[JKG33]

Like how this is written like he has no points and not like he has 10 points in 10 games. Certainly less than what you like, but far from a no show offensively considering they have been shutout twice in those 10 games

Wait are you trying to use being shutout as a positive for Matthews?

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

Wait are you trying to use being shutout as a positive for Matthews?

Matthews needs a little bit more leeway here. He's still learning how to play in the playoffs. You can't expect him to learn everything on a dime.

 

[sampollock]

Matthews needs a little bit more leeway here. He's still learning how to play in the playoffs. You can't expect him to learn everything on a dime.

he gets pass if he does not score because he is a snappy dresser

 

[93gilmour93]

Honestly I kinda regret hanging out near the stage area vs along the parade route. Maybe I'll get the chance this year lol

 

[PistolPete]

Like how this is written like he has no points and not like he has 10 points in 10 games. Certainly less than what you like, but far from a no show offensively considering they have been shutout twice in those 10 games

Pointing out that they were shut out twice in 10 games DOES NOT help you argument.

 

[Cool Hand Puke]

Things I learned in this thread, Toronto is the most angelic team that never commits any penalties and Floridas whole team should be on death row.

 

[WeaponOfChoice]

Things I learned in this thread, Toronto is the most angelic team that never commits any penalties and Floridas whole team should be on death row.

It's why the rest of Canada loves them so much

 

[T REX]

Cringe

 

[Cool Hand Puke]

Cringe

Truth hurts to hear sometimes

 

[93gilmour93]

 

[HockeyVirus]

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I was coming to post this haha. Amazing

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

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Holy shit people are stupid

 

[Kerberos]

Watching Matthews in the playoffs it's crystal clear that he simply doesn't have the ability or talent to elevate his game to the level players like McDavid, Draisaitl, MacKinnon, Kucherov et al. can.

It's why I've always found the discussion of him being in contention for "best in the world" a perplexing take. He's fairly one dimensional due to his average playmaking and has never proven he belongs in that discussion for an extended period of time. He's put together 2 solid regular season campaigns in 9 years.

 

[93gilmour93]

Holy shit people are stupid

 

[Delete1]

Watching Matthews in the playoffs it's crystal clear that he simply doesn't have the ability or talent to elevate his game to the level players like McDavid, Draisaitl, MacKinnon, Kucherov et al. can.

It's why I've always found the discussion of him being in contention for "best in the world" a perplexing take. He's fairly one dimensional due to his average playmaking and has never proven he belongs in that discussion for an extended period of time. He's put together 2 solid regular season campaigns in 9 years.

Everyone tells me about these mythical hockey gods. Didn't you just guarantee that Matthews scores 2 goals tomorrow night?

 

[HockeyVirus]

Watching Matthews in the playoffs it's crystal clear that he simply doesn't have the ability or talent to elevate his game to the level players like McDavid, Draisaitl, MacKinnon, Kucherov et al. can.

It's why I've always found the discussion of him being in contention for "best in the world" a perplexing take. He's fairly one dimensional due to his average playmaking and has never proven he belongs in that discussion for an extended period of time. He's put together 2 solid regular season campaigns in 9 years.

The hyperbole with Matthews is insane. Playing elite defense and has 10 points in 10 games but is talked like he is an AHLer.

 

[93gilmour93]

The hyperbole with Matthews is insane. Playing elite defense and has 10 points in 10 games but is talked like he is an AHLer.

He's outscored every Panthers player in the 2025 playoffs