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

[Rants Mulliniks]

Depends if Bob is on. If he isn't, they can be caved. Also depends if refs allow them to do whatever they want (which they usually do). Hope for the best. The only thing better than making one Tkachuk cry would be making two cry. Actually I guess it would be making 4 cry (given they both already cried from 4 Nations).

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

Knies is bigger, tougher and stronger than Bennett.

But Knies doesn't any of the I's: intensity, integrity and intelligence. Benny has all of them.

 

[Peasy]

But Knies doesn't any of the I's: intensity, integrity and intelligence. Benny has all of them.

Tell me youve never watched Knies play without telling me youve never watched Knies play.

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

Bennett and Marchand know to expect it, so go for it, FAFO.

However, your challenging response doesn’t present a logical equivalence. The Hagel hit was 100% inappropriate. The puck was nowhere near. He targeted a star player.

I know you think Knies was a star player two years ago, but he wasn’t. He barely is now. The Bennett hit on Knies is not equivalent to the Hagel hit on Barkov in two ways: not a star level player and where the puck was. But, if one of our guys like Bennett takes out Marner when he doesn’t have the puck and can’t possibly expect a hit, that would be an equivalent situation.

Who knows what a "star" is? What we know is he had more goals at 22 than all but one Panther. He would also be leading the Panthers in goals in the playoffs. So he's highly talented and valuable.

 

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But Knies doesn't any of the I's: intensity, integrity and intelligence. Benny has all of them.

Are you serious? Knies is a beast, legit top line power forward.

That is no slight to Bennett either, he is a very good player.

Let’s see how the series shakes out

 

[bov]

As much as I can't stand the Panthers, there is is nothing worse than seeing the Leafs succeed. I really believe Toronto makes the finals this year, and if I were a betting man I take them in this series. But I hope they lose decisively, and I am actually rooting for the Panthers even though it pains me. Very conflicted as these are my two least favorite teams in all of sports...but not the Leafs please

 

[Strangle]

Depends if Bob is on. If he isn't, they can be caved. Also depends if refs allow them to do whatever they want (which they usually do). Hope for the best. The only thing better than making one Tkachuk cry would be making two cry. Actually I guess it would be making 4 cry (given they both already cried from 4 Nations).

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

You were outclassed by Ottawa who is still finding out how to play in the playoffs. Florida is a whole other level.

They were not outclassed by Ottawa at all.

You don't go up 3-0 in a series if you have been outclassed.

 

[The don godfather]

I admire your consistentcy on this call, but I don't see it with Carolina. I think they will beat Washington, but I think the usual offense and goaltending issues will submarine them in the conference final.

They hungry like flies shit on a pail. They will take no prisoners. Canes to the cup.

 

[Evilhomer]

They hungry like flies shit on a pail. They will take no prisoners. Canes to the cup.

Not with that goaltending they won't.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Knies is bigger, tougher and stronger than Bennett.

Looking forward to showing some of the casuals what a tough (not dirty, big difference) player actually looks like.

HAHAHA. I love Knies as a player, but lmao

 

[wingman75]

HAHAHA. I love Knies as a player, but lmao

Why you so worried about a 22 year old kid with no idea what he is doing out there?

 

[AvroArrow]

But Knies doesn't any of the I's: intensity, integrity and intelligence. Benny has all of them.

Bennett has integrity and intelligence ? LOL Guys a scumbag and maybe one of the stupidest players in the league, thanks for the laugh

 

[AvroArrow]

You were outclassed by Ottawa who is still finding out how to play in the playoffs. Florida is a whole other level.

Great logic, I guess the Panthers were outclassed by the Oilers last year right ?

Lots of bad takes in this thread, this one right here might be the worst

 

[pb1300]

HAHAHA. I love Knies as a player, but lmao

Yeah they’re talking about Bennett from the combine, not being able to do a pull how many years ago????

It’s starting to get pathetic, and the series hasn’t even started yet.

 

[Ratsreign]

depends if refs allow them to do whatever they want (which they usually do)

They let the dirrrrrty Cats get away with everything

The Florida Panthers had the most penalty minutes by a team this season, with 843 minutes in the box.

NHL Most Team Penalty Minutes Leaders 2024-2025 | StatMuse

The Florida Panthers had the most penalty minutes by a team this season, with 843 minutes in the box.

www.statmuse.com

 

[All Mod Cons]

Hopefully there are piss tests all around before the series starts.

 

[Ratsreign]

Great logic, I guess the Panthers were outclassed by the Oilers last year right ?

Lots of bad takes in this thread, this one right here might be the worst

You’ve contributed your fair share

 

[NyQuil]

 

[Just Rude]

But Knies doesn't any of the I's: intensity, integrity and intelligence. Benny has all of them.

Out of all the embarrassing takes in this thread after one day, this might top them all.

EDIT: I'm talking about Knies not having them, not Bennett.

 

[AvroArrow]

Out of all the embarrassing takes in this thread after one day, this might top them all.

The honorable Sir Sam Bennett

 

[Ratsreign]

Benny is gonna take some shots that might make Leafers cry

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

As much as I can't stand the Panthers, there is is nothing worse than seeing the Leafs succeed. I really believe Toronto makes the finals this year, and if I were a betting man I take them in this series. But I hope they lose decisively, and I am actually rooting for the Panthers even though it pains me. Very conflicted as these are my two least favorite teams in all of sports...but not the Leafs please

I've been watching for parts of 6 decades so you must be pretty old.

 

[iam76]

I will say this.. Panthers fan here.. If you can beat us.. You better win the whole damn thing... Don't win on some damn fluke and choke against carolina.

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

They let the dirrrrrty Cats get away with everything

The Florida Panthers had the most penalty minutes by a team this season, with 843 minutes in the box.

NHL Most Team Penalty Minutes Leaders 2024-2025 | StatMuse

The Florida Panthers had the most penalty minutes by a team this season, with 843 minutes in the box.

www.statmuse.com

Imagine if they called what they should.