GDT: Game 1 - Toronto Maple Leafs Vs Ottawa Senators; Apr 20 7:00 p.m. ET

[GlitchMarner]

Looks like Leafs are back on the menu boys

Sens in 3

"Back on the menu" implies the Sens have beaten them in a playoff series.

 

[bert]

Ullmark has lost his job in the playoffs three straight times, very impressive guy

Yeah Vezina's suck. I am not even sure why we are playing this series the mighty leafs have it all locked up. Their daunting playoff resume with their super experienced veteran goaltenders will be unbeatable.

 

[HockeyVirus]

I have a hard time imagining that you have watched Ullmark more than any sens fan. How do you feel about Stolarz playoff performance?

I haven't seen it so no idea but I haven't seen anything to suggest he would turn into a pumpkin

 

[HockeyVirus]

Wow all that trash talk about Cousins and he is the extra forward?

 

[Ratsreign]

i want Grieg careening into Stolarz all night, and maybe some vintage Nick Cousins

The play that cemented Cousins legacy in Toronto as the dirtiest scum to ever leave a slime trail

 

[The Podium]

This guy like 5'8? Nice example lmao

He’s literally the same size as Brady

 

[bert]

I haven't seen it so no idea but I haven't seen anything to suggest he would turn into a pumpkin

Ignorance is bliss eh. So for players that have been proven playoff chokers on the leafs does their performance not factor into this series? Marner being a soft perimeter loser who disappears the longer the series goes the more physical it gets. Is that it for him? I am sure all the leafs players will be the exception to your rule in your fantasy world.

 

[TorMapleJays]

We are going to smack Ottawa like Florida smacked us two years ago.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Ignorance is bliss eh. So for players that have been proven playoff chokers on the leafs does their performance not factor into this series? Marner being a soft perimeter loser who disappears the longer the series goes the more physical it gets. Is that it for him? I am sure all the leafs players will be the exception to your rule in your fantasy world.

Sens fans are chirping about not being proven?

 

[99ovr]

You have no idea? You will after the series is over.



Hey time traveler from 2018. Please warn the world about covid

Cant wait to quote this when the sens win, what are you going to have to say for yourself then?

 

[Fatass]

Wow all that trash talk about Cousins and he is the extra forward?

Is Couzins injured or sick?

 

[ACLEVERNAME]

He’s literally the same size as Brady

Brady has dominating physical presence. He's like a tank infront of the net. Very intimidating. Now look at that picture again, may as well be Mitch Marner standing there. Nobody's getting pushed around by that.

 

[99ovr]

Sir, another cringe Sens song has hit the internet.

i swear leafs fans are going undercover as sens fans to do this stuf and make us look bad haha /s

i will admit though as a sens fan, we have an extremely beta fan base

 

[thusk]

I have no idea how people definitively say Toronto has better defence or goaltending.

When it comes to offence, no question Toronto has the greater star power and top 6. I think Ottawa has the better bottom 6 and depth at forward.

I think Ottawa's top 4 is better than Toronto's, Toronto has the better 3rd pair.

Goalies are a wash, both are great.

I give the slight edge to Toronto on paper but it's not a meaningful amount.

Either Toronto in 5 due to Ottawa's inexperience or Sens in 7 if they can find a way to grind out wins.

Leafs D is better defensively and much more physical than Ottawa D... So better to clear the front of the net and make life easier for Goalie.
vs Ottawa better in transition and bringing up more offensive upside

Leafs backups combined for 1 shutout, Sens backups combined for 6.

In wich world get SO making you better

between goalie A giving up
0 goal gm 1
4 g gm
3 gm 3

or goalie giving
2 goal gm 1
2 goal gm 2
3 goal gm 3

wich one giving you the best chance to win a best of 7?

 

[AvroArrow]

The play that cemented Cousins legacy in Toronto as the dirtiest scum to ever leave a slime trail

We probably lose this series anyways, but holy crap Gudas completely grabs the defenders stick and pulls it out of his hand that was a bad missed call

 

[SlapJack]

I might be stupid for thinking this, but this year DOES feel different with the Leafs. Marner seems to be on a mission.

I think there is a gap in coaching in this series that will show up. Berube has the edge for me.

Not a fan of either team, but I have my popcorn ready. Should be fun!

Maple Leafs in 6.

Marner's mission: to obtain the best contract available on July 1st, 2025. Regular season 5th place in scoring acquired, mission basically completed

 

[AvroArrow]

Brady has dominating physical presence. He's like a tank infront of the net. Very intimidating. Now look at that picture again, may as well be Mitch Marner standing there. Nobody's getting pushed around by that.

Benoit - 6ft4, 211
Tanev - 6ft3, 200
Carlo - 6ft5, 220
McCabe - 6ft1, 212
Rielly 6ft1, 225
Ekman-Larsson, 6ft2, 192

OEK is the smallest guy on the blue line lol, Brady is a beast but he's going to get line matched every single time. Berube is gonna be throwing McCabe/Tanev at him every single time, and the odd time we can't line match it's most likely gonna be Rielly/Carlo

Also Knies is 6ft2, 230, and dominant in front of the net. It's going to be tough for the Sens to move him

 

[Transplanted Caper]

Walt probably hoping it's BBQ weather by G3 and 4.

 

[The Professional]

Don't worry all the confusion about why we act this way will be cleared up real soon

Oohhh ok there buds. I'm sure this post will age well

Totally delusional arrogance by this fanbase. You guys are f***ed. Also that LOTR op is the cringiest thing I've ever seen. The playoff main boards have gone downhill lmao

 

[swiftwin]

4/20 is a great day to smoke some leafs

 

[BobRossColton]

Wanting Brady to cause havoc all series.

 

[Golden_Jet]

Is Couzins injured or sick?

He just came off an 11 week injury, but did manage to play the last 2-3 games.

 

[2CHAINZ]

 

[SlapJack]

Benoit - 6ft4, 211
Tanev - 6ft3, 200
Carlo - 6ft5, 220
McCabe - 6ft1, 212
Rielly 6ft1, 225
Ekman-Larsson, 6ft2, 192

OEK is the smallest guy on the blue line lol, Brady is a beast but he's going to get line matched every single time. Berube is gonna be throwing McCabe/Tanev at him every single time, and the odd time we can't line match it's most likely gonna be Rielly/Carlo

Also Knies is 6ft2, 230, and dominant in front of the net. It's going to be tough for the Sens to move him

Those boys all skinny except for Morgan Fairchild

 

[TorMapleJays]

He just came off an 11 week injury, but did manage to play the last 2-3 games.

Wanting Brady to cause havoc all series.

He didn’t even finish the last game.

#NoHeart