Game 2 - The Comeback Story - Leafs vs Lightning 7pm EST - SN, ESPN, CBC, TVAS, BSUN

[Leaf Fans]

yup he was for sure underrated in Ottawa.
Him and Iafallo were 2 younger guys I wanted the leafs to make a real strong trade offer for.

I wanted the Leafs to get Paul as well. Though I also wanted Scotty Sabs!

 

[BB79]

you missed the joke.

No. It was just a really bad attempt at one.

 

[koyvoo]

Ummmmm… what?

Pre-teen retorts truly are your only hope, really. A battle of wits vs the unarmed.

Let me guess your next reply.

 

[Transplanted Caper]

If we all, collectively, agreed that officiating is inconsistent and haphazard but evens out in the end and stopped complaining about it, the servers would survive deadline day.

 

[v00d00daddy]

That last “hand pass” is a simple example of terrible officiating. Very clear that kerfoot tapped it with his stick. Linesman has a clear view and he’s 15ft away. And he calls it a hand pass?

To me that’s more than just bad officiating. It’s instinct. Based on bias.

How else is that explained? Sheer incompetence? If that’s the explanation, that linesman should not be in another playoff game this year

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

What prevents a leaguewide strategy from being running top Dmen?

Just knock them the hell out. Take out knees and if you need to, heads. 3 games ain't shit compared to the roster loss.

What makes the top defensemen elite is the ability to protect themselves and take a hit.

Suspendable hits is a different story but once a team commits to that strategy good luck to their own skill players....

 

[authentic]

I missed this? When did that happen?

Fairly early on, he came in forechecking and his shoulder got him right up on the side of the head but everything continued on just fine. It wasn't the worst hit in the world (mostly because McCabe wasn't visibly hurt from it) but it was a hit to the head.

 

[93gilmour93]

Who is Tavares going to pass the cup to first?

HF Boards

 

[TheBeard]

Pre-teen retorts truly are your only hope, really. A battle of wits vs the unarmed.

Let me guess your next reply.

Well? Was this your guess?

 

[Panthaz89]

Just turned on the TV.

Is MAF playing goalie for Tampa tonight?

Leafs would be threatening double digits with MAF in net with the amount of point blank chances they are getting.

 

[KPower]

Men against boys tonight.

 

[KevinFinnerty]

Lol zibby ice shower

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

I'll trade a moron grinder for a top dman. Is this the new standard?

Didn’t you trade half your organization for a grinder?

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Here is a gift for all the idiots who cry about Tic Tac Omar


He's calling out the officials for missing a penalty against Toronto.

Integrity

Acquire some of it...

That may be his first time not being a desperate homer based on what we see here.

 

[kwichang]

If we all, collectively, agreed that officiating is inconsistent and haphazard but evens out in the end and stopped complaining about it, the servers would survive deadline day.

Did someone say "servers"?

 

[ThrowDemTongs]

I guess this means Toronto will be hosting a tickertape parade for the Leafs before sending them off to Tampa

That is correct, and you can keep the sarcastic tone to yourself, mister. It will be great. Refreshments will be served.

 

[CowbellConray]

WRONG. They are terible but some teams are allowed to get away with more.

WRONG. Lol are you 5?

If you want to show the analysis that certain teams get certain calls please feel free to share.

 

[Strangle]

What prevents a leaguewide strategy from being running top Dmen?

Just knock them the hell out. Take out knees and if you need to, heads. 3 games ain't shit compared to the roster loss.

Used to be the fear of the goons.

If teams decided to play this way, you’d see real tough guys back in the NHL again.

 

[BB79]

Here is a gift for all the idiots who cry about Tic Tac Omar


He's calling out the officials for missing a penalty against Toronto.

Integrity

Acquire some of it...

I don't even know who he is but it's amazing that that wasn't called. They really are blind

 

[Strangle]

Fairly early on, he came in forechecking and his shoulder got him right up on the side of the head but everything continued on just fine. It wasn't the worst hit in the world (mostly because McCabe wasn't visibly hurt from it) but it was a hit to the head.

I’ll have to look for this tomorrow.

I hope no one gets hurt tonight

 

[Leaf Fans]

I guess this means Toronto will be hosting a tickertape parade for the Leafs before sending them off to Tampa

Poor Guess.

 

[Hockey 4 Life]

I don't know what next game will bring but as a Leafs fan today I'm happy.

 

[CowbellConray]

I watched the Boston game last night and the shit they got away with made me even more pissed off.

I think the refs are trying to push equality by being awful to everyone. It’s literally game by game favoritism and poor calls

 

[A1LeafNation]

I don't think they injured anyone tonight. I think Bunting had intent, anyone else the Leafs have injured?

To be fair Bunting had intent after Cernak's intent.

 

[RDTBay4]

Used to be the fear of the goons.

If teams decided to play this way, you’d see real tough guys back in the NHL again.

I realize this, that's my point.