garce
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For me McArthur, but really think Frattin can surprise if the knee is good, but the bottom six can be a mix and match depending on the game to game situation after McC and Komarov.
Pre-Game Talk: It's official: Leafs vs Bruins [Game 1 on Wed]
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For me McArthur, but really think Frattin can surprise if the knee is good, but the bottom six can be a mix and match depending on the game to game situation after McC and Komarov.
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the 1-0 game, it was just a bad play.
the march 7th game we were leading too. we blew the lead, and the 4th goal was the EN.
March 25th we blew the lead again.
I'd actually be happier LOL if we weren't playing with the lead all series
I can dig that.
and bot of those line variations can score too.
You know. I've been trying to root for the guy all season. So. I really hope he doesn't let me down. I change my mind. Lupul's our X factor, but I think Grabo would be that hidden ace that we've happened to draw up. If it's his gut or whatever, i hope it's better, and he just comes out and PLAYS. HARD. or at the very least - pass the puck cleanly and not at people's skates.
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B's fan coming in peace. Should be a good one!
One question I had for you guys. I remember Kadri being your best player against us in the season series but I also remember him getting picked apart in the faceoff circle. I looked up the numbers and he was 24% against Boston and 19% against Bergeron in particular. I know he isn't the best faceoff guy to begin with and the Leafs haven't really worried about sheltering him against draws, but with faceoffs being such a strong point for us, is there any chance they switch up the lines a bit to put a stronger faceoff presence on that line?
I'm also expecting a big series out of Bozak for you guys. He's historically matched up against Bergeron well on the draws (47/99 career; if you're ~50% vs. Bergeron, you're doing something right) and I feel the Leafs are going to be sending him out there non-stop this series. That's going to create a lot of opportunities for him.
One question I had for you guys. I remember Kadri being your best player against us in the season series but I also remember him getting picked apart in the faceoff circle. I looked up the numbers and he was 24% against Boston and 19% against Bergeron in particular. I know he isn't the best faceoff guy to begin with and the Leafs haven't really worried about sheltering him against draws, but with faceoffs being such a strong point for us, is there any chance they switch up the lines a bit to put a stronger faceoff presence on that line?
I'm also expecting a big series out of Bozak for you guys. He's historically matched up against Bergeron well on the draws (47/99 career; if you're ~50% vs. Bergeron, you're doing something right) and I feel the Leafs are going to be sending him out there non-stop this series. That's going to create a lot of opportunities for him.
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Whoever shines in practices, based on game play, Mac should play, Frattin's last game was very strong as was Colborne. Competition is not a bad thing, lots of choices.
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i think that's when we sic Leo on them. He can drive anyone nuts
but that's good. I think what we need to do is be very careful on our pinching and limit our long passes through the neutral zone. those are what have been killing us lately. when we're tight - they are awesome, but when they aren't, we might as well buy stock in a french bakery with all those turnovers.
i've heard that before. what does that mean?
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it wouldn't surprise me if that's what happens (ie: put out Mcclemment/double shift Bozak, get them off and get the proper match). I've said it up thread, it wouldn't surprise me if Randy creates set plays to anticipate a faceoff loss.
(it blows my mind how Boston is always like #1 in the league in faceoff percentage. that's just really really great, and it doesn't matter WHO takes it, a winger, a centre, a 4th line guy, it's just,boom! boom! boom!
it's impressive) NHL is trying new format for this series - latest experiment
Note the home game sequence. Also, only Games 4-6 are optional, Game 7 is a must play as it has no asterisk.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=668207
Note the home game sequence. Also, only Games 4-6 are optional, Game 7 is a must play as it has no asterisk.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=668207
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i think that's when we sic Leo on them. He can drive anyone nuts
but that's good. I think what we need to do is be very careful on our pinching and limit our long passes through the neutral zone. those are what have been killing us lately. when we're tight - they are awesome, but when they aren't, we might as well buy stock in a french bakery with all those turnovers.
i've heard that before. what does that mean?
lol it's a Dragonball Z reference. When you go from this:
To this:
Faster, stronger, more intense and superior physically in every way.
Duke Silver
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Keys to this series:
- Use our speed
- Capitalize at even strength
- TAKE MORE SHOTS
- Traffic in front of Rask
- Match them physically
- Smart, low-risk defensive plays
- Keep their big forwards away from the front of the net
- Don't get sucked in by their after-the-whistle crap (Marchand, Lucic)
- Kessel exorcising his demons
- Use our speed
- Capitalize at even strength
- TAKE MORE SHOTS
- Traffic in front of Rask
- Match them physically
- Smart, low-risk defensive plays
- Keep their big forwards away from the front of the net
- Don't get sucked in by their after-the-whistle crap (Marchand, Lucic)
- Kessel exorcising his demons
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Note the home game sequence. Also, only Games 4-6 are optional, Game 7 is a must play as it has no asterisk.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=668207
Is this for real?
i know most don't believe it but we have a ~45% chance to beat the bruins, IMO, as they have been pretty average this season.
also their PP doesn't scare me. only thing that scares me is our inability to generate shots and against a team that is good at blocking them, hard to win games with 10-15SOG.
i expect us to take game 1 and take this series 6 games. not even a homer pick.
also their PP doesn't scare me. only thing that scares me is our inability to generate shots and against a team that is good at blocking them, hard to win games with 10-15SOG.
i expect us to take game 1 and take this series 6 games. not even a homer pick.
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Why do we suck vs. Boston =(
Looking forward to Leafs playoff hockey, but I don't have high hopes.
Looking forward to Leafs playoff hockey, but I don't have high hopes.
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it wouldn't surprise me if that's what happens (ie: put out Mcclemment/double shift Bozak, get them off and get the proper match). I've said it up thread, it wouldn't surprise me if Randy creates set plays to anticipate a faceoff loss.
(it blows my mind how Boston is always like #1 in the league in faceoff percentage. that's just really really great, and it doesn't matter WHO takes it, a winger, a centre, a 4th line guy, it's just,boom! boom! boom!
Randy Carlyle is a crazy matchup guy... was during the reg. season, and if you ever watched any past Ducks series, its almost maddening in the playoffs.
Bozak will C the first line with Kessel and take a ton of draws. If McClement is the 4th line C I could see him taking defensive zone draws for the Kadri line and then going straight to the bench.
Funny enough, thats the role Bergeron played on the Can olympic team.
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LOL its on the website. but we're the only ones who have to do it. that's weirdo
also LOL thanks for he Super Saiyan thing.
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LOL its on the website. but we're the only ones who have to do it. that's weirdo
also LOL thanks for he Super Saiyan thing.
That has to be a typo though right?
There's no way the Leafs can let the NHL just **** them like that right?
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I really don't think there has been a game in the last 2-3 years where I can honestly say that the Leafs outplayed the Bs, so this mathcup isn't good for us.
garce
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i think that's when we sic Leo on them. He can drive anyone nuts
but that's good. I think what we need to do is be very careful on our pinching and limit our long passes through the neutral zone. those are what have been killing us lately. when we're tight - they are awesome, but when they aren't, we might as well buy stock in a french bakery with all
Leo should have a mission hit Chara, yap Chara in many languages, throw Chara off his game. He is fearless and would relish the opportunity.
We sucked against them for 1 year... with Ron Wilson as coach and a different roster.
Note the home game sequence. Also, only Games 4-6 are optional, Game 7 is a must play as it has no asterisk.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=668207
Crispy Crust
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Not sure which game but I thought the Leafs were the better team in a game this year. I think we lost 4-2 (EN) in Boston. Not an ideal matchup but not impossible.
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Would you prefer I wrote "beat" instead of "thumped" ? Does that make you feel more confident? Simply getting beat and not thumped?
Yes, the Bruins beat us on a regular basis. The advantages we have against most teams (toughness, faceoffs, depth) are not there vs the Bruins. They're tougher, better on FO's and have just as much depth.
And you can argue all you want that the Leafs SHOULD have won that 3-2 game... but you'd be 100% wrong. Hockey games are 60 minutes and we didn't play a complete game. They don't hand out two points based on how you played after 40 minutes.
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Note the home game sequence. Also, only Games 4-6 are optional, Game 7 is a must play as it has no asterisk.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=668207
That's just a mess.
The guy behind that needs to lay off the alcohol.
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