GDT: Just Win | Stanley Cup Playoffs - Round 1 - Game 7: Bolts @ Leafs | 7:00 p.m. EST | CBC, TNT

[TheGreatOne11]

I still remember when I was a kid in 2013 and being elated that we were up 4-1 in game 7 about to move on......hopefully this new generation can get better memories than that lol

This year needs to be different, the fanbase deserves it. Get it done, boys!

Damn man, it doesn't feel that long ago, for any young guns on here enjoy your youth man, you hit about 25 and life just decides to do a speedrun on cocaine out of nowhere.

But go leafs go, this year is different, not even a feeling, just statistically and as a fanbase, we can only handle so much failure. It's our god damn time.

EXPECT A BIG GAME FROM THE BIG 6 AND SPEZZA. LETS DO THISSSSSSS

 

[TMLeafer]

Only place to go is up! Just win please

 

[bax]

I’m shocked how many people have posted that they aren’t going to watch the game.

I’m going tonight and I can’t f***ing wait!! GLG!! Just win!!!

 

[Mess]

You mean the Borschevsky years

That is not a nice way to welcome a guest here..

However the sentiment back then was about the same today and that goal did propel the Leafs onward to a much needed series win. Just listen to Pat Burns and Cliff Fletcher afterwards



Leafs - Wings (1993): Borschevsky Wins It

The feeling among the fanbase today, is not much different then it was in 1993 and really needed something good to happen to a long suffering Leaf Nation at that time,

 

[MSZ]

2004. Against the Sens.

Every Game 7 against the Bruins was in Boston. We did have a Game 6 that we COULD have ended the series at home in 2019, but nope!

The Game 7 against the Habs last year allowed "500 healthcare heroes".

Not even 500. Some of those were Montreal fans.

 

[IPS]

I’m shocked how many people have posted that they aren’t going to watch the game.

I’m going tonight and I can’t f***ing wait!! GLG!! Just win!!!

yeah they're crazy. If by the grace of god they somehow pull it off you seriously don't wanna be there to watch it after witnessing all the failures?

 

[Marshy]

Game 7 last year I did something I'd never done before. I intentionally missed a Leafs game.

I'm watching tonight ...because we're going to win. Believe it guys.

 

[MSZ]

I’m shocked how many people have posted that they aren’t going to watch the game.

I’m going tonight and I can’t f***ing wait!! GLG!! Just win!!!

Can you blame them? I grew up with the Burns/Quinn teams, those felt like dynasty teams compare to the current era.

 

[lovemyleafs]

I’m shocked how many people have posted that they aren’t going to watch the game.

I’m going tonight and I can’t f***ing wait!! GLG!! Just win!!!

they're just saying that but you better bet they'll be glued to their screens once 7pm comes.

 

[Chief Leaf]

Leafs Can Do This but......

Just in case we need a lil help, please read, bow your heads and stay positive.

Our Hockey Gods
Whos’ Art was on thy rink but is now played in Heaven
Victory is your names and victories shall be passed upon us
You have passed many pucks and assisted on great goals, super saves, passionate plays and timely puck luck bounces that have swayed scoreboards that has lit the heavenly skies
We The Leaf Fans ask for your Help, Guidance and Strength as your Puck Has Eyes Vision shall cast brilliantly below towards our Beloved Toronto Maple Leafs Team from the start of game until the final horn blows.
We skate to you and pray humbly, graciously and gratefully while bowwing and BeLeafing all the powers, plans and paths it takes to gain this victory tonight.

We pray in the Spirit Of Hockey, Amen GO LEAFS GO!

 

[TimeZone]

2004. Against the Sens.

Every Game 7 against the Bruins was in Boston. We did have a Game 6 that we COULD have ended the series at home in 2019, but nope!

The Game 7 against the Habs last year allowed "500 healthcare heroes".

Their last series win, I was literally 9 years old.

How depressing.

 

[seventieslord]

It's really nerve-wracking that anything between a 5-0 win and a 6-0 loss are within the realm of possibility. Most likely it's a tight, hard-fought game, but most likely doesn't mean for sure.

We are probably +0.5 for this game but luck alone is worth +/-3 IMO.

 

[bax]

Can you blame them? I grew up with the Burns/Quinn teams, those felt like dynasty teams compare to the current era.

I was around for them too. Still not going to not watch a game 7. I understand the stress but come on this is why we watch sports. Moments like these can be irreplaceable. Can’t watch all year and then just not watch a game 7. But maybe that’s just me

It’s also certainly not a guarantee that they’ll lose. This series is as even as it gets.

they're just saying that but you better bet they'll be glued to their screens once 7pm comes.

I would certainly hope so

 

[AvroArrow]

f*** 2004, f*** 2013/17/18/19/20/21, this is 2022 and those previous failures have absolutely nothing to do with todays roster. Our core guys are 10x better than they were, we have the best blue line we've ever had in years, and Campbell is healthy. This is now, f*** what happened last year or the year prior, it makes no difference on the game that's being played today. Show up today and win the battles today, that's it. We got this, home ice, we were the better regular season team and have been the better team so far this series. LETS GO!

 

[ACC1224]

Thank God the Jays are on the road. What a shit show when both teams are playing.

 

[Nooodles]

Still 4 hours to go and I'm already drunk. Just finished the bbq, 9pm here.

I cant do this again. Why do f*** do we have to go through this again.

 

[CelticDruid]

Can't believe that some people will not watch their team tonight because it might hurt them too much if they lose.

I'm watching, just like I have watched every game since I became a fan.

I'm proud of the way this team has battled against the reining Stanley Cup champions.

I'm sure the fans in attendance will cheer this edition of TML until their lungs burst.

Looking forward to a great game.
Win this game and anything can happen.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

I have a bloody headache and I'm under the covers....persevering every bit of energy to see this game.

WE got this folks!

 

[Hockey 4 Life]

Going in with zero expectations, just gonna cheer the leafs on and hope for the best.

 

[Carltons Cup]

I just started popping heart pills extra early. I took a few extra so I survive whatever happens tonight.

 

[Mr_Fun]

Win or lose, this is going to be quite a spectacle either way.

I agree. That's what makes this so great and something I don't wanna miss.

Yeah that Ballard era must've been the worst its ever gotten, if you made it through that this seems great in comparison

Though I would like to experience second round hockey for the first time in my life....all I know is horrible game 7 losses lol

The weird thing about that era is the Leafs were a lousy team, coupled in a division with other lousy teams so we usually got to see them win a round or two.

 

[egd27]

yeah they're crazy. If by the grace of god they somehow pull it off you seriously don't wanna be there to watch it after witnessing all the failures?

They're all watching. Anyone that posts here regularly is not missing his one. Just pouting.

 

[keonsbitterness]

Leafs now paying only $76 on $100... dropped from $80 on $100. What do the bookies know...?

They adjust lines based on betting patterns. Nothing more than that. They don't give a crap who actually wins.

18 years of futility dating back to 2004 and the inception of the Salary Cap for this organization now lies at the feet of this team tonight..

Leafs record 0-9 in potential series clinching games, Matthews, Marner and Nylander are all 0-5 along with Rielly in past playoff series.

The opportunity to end all this rides on tonight's game, as the weight of that burden rides on the shoulders of those playing today.

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Ah, you got life-affirming internet memes.

I HATE life-affirming internet memes!

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Just saw Marner's interview...man looks freaking Dialed in.

 

[MayonnaiseOreo]

I think I'm going to join you guys tonight for the GDT instead of the one on the main board. Really hope you can eliminate Tampa and put us all out of our misery.