Leafs’ first round opponent: Boston (who tanked for us)

[ToneDog]

Ya I agree. All bravado aside, would rather not see them. I think Florida is a better team actually and I still prefer it. I think a win under our belts we'd have more confidence playing Bruins in a round 2.

If the Leafs fell the same way as you, all they have to do to guarantee they avoid Boston is to beat Florida on Tuesday.

 

[leafsfan5]

Extremely likely we end up with Florida

Only way it's Boston is if they go 0-2-0 or 0-1-1 AND Florida wins against us in their final game of the season

 

[Evilhomer]

Extremely likely we end up with Florida

Only way it's Boston is if they go 0-2-0 or 0-1-1 AND Florida wins against us in their final game of the season

I suppose stranger things have happened, but it's hard to imagine Boston losing to Ottawa in the last game, even if Boston rests half of its team. Washington, on the other hand, will at least have some motivation to try to beat Boston.

 

[MCR74]

I suppose stranger things have happened, but it's hard to imagine Boston losing to Ottawa in the last game, even if Boston rests half of its team. Washington, on the other hand, will at least have some motivation to try to beat Boston.

But Ottawa is playing like it matters now, so you never know.

 

[Evilhomer]

But Ottawa is playing like it matters now, so you never know.

True enough. These garbage time games are pretty unpredictable.

 

[MCR74]

True enough. These garbage time games are pretty unpredictable.

Ottawa wins their next two games, and we won't hear the end of it until next season.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Thoughts? Probably a hit he shouldn’t have made, but Cousins’ head was kinda the first thing at shoulder height. Probably doesn’t warrant anything extra, right? Besides maybe a medal? Seriously though, Cousins sucks, so do concussions, not sure mixing the two makes anything better. Glad Nick is alright, yay.

Also- really wish Florida didn’t have that dude, they’re such a likable team otherwise.

Cousins might miss some games.

 

[GoonieFace]

I like our chances against either team. I would really like their chances if Keefe wasn’t the coach

 

[Gary Nylund]

I like our chances against either team. I would really like their chances if Keefe wasn’t the coach

I don't think it makes much difference who we play. They're both good teams and based on recent history, I think both Boston and Florida will be ready to play playoff hockey next weekend, not so sure about our guys. I liked our chances better a few days ago, these last couple of days brought back memories of what O'Dog said earlier this season - this is not a serious team.

I hope our game 1 lineup has Robertson in it, and no Brodie. One can dream and on a final note, Keefe sucks.

 

[BrannigansLaw]

Cousins might miss some games.

I hope so. Couldn’t happen to a bigger rat than Cousins.

 

[ToneDog]

For those that prefer Florida in round #1. What are the odds we get goalied again?

 

[kevsh]

I liked our chances better a few days ago,

I wouldn't put much stock in these past few games, they're not playing for much.

Of course, I'd like preferred not to have Samsonov get run over but let's face it goaltending was never going to be a strong point for this group this season with him, Woll & Jones. No matter who we face, we will be at a disadvantage between the pipes so the Leafs are just going to have to deal with it somehow.

 

[Gary Nylund]

I wouldn't put much stock in these past few games, they're not playing for much.

Of course, I'd like preferred not to have Samsonov get run over but let's face it goaltending was never going to be a strong point for this group this season with him, Woll & Jones. No matter who we face, we will be at a disadvantage between the pipes so the Leafs are just going to have to deal with it somehow.

I'm putting more stock into our playoff performance over the last seasons but still, it would have been nice to see them play a more disciplined game with the playoffs starting soon.

 

[trellaine201]

Our goalies are way more unpredictable than FLA or BOS. We are in really really tough.

 

[PromisedLand]

 

[PROUD PAPA]

I don’t think any other pbp/color guys have more fun at work than those two.

 

[Cleetus]

it's always a joy to listen to them!

 

[HamiltonNHL]

I wouldn't put much stock in these past few games, they're not playing for much.

Well, they don’t change their game for the post season from my perspective

 

[Suntouchable13]

Well, they don’t change their game for the post season from my perspective

Some of our playoff games in the past felt like they were playing game 45 on a Monday night

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Some of our playoff games in the past felt like they were playing game 45 on a Monday night

Like people stuck in a day job they don’t like

 

[torontoblood]

it's always a joy to listen to them!

I hope they have the opportunity to call a leafs Stanley cup championship this year. Holy mackinaw it would be great to hear the joyful voice of Bowen if it happens! He’s not getting any younger too.

Harry Neale and Don Cherry are still alive and I want both of them to witness a leafs championship before they die. They’re both pushing 90.

 

[X66]

If the Leafs play Boston and win, they'd go on a run IMHO.

 

[OVO16]

We absolutely need to be targeting Florida 1st rd. Regardless of what happened lats year, they are less seasoned than Boston.

Also praying Boston gets Tampa bay in the 1st rd. Those 2 teams would demolish each other

 

[torontoblood]

If the bruins win tonight, they clinch the division too. They will have 111 points if they win tonight and florida can only max to 110 points, so the panthers won’t be able to catch them anymore.

 

[ThrowDemTongs]

If the Leafs play Boston and win, they'd go on a run IMHO.

I thought this last year