Post-Game Talk: Leafs win 4-1

[Suntouchable13]

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From the sens forum - Some of their fans are predicting a series sweep

Also, see “Toronto refs” other fans actually think Toronto gets favourable calls. While fans here think the opposite. There is no ref conspiracy for or against Toronto

 

[ThrowDemTongs]

Check out their forum. Quite a few of them act like the Sens have this one locked up. If they lose, it won't be humble pie on the menu, it'll be an onslaught of shit for the rest of the summer.

I'll just stop paying taxes

 

[MCR74]

I'll just stop paying taxes

Not a bad idea.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Honestly, I trust both goalies. To me, it doesn't even matter who starts game 1. There is no reason not to trust either of them. It's a non-issue.

 

[fbuford]

The problem with the Leafs, was the bottom 6 being useless.

Domi doesn't make any sense playing with Robertson-McMann.


All he does is pass the puck, the second he gets it, and, usually Robertson/McMann are not skilled enough to make a quick play off his passes.

But, if all he does is pass the back, Nylander and Tavares are perfect linemates for him.

 

[Metroid]

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From the sens forum - Some of their fans are predicting a series sweep

They're confident and cocky cuz sens have no pressure this year. If they lose the narrative will change to "we just happy to be there, we will get them next time, leafs were always the favourites..blah blah blah. Their insecurities are showing. It's lose lose for the leafs . Lol they win and it won't "count" cuz it's Ottawa, they lose and it'll be humiliating as hell.

 

[1specter]

Honestly, I trust both goalies. To me, it doesn't even matter who starts game 1. There is no reason not to trust either of them. It's a non-issue.

I don't disagree but I think Stolarz has earned the net with his overall body of work this season. He got more of the hard matchups down the stretch and performed really well - in the last couple of weeks alone he had big pivotal wins over LA, Florida, Tampa and Montreal. In terms of raw stats too, he is sporting a .923 sv%, which is second in the league for goalies who played at least 20+ games this season, behind only Hellebuyck. He is also 4th in the league in goals saved above expected (GSAx), and second in GSAx/60 behind only Jake Allen. Straight up he has better numbers than Woll pretty much across the board. That being said, I feel very comfortable with Woll under pressure and should Stolarz falter at all there should be no hesitation to make the switch to Woll. Had the Leafs started Woll against Boston last year instead of Samsonov from the get go they may have won the series.

 

[weems]

The Sens think they will sweep us? That's perfectly fine and this is the playoff reputation we actually deserve.

Leafs will get no respect from anyone and be treated as an easy first round opponent until we change the playoff narrative.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

Leafs and Ottawa is basically set.

If they lose things will be blown up

If they win from the looks of it they will play the winner of the state of Florida series

Agreed on all fronts.

 

[Donnie740]

We have an offence that will score, but we give too many chances to the other team with this north-south terrible system of Berube. It's like putting a thoroughbred to pull a milk wagon.

So you don’t like the “north-south” style of play - - do you prefer the east-west approach of Bozo The Keefe that’s been a proven failure for the past half decade?

Or are you thinking something revolutionary like a North-east or a south-west attack in the way to go?

 

[MCR74]

The Sens think they will sweep us? That's perfectly fine and this is the playoff reputation we actually deserve.

Leafs will get no respect from anyone and be treated as an easy first round opponent until we change the playoff narrative.

The Leafs win, and the usual suspects will disappear for a while (that loser AchtungBaby will likely cry for a week). The usual suspects will than switch the narrative to "Let's see you get out of the second round". If the Sens and their fans want to consider TO an underdog based off of the season series, have at it.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

 

[Nineteen67]

Check out their forum. Quite a few of them act like the Sens have this one locked up. If they lose, it won't be humble pie on the menu, it'll be an onslaught of shit for the rest of the summer.

We don’t know how they’ll respond but if they can consistently play focussed and with the extra 10-20% that teams typically do in the first round, they should win.

 

[Leafs98]

So there are only like 4 teams that actually care about hockey this week. Leafs still have to be one of them. Always sucks that they have to chase something right before the playoffs start. Thinking the horses need a week off , no? Any chance they take that chance ?

 

[Suntouchable13]

So there are only like 4 teams that actually care about hockey this week. Leafs still have to be one of them. Always sucks that they have to chase something right before the playoffs start. Thinking the horses need a week off , no? Any chance they take that chance ?

What do you mean? This is actually a good thing as opposed to Matthews chasing 70 goals last year. The team looks sharp and focused to me. Why do they need rest?

 

[ULF_55]

Not a great game for the Leafs, but a great result.

Might be the easiest goal Nylander has scored this season.

 

[The Hanging Jowl]

People are so far ahead of themselves with this idea that a Leafs-Sens series is a done deal when it's anything but. I remember when the Leafs were up 3 games to 1 against Montreal in that Covid series and everyone was talking like the series was over and said a couple of times that it's really gonna sting if they come back. You'd think people would learn.

 

[Menzinger]

The Sens think they will sweep us? That's perfectly fine and this is the playoff reputation we actually deserve.

Leafs will get no respect from anyone and be treated as an easy first round opponent until we change the playoff narrative.

They'll be lucky to get to game 6. The Leafs won't have any respect going in, and will benefit greatly in terms of confidence from a decisive early playoff round win

 

[Leafs98]

What do you mean? This is actually a good thing as opposed to Matthews chasing 70 goals last year. The team looks sharp and focused to me. Why do they need rest?

I guess. Just figured Matthews and JT could use a few extra days.

 

[Macallan18]

So you don’t like the “north-south” style of play - - do you prefer the east-west approach of Bozo The Keefe that’s been a proven failure for the past half decade?

Or are you thinking something revolutionary like a North-east or a south-west attack in the way to go?

Yup, Keefe's system was better, he lacked goaltending.

 

[MilkofthePoppy]

The Sens think they will sweep us? That's perfectly fine and this is the playoff reputation we actually deserve.

Leafs will get no respect from anyone and be treated as an easy first round opponent until we change the playoff narrative.

That is the reality, but it is cute watching them overestimate their team. They haven't made the playoffs in almost a decade, there will be pressure on them.

 

[notbias]

Unfortunately, I won't get Berube winning coach of the year correct. I think he likely finishes third in voting.

For? It's based on the regular season... they are about to have a similar record, would be insane if he got any votes.

Caps/Sens/Habs/NJ/Jets/Blues/Flames/Blue Jackets/Wild... probably any of these coaches deserve it over him.

I am sure Cranberry will win

 

[Donnie740]

People are so far ahead of themselves with this idea that a Leafs-Sens series is a done deal when it's anything but. I remember when the Leafs were up 3 games to 1 against Montreal in that Covid series and everyone was talking like the series was over and said a couple of times that it's really gonna sting if they come back. You'd think people would learn.

Don’t be traumatized by the past, my friend.

Toronto has a competent coach now and they’ve replaced some figure skaters with actual hockey players.

At this point, there’s not a chance in hell of the Leafs not finishing first in the division.

 

[Jojalu]

For? It's based on the regular season... they are about to have a similar record, would be insane if he got any votes.

Caps/Sens/Habs/NJ/Jets/Blues/Flames/Blue Jackets/Wild... probably any of these coaches deserve it over him.

I am sure Cranberry will win

I don't see Berube getting top 3 either.

If they voted after the playoffs and the Leafs actually make some noise then that would be a different story.

He will get some votes if they win the division, but the Leafs were expected to be a good team.

 

[The Hanging Jowl]

Don’t be traumatized by the past, my friend.

Toronto has a competent coach now and they’ve replaced some figure skaters with actual hockey players.

At this point, there’s not a chance in hell of the Leafs not finishing first in the division.

I find it entirely plausible Tampa could win their last 2 games and the Leafs walk away with no points in their final 2. It's not likely but it's not a stretch either.