Morgan Rielly "It's stanley cup or bust. I think that’s how our group feels. Anything short of that will be a failure."

[MacMacandBarbie]

They definitely have the talent to win the cup even. The issue is if they can actually find that extra gear when it matters

I also think of Marian Hossa when it comes to this kind of thing. It was fun to bash him as cursed when it comes to the playoffs but all it took was the right mix to happen and all of a sudden he was a playoff guy.

Marian Hossa had a fine playoff reputation, even regarded as a good playoff performer. Was 'cursed' because he lost in back to back finals with different teams. The next year he goes to the greatest cap team ever assembled and wins.

I have no idea how this relates to any member of the leafs organization. I have no idea why Hossa came to mind.

 

[Kamus]

Any top 10 team needs to have this attitude and most players do have it… that’s why they made it….. while the rest of people hating on this still blame “politics” or the coaches kid got on the team instead of them…. If you don’t have this attitude you become a pro HFer instead.
Coming from a Non-leaf fan

 

[jiboy]

I think the leafs battled like crazy last playoffs. Matthews was sick like a dog and still pulled a very « clutch » assist to Nylander in the 3rd period. Narrative is awful because they gave a goal right away but I think the leafs are finally going deep this year.

 

[MacMacandBarbie]

I think the leafs battled like crazy last playoffs. Matthews was sick like a dog and still pulled a very « clutch » assist to Nylander in the 3rd period. Narrative is awful because they gave a goal right away but I think the leafs are finally going deep this year.

Pastrnak had an even better clutch goal to send the leafs packing last year in OT. I just think some players are better in the playoffs than others.

 

[jiboy]

Pastrnak had an even better clutch goal to send the leafs packing last year in OT. I just think some players are better in the playoffs than others.

Not really. When a team score first in the 3rd in a tight game 80% of the time they close it out. Anyway being « clutch » is more narratives than anything else.

 

[Mr Positive]

Marian Hossa had a fine playoff reputation, even regarded as a good playoff performer. Was 'cursed' because he lost in back to back finals with different teams. The next year he goes to the greatest cap team ever assembled and wins.

I have no idea how this relates to any member of the leafs organization. I have no idea why Hossa came to mind.

I do believe it extended before then even, but the point is that the proof that a player or a team just doesn't have it for the playoffs inevitably be based on a small sample size where a lot is made out of a little

 

[HabsQC]

Stanley Cup Oreo Bust

 

[Oilslick941611]

If this was any other team nobody would care. But because it’s the Leafs the haters will jump on it.

How can anyone critique an athlete for wanting to win?

I dont know, people cared enough when Connor McDavid said it last year and made fun of it quite a bit.

Look at the Oilers history. They were pretty meh for a long time. Wasn't until McDavid and Drai were 27/28 they became a legit contender. Thats the age of Marner and Matthews

That’s literally their ages right now. They’ve been playoff performers for longer than just this year. There is no comparison between McDrai and M&M. They aren’t even in the same league, especially in terms of playoffs.

 

[centipede2233]

well it’s obvious last season wasn’t cup or bust, because Matthews rather play all the meaningless games to chase 70 goals instead of resting for the playoffs, then after failing to get to 70 gets ill missing half the first round. It was clear cup or bust was not on his mind

 

[MacMacandBarbie]

I do believe it extended before then even, but the point is that the proof that a player or a team just doesn't have it for the playoffs inevitably be based on a small sample size where a lot is made out of a little

I think that is fair. Until Matthews' big breakout season in a few years ago, it felt like a Tavares led squad. Even though the team has been built around him for a few years now, there did take some time to transition the coaching and GM efforts to revolve around Matthews, and he just became captain officially this summer. Id like to think everyone is on the same page with where this team is at and where it is going with clarity that might not have been there in seasons past.

 

[Strangelove]

to a degree definition:

to a considerable extent; exceedingly.

Actually:

a. to a considerable extent; exceedingly
b. to a small extent; somewhat

 

[SheldonJPlankton]

The 2024-2025 Leafs will command mad respect in the Oreo handshake line.

 

[Bozo Nicholson]

The 2024-2025 Leafs will command mad respect in the Oreo handshake line.

“It’s cookie sponsorship or bust right now.”

 

[dez]

Why don’t you make it out the first round this time big guy.

 

[Enniskillen]

Virus doing virus things, clowning around without realizing it. Cannon fodder for leafs haters.

 

[ffh]

Failure it is then.

 

[albator71]

Same old tune, they've been singing that tune the last 7 years Well I guess it's bust for the Toronto Maple Leafs cause they certainly not winning the cup!

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

They’ll crumble like an Oreo

 

[Rcknrollkillnmachine]

This has the airs of "Just two more weeks".

 

[CanadienShark]

He's not wrong. But I don't see them being a true contender either.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Any top 10 team needs to have this attitude and most players do have it… that’s why they made it….. while the rest of people hating on this still blame “politics” or the coaches kid got on the team instead of them…. If you don’t have this attitude you become a pro HFer instead.
Coming from a Non-leaf fan

Woah hey now where's the shame in that?!!

It's got me the same amount of Stanley Cups as Morgan Rielly.

 

[CanadienShark]

By what a few games? Until recently the Oilers embarrassed themselves in round 1 each year outside of beating a bad ducks team.

The point is, players mature and change and the team is different. New coach and system and the best D core I have seen in this era. Same with goaltending



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Well the Oilers have had multiple deep runs with their current core, including a game 7 SCF loss by a single goal. I don't think the Leafs can compare.

 

[daver]

It would be legendary if they started growing their playoff beards now.

Or Matthews shaves his stache and vows not to regrow until they win.

 

[John Mandalorian]

Marian Hossa had a fine playoff reputation, even regarded as a good playoff performer. Was 'cursed' because he lost in back to back finals with different teams. The next year he goes to the greatest cap team ever assembled and wins.

I have no idea how this relates to any member of the leafs organization. I have no idea why Hossa came to mind.

It seems like he’s using Hossa as an analogy for Marner.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

to a degree definition:

to a considerable extent; exceedingly.

It's a way of saying "really, it's the cup or bust"

i wonder why you didn't post the rest of the definition?