Once again, skidding into the playoffs...

[Seras]

Objectively the team has been a playoff disappointment, there's nothing wrong with speaking the truth. You're assuming that people who see things objectively are suffering from "never ending misery" so maybe you're taking things a bit too seriously.

It's only hockey, one of many forms of entertainment. No need to get upset if people don't see things the same way you do.

Objectively 31 out of 32 teams lose every year and 15 out of 16 in the playoffs.

All of those who lose are disappointments, nothing wrong with speaking the truth.

All teams can do is try to be the 1 team that wins rather than 1 of the 31 that lose, crying about when you lose is like whining when you get 5th place rather than 2nd in the school race, your a loser regardless.

Exactly, it's entertainment no need to get worked up when your team loses, cheer them on the following year, assume they will win and if they don't hopefully they do it the following season.

No need to pre make excuses assuming your team will lose, just watch, cheer them on and assume or at least hope for the best. Or spend your time doing something else that will cause you less suffering

 

[mclaren55]

Skidding into the playoffs well let's see.

They have won 4 of their last 5 including a 7-2 beat down tonight.

They are tied for the division lead.

And if the season ended today they have the tie breaker.

I don't think you know what a skid is, they are not on one.

Context is a great thing, they are now 5-5-1 in their last 10. I'm happy they put in a full effort tonight, even though it was against the worst team in the league the last two months.

When I posted this, they were playing below .500 hockey, if that isn't skidding when you're overall W% is .621 (at the time), I don't know what is. Let's hope they continue to put in an effort like they did last night against tougher opponents.

 

[Gary Nylund]

Objectively 31 out of 32 teams lose every year and 15 out of 16 in the playoffs.

And grass is green, agreed.

All of those who lose are disappointments, nothing wrong with speaking the truth.

Disagree. Example - when this core lost to WSH in the first round, I think the vast majority of fans were thrilled with how that season played out. We overachieved, and the future looked bright. And I doubt very much that there was even one person who was disappointed in the team that season, were you?

All teams can do is try to be the 1 team that wins rather than 1 of the 31 that lose, crying about when you lose is like whining when you get 5th place rather than 2nd in the school race, your a loser regardless.

Most of us simply try to be objective and when the team plays well, we say so but when the team plays poorly, we don't pretend that they played well. Life is full of successes, and also disappointments, telling it like it is isn't crying/whining. You're the one that's whining about people being objective, maybe you should try understand why that gets you all worked up as you seem to be.

Exactly, it's entertainment no need to get worked up when your team loses, cheer them on the following year, assume they will win and if they don't hopefully they do it the following season.

You're the one that's worked up and I always cheer on my team. I never assume they will win though, that just seems dumb, why would I do that?

No need to pre make excuses assuming your team will lose, just watch, cheer them on and assume or at least hope for the best. Or spend your time doing something else that will cause you less suffering

I never assume they will win, I also never assume they will lose. You're seeing things that don't exist, I suggest you chill out, read more carefully before posting and stop projecting.

 

[Da Mash]

Fans are more tired having other fans trash talk them about no cup since 67 and now it’s …they can’t get past the first rd it seems

I mean anything leaf related is always the same trash talk

And the funny part every other team fails too but it’s some sort of an accomplishment for them.

Society filled with ribbons finishing 6th

At the end of the year it makes no difference exciting out in the 1st rd to Tampa or the 2nd rd.

Every yr is another test and with the cap and injuries etc …nothing is promised.

If Edmonton loses in the 1st or 2nd rd this year how did making it to the cup finals help?

St Louis won a cup one yr and failed to make the playoffs the next.

Each yr is a test. Hard to win the cup. Only one team can. The others all failed and only children whine and complain about winning a series.

I’m in my 70’s …witnessed a lot of very good teams fail. Also witnessed what a hot goalie can do. Bad calls…bad bounce…etc

I just enjoy the talent we have. Been so many leaf teams I have seen that were just dreadful. But I still very much appreciate the great leafs I saw.

With the cap it just makes it harder to build and win. And with more teams added to this already watered down league it just gets worse.

I mean look how desperate we are. Throwing away assets each yr for borderline NHL players.
Have you ever seen a 3rd or 4th line player who was on a bottom dweller like the flyers get so much accolades?
The guy hit over 40 pts once in his 11 seasons. Once

 

[Gary Nylund]

If Edmonton loses in the 1st or 2nd rd this year how did making it to the cup finals help?

IMO it's not that it "helped", it's that it was fun while it lasted, at least I assume it was.

I've been watching for over 50 years and every game means something, and playoff games mean more (at least to me they do) than regular season games. My finest memories are from 1978 and 1993 and while winning the cup is the goal, the closer we get, the longer and more exciting the ride. The more wins the better, the more playoff series wins the better etc. JMHO.

 

[Evilhomer]

IMO it's not that it "helped", it's that it was fun while it lasted, at least I assume it was.

I've been watching for over 50 years and every game means something, and playoff games mean more (at least to me they do) than regular season games. My finest memories are from 1978 and 1993 and while winning the cup is the goal, the closer we get, the longer and more exciting the ride. The more wins the better, the more playoff series wins the better etc. JMHO.

It really isn't any more complicated than that. The more games your favourite team plays, the better. It doesn't have to be an all or nothing discussion.

 

[Gary Nylund]

It really isn't any more complicated than that. The more games your favourite team plays, the better. It doesn't have to be an all or nothing discussion.

I've never understood the idea that 1 team wins the cup, 31 teams are disappointed and losing game 7 of the finals is the same as not making the playoffs. Cup or bust. If that was how I felt, the last 50+ years would be just one dull mass of nothingness but that's not how it is. It's been many ups and downs, OK mostly downs but there's been some good stuff in there too. And again, every single game has some meaning.

Now to be fair, 82 games is too many and that's why I sometimes don't watch from beginning to end. Like last night I watched for a while, then at some point I decided I'd rather do something else with my time while I had the game on in the background. But I'm looking forward to the playoffs, and some of the games before that (like Florida) and those games will have my undivided attention. GLG!!

 

[thusk]

Fans are more tired having other fans trash talk them about no cup since 67 and now it’s …they can’t get past the first rd it seems

I mean anything leaf related is always the same trash talk

And the funny part every other team fails too but it’s some sort of an accomplishment for them.

Society filled with ribbons finishing 6th

At the end of the year it makes no difference exciting out in the 1st rd to Tampa or the 2nd rd.

Every yr is another test and with the cap and injuries etc …nothing is promised.

If Edmonton loses in the 1st or 2nd rd this year how did making it to the cup finals help?

St Louis won a cup one yr and failed to make the playoffs the next.

Each yr is a test. Hard to win the cup. Only one team can. The others all failed and only children whine and complain about winning a series.

I’m in my 70’s …witnessed a lot of very good teams fail. Also witnessed what a hot goalie can do. Bad calls…bad bounce…etc

I just enjoy the talent we have. Been so many leaf teams I have seen that were just dreadful. But I still very much appreciate the great leafs I saw.

With the cap it just makes it harder to build and win. And with more teams added to this already watered down league it just gets worse.

I mean look how desperate we are. Throwing away assets each yr for borderline NHL players.
Have you ever seen a 3rd or 4th line player who was on a bottom dweller like the flyers get so much accolades?
The guy hit over 40 pts once in his 11 seasons. Once

Coleman never reached 40 pts before get traded

Barbashev reached it once

Lehkonen was a carreer high 31 pts

Its all player who had a prerty good impact on their team...

If you never try anything, sure you can't make mistake but doesn't make you better.

It's playoff whobreally matter for leafs so let's wait to see what's laughton will bring in playoff. It's for this moment leafs traded for sor let evaluate him for what he will do a this moment

 

[DarkKnight]

Delete the thread?

 

[Donnie740]

Delete the thread?

No, it’s good for a laugh. Just like the ridiculous “Toronto’s future is so bleak” thread.

It’s embarrassing how desperately people try to skew reality trying to pretend the Leafs are struggling like when Bozo the Keefe was here.

Toronto has won FOUR (4) of their last FIVE (5) games. Is an 80% win clip good? I don’t know. If you want to go back further, Toronto has won THIRTEEN (13) of their last TWENTY (20) games. Wait, that’s only a 65% win rate - - maybe the sky truly is falling!

 

[mclaren55]

No, it’s good for a laugh. Just like the ridiculous “Toronto’s future is so bleak” thread.

It’s embarrassing how desperately people try to skew reality trying to pretend the Leafs are struggling like when Bozo the Keefe was here.

Toronto has won FOUR (4) of their last FIVE (5) games. Is an 80% win clip good? I don’t know. If you want to go back further, Toronto has won THIRTEEN (13) of their last TWENTY (20) games. Wait, that’s only a 65% win rate - - maybe the sky truly is falling!

I wasn’t trying to skew anything. They were playing sub .500 hockey with 13 games to go at the time. I said skidding, not crashing, and was simply wondering what everyone’s expectations were for the playoffs.

What’s funny is people that take things out of context to try and dunk on others. Right now they are playing .500 hockey, and a lot of those “wins” were due to goaltending. Which I also originally stated.

No one said the sky was falling. The hyperbole from sensitive fans in here is amazing.