The Atlantic Division

[bionic]

you mean those two games they had a hard time beating an injury rattled Bruins line up lol? .... i expected much more from the Leafs. and i was left unimpressed... the Leafs don't scare me at all lol

Well that sounds like a you problem because they really should scare you.

 

[The Podium]

@BruinLVGA needs to realize that every season has its high and lows. Bruins started cold, had a ridiculous hot streak and now have seemed to normalize a bit. Tampa started hot, went cold, and have now normalized a bit. The Leafs started hot, had a terrible cold streak, and are now hot again. The season is a marathon and not a sprint. If they are the same team as their hot streak come seasons end, then yes they are on a different tier. But it is more likely than not that Boston starts losing games (not significantly so, but they wont go regulation undefeated for 20 odd games). They are entering the hard part of their schedule. Their young players may start slowing down down the stretch as they arent used to the length of an NHL schedule, mainly McAvoy who only played 42 games last season.

 

[nobody]

you mean those two games they had a hard time beating an injury rattled Bruins line up lol? .... i expected much more from the Leafs. and i was left unimpressed... the Leafs don't scare me at all lol

Hard time beating the Bruins? They won both those games and Bruins had all of Marchand, Bergeron, Pasta, Chara Krug, McAvoy and Rask playing. Yea. The Leafs were missing Auston Matthews for both games, ofc that's of no significance to Bruins fans.

 

[BostonBruins11]

Well that sounds like a you problem because they really should scare you.

what problem? that the bruins were missing half their top 9? the other half recently back still nursing injuries??... nope not scared at all.

A handicapped Bruins Team gave a Healthy Leafs team a hard time.
a Healthy Bruins team Dominated a Healthy Leafs team.... /thread

 

[BruinLVGA]

Its not about being tired. The Leafs struggle in the last game of 3 in 4s. They have for a long time. The games won before and after are all mutually exclusive. You seem to use numbers without having any idea of what they mean.

If both the Bruins and Leafs played each other with 1+ days rest, I would confidently put my money on the Leafs. If the Leafs played an ECHL team in game 3 of a 3 in 4 nights, I'd put money on the ECHL team. Leafs don't do well in those games as has been said numerous times before. I'm giving credit to the Bruins for taking it to the Leafs that game but it's not that impressive.

Look. Struggling "in game 3 in 4s" is not a "tradition" that can't be broken. It's not an automatic loss.
The fact is that a team had a strong stretch, was coming in at full roster and then was dominated by another team who was also missing their best producer, an elite player.
Go read the PGT in the Leafs section and let me know what was the sentiment after that game (hint: it wasn't a we were tired, we always lose these, etc etc... It was a we were dominated... Boys to men... Etc etc).

This paragraph is particularly cringe worthy, the bolded especially so. Brutal, brutal stuff. Wow.

 

[nobody]

Leafs are 1-5-0 playing in 3rd game of the 3 in 4 nights. They've lost to Stl, Wash, VGK, Det, Bos. Every loss they've been dominated. Worst ones being St. Louis and VGK, we looked like an AHL team playing against them. @BruinLVGA

 

[BostonBruins11]

You mean Marchand and Bergeron just returning from Injuries... still nursing Injuries?.
Missing Krejci, Backes, Spooner?

 

[BostonBruins11]

Hard time beating the Bruins? They won both those games and Bruins had all of Marchand, Bergeron, Pasta, Chara Krug, McAvoy and Rask playing. Yea. The Leafs were missing Auston Matthews for both games, ofc that's of no significance to Bruins fans.

You mean Marchand and Bergeron just returning from Injuries... still nursing Injuries? Missing Krejci, Backes, Spooner?

and OF course our two top players nursing injuries is of no significant to leaf fans.... and the 3 KEY players being out is also of no significance........

 

[nobody]

Look. Struggling "in game 3 in 4s" is not a "tradition" that can't be broken. It's not an automatic loss.
The fact is that a team had a strong stretch, was coming in at full roster and then was dominated by another team who was also missing their best producer, an elite player.
Go read the PGT in the Leafs section and let me know what was the sentiment after that game (hint: it wasn't a we were tired, we always lose these, etc etc... It was a we were dominated... Boys to men... Etc etc).

This paragraph is particularly cringe worthy, the bolded especially so. Brutal, brutal stuff. Wow.

I made a post about their record this season vs teams in 3rd game of a 3 in 4 nights. In their losses, they've been outscored 11-24. They're not good in those games. I don't know why you're having such a hard time understanding a simple thing.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

The truth is to me the Leafs are a little behind Boston only because their star players are in the tail end of their prime and with that comes strength and experience to go along with the Skill.
That's not you say Toronto can't beat them it's just going to be tough as hell. Right now Toronto is building experience with every playoff run and with a core as youn as theirs that a great position to be in.

We were talking about tiers right now. And quite simply some objected that Toronto was not included in the top tier of Boston and TB. Not sure how this became a developmental thread. If you are saying this. Then indeed TB and Boston are on a higher tier to winning the cup this year.

 

[nobody]

You mean Marchand and Bergeron just returning from Injuries... still nursing Injuries? Missing Krejci, Backes, Spooner?

and OF course are two top players nursing injuries is of no significant to leaf fans.... and the 3 KEY players being out is also of no significance........

Oh please. "nursing" injuries. They wouldn't be in the lineup if they weren't healthy enough to play. Excuses run on and on. Anyway Bruins are a good team. Not cup contenders. I'll gladly take them in round 1.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

what problem? that the bruins were missing half their top 9? the other half recently back still nursing injuries??... nope not scared at all.

A handicapped Bruins Team gave a Healthy Leafs team a hard time.
a Healthy Bruins team Dominated a Healthy Leafs team.... /thread

you know we were missing Matthews in both games right?

 

[BostonBruins11]

Oh please. "nursing" injuries. They wouldn't be in the lineup if they weren't healthy enough to play. Excuses run on and on. Anyway Bruins are a good team. Not cup contenders. I'll gladly take them in round 1.

Funny how to COMPLETELY DODGED Missing Krejci, Backes, Spooner.

and yes is usually takes a player returning from injuries a week or two before getting up to speed.

I would be thrilled if the Bruins played the Leafs in the First round.

Leafs are NOT cup contenders

 

[BayStreetBully]

Its not about being tired. The Leafs struggle in the last game of 3 in 4s. They have for a long time. The games won before and after are all mutually exclusive. You seem to use numbers without having any idea of what they mean.

If both the Bruins and Leafs played each other with 1+ days rest, I would confidently put my money on the Leafs. If the Leafs played an ECHL team in game 3 of a 3 in 4 nights, I'd put money on the ECHL team. Leafs don't do well in those games as has been said numerous times before. I'm giving credit to the Bruins for taking it to the Leafs that game but it's not that impressive.

That’s a great point, if true. In the playoffs, the Bruins don’t get more rest for game 3 than the team they are facing, and the Leafs don’t get less rest for game 3 than their opponent. Given the two teams’ head to head over the past couple of years, I too like the Leafs’ chances over their fellow equal Big 3 associate.

 

[BostonBruins11]

you know we were missing Matthews in both games right?

you know we were missing Krejci, Spooner, Backes right?

you know Marchand just returned from a concussion right?
you know Bergeron, aggravating in groin which had recently be operated on right?

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

you know we were missing Krejci, Spooner, Backes right?

you know Marchand just returned from a concussion right?
you know Bergeron, aggravating in groin which had recently be operated on right?

those 3 guys don't add up to Matthews. And you said the Leafs team was healthy. I was trying to correct your lie

 

[nobody]

you know we were missing Krejci, Spooner, Backes right?

you know Marchand just returned from a concussion right?
you know Bergeron, aggravating in groin which had recently be operated on right?

You know you're just making excuses right?

 

[Cor]

Wow, this thread is a gongshow

 

[nobody]

Funny how to COMPLETELY DODGED Missing Krejci, Backes, Spooner.

and yes is usually takes a player returning from injuries a week or two before getting up to speed.

I would be thrilled if the Bruins played the Leafs in the First round.

Leafs are NOT cup contenders

No one here is claiming they are cup contenders, champ. It's a few Bruins fans thumping their chest over beating the Leafs in a game that the Leafs almost always manage to get killed in. You want to see true domination? Go watch the Leafs games vs @Blues and @VGK. Leafs got absolutely wrecked. The Bruins win wasn't even half as impressive as those ass kickings. Leafs fans have seen a ton of beatings, we know when we're being bested by a superior team vs when we're getting thumped because the team didn't show up.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I have no problem saying Boston is a good team, but I think it's a little much to say they're a tier above the Leafs

 

[tom leafers]

We were talking about tiers right now. And quite simply some objected that Toronto was not included in the top tier of Boston and TB. Not sure how this became a developmental thread. If you are saying this. Then indeed TB and Boston are on a higher tier to winning the cup this year.

Congrats on being a little bit better than a team that came dead last two years ago. You guys must be so proud.

Holy crap Boston goes on a crazy 2 month hot streak, where they've lost what like, 3 games in regulation? And your all acting like your gods gift to the NHL. Look at the strength of schedule. Boston has clearly had the advantage. To put it simply, Toronto has played 5 more road games than Boston, and two fewer home games.

If Boston is far ahead of Toronto after your grueling March/April Schedule, then i will proclaim you to be that much of a tier ahead of us.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Well tonight's game both teams are healthy. TB won the first game 2-0. So against healthy lineups this season the Leafs are 0-2, so tonight is another good test for them. Will be interesting to see where they stand in February. With the way Andersen playing. It's a good match up.

 

[BayStreetBully]

I have no problem saying Boston is a good team, but I think it's a little much to say they're a tier above the Leafs

They’re not. They’re same level. The more secure ones can accept there can be other good teams other than their own, who are just as good.

 

[BostonBruins11]

You know you're just making excuses right?

excuses?

lets see how Leafs would fair vs the Bruisn if they were Missing Kadri, Marner, JVR and had both Matthews and Nylander nursing injuries.....

 

[nobody]

Well tonight's game both teams are healthy. TB won the first game 2-0. So against healthy lineups this season the Leafs are 0-2, so tonight is another good test for them. Will be interesting to see where they stand in February. With the way Andersen playing. It's a good match up.

Tampa is a cup contender and a top team in the league. That said, the Leafs have no excuse for today's game. Win or lose it should be competitive.