Pre-Game Talk: Toronto @ Boston -- game 5.

[PROUD PAPA]

I'll donate 100$ to charity if they win 2 in a row. Not even gonna go 3 in a row. I'll be that impressed.

That’s honourable.
I’ll do the same. Mine will go to the SPCA.

 

[thewave]

Rogers paid literally billions for the NHL rights. ONCE the Leafs get past the 1st round. Maybe only the Oilers is this year. There is blood in the boardroom.

We all paid Billions for those rights. They slide them into products and services to offset the huge loss.

 

[DarkKnight]

I predict we win the next two, it's just the Leaf way of things.

 

[thewave]

I predict we win the next two, it's just the Leaf way of things.

Maybe if Keefe gets sick.

 

[Metroid]

Just win.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Maybe but that frustrated exchange happened in the 2nd period and didn’t even translate to the 3rd.

True, but Matthews wasn't there. Anyway, I don't know. I am trying to find reasons to stay optimistic.

 

[Commander Clueless]

There are those among us who would suggest the Leafiest outcome to be a comeback to lose in Game 7, as per protocol.

I, however, predict the Leafiest outcome to be a 3-0 win for Boston, breaking our shutout-less streak just to add insult to injury.

Hopefully they choose the path less Leafed.

 

[MSZ]

Maybe if Keefe gets sick.

Guy Boucher will employ his infamous 1-3-1 neutral zone trap all game long.

Beauty! (Insert Don Cherry's voice)

 

[PROUD PAPA]

True, but Matthews wasn't there. Anyway, I don't know. I am trying to find reasons to stay optimistic.

I hear ya. Gets harder every year though.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

They'll probably win then lose in game six at home.

 

[Buds17]

Win or lose...those are the two possible outcomes

We I want ties!

 

[Stephen]

There are those among us who would suggest the Leafiest outcome to be a comeback to lose in Game 7, as per protocol.

I, however, predict the Leafiest outcome to be a 3-0 win for Boston, breaking our shutout-less streak just to add insult to injury.

Hopefully they choose the path less Leafed.

For me, this team should come all the way back down 3-1 with a new goalie and do what Florida did to Boston last year. Or just lose in 5 and stop dragging this crap out.

Forcing a Game 6 just to lose at home feels like a disservice to the home crowd who has to endure another one.

Forcing a Game 7 just to blunder it away with all the history with Boston. No one wants to watch that garbage. There's no redemption there.

 

[All Mod Cons]

I had the Bruins in 6 in that poll that was up. But I think I was being too generous.

Hoping for a huge game from our core based off absolutely nothing at all.

 

[BrannigansLaw]

I know they must realize this game can potentially be this core's Maple Leafs legacy. Come out flat and fall short and we will always remember the "big" 4 experiment as an utter embarrassment and failure.

If that doesn't motivate them to come out balls to the wall and force this series to 7 games (let's not kid ourselves, the chances of this grim), well they'll just drive home that point one more time that they never had it in them.

 

[Suntouchable13]

For me, this team should come all the way back down 3-1 with a new goalie and do what Florida did to Boston last year. Or just lose in 5 and stop dragging this crap out.

Forcing a Game 6 just to lose at home feels like a disservice to the home crowd who has to endure another one.

Forcing a Game 7 just to blunder it away with all the history with Boston. No one wants to watch that garbage. There's no redemption there.

If they force a game 6 at home, and lose that one, they don't deserve a send off by the fans when the game is over. Win your home playoff games, FFS!

 

[BallardEra]

Since 1999 they have lost all 4 series when down 3-1.

I also think the Matthews injury is a lot more serious than they are letting on.

 

[Metroid]

For me, this team should come all the way back down 3-1 with a new goalie and do what Florida did to Boston last year. Or just lose in 5 and stop dragging this crap out.

Forcing a Game 6 just to lose at home feels like a disservice to the home crowd who has to endure another one.

Forcing a Game 7 just to blunder it away with all the history with Boston. No one wants to watch that garbage. There's no redemption there.

This. If they win Tuesday, they better f***in take it to 7 and give it their all.....leafs always do what they're not supposed to do, so who the hell knows

 

[Clark4Ever]

They'll win this and push it to 7. No way they aren't going to lose in some new and exciting way.

I don't know...this series feels like Florida last year. We can't muster anything offensively and their goalie is in our heads. On top of that, none of our top 3 players are playing at 100% right now.

 

[DarkKnight]

There are those among us who would suggest the Leafiest outcome to be a comeback to lose in Game 7, as per protocol.

I, however, predict the Leafiest outcome to be a 3-0 win for Boston, breaking our shutout-less streak just to add insult to injury.

Hopefully they choose the path less Leafed.

Are you new here

 

[Aashir Mallik]

Tbh just get it over with on Tuesday

I can’t even say I’ve enjoyed watching these playoffs that much as we’ve been thoroughly outclassed.

 

[Gilmour1996]

 

[TMLeafer]

They're gonna win game 5 aren't they

 

[Commander Clueless]

Are you new here

Sometimes I wish I was...

I will be cheering for the win, but part of me wants this nightmare season to end.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Guys just imagine if Boston blows this series after all the dunking on the Leafs the last 24 hours. Would be a lot of fun

 

[Suntouchable13]

I wonder what kind of illness Matthews has that keeps on lingering like this. It's strange and also concerning.