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

[Evilhomer]

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

It will go 7. It's just the way it has to be with this team.

 

[Metroid]

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

Nothing ever seems to work out for us fans this way.

 

[Evilhomer]

So if we win game 5 do the Bruins start to hear footsteps?

Of course they would. The media there would be all over them.

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.

I'll take the opposite side of that bet if you want someone to hold you to it. You donate $100 to your charity of choice if it goes to game 7, and I'll donate $100 to my charity of choice if it doesn't go to game 7. Deal?

 

[Martin Skoula]

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

MLSE already matched your donation with 4 neuterings.

 

[1specter]

I don't see this going past 6 tops. They might grind one out Tuesday like they did against Florida in game 4, but in general Keefe is awful at making meaningful adjustments of any kind and digging himself out of a hole. With Babcock they blew game 7 but he was at least a more intelligent coach from a tactical perspective and could scheme enough to get a series to the brink. I don't think Keefe has that same ability.

 

[DarkKnight]

Sometimes I wish I was...

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

I know. It's just they always must maximize the pain, so taking this to game 7 seems the most likely storyline.

 

[Commander Clueless]

I know. It's just they always must maximize the pain, so taking this to game 7 seems the most likely storyline.

It's a fair point.

I think that's just as the point where the pain is dulled. They need to find a new pain and make it more pathetic.

You think the hockey gods will let us get away with a series win and then follow it up with slipping back into status quo? Not a chance. It must be more embarrassing!

I'm sticking with a Game 5 shutout prediction.

 

[ThrowDemTongs]

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.

Had them in 5. I also have money on Florida to win the cup. Let's see.

 

[Jacquestrapless]

After sleeping on it, I realize I need more sleep.

Anyways...

Knies - Matthews - Marner
Bert - Tavares - Nylander
Domi - Holmberg - Robertson
Dewar - Kampf - Jarnkrok

Rielly - Boosh
Benoit - McCabe
Ed - Liljegren

PP1
Matthews
Bert
Marner
Nylander
Liljegren

Woll starts

Stack the top six that worked earlier in the season
Keefe gets his shutdown line.
3rd line exists
Liljegren with his flaws can still move the puck so he's in
Recreate the powerplay that last worked
Woll leads us to series win

If anybody has other ideas, I'm all ears

 

[Blanka]

From here on in we don't lose again on the way to winning the Cup. Songs will be sung.

 

[Larcos_Unal]

Make it quick and painless Bruins, let me get my spring/summer underway

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

 

[Evilhomer]

I'm sticking with a Game 5 shutout prediction.

The leafs haven't been shutout in forever, so this would be something new.

 

[Commander Clueless]

The leafs haven't been shutout in forever, so this would be something new.

Agreed, that's why I chose it.

Seems like the ultimate dagger Boston can deal us.

 

[Cleetus]

Had them in 5. I also have money on Florida to win the cup. Let's see.

also had Boston in 5, but picked NYR to win the cup lol

 

[Evilhomer]

After sleeping on it, I realize I need more sleep.

Anyways...

Knies - Matthews - Marner
Bert - Tavares - Nylander
Domi - Holmberg - Robertson
Dewar - Kampf - Jarnkrok

Rielly - Boosh
Benoit - McCabe
Ed - Liljegren

PP1
Matthews
Bert
Marner
Nylander
Liljegren

Woll starts

Stack the top six that worked earlier in the season
Keefe gets his shutdown line.
3rd line exists
Liljegren with his flaws can still move the puck so he's in
Recreate the powerplay that last worked
Woll leads us to series win

If anybody has other ideas, I'm all ears

I expect that Keefe will go back to a second line of Tavares, Marner and Nylander.

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

At this point they might as well just go out there and have fun. Abandon the system and keep Boston guessing and play pond hockey. Can't be worse lol

 

[Leaf Fans]

I am looking forward to the game!!!!

 

[BallardEra]

I don’t think Matthews plays in Game 5.

Hope I’m wrong.

 

[howlman]

This team is all about false hope

 

[Jacquestrapless]

I expect that Keefe will go back to a second line of Tavares, Marner and Nylander.

He did try that line out before.

Bert - Matthews - Domi
Nylander - Tavares - Marner
Robertson - Holmberg - Jarnkrok
Knies - Kampf - Dewar

 

[hfman]

I don’t think Matthews plays in Game 5.

Hope I’m wrong.

bro it doesn't matter lol

 

[Commander Clueless]

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

Someone really needs to clean out his fridge. He keeps eating the leftovers from his food poisoning.

 

[Jojalu]

Matthews with 3 posts and 12 missed shots.

Stop trying to be perfect and get the puck on net. Hopefully Bert knocks in the rebound

 

[stickty111]

There is no harm in trying Lilly on the 1st PP. He had games there, and with the same unit failing again, we may as well try anything. It's probably your last game so why do the same thing. However all they have done is the same thing for years so why change now.