Pre-Game Talk: Toronto @ Boston - Saturday 7pm

[ACC1224]

Biggest test of the year so far.
Hopefully Matthews is back for this one.

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[Burnie97]

Looking forward to this one. Getting together with a good crew and having pints. Playoff football and Leafs. Let's go.

 

[ToneDog]

Both teams coming off a loss. After beating them here, Leafs could make a statement by beating them in their barn. Hopefully they can pass this test.

 

[D00bis]

nothing feels better then beating the bruins. Theres a old tymer in my union that has a Bruins spoked wheel tattoo, such a loser hahaha

 

[DarkKnight]

Really looking forward to this one, Boston’s record so far is outrageous.

 

[1specter]

Huge game and both teams will want to bounce back after disappointing losses. Really hope Matthews can suit up for this one as we will need him bad.

Had we won last night and win tomorrow we could've caught up to just 5 pts back of them.

 

[BTP]

Haven't lost to this team in the Sheldon Keef era. Lets keep it goin.

 

[ACC1224]

Huge game and both teams will want to bounce back after disappointing losses. Really hope Matthews can suit up for this one as we will need him bad.

Had we won last night and win tomorrow we could've caught up to just 5 pts back of them.

Definitely a wasted opportunity last night.
I know all teams have off nights but they really were disappointing

 

[leafsfan5]

There are maybe 5 matchups the rest of the season that are big games. This is one of them

Saturday night, 2 of the top 3 teams in hockey, a big rivalry between two original 6 franchises

I can't wait!

 

[ACC1224]

If the Leafs get the Murray from Wednesday we're in for a great game.

 

[bax]

Haven't lost to this team in the Sheldon Keef era. Lets keep it goin.

That's crazy!

Boston's true decline back down to earth starts tomorrow.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Peaked early.

 

[Mess]

This is the game I have been waiting for as a good benchmark for the Leafs and their current level of play and against a likely playoff opponent perhaps.

If the Leafs want to potentially avoid TB and Boston in round #1 then they have to pass the Bruins in the final standings and that makes this a 4 point game essentially.

 

[AvroArrow]

To the dude who left me a long ass message in the last thread, I hope you are right and I am wrong. A win in regulation would make 1st place a lot more realistic.

@LEAFFANFORLIFE23

 

[PromisedLand]

As badly as I want to beat the F outta bruins, especially Matthews schooling them. After calming down, I have come to the conclusin that YES it would be awesome but lets not risk it.

If matthews isnt good to go then let him rest

 

[HockeyVirus]

This is the game I have been waiting for as a good benchmark for the Leafs and their current level of play and against a likely playoff opponent perhaps.

If the Leafs want to potentially avoid TB and Boston in round #1 then they have to pass the Bruins in the final standings and that makes this a 4 point game essentially.

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I don't think the team is too concerned with this.

 

[Rob Brown]

I don't think the team is too concerned with this.

It's a big gap right now so it's not like we can catch them with a win tomorrow, but it's a good opportunity to compete against the top team in the league and potentially make up a bit of ground.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

To the dude who left me a long ass message in the last thread, I hope you are right and I am wrong. A win in regulation would make 1st place a lot more realistic.

@LEAFFANFORLIFE23

Just win, IMO

A complete 60 minute effort would be nice.

Even with a regulation win the Leafs would still be 7 back and Boston with 2 games in hand.

Keep playing well and that stuff will sort itself out.

*edit - I do have 1 prediction though. Either way the post game overreactions will be legendary.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

To the dude who left me a long ass message in the last thread, I hope you are right and I am wrong. A win in regulation would make 1st place a lot more realistic.

@LEAFFANFORLIFE23

I'm not going to say I'm definitely wrong if they lose this because I do expect Boston to eventually hit a rough patch.

But a win tomorrow would be BIG especially a regulation win.

Need Matthews back in tomorrow enough of Engvall in the top 6.

I don't think the team is too concerned with this.

They are 9 points up not 11

 

[TakeTheBody]

Intercourse the bruins

 

[TMLeafer]

The broadcast is going to be a disgusting bruins love in, more than usual.
They actually deserve it this time but still.

 

[Al14]

I'm not going to say I'm definitely wrong if they lose this because I do expect Boston to eventually hit a rough patch.

But a win tomorrow would be BIG especially a regulation win.

Need Matthews back in tomorrow enough of Engvall in the top 6.



They are 9 points up not 11

Enough of Engvall on the team period. He doesn't use his size and can't score to save his life. He can take Kerfoot with him too!

 

[LeafGrief]

Would love nothing more than to get a piece of these Bruins. Hats off to them for the next level season and I am itching to see them in the playoffs. Bring it on!!

 

[Maple Leaf]

do the bruins even have any good players other than the top line

 

[Fonzieleaf]

Boston got their first home regulation loss last night. Lets keep the losing streak going for them!