NHL Thread

[P2F]

Here come the Leafs?

Confirmed coming.

[jaysblue]

Disagree, Tucker, Domi, McCabe, Clark.... those were tough Leaf teams. Other teams hated to play them.

 

This edition is definitely soft. Chances to lay the body on the Lightning players, I'm waiting on it, and.... nope. TB guys have space and have bo fear going anywhere on the ice against anyone.

 

I loved Tucker. Awesome player!

 

Meh, against the Ottawa Senators and New York Islanders in R1, sure. But when they met New Jersey a couple years in R2, they couldn't compare. Still a lot of their top players weren't physical.

 

This team isn't physical at all. Guys don't finish checks or get scared along the boards.

 

Regardless, hope they can win tonight in OT!

[jaysblue]

lol...

 

Haha it's the truth. You know it!

 

This team in R2 will get crushed by the Bruins.

 

Hope they can pull out the win tonight in OT! What a comeback!

[The Cats Ass]

4-1 lead heading into the 3rd. Leafs have them right where they want them.

 

True story.

[havok24]

What an unbelievable comeback win.

[jaysblue]

This game was so huge for them!

 

Leafs will win in 5. I said it at the beginning of the series, they need to beat Tampa in 5! Can't afford to go 6 or 7 games against them.

[JG34]

Holy s***…

[jaysblue]

Spanky partying big tonight! Will raise a glass with him to celebrate!

[Spanky99]

WOOOOOOOOoooooo!!!

[Jimcanuck]

This game was so huge for them!

 

Leafs will win in 5. I said it at the beginning of the series, they need to beat Tampa in 5! Can't afford to go 6 or 7 games against them.

 

TB going to come out with crazy energy in game 5, if they Leafs can hold them off with sound defensive positioning, TB will fizzle out and Leafs win

[JG34]

It was 4-1….

[jaysblue]

TB going to come out with crazy energy in game 5, if they Leafs can hold them off with sound defensive positioning, TB will fizzle out and Leafs win

 

Leafs should take care of business in Game 5. Tampa will definitely put up a fight and won't be easy, but like you said if they could hold them off in the early going, they should win. Tampa looked tired halfway through the third and in OT.

[Krylian]

It was 4-1….

 

So that's what that feels like.

[jaysblue]

If Leafs could wrap this up on Thursday, would be huge even for the next series. Good to be well rested heading into Boston. Would be nice if the Panthers can sneak out a win this Wednesday haha.

[Brownie19]

Agreed with this

 

The Leafs core players are better suited for the international game. Field hockey.

 

Oh yeah? I think they told you to choke on a bag of veiny dicks tonight...

[Spanky99]

Should read my posts. I said when the elite teams play against each other like Canada, USA, Russia, Sweden etc.

 

A lot more talent is on display. I couldn't care about watching crappy players like Wayne Simmonds or Ty Domi play in the Playoffs only because they act as tough guys on the ice.

 

You sir, are an imbecile, your hockey takes are horrible and I have to bite my lip to not bother. You don't get it, and likely never will. I mean, Laika basically laid it out in layman terms for you guys. Can't help you after that.

[Spanky99]

It was 4-1….

 

Right? lmao

[Horses Fart]

Unbelievable game again tonight. Good job Buds. Series ain’t over yet tho. Gotta throat em Thursday night.

[Spanky99]

[jaysblue]

You sir, are an imbecile, your hockey takes are horrible and I have to bite my lip to not bother. You don't get it, and likely never will. I mean, Laika basically laid it out in layman terms for you guys. Can't help you after that.

 

The best in Olympic hockey is better than the best in the NHL Playoffs. It's more talent/skills on display rather than toughness/physicality. I'd rather watch the best athletes perform.

 

NHL Playoffs are fun, not denying that. But yes by time the Stanley Cup rolls around, teams are exhausted and the best isn't on display.

 

Your Leafs are built better for Olympic hockey than the NHL Playoffs. Enjoy tonight's win and Thursday's most likely. Bruins are going to destroy the Leafs in the next round. Hope the Leafs could beat them, but in terms of toughness, Bruins have the edge.

[Spanky99]

The best in Olympic hockey is better than the best in the NHL Playoffs. It's more talent/skills on display rather than toughness/physicality. I'd rather watch the best athletes perform.

 

NHL Playoffs are fun, not denying that. But yes by time the Stanley Cup rolls around, teams are exhausted and the best isn't on display.

 

Your Leafs are built better for Olympic hockey than the NHL Playoffs. Enjoy tonight's win and Thursday's most likely. Bruins are going to destroy the Leafs in the next round. Hope the Leafs could beat them, but in terms of toughness, Bruins have the edge.

 

My Leafs... interesting? The rest is noise, 2 different games for different reasons. You're not a Leaf or hockey fan. You're just that guy, with an opinion at this time of year.

 

Faker than a 3 dollar bill.

[jaysblue]

My Leafs... interesting? The rest is noise, 2 different games for different reasons. You're not a Leaf or hockey fan. You're just that guy, with an opinion at this time of year.

 

Faker than a 3 dollar bill.

 

I'm a rational Leafs fan and hope they go far in the Playoffs this year. Are they Stanley Cup caliber? If they can beat Boston, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.

 

I have a Graboviski jersey that I bought in 2008 and supported them during the tough growing seasons when a lot of people couldn't give a rats ass about them. They made the Playoffs in 2013 and came close to beating the Bruins.

 

Also, was a fan during the days of Sundin, Mogilny, Roberts, Tucker, Thomas, CuJo etc. Was at Game 5 in 2000 during the first round where Steve Thomas scored the OT winner against the Senators! Remember they almost came close to reaching the Stanley Cup in 2002, but ran into a hot Hurricanes team unfortunately in the Eastern Conference Finals.

 

So don't say I'm not a Leafs or hockey fan. I'm just rational when it comes to the Leafs.

 

And yeah in my opinion, Olympic hockey when in the later stages is better hockey. Agree to disagree. But I prefer seeing the best talent and skill on the ice.

[Spanky99]

I'm a rational Leafs fan and hope they go far in the Playoffs this year. Are they Stanley Cup caliber? If they can beat Boston, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.

 

I have a Graboviski jersey that I bought in 2008 and supported them during the tough growing seasons when a lot of people couldn't give a rats ass about them. They made the Playoffs in 2013 and came close to beating the Bruins.

 

Also, was a fan during the days of Sundin, Mogilny, Roberts, Tucker, Thomas, CuJo etc. Was at Game 5 in 2000 during the first round where Steve Thomas scored the OT winner against the Senators! Remember they almost came close to reaching the Stanley Cup in 2002, but ran into a hot Hurricanes team unfortunately in the Eastern Conference Finals.

 

So don't say I'm not a Leafs or hockey fan. I'm just rational when it comes to the Leafs.

 

And yeah in my opinion, Olympic hockey when in the later stages is better hockey. Agree to disagree. But I prefer seeing the best talent and skill on the ice.

[Spanky99]

4-1 lead heading into the 3rd. Leafs have them right where they want them.

 

lol

[Krylian]

lol

 

[John_Havok]

Here’s a fun stat.

 

Draisaitl has been on the ice for every Edmonton goal so far this series, prior to game 5

[Horses Fart]

Let’s get it done tonight. GLG

[Spanky99]

Go LEAFS Go!!!

[John_Havok]

Anyone know why there’s a 3 days break in the Oilers/Kings series between game 5 and 6?

[Horses Fart]

My god how bad is Holl.