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Leafs 2022 2023 Season Discussion Thread (Part 6: Quest for the Cup)

Apr. 30, 2023 at 5:55 p.m.
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Last night was unbelievable!!

I was really worried about Samsonov heading into the game but man!! He was solid, actually more than solid, I have to admit, he has to be series MVP. Without him the Leafs don't win.

So happy for alot of people right now. Matthew Knies, man this kid!! He did alot of little things that were big time all game long but especially on that game winner.

A special shoutout to Liliejgren, Gustafsson and Bunting just because it's not easy at all to be sitting healthy and not playing (especially 2 weeks!!) but then having asked to come in and play mistake free and be difference makers in different ways.

Morgan Rielly was incredible in this series and please, give me MORE OF THAT going forward.

I'm happy for guys here as well, it's tough being a Leafs fan but not right ****ing now!! 😎
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Apr. 30, 2023 at 7:47 p.m.
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Florida is currently up 2 - 0 against the Bruins, granted there is still plenty of time left. Obviously the story of defeating Boston on our way to a cup would be awesome, but I like the Florida - Toronto matchup much more. Florida reminds me a lot of the Leafs to be honest. Neither teams have the same experience as their opponents, they are receiving exceptional performances from offensive defenseman, both teams have guys that play their best in the post season, and both goalies can either save or sink a game. Could be an exciting series
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Apr. 30, 2023 at 8:03 p.m.
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Quoting: Nathaniel
Florida is currently up 2 - 0 against the Bruins, granted there is still plenty of time left. Obviously the story of defeating Boston on our way to a cup would be awesome, but I like the Florida - Toronto matchup much more. Florida reminds me a lot of the Leafs to be honest. Neither teams have the same experience as their opponents, they are receiving exceptional performances from offensive defenseman, both teams have guys that play their best in the post season, and both goalies can either save or sink a game. Could be an exciting series


What concerns me about Florida is the off the rush chances. I feel this late into the season guys like Gio and Holl will struggle with dealing with a rush like that.

I'm not afraid of Boston. Only factor of Boston's I feel may give the Leafs trouble is the whole goonery aspect.
Apr. 30, 2023 at 8:09 p.m.
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What concerns me about Florida is the off the rush chances. I feel this late into the season guys like Gio and Holl will struggle with dealing with a rush like that.

I'm not afraid of Boston. Only factor of Boston's I feel may give the Leafs trouble is the whole goonery aspect.


How do you guys feel about how Gus played yesterday
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Apr. 30, 2023 at 8:21 p.m.
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Quoting: Nathaniel
Florida is currently up 2 - 0 against the Bruins, granted there is still plenty of time left. Obviously the story of defeating Boston on our way to a cup would be awesome, but I like the Florida - Toronto matchup much more. Florida reminds me a lot of the Leafs to be honest. Neither teams have the same experience as their opponents, they are receiving exceptional performances from offensive defenseman, both teams have guys that play their best in the post season, and both goalies can either save or sink a game. Could be an exciting series


lol I hope they don't "remind us of the Leafs", that means they'll choke the lead against the Bruins and we'll play Boston
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Apr. 30, 2023 at 8:22 p.m.
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What concerns me about Florida is the off the rush chances. I feel this late into the season guys like Gio and Holl will struggle with dealing with a rush like that.

I'm not afraid of Boston. Only factor of Boston's I feel may give the Leafs trouble is the whole goonery aspect.


Tampa is just as much of a goonery team as Boston
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Apr. 30, 2023 at 8:38 p.m.
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By the power vested in the great collapse of 2013, please allow this to be the official curse reversal onto Boston. Please. Close this out Florida.

Whether we want to play FLA or BOS I think we can all agree that we'd love to see this failure of epic proportions by the Bruins unfold.
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Apr. 30, 2023 at 8:38 p.m.
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By the power vested in the great collapse of 2013, please allow this to be the official curse reversal onto Boston. Please. Close this out Florida.

Whether we want to play FLA or BOS I think we can all agree that we'd love to see this failure of epic proportions by the Bruins unfold.


aaaand they tie it
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Apr. 30, 2023 at 8:47 p.m.
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uh oh. florida leafs-ed.
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Apr. 30, 2023 at 9:21 p.m.
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uh oh. florida leafs-ed.


Yes they did. They 2023 Leafed. TO OT WE GO
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Apr. 30, 2023 at 9:21 p.m.
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How do you guys feel about how Gus played yesterday


I thought he was awesome. Really liked the little stuff he did
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Apr. 30, 2023 at 9:29 p.m.
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I thought he was awesome. Really liked the little stuff he did


I’m glad. Imo he is a much better option than gio. Gio is washed rn
Apr. 30, 2023 at 9:33 p.m.
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I’m glad. Imo he is a much better option than gio. Gio is washed rn


It may be unpopular, but I agree. I do disagree about Gio though, he is still very good. Him and Lili have some great chemistry. I would like to see Gus given more time though. Maybe roll 11 7 again
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Apr. 30, 2023 at 9:51 p.m.
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So the Leafs will face the Panthers in the second round... Should be fun

Still can't believe that is a sentence I get to speak. GO LEAFS
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Apr. 30, 2023 at 9:53 p.m.
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I cannot wait for a season of chirping Bruins fans with "It was 3 - 1" and "first round exit". Man, it feels good to be on this side of things
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Apr. 30, 2023 at 9:53 p.m.
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Toronto vs. FLA ROUND 2

BOS blew a 3-1 series lead

I am now more confident in this not just being a 1 round thing
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Apr. 30, 2023 at 9:59 p.m.
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If this is truly the end for Bergeron, I am genuinely kind of sad for him and only him. The guy is world class leader, player, and role model. The league will not be the same without him. He was the only Bruin I actually liked on and off the ice despite him crushing my soul in that whole 4 - 1 choke.





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Apr. 30, 2023 at 10:18 p.m.
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AHAHAHA

2013 curse reversed

Enjoy the next 56 years of no cup and 19 years of no series wins Boston
Apr. 30, 2023 at 10:19 p.m.
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I cannot wait for a season of chirping Bruins fans with "It was 3 - 1" and "first round exit". Man, it feels good to be on this side of things


doesn't feel right. I should only know pain in late april. All we've ever known.
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Apr. 30, 2023 at 10:20 p.m.
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So the Leafs will face the Panthers in the second round... Should be fun

Still can't believe that is a sentence I get to speak. GO LEAFS


Toronto is going to single handedly sink the state of florida and it will be beautiful.

Leafs in 5, Muzzin owns Tkachuks ass
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Apr. 30, 2023 at 10:20 p.m.
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Toronto is going to single handedly sink the state of florida and it will be beautiful.

Leafs in 5, Muzzin owns Tkachuks ass


Muzzin bout to hop off LTIR to beat Tkachuk to pulp one last time
Apr. 30, 2023 at 10:20 p.m.
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Minor footnote in the whole Bruins losing saga; the Bruins 2023 1st round pick possessed by the Leafs will be higher than 32! If that if the difference between us potentially getting a guy like Simashev, Brindley, or Perron, I'd be stoked
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Apr. 30, 2023 at 10:21 p.m.
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Minor footnote in the whole Bruins losing saga; the Bruins 2023 1st round pick possessed by the Leafs will be higher than 32! If that if the difference between us potentially getting a guy like Simashev, Brindley, or Perron, I'd be stoked


anything to make this even just a little sweeter. Did Kyle go for that 1st with devious intentions? Lmao.
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Apr. 30, 2023 at 10:22 p.m.
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Muzzin bout to hop off LTIR to beat Tkachuk to pulp one last time


The mics just pick up "Who's your daddy" over and over as MT throws a tempertantrum in the handshake line
Apr. 30, 2023 at 10:24 p.m.
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The mics just pick up "Who's your daddy" over and over as MT throws a tempertantrum in the handshake line


WWE entrance mid game by Muzzin. Everyone's wondering why the Leafs are playing shorthanded and they put him down a zipline after a whistle lmao
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