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

Apr. 30, 2023 at 10:25 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


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Apr. 30, 2023 at 10:26 p.m.
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I don’t totally love facing FLA, pressure is on to win and there style of play, but TOR will have the 28th overall pick in the 1st round now.
Apr. 30, 2023 at 10:29 p.m.
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I don’t totally love facing FLA, pressure is on to win and there style of play, but TOR will have the 28th overall pick in the 1st round now.


I think we're far better equipped to play a team that's not as deep on D, as we saw in the TBL series. Outside of maybe Forsling, Ekblad, Montour, maybe Gudas idk how they can keep up with this loaded top 9.

I also think you can now more confidently play Liljegren and maybe even Gus too if you're Keefe. As long as you keep them away from the Tkachuk-Bennett line they don't really have concerning snarl anywhere else in the lineup. Aside from Lomberg as well I guess. Makes us way more lethal on the transition game being able to more confidently deploy guys like that.

Also think we've got the edge in net, sammy's a doggggg
Apr. 30, 2023 at 10:33 p.m.
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I don’t totally love facing FLA, pressure is on to win and there style of play, but TOR will have the 28th overall pick in the 1st round now.


I prefer them to Boston though. Tampa outclassed us at nearly every turn due to their experience. Even with a depleted blue line, they looked great. Boston has an insane defense group, great goaltending, and experience. Plus, every line has an annoying pest (Marchand / Bertuzzi / Frederic / Hathaway). Florida does not have nearly the defensive talent or the experience. That being said, the Cats will not be easy whatsoever. They are ubertalented. Tkachuk and Montour basically willed their way to a win. It'll be an exciting showdown
Apr. 30, 2023 at 10:33 p.m.
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"The 43-point difference between the Panthers and Bruins represents the largest upset in Stanley Cup Playoffs history for a best-of-7 series" - SN Stats

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Apr. 30, 2023 at 10:34 p.m.
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I think we're far better equipped to play a team that's not as deep on D, as we saw in the TBL series. Outside of maybe Forsling, Ekblad, Montour, maybe Gudas idk how they can keep up with this loaded top 9.

I also think you can now more confidently play Liljegren and maybe even Gus too if you're Keefe. As long as you keep them away from the Tkachuk-Bennett line they don't really have concerning snarl anywhere else in the lineup. Aside from Lomberg as well I guess. Makes us way more lethal on the transition game being able to more confidently deploy guys like that.

Also think we've got the edge in net, sammy's a doggggg


They just took out BOS and are playing with house money. Let’s call a spade a spade here, TOR could barely handle a Dcore of Bogosian, Raddysh, Perbix, and Cole.

Agree to disagree all good. But I’m not taking FLA lightly
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Apr. 30, 2023 at 10:39 p.m.
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The dawn of a new rivalry
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Apr. 30, 2023 at 11:17 p.m.
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I thought he was awesome. Really liked the little stuff he did


He put himself way out of position on a couple of plays but it didn't cost us anything and he did some good stuff too. I was fine with him.
Apr. 30, 2023 at 11:37 p.m.
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Not gonna underestimate Florida as there top 6 is gonna be a **** to deal with especially Tkachuck and Barkov

Weaker Dcore, goaltending, and bottom 6 though so this should be interesting

We should have an advantage but who knows its playoffs

Wish Muzzin wasnt hurt as he could be Tkachucks Daddy again lul
May 1, 2023 at 12:12 a.m.
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Not gonna underestimate Florida as there top 6 is gonna be a **** to deal with especially Tkachuck and Barkov

Weaker Dcore, goaltending, and bottom 6 though so this should be interesting

We should have an advantage but who knows its playoffs

Wish Muzzin wasnt hurt as he could be Tkachucks Daddy again lul


Leafs can beat anyone.
They just need to show up
May 1, 2023 at 12:20 a.m.
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How do you guys feel about how Gus played yesterday


Gus I thought was good despite the coverage on the one Tampa goal. He made some smart plays I thought and battled like the rest of the team did. It was giving me hope in the moment that should the Leafs get past Tampa that he would be that much more helpful in the next round.
May 1, 2023 at 12:21 a.m.
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Tampa is just as much of a goonery team as Boston


Yes but as we know, Boston has and can take it to another level.
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May 1, 2023 at 12:22 a.m.
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Back at it on Tue, God it feels awesome to say that
May 1, 2023 at 12:24 a.m.
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Back at it on Tue, God it feels awesome to say that


Depending on the dates I might have to grab tickets in Florida. I've never even been on a plane though lmao
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May 1, 2023 at 12:25 a.m.
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Depending on the dates I might have to grab tickets in Florida. I've never even been on a plane though lmao


Don’t watch Alive
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May 1, 2023 at 12:25 a.m.
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Depending on the dates I might have to grab tickets in Florida. I've never even been on a plane though lmao


Going on the plane is fine, it's the whole dealing with Pearson you should be worried about. That airport SUCKS
May 1, 2023 at 12:25 a.m.
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Don’t watch Alive


Sounds like good in flight entertainment to me
May 1, 2023 at 12:27 a.m.
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Going on the plane is fine, it's the whole dealing with Pearson you should be worried about. That airport SUCKS


Maybe fly direct out of London or Hamilton then if its an option.
Knowing my luck the flight will get cancelled/delayed and I'll miss the game
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May 1, 2023 at 12:56 a.m.
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CUP! FAVOURITES! BABY!


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May 1, 2023 at 2:03 a.m.
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Leafs can beat anyone.
They just need to show up


Yep

I like our chances though as even though Florida upset Boston if we look at their structure Toronto should do very well against them and Sammy had good numbers against them

And Nylander should have a nice series vs. Bob

Only question rn do we stay 11-7 or do we bring Holl back on a clean slate
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May 1, 2023 at 2:04 a.m.
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Edited May 1, 2023 at 2:12 a.m.
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CUP! FAVOURITES! BABY!




I have TOR vs. VGK SCF

TOR win in 6

Eichel vs. Matthews

Eichel end of series 1 goal 5 assists -6

Matthews 7 goals 2 assists +10

People gonna go what no EDM they cant keep scoring their problems away. Worked R1 but idk if its gonna continue with the next 2 teams who got better goaltending and defense

Got a feeling Ottinger gonna carry Dallas to the finals so RIP my bracket lul
May 1, 2023 at 10:06 a.m.
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Depending on the dates I might have to grab tickets in Florida. I've never even been on a plane though lmao


Report just came out florida is restricting tickets to us residents only

Rip that idea
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May 1, 2023 at 10:22 a.m.
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Not gonna underestimate Florida as there top 6 is gonna be a **** to deal with especially Tkachuck and Barkov

Weaker Dcore, goaltending, and bottom 6 though so this should be interesting

We should have an advantage but who knows its playoffs

Wish Muzzin wasnt hurt as he could be Tkachucks Daddy again lul


I think Schenn is up to the task
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May 1, 2023 at 11:05 a.m.
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Report just came out florida is restricting tickets to us residents only

Rip that idea


That’s such a garbage thing to do. I hope it bites Florida in the butt.
May 1, 2023 at 11:08 a.m.
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That’s such a garbage thing to do. I hope it bites Florida in the butt.


There won’t be 20000 panther fans showing up. It’s a terrible thing to do
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