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jaeger66

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Originally posted by: VFAA
How can you say that? Sundin had 3 pretty good scoring chances. All setup by his linemates Tucker and Domi.

Because they played on the 4th line and Tucker and Domi were benched about halfway through.
 

VFAA

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Oh man, that OT goal by Canes pissed me right off. Leafs after playing so good are suddenly dragging ass, especially in OT. They look so damn tired as if they'd played 2 hockey games in 1 day. I listened to the game on Mojo 640AM and all I heard Joe Bowen calling names as Domi, Tucker, Corson, Valk, Roberts and McCauley and defencmen in OT. I'm just wondering where the hell was Sundin, Reichel and Hoglund? Leafs better get into shape and snap out of whatever it is that bothers them cause they should be 3-0 on top of the Canes right now.
 

jaeger66

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Not good coaching by the Leafs, they sat guys who were healthy and then shortened the bench anyway. And they only time they really played well was the last 2 minutes of the 2nd.
 

VFAA

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You know what jaeger66, for the first time I have to agree with you lol.

C'mon guys! GO LEAFS GO!
 

Nitemare

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You know for a team that was not even supposed to be in the playoffs, the Canes are doing pretty well..

What would you call a team who is within two games of elimination to a team that is not even supposed to be in there called?
 

Rand

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Originally posted by: Kilban
Losing to the Canes in the Conference Finals would be the biggest disgrace in Leafs history. I would never admit to living in Toronto ever again!

Going by that theory that 99% of the teams in the conference should be ashamed, because the absolute worst the Canes can do is to lose this series.... and by necessity finish up with the second best finish of any team in the conference.
Judging by that I'd say it's hardly a disgrace to lose to ANY team that is capable of making it to the conference finals irregardless of whom they have playing.
If they made it to the conference finals in the first place they must've done something right.

It seems Pat Quinn (Leafs coach) in still in the hospital, I hope he gets back behind the bench soon. He's a fine coach IMHO, and the Leafs benefit from him.
 

VFAA

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What would you call a team who is within two games of elimination to a team that is not even supposed to be in there called?
Carolina played well enough during the regular season to earn themselves a playoff spot but certainly not 3rd place and home advantage throughout the playoffs. And if you look at the statistics, the Canes beat the Devils on quite a few occasions in the playoffs before. So to say that teams have some other teams numbers and just know how to beat them. Take Leafs vs. Senators for example. Ottawa can't get by the Leafs in the playoffs despite they kill the Leafs in almost evry regular season game that they play. It's the playoffs, everything is different. But don't get your hopes up, it's only 2-1. I still believe that Leafs will win it. They have the advantage and are the better team.
I just can't imagine if the Leafs played Detroit in the finals. They always play great and entertaining games against eachother in the regular season. Playoffs would be no different.

GO LEAFS GO!!!
 

Nucleus111

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6 things...

1. Carolina Will Win! - I've been with them since they did me great justice in knocking of the "parking lot parade" Devils!
- no, they didn't deserve the 3rd seed. I do agree that #1 per division should make it in, however you should be seeded where you fall, not 1-2-3.

2. Death to Bill Clement and his ramblings/misguided praises.

3. Anything new on Quinn?

4. The stanley cup finals are being played in the west right now.

5. D@mn do I miss Domi

6. LETS GO RANGERS!!!!!!!!!
 

SSP

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3. Anything new on Quinn?

They said he had an irregular heart beat (forgot the medical term), and will be not be behind the bench for game 4. I think he should take it easy and skip few games. I know we need him, but it?s better to let him rest and be 100% and coach then coaching first opportunity he get.
 

VFAA

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I believe Ken Dryden said he'll miss games 4 and 5. This is just a disasterous year for the Maple Leafs. Losing so many players due to injuries in the regular season and yet come out on top, and just a hair short of the 1st place in the Eastern Conference with 100 points. Now they've lost their coach for who knows how many games, as media believes he suffered a mild heart attack. I hope Pat Quinn is feeling better and be back at his full health in no time. After beating the Isles and Sens with 8 reg players out it would be sad to lose to the Canes now. I'm impressed how the Leafs played in the past 5 months. So, let's go out there and beat Canes this evening and tie the series up at 2-2.

GO LEAFS GO!
 

LuDaCriS66

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Damn that sucked... but it's not over yet. The Leafs outplayed the Canes tonight but couldn't score.. they're just not playing as intense as they did in the previous series.

Hoping Pat Quinn the best and looking for a Leafs win on saturday!
 

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Well, I think the chemistry the Leafs had is lost after Sundin came back. Its not his fault, but still....
 

LuDaCriS66

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Originally posted by: SSP
Well, I think the chemistry the Leafs had is lost after Sundin came back. Its not his fault, but still....

It sure seems like it if you take into account the timing of it all.... but that's not right. They're just not playing as well. Gotta give the Canes credit for making it this far but it pisses me off that teams that play the trap do so well.. .

They just gotta take it by game by game.. they're not out yet.
 

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Yeehaw!!!!! Way to go Whalers. This game didn't have my heart pounding like game 3 did, but still a good one all in all.

One more win baby and the Whale is goin' to the finals!!!
 

VFAA

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I was impressed how the Leafs played. No credit goes to the Canes from my side. Canes are sliding on pure luck and nothing but luck. I also believe that their luck just run out. This series reminds me very well of the Leafs vs. Sabers back in the '98-'99 where the Leafs were eliminated in the 5th game. Buffalo didn't play well and all they played was the god damn trap. Same as Canes and Devils and bunch of other teams. If you play the trap you're not gonna have a lot of goals scored and that's what pisses me off. I gotta sit for 3 hours watching the puck go to the center ice and than back, center ice and back. It's boring but effective for some teams. I think the last goal was scored by Francis, good for him at least the Canes showed some effort in an attempt to score a goal. Sadly it was 5 on 3 too. Still it ticks me off how the Canes got something like 15 or 16 shots on goal and managed to score 3 goals while the Leafs were all over the Canes with 30+ shots and hit nothing but goal posts. Turning point of this game was in 1st period where the Leafs had 3 power plays and did nothing and I mean nothing on them. 2 min left in 1st period they take a dumbass penelty and the Canes score the 1st goal again and on a powerplay. It's called luck and not a team effort. I was really hoping for the Leafs to come thru and I still beleive they can do it. If they win the next game in Raleigh they have a chance. If they lose? Screw Canes and GO RED WINGS (that's only if the Leafs are out). But I'm happy anyway knowing that the Canes will not be in the playoffs next year but the Leafs will. If the Canes make the playoffs next year, they'll be out in a hurry in the 1st round. They'll just fall apart as Buffalo did. Buffalo tried to build a Devil's type team and it worked for 1 year when they went to the finals but sadly it all fell apart next year.

GO LEAFS GO!!
LET'S GO GET'EM!!!
 

Rand

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Well if the Leafs lose the next game you can bet this thread will re-surface next year, just like it was here last year..... and next year we hopefully won't have to worry about damn INJURIES!!!!!!!!!!!! :disgust:

GO TORONTO!
 

MaxDepth

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Originally posted by: yllus
AROOOOOO!

Too easy. Leafs in 4 or 5. Carolina? WTF? Why bother showing up? :p

Hmmm. Just a tad bit optimistic there?

I'm defending the 'Canes playing because it is not luck. Seven power plays against the 'Canes with no goals scored? 31-saves by Archie Irbe in a shutout? If it is luck, then it's some pretty strong mojo. (Gumby Pic of Irbe)

No. I think it is good smart playing from them. They weren't prepared for the physical level that the Leafs brought to game 1. They adjusted and haven't allowed themselves to be the Leafs whipping boys.


VFAA you say "trap" like it is a bad thing. The intent is to win, right? Toronto playted wide-open last night but without discipline. There were too many heart-stopping moments for me when the puck was just lying there in the crease and two or three Leafs not knowing where it was. Sure Toronto's style makes for fast hockey, but is it any more exciting than the 'Canes miserly playing? I'm sure you think the 'Canes suck because last night was so damn frustrating.
(PIC - of the style of play VFAA is referring to)

This Saturday, I know that the Leafs are going to be the most aggressive they been all post season. The 'Canes (and their fans) should not expect a down and out or slumping Leafs team. The 'Canes came back from a 3-0 deficit in the third period to beat Montreal; it won't happen against Toronto. The 'Canes got soft and it cost them a goal with 7 seconds left in game two. Coach Maurice will not let them forget that. I hope they prepare to play the game of their lives.

Here's to cheering on the 'Canes this Saturday and hoping that this will be a common occurence.


But to all the Leafs fans - this is a wonderful thread inhabited by some truly great Leafs fans. I watched the game and saw during game breaks the hallways decorated with all that tradition. (not to mention all the Lord Stanley Cup banners seen hanging in the rafters behind the TV announcers during pregame and postgame chats.) Will Raleigh ever have that same emotional attachment to hockey? No. In fact it is downright depressing to see how clean and empty the hallways are. This is too much a collegiate area (ACC) and area folks are not accustomed to professional level sports (evidence: people are griping about the next year's ticket price elevation to league average!) Also, take a look at which thread is the most active with the most posts. We are just learning to appreciate our team and I know it seems blasphemous to you all that we stand one game away from the championship. Although it IS good to hear the rednecks talk about hockey instead of NASCAR.

BTW- I hope Pat Quinn didn't get that way by eating our BBQ. It's pretty spicy to those not accustomed to it. :Q
(In all seriousness I hope it is nothing serious.)
 

VFAA

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VFAA you say "trap" like it is a bad thing. The intent is to win, right? Toronto playted wide-open last night but without discipline. There were too many heart-stopping moments for me when the puck was just lying there in the crease and two or three Leafs not knowing where it was. Sure Toronto's style makes for fast hockey, but is it any more exciting than the 'Canes miserly playing? I'm sure you think the 'Canes suck because last night was so damn frustrating.
LOL what a dumbass. I can't really watch playoff games as I work so I listened to the radio. But hey, you're a Canes fan and I'm a Leaf fan. The difference is that I don't go crazy if we lose and start bashing people around. If we lose than I guess that's the way it has to be. Ask around how many people enjoy watching games that have maybe 1 goal or 2 goals scored every game? Who like watching teams play the 'trap'? In my opinion it's boring. it's not entertaining hockey. Here I'm quoting myself now:
If you play the trap you're not gonna have a lot of goals scored and that's what pisses me off. I gotta sit for 3 hours watching the puck go to the center ice and than back, center ice and back. It's boring but effective for some teams.
If you read it I say the trap is effective. I still beleive the Devils know how to play it best so the Canes have lame chances at either Detroit or Colorado if they make it thru. Leafs were eliminated by the Devils 2 times in the 2nd round in the past 2 years and by Buffalo 3 years ago because these teams played the trap. You think Leafs are gonna put up with another team that's playing the same style? I think not. If they win game 6 on Saturday they will make it thru. If they don't? There's always next year.

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The Canes are using a cool strategy. It's like they're saving themselves for the best part, either dying minutes of 3rd period or OT. The game play is really slow, not many chances therefore not many goals. When OT comes, the Canes fire up the rocket and are very well alive. They're allover the Leafs. Still I believe it's luck they managed to beat the Leafs in their home. They didn't play the trap against the Devils nor Habs. They played open hockey. When Leafs came they started the trap, cause everyone knows Leafs have problems with that strategy.

I believe the Leafs can win the next 3 games. They just need a strong game plan. Don't get frustrated and they'll win.

GO LEAFS GO!!
 

Rand

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I don't blame the Canes for using the trap, it doesnty make for an exciting game generally... but it's definitely effective.
And if I was them, I'd be more worried about winning then playing 'exciting' hockey.

As a fan, I'm happier seeing teams that don't use the trap... it makes for a much more enjoyable game in most cases IMHO. For that reason I'm glad the Leafs don't play the trap. But I can't blame the teams that do utilize it... it's an effective strategy, and if that's what it takes to win... then so be it, use the trap for all it's worth.

BTW, did anyone else hear that Pat Quinn is going to be taking to the next game in an ambulance, and once the games over he'll be flown back to the hospital?
IMHO it's not worth risking your health over the game, undoubtedly the Leafs stand to benefit from him... but he shouldnt rush himself back.
Just as the Leafs arent letting Yushkevitch play because with the blood clot it couldnt permanently end his playing career if he did play before it's fully healed... Quinn shouldnt be forcing himself to the game if he's so ill they need to bring him in an ambulance and fly him back immediately after the game is over.
 

kami

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Well what do you think guys? Can they do it tonight? They are beaten down and it's going to be tough for them to come around and pull it off, especially without home ice. I think they need a miracle to come out and win 3 more, but it is possible.
 

kami

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Leafs are going to lose their luck if they don't stop with this RETARDED PENALTIES!!!!!!!!! :|
 

LuDaCriS66

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Like I said, they're still in this thing. Great penalty killing tonight and even better goaltending by Joseph. Let's hear it for another game 7 series and win :D