Leaf fans I know never throw in the towel. No matter how bad they are. This Fan Base once watched such legends as Aki Berg, Mike Craig, Jeff Reese, Allan Bester, Alexander Goodnyuk, Miroslav Frycer, Lou Franceschetti and Jonas Hoglund. Toughen up by golly! 👍
- gergeswillems

Jim Korn.

A young Al Iafrate.

Lonny Bohonos.

Joey Crabb.

Probably the same thing I said in the 1970s.

And the 1980s.

And the 1990s.

And the 2000s.

And the 2010s.
- Atomic Wedgie

In that case then, you love your hockey and not just the Leafs.....I guess I am just spoiled and that's why I am so down on them now as I watched all 1960's cups and they haven't had any teams to match since....well that's not all true as this team could have it but don't want it bad enough.....

You know you’re in trouble when......
- Garnie

I thought the hockey Gods were with you when Ceci scored.

Jim Korn.

A young Al Iafrate.

Lonny Bohonos.

Joey Crabb.
- Atomic Wedgie

Big Al could skate like the wind and fire the puck. Wasn't he like 17 when he played his first game as a Leaf?

I thought the hockey Gods were with you when Ceci scored.
- gergeswillems

Ya, score a couple softies and you know karma’s coming back.

even though most of you putz's can't see it....

I see progress even thru defeat. They are palyng better overall, &
problably don't lose that game with Muzzin in there.

It's painful, but it's the process - when they win the Cup it will
be even sweeter boys. They've been learing...it's just about time
to turn the corner now. Not saying even if they beat CLB they'll win
the cup...most likely not...but they are very, very close.

A bit more solid D will put them over the top
- paulozz

I thought getting Barrie and Muzzin was supposed to put them over the top??? This team is flawed and will never win anything.

Columbus is beatable. They have a bunch of middling players and journeymen with a good coach. With Breadman gone, they lack elite talent outside of Seth Jones. Keefe will need to outcoach Torts to win this series and will need his roster to step up physically and mentally.

Besides the usual cliche that the Leafs need to come out flying in the next game, they also need to establish a grittier tone and stick to it. Show some swagger. There are some big bodies on the Leafs, they just don't use their size to deal out punishment like they should, and that is why teams continue to take liberties with them. Mean streaks need to come out. Everyone. Even the big name guys. It would say a lot if Matthews or Marner dropped the gloves, or if Keefe built a 4th line wrecking ball around Clifford and sent them out with a blank check to inflict pain.

WWWCD?

I thought getting Barrie and Muzzin was supposed to put them over the top??? This team is flawed and will never win anything.
- JRocknRoll

How many times can a new team "be flawed and never win anything"?

Pretty sure people said the same thing about Washington prior to winning. St. Louis likely the same story last year. In fact they were dead last in the league halfway through and yet somehow found a way. I bet you thought they should also blow it up.

I thought getting Barrie and Muzzin was supposed to put them over the top??? This team is flawed and will never win anything.
- JRocknRoll

Its the culture the club has created. The players never face any accountability. They never take less money. They almost never get benched. They are worshipped by the club as much or more than the fans.

How many times can a new team "be flawed and never win anything"?

Pretty sure people said the same thing about Washington prior to winning. St. Louis likely the same story last year. In fact they were dead last in the league halfway through and yet somehow found a way. I bet you thought they should also blow it up.
- Aaron_85

stop comparing the Leafs to good teams.

Big Al could skate like the wind and fire the puck. Wasn't he like 17 when he played his first game as a Leaf?
- gergeswillems

He was huge, hardest shot, blistering speed. Unfortunately he was also a total space cadet.

Bring in the Polak, he would be perfect for this series.

Columbus is beatable. They have a bunch of middling players and journeymen with a good coach. With Breadman gone, they lack elite talent outside of Seth Jones. Keefe will need to outcoach Torts to win this series and will need his roster to step up physically and mentally.

Besides the usual cliche that the Leafs need to come out flying in the next game, they also need to establish a grittier tone and stick to it. Show some swagger. There are some big bodies on the Leafs, they just don't use their size to deal out punishment like they should, and that is why teams continue to take liberties with them. Mean streaks need to come out. Everyone. Even the big name guys. It would say a lot if Matthews or Marner dropped the gloves, or if Keefe built a 4th line wrecking ball around Clifford and sent them out with a blank check to inflict pain.

WWWCD?
- GalacticStone

Leafs should be able to beat them but with so much inconsistency on this team maybe yes maybe no.....Mitch says they will be coming out all gung ho for these two games so let's see what happens and hope for the best.....Muzzin could have made the difference last night....Holl sucked without him, Dermot was OK, Barrie sucked, Cecie was OK and Marincin sucked

I thought getting Barrie and Muzzin was supposed to put them over the top??? This team is flawed and will never win anything.
- JRocknRoll

Well I guess that settles it.

Bring in the Polak, he would be perfect for this series.
- Jello Bialowas

He never should have been tossed aside.

Bring in the Polak, he would be perfect for this series.
- Jello Bialowas

You have to go with a champion. Gunnersson is the man needed.

Crazy talk! They can't win a game! Let alone two in a row!

The leafs honestly shouldn't have let this go 5 games but whatever. It's the leaf way. Make it harder than it needs to be.
- Aaron_85

The Leafs have been the better team in 10 of the 12 periods played in regulation thus far and are somehow down 2-1 in the series.. Leafs will win tonight

stop comparing the Leafs to good teams.
- aminnes

Yay the over analyzer is here

Leaf fans I know never throw in the towel. No matter how bad they are. This Fan Base once watched such legends as Aki Berg, Mike Craig, Jeff Reese, Allan Bester, Alexander Goodnyuk, Miroslav Frycer, Lou Franceschetti and Jonas Hoglund. Toughen up by golly! 👍
- gergeswillems

Well times does change things

“Dubas diabolically dismantles 105pt team”


My fav fan comment so far today lol.

Well times does change things
- Leafcup

it's not over yet.. Leafs win today and than it just comes down to one game.. Let's get through game 4 first

it's not over yet.. Leafs win today and than it just comes down to one game.. Let's get through game 4 first
- PatC80

But to be realistic, they would need a really big change of attitude to get over the inconsistencies that will plague them in later rounds.

How many times can a new team "be flawed and never win anything"?

Pretty sure people said the same thing about Washington prior to winning. St. Louis likely the same story last year. In fact they were dead last in the league halfway through and yet somehow found a way. I bet you thought they should also blow it up.
- Aaron_85

Washington and St.Louis have had grit and defense and finally got there....Leafs are lacking grit and good enough defense and need some grit and better defense to go with some of there talent plus Leafs need to play with more Leaf heart and Leaf glory so need to spread out the money and not just a lot of money going to a few too high paid players excluding Matthews....these players are not McDavid and others who earns every penny every time they are on the ice

But to be realistic, they would need a really big change of attitude to get over the inconsistencies that will plague them in later rounds.
- underhill14

I think they are capable of it.. The Leafs have been the better team in the majority of the games.. It comes down to not making so many dang mistakes.

Edit: Obviously, Merzlikins will get a 52 save shutout tonight, because Leafs..

But to be realistic, they would need a really big change of attitude to get over the inconsistencies that will plague them in later rounds.
- underhill14

HEAR....HEAR !!!!!!