I’ll wait til I see the leafs 2 games against Florida this April before I call Boston the easier matchup. So far the leafs are 1-0-0 against Florida, close ass game, but the leafs still won it. That’s already more than what they got against Boston this year.
- Dozzer

I don't pay attention to regular season series. It has never had any effect on playoffs.

Too many variables and its a different game.

And 3 games is a small ass sample size.

So is 7 games. Which is why any team can win any 7 game series in the NHL.

I’ll wait til I see the leafs 2 games against Florida this April before I call Boston the easier matchup. So far the leafs are 1-0-0 against Florida, close ass game, but the leafs still won it. That’s already more than what they got against Boston this year.
- Dozzer

2/4 of the Boston games were flu games, and not the Michael Jordan type of flu games. I like our chances against any team in a 7 game series, but it all depends on which version of the Leafs shows up.

I woke up this morning to a message in my iPad:

My password for Hockeybuzz has been compromised due to a data leak.

Anyone else get this message?
- Atomic Wedgie

No. But I use my SIN Card number as my password, so I hope they didn't get me.

Like they did live after Pat joined the band
- Dozzer

He was rhythm, right?

But point taken.

Having comfort and some predictability to your line mates tendencies is key IMHO.

And obviously with injuries and illness the line up has to get shifted around "sometimes".

Keefe is continually doing it. I think it makes a difference to the players and their performance.
- underhill14

It's just not something I've ever heard referenced as critically important and I've followed hockey a long time. I haven't really heard anyone talk about it. And really, it seems to me like the core players have not moved around all that much. Matthews and Marner. Willy and JT. Even if they switch that around, the players are all really, really familiar with each other.

If anything, changing lines forces the opponent to change their matchup plans. I've just never heard anyone say something like 'the key to this team's Cup run was the coach never changed the lines around'. Maybe I'm wrong, but it's just an entirely new take to me.

I don't pay attention to regular season series. It has never had any effect on playoffs.

Too many variables and its a different game.

And 3 games is a small ass sample size.

So is 7 games. Which is why any team can win any 7 game series in the NHL.
- Santo_44

The leafs consistently lose seasonally to Boston and then do so again in the playoffs. Not asking you to think it means anything but I’m sorry I consider that denial. People who think teams will magically change come playoff time are primarily dreamers. Happens once in awhile, but not much.

TRADE KEEFE

FIRE MARNER
https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-fan-mailbag-march-27

2/4 of the Boston games were flu games, and not the Michael Jordan type of flu games. I like our chances against any team in a 7 game series, but it all depends on which version of the Leafs shows up.
- Whipper

They were flu games for Boston as well and they still won.

My only true hope against Boston is that Samsonov plays hot, if not I truly don’t have much hope for the leafs.

The leafs consistently lose seasonally to Boston and then do so again in the playoffs. Not asking you to think it means anything but I’m sorry I consider that denial. People who think teams will magically change come playoff time are primarily dreamers. Happens once in awhile, but not much.
- Dozzer

Leafs have been losing in the playoffs no matter what.

They were swept in the season series 4 GAMES in 2012 and brought it to game 7 OT.

It is a useless stat with so many variables that aren't there in the playoffs.

You can think that if you want, but I will 100% disagree. The seasons series for any team is completely irrelevant for me. Doesn't change my tune about any playoff series because it does not matter.

They were flu games for Boston as well and they still won.

My only true hope against Boston is that Samsonov plays hot, if not I truly don’t have much hope for the leafs.
- Dozzer

They had no players missing games prior to or for the Leaf games due to illness. This is simply wrong.

It's just not something I've ever heard referenced as critically important and I've followed hockey a long time. I haven't really heard anyone talk about it. And really, it seems to me like the core players have not moved around all that much. Matthews and Marner. Willy and JT. Even if they switch that around, the players are all really, really familiar with each other.

If anything, changing lines forces the opponent to change their matchup plans. I've just never heard anyone say something like 'the key to this team's Cup run was the coach never changed the lines around'. Maybe I'm wrong, but it's just an entirely new take to me.
- Zezel

Fair ZZ.

He was rhythm, right?

But point taken.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Yes and no. He’s not on the albums but they’d flip back and forth live routinely. He’d take on solos that occurred at the same time as vocals. Kurt could record the solo separately from the vocals in the studio but not at the same time live for instance (a normal thing for most players).

They were flu games for Boston as well and they still won.

My only true hope against Boston is that Samsonov plays hot, if not I truly don’t have much hope for the leafs.
- Dozzer

Oh, I didn't realize that. Off the top of my head though, 2/4 of the games went to OT, so that's a coin flip.

Leafs have been losing in the playoffs no matter what.

They were swept in the season series 4 GAMES in 2012 and brought it to game 7 OT.

It is a useless stat with so many variables that aren't there in the playoffs.

You can think that if you want, but I will 100% disagree. The seasons series for any team is completely irrelevant for me. Doesn't change my tune about any playoff series because it does not matter.
- Santo_44

They aren’t to you but they are to me.

Let’s just agree to disagree on this one.

You think the leafs can take Boston, I do as well but only with a goalie playing like a stud.

Keefe does the blender too much for my liking, but every now and then it has positive results. Domi and Bert have turned things around, but I guess playing with AM has that affect on many.
- Whipper

Sure, certains times have found the weird chemistry, ie: Domi/Matthews/Bert and that's awesome.

I just feel the line up should be kinda locked in and ready to go before playoffs. Guys should know who they're playing with and get as comfortable as they can. One less thing to think about.

At least on the PP and PK??? (Lily hasn't been good on PP1, Rielly should go back)

They had no players missing games prior to or for the Leaf games due to illness. This is simply wrong.
- Santo_44

No it’s not, Forbort missed at least one of the games in March for instance.

I know he’s nothing of a player but it also likely means the talented ones were playing through illnesses if a teammate was down. I refuse to give illness credibility, every team goes through it at least once or twice a year.

new blog everyone

Sure, certains times have found the weird chemistry, ie: Domi/Matthews/Bert and that's awesome.

I just feel the line up should be kinda locked in and ready to go before playoffs. Guys should know who they're playing with and get as comfortable as they can. One less thing to think about.

At least on the PP and PK??? (Lily hasn't been good on PP1, Rielly should go back)
- underhill14

We still have plenty of games left to tweak things and let people get healthy. I'd rather have the chemistry be off a little heading into the playoffs then have people with nagging injuries.

Sure, certains times have found the weird chemistry, ie: Domi/Matthews/Bert and that's awesome.

I just feel the line up should be kinda locked in and ready to go before playoffs. Guys should know who they're playing with and get as comfortable as they can. One less thing to think about.

At least on the PP and PK??? (Lily hasn't been good on PP1, Rielly should go back)
- underhill14

They have played without Marner for 8ish games now. A staple on PP1 AND PK1.

Bunch of injuries and illnesses.

Even if he wanted to have everyone in place he couldn't do that.

And its ironic because the fact Lilly is on PP1 right now is to remain close to what the PP was with Marner. They want a right shot there at the point because too many lefties made them have to change up the whole PP.

Oh, I didn't realize that. Off the top of my head though, 2/4 of the games went to OT, so that's a coin flip.
- Whipper

I’m hopeful for stud goalie play and a team who can step up to the physical play of Boston’s (which will also be amped up). With that they could win, without it they won’t.

No it’s not, Forbort missed at least one of the games in March for instance.

I know he’s nothing of a player but it also likely means the talented ones were playing through illnesses if a teammate was down. I refuse to give illness credibility, every team goes through it at least once or twice a year.
- Dozzer

Dude what.

Forbort has been injured since late February.

This is false. Not due to illness

Last night was disappointing, I was mad when I turned off the TV. But lets be honest, this team is coasting into the playoffs and making sure people are healed up. Yeah, yeah, we haven't locked up a playoff spot, but nobody is actually worried about that. We lost a game we should have won, but their goalie stood on his head (and ours did not). We were missing our top line winger, our best offensive D man, our biggest, baddest Dman, and our Swiss Army Knife. This team looks vastly different come game 1 of the playoffs when, hopefully, everyone is healthy.

What are peoples thoughts on Timmins? I like how he moves the puck and I haven't seen many obvious brain farts.
- Whipper

I tend to agree. Best to get ready for round 1 and have everyone healed up. I'm guessing that the two games with Florida coming up will be war. The chances are getting more pronounced that we'll be playing them in round 1. Lots of messages are going to be sent.

On Conor Timmins, I think the Leafs, especially Keefe have mishandled this player. Sure, he has injury issues, but he can skate and handle the puck. They should be playing him every game until the playoffs and see if he can get into a rhythm. Being a righty, he is something that is needed in this lineup. Is he better than Liljegren? Possibly. He needs playing time to find out. I don't know why the Leafs haven't giving him reps on the top powerplay. He handles the puck well and can really shoot the puck. It's mind boggling to see this and nothing gets done.

One last thing. The biggest loss from last years Leafs may have been Spencer Carbury. He's done a phenomenal job resurrecting an aging Capitals team and making them a contender to make the playoffs. Leafs could have had a great young coach but instead kept Keefe. Huge mistake here. Carbury was a great special teams coach a year ago.

Guitar question.
My son has a bass guitar and a squier or fender stratocaster.
Now wants a Les paul classic...the gibson version might be a little pricey..even used. But hows Epiphone? Hes not in a rock band, just jams on his own.
Big sound difference between les paul and a strat?
- Fakepartofme

Get a Rickenbacker

I play an Ibanez 🤘

It’s absolutely shameful that Ovi doesn’t catch more flak than he does being an open supporter of Putin.

Ignorance is complicity. Putin is trying to destroy western civilization, and Ovi supports that. Why doesn’t the league just say, “go play in the KHL if you love Putin so much.”

Ovi makes me sick. So does any person who supports endless death.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

I guess with that entrance, you're good with condemning the Obama/Puppet Presidency who has done nothing but make war during their 3 terms in office. Putin is a thug, but the Obama/Puppet regime is more dangerous. I think Ovi is a class act and although he has a liking for Putin, he's still a great ambassador for the game of hockey.

Get a Rickenbacker

I play an Ibanez 🤘
- mr.sir

Yeah, the Rick's are a great guitar, however very expensive. Love the jangle.