Hoping TB is running out of gas, finally. There were times this year they looked vulnerable.This ^^^ 100%. Glad the Leafs proved me wrong and dug deep to pull one out, but there is still a LOT of hockey left to play in this series and even down 3-1 we're unlikely to see TB simply rollover without a fight.
Rogers is trying to save money so they don't send radio play-by-play/ colour commentators on the road with the sports teams anymore.Why are games done off a monitor ? Can the broadcasters not travel ? Mind you the Calgary and Vancouver broadcasts are remote too, I hope Game 5 will be on radio / streaming.
Tampa will drag Bunting into scrums, Bunting will get a glove in the face and Bunting will throw a jab back and he ends up in the box, PP Tampa. Tampa's PP is still lethal in this series.There’s no way Keefe brings Bunting back in until they start losing or if someone is injured. It’s a good thing that the refs are now picking the most aggressive guy out in a scrum so that pretty well stops the Lightning from their bullying tactics. Bunting is not a ref favourites and he may be a target in any scrums he’s in.
Now that the excitement for the big comeback win is subsiding, I‘d say luck is on our side or we could easily be down 1-3 instead of up 3-1. The didn‘t play well for two periods in game 3 and a quick whistle saved them from being down 2. Miracle comebacks happen once in a long while so they better play hard from start to finish or the momentum may swing out of control.
One more win by the Leafs, TB will be eliminated and arrogant head coach Jon Cooper can eat his cigar instead of smoking it. May be he will beHoping TB is running out of gas, finally. There were times this year they looked vulnerable.
Let's see the Leafs beat TB first. IMHO, if the Leafs beat TB, then Keefe and Dubas, keep their jobs. If that happens, then it doesn't matter, how the Leafs do against Boston.They played poorly in first period.
They didn't forecheck at all.
They sat back and let TB take the play too them.
Not sure what that was all about. It seemed like they were playing to lose.
It all worked out in the end but they have a hard time believing in themselves.
If they play like that against the Bruins, it will be a short series
Probably Bunting will play, and Lafferty, will be scratched.Tampa will drag Bunting into scrums, Bunting will get a glove in the face and Bunting will throw a jab back and he ends up in the box, PP Tampa. Tampa's PP is still lethal in this series.
If the Leafs beat TB on Thurs night, Toronto will go crazy!!LOL! They might win a round! I think that deserves a separate parade like back in the 90s.
IMHO, Bunting will play on Thurs night, and either Lafferty, or Aston-Reese, will be scratched!!There’s no way Keefe brings Bunting back in until they start losing or if someone is injured. It’s a good thing that the refs are now picking the most aggressive guy out in a scrum so that pretty well stops the Lightning from their bullying tactics. Bunting is not a ref favourites and he may be a target in any scrums he’s in.
Now that the excitement for the big comeback win is subsiding, I‘d say luck is on our side or we could easily be down 1-3 instead of up 3-1. The didn‘t play well for two periods in game 3 and a quick whistle saved them from being down 2. Miracle comebacks happen once in a long while so they better play hard from start to finish or the momentum may swing out of control.
....if you're Keefe or Dubas. However, they are not my priority.Let's see the Leafs beat TB first. IMHO, if the Leafs beat TB, then Keefe and Dubas, keep their jobs. If that happens, then it doesn't matter, how the Leafs do against Boston....
They've won 3 in a row without him.IMHO, Bunting will play on Thurs night, and either Lafferty, or Aston-Reese, will be scratched!!
Imagine the backlash on Keefe if he puts Bunting in and they lose because he takes another stupid penalty which he’s quite capable of ?IMHO, Bunting will play on Thurs night, and either Lafferty, or Aston-Reese, will be scratched!!
Good point!!Imagine the backlash on Keefe if he puts Bunting in and they lose because he takes another stupid penalty which he’s quite capable of ?
The Leafs will probably feel like they're playing with house money if they go up against Boston, who will definitely have the most pressure to win after their historic regular season. Fingers crossed that they'll finally slay the first round dragon.Let's see the Leafs beat TB first. IMHO, if the Leafs beat TB, then Keefe and Dubas, keep their jobs. If that happens, then it doesn't matter, how the Leafs do against Boston.
IMHO, putting in Simmonds would be the worst choice. I could be wrong, but I think Keefe might put Bunting in, and scratch either Aston-Reese, or Lafferty?? However, I do agree with you, that Keefe should just keep the same lineup that has won three in a row!!I agree that Bunting is a better player than Reese but it’ll be hard for him to control his emotions coming back from a suspension and the adrenaline will get to him. A better time to put him in would be game 6 if there’s one.
Earlier in the series I’d like to see Simmonds in there because you know in blow out games in Leafs’ favour like game 2, Tampa would be roughing up the Leafs to send “a message” for the next games. He’s still an excellent scraper and you’re not losing much between him and Reese.
In a series clinching game though Tampa won’t want to take stupid penalties when the game is tight and if the scores get lopsided for the Leafs there’ll be no more messages to send. Keefe would be wise to keep the same lineup that has won three in a row.