I figured it was 3. If we beat the Devils, Caps and Islanders that gives us 57 points. the Jets lose there next game they can't catch us.
- Leafsfan9329

Combination of 6 pts won or lost by the jets.

i think the 1st year they missed they were knocked out on the last day if i am not mistaken.. the islanders got in instead (i think.. its been awhile)

i also realized the other day that i have not seen the leafs in the post season since my last year of college
- Dozzer

Getting knocked out of contention on the last day before the post season is the worst.

I bet that made you feel a little old?

We're starting to take the playoffs for granted here in Boston. I hope this team can consistently continue to be good, there were some real dark periods in there when the Bruins were cellar dwellers. Only good thing that came out of it was I got to go to a bunch of the games, because no one cares for the team when they lose

wow.. sorry.. dont agree there.. boston still has the leafs number.. one win in 2 seasons? yeah.. dont want to face them at all.
- Dozzer

If we play Boston, I can see a whole bunch of late nights. Lots of overtime.

yup, that is true.... lets hope for a win.. because in the case of a tie points wise the leafs would get in based on the season series no?
- Dozzer

never mind

Kadri has yet to prove that he is. You can't go just by this years numbers. Also his Corsi numbers indicate that he won't be able to sustain that pace. His Corsi numbers are similar to that of Eberle last year. Check out Eberle's numbers this year?
- faceto27

Corsi numbers also state the Leafs suck.

No first tie breaker is goal differential
- RickJames77

No first tie breaker is number of wins(not counting shootouts)

No first tie breaker is number of wins(not counting shootouts)
- faceto27

Yeah I literally had a brain fart. I knew that too. my bad

I just knew it wasn't the points in the series first

Getting knocked out of contention on the last day before the post season is the worst.

I bet that made you feel a little old?

We're starting to take the playoffs for granted here in Boston. I hope this team can consistently continue to be good, there were some real dark periods in there when the Bruins were cellar dwellers. Only good thing that came out of it was I got to go to a bunch of the games, because no one cares for the team when they lose
- RickJames77

I refuse to remember these years!!!

Corsi numbers also state the Leafs suck.
- Jeffmt

Ya I know..... but thing about Corsi numbers. They don't take into account the team that has been getting all the bounces going their way.

The Leafs are that team this year.

James Mirtle ‏@mirtle 3m

James Reimer is tied for the best ever single season save percentage for a Leafs goaltender http://bit.ly/ZlFPwJ


Why do I still feel nervous then?

If we play Boston, I can see a whole bunch of late nights. Lots of overtime.
- faceto27

I can see kessel sleeping, and JVR stepping up

I refuse to remember these years!!!
- MrBeanTown

Rough, really rough

That Thornton trade was the peak lowest point of that span of time

Philly Leafs 2003 was on LeafsTV yesterday. I watched it and wept.

wow.. sorry.. dont agree there.. boston still has the leafs number.. one win in 2 seasons? yeah.. dont want to face them at all.
- Dozzer

Bruins without Bergeron are not an offensive threat anymore.

James Mirtle ‏@mirtle 3m

James Reimer is tied for the best ever single season save percentage for a Leafs goaltender http://bit.ly/ZlFPwJ


Why do I still feel nervous then?
- faceto27

Remember that time Raycroft set a record for wins by a Leafs goaltender in a single season? That's why.

i think the 1st year they missed they were knocked out on the last day if i am not mistaken.. the islanders got in instead (i think.. its been awhile)

i also realized the other day that i have not seen the leafs in the post season since my last year of college
- Dozzer

Clemmenson and Dubielewicz were the goalies responsible

James Mirtle ‏@mirtle 3m

James Reimer is tied for the best ever single season save percentage for a Leafs goaltender http://bit.ly/ZlFPwJ


Why do I still feel nervous then?
- faceto27

Because of last year. This team is too tough to fold like last year. They may not win a round, but it will still be good experience for the team. Hell, a lot of the players already have some level of playoff experience from the Marlies run last year. That can't really be underestimated.

Rough, really rough

That Thornton trade was the peak lowest point of that span of time
- RickJames77

Thank god we have Chiarelli now... No way he ever made that GARBAGE trade.

Bruins without Bergeron are not an offensive threat anymore.
- faceto27

Bergeron's probably only going to miss one more game chief

And I think Soderberg will help that third line produce more offense.

Its a bit of a stretch, but it is very conceivable that the Leafs win the division. They still have one more game with the Habs. Plus they have a soft schedule the rest of the way.

There is hope.

Bruins without Bergeron are not an offensive threat anymore.
- faceto27

Good thing he's due back tonight

If we play Boston, I can see a whole bunch of late nights. Lots of overtime.
- faceto27

I know this isn't a popular opinion, but I'd take Boston in the first round.

I'm not saying this because I think they're the easiest opponent, but because there would be so little pressure on us to win. If we draw Boston, people will write us off before first puck is even dropped.

If we're going to go into things as an underdog, let's truly play the role. besides, on the off chance we beat them, it does the most good for us moving forward.

Good thing he's due back tonight
- MrBeanTown

They'll give him one more game rest if they know what's good for them

Its a bit of a stretch, but it is very conceivable that the Leafs win the division. They still have one more game with the Habs. Plus they have a soft schedule the rest of the way.

There is hope.
- faceto27

Islanders.

Its a bit of a stretch, but it is very conceivable that the Leafs win the division. They still have one more game with the Habs. Plus they have a soft schedule the rest of the way.

There is hope.
- faceto27

I don't know that winning the division puts them in that much of a better spot. They don't really play any better at home then on the road (granted the playoff atmosphere might be a little different. And in the 2 hole you may end up facing the Rangers and Lundqvist