Interesting, I didnt think the leafs could compete as much as they have.

There is def some work needed, but a lot of the major parts are in place.
the leafs best players have looked like the best players. Gardiner is leading the team in playoff scoring...who saw that coming
- senstroll

Yeah, the defense actually looks to be in better shape after this series than before.

Fraser looks like a keeper. Gardiner is showing he does have real talent. Gunnar is dependable, despite not being 100%.

I still can't believe we got Franson for Lebda.

And Phaneuf, for all the criticism he gets, has been great all year. He'll come back better having gone through his first playoff series as a captain.

Major parts are in place? Ok then. Gardiner leading the team in scoring is scary enough in itself.
- honesthockey

Lupul, Kessel, JVR ?

hmm it looks more like the leafs get up a goal or 2 and then forget to keep playing...then remember again
- senstroll

Something I was thinking about this morning: the Leafs blew a 2 goal lead, and nobody really said boo about it.

A few years ago, that would have been the headline. Now, thanks to the rule changes, you can't just go up by two and kill the game.

I point this out because there is a large segment of the hockey-watching population who seem to think that the way to prove that you are knowledgable of the game is to criticize it, and say that Gary Bettman is doing a terrible job, and hockey was way better years ago.

Hockey is better than it was years ago.

Major parts are in place? Ok then. Gardiner leading the team in scoring is scary enough in itself.
- honesthockey

he played a little better last night...he still runs around the ice like a (frank)ing jerk.

I wonder if he has ever watched himself on tape.

He's fast until you need him to be fast - then he's just a (frank)ing puss!!!!

Major parts are in place? Ok then. Gardiner leading the team in scoring is scary enough in itself.
- honesthockey

its 4 games

hmm it looks more like the leafs get up a goal or 2 and then forget to keep playing...then remember again
- senstroll

I think Boston just says Ok time to play and the Leafs can't do anything about it.

he played a little better last night...he still runs around the ice like a (frank)ing jerk.

I wonder if he has ever watched himself on tape.

He's fast until you need him to be fast - then he's just a (frank)ing puss!!!!
- Garnie

only in leafs nation folks.

I think Boston just says Ok time to play and the Leafs can't do anything about it.
- honesthockey

ahh yes, like in the third and OT last night boston was just a powerhouse. (sarcasm detected).

its 4 games
- big_dion

And you don't see holes?

Yeah, the defense actually looks to be in better shape after this series than before.

Fraser looks like a keeper. Gardiner is showing he does have real talent. Gunnar is dependable, despite not being 100%.

I still can't believe we got Franson for Lebda.

And Phaneuf, for all the criticism he gets, has been great all year. He'll come back better having gone through his first playoff series as a captain.
- Leeman4Gilmour

We got Franson because we took Lombardi and his $$$$$$$$$ off of Nashvilles hands - so Franson cost the leafs like 8 kabillion $$$ but we didn't have to give up a player or much of a player

And you don't see holes?
- honesthockey

of course there are holes.

I don't see the point of being a fan that deep down inside actually hates the team.

ahh yes, like in the third and OT last night boston was just a powerhouse. (sarcasm detected).
- big_dion

And the winner was? That's the bottom line. Skate all pretty like Gardiner but at the end of the night lose. It's a pretty common theme on here that Leaf fans are happy just to be playing.

only in leafs nation folks.
- big_dion

It's sorta true..he's as fast as (frank) when he has the puck..but when I guy goes outside on him..he stops moving his feet and becomes a liability. He's not the only one...PHANEUF if (frank)ing brutal too!!! Does that help?

Something I was thinking about this morning: the Leafs blew a 2 goal lead, and nobody really said boo about it.

A few years ago, that would have been the headline. Now, thanks to the rule changes, you can't just go up by two and kill the game.

I point this out because there is a large segment of the hockey-watching population who seem to think that the way to prove that you are knowledgable of the game is to criticize it, and say that Gary Bettman is doing a terrible job, and hockey was way better years ago.

Hockey is better than it was years ago.
- Atomic Wedgie

It also got ridiculously clogged up and defensive under his watch. Clutch and grab reached its apex under his watch.

of course there are holes.

I don't see the point of being a fan that deep down inside actually hates the team.
- dragus84

Who hates the team?

Major parts are in place? Ok then. Gardiner leading the team in scoring is scary enough in itself.
- honesthockey

What were your expectations of Gardiner? They seem to be very high since all he can do is wrong in your opinion. He is a mid first round pick developing at a normal pace, what is he supposed to be doing?

Who hates the team?
- honesthockey

God.

Who hates the team?
- honesthockey

*raises hand*

And you don't see holes?
- honesthockey

of course there are holes, this team hasnt been in the playoffs in 9 years. on top of that look at the experience of 95% of this team...no playoff experience.

what do you honestly expect? lol seriously id love to hear this.

It's sorta true..he's as fast as (frank) when he has the puck..but when I guy goes outside on him..he stops moving his feet and becomes a liability. He's not the only one...PHANEUF if (frank)ing brutal too!!! Does that help?
- Garnie

Yes, every member of this defense group is brutal and we somehow stumbled into #5.

And the winner was? That's the bottom line. Skate all pretty like Gardiner but at the end of the night lose. It's a pretty common theme on here that Leaf fans are happy just to be playing.
- honesthockey

Hey Leafs have looked pretty good against what some say is a powerhouse team.
Certainly better than they looked ALL OF APRIL. I don't think Boston is that great of a team...Their D is suspect - Chara then who???

What were your expectations of Gardiner? They seem to be very high since all he can do is wrong in your opinion. He is a mid first round pick developing at a normal pace, what is he supposed to be doing?
- senstroll

I rather take the word of Eakins then a poster on HB about Gardiner.

And the winner was? That's the bottom line. Skate all pretty like Gardiner but at the end of the night lose. It's a pretty common theme on here that Leaf fans are happy just to be playing.
- honesthockey

hahahaha you are one pathetic loser.

Something I was thinking about this morning: the Leafs blew a 2 goal lead, and nobody really said boo about it.

A few years ago, that would have been the headline. Now, thanks to the rule changes, you can't just go up by two and kill the game.

I point this out because there is a large segment of the hockey-watching population who seem to think that the way to prove that you are knowledgable of the game is to criticize it, and say that Gary Bettman is doing a terrible job, and hockey was way better years ago.

Hockey is better than it was years ago.
- Atomic Wedgie

My first thought was how the Fck could they lose after being up 2-0.. but Boston is a pretty good team, one line is killing the leafs they cant contain them at the moment. it actually doesnt bother me that they blew the lead, they answered back and had the better chances in the OT... Rask was better than Reimer, i expect that too

I rather take the word of Eakins then a poster on HB about Gardiner.
- LeafMan

exactly.

HH is like a real life forrest gump.