I think if either team is up by 3 or more there is a fight with all the bad blood from the last game but time will tell I guess. I'll hope for one because the Leafs have a huge lead. :-)
- Cush29

The Leafs have exactly one guy who can fight - Simmonds - and he's not a good fighter, he's under-sized, and I sincerely hope he doesn't dress, because his skills are gone.

Other than that, I love your plan.

At least the bit about the huge lead.

yup for the playoffs


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- dmnted

thank you

Dozz or Cush:

Can I get one of you fellas to lock the prediction thread at 7:00 pm tonight?

Thanks
- Atomic Wedgie

Will do!

Scheduling note;

Tonight's Leafs game is at 7:30 pm.

Plan your drinking accordingly.

The Leafs have exactly one guy who can fight - Simmonds - and he's not a good fighter, he's under-sized, and I sincerely hope he doesn't dress, because his skills are gone.

Other than that, I love your plan.

At least the bit about the huge lead.
- Atomic Wedgie

The Leafs have Simmonds and Clifford dressing both of whom can and will fight if need be. Simmonds beat the brakes off Maroon last time they fought, I think if need be they are fine. As soon as Bunting is back there is no way both Simmonds and Clifford are in the line up at the same time, plus Spezza needs to draw back in at some point, having depth is a nice problem to have!

Always lots of fun.

- Scabeh

I dislike your prediction and comments associated with it however I do appreciate you got it out of your system someone other than in here though.

I also very much hope you eat those words you wrote.

Sorry, I had pick 6 and they were all still there.

Matthews Marner Nylander Tavares Mikey are on team Garnie.

See you at the golf course.

The way I see it, is game 1 is the key. If the Leafs can dominate Tampa and win decisively, they can ride the momentum into game 2. It's imperative that they win the first one, so they don't have the pressure for the second game. Losing game 1 probably means a short series and Tampa wins in 5. If Tampa is to lose, they must be defeated in the first round, before they can use their experience to win a 3rd Cup. Also watch for the Caps to lay a beatdown on Florida physically. They may not win that series, but Florida will limp out of it with injuries. That series will go deep. Other eastern winners are the Rangers over Pittsburgh, in 5 and Boston upsetting Carolina in 6 or 7. Boston has always had the psychological edge on the Hurricanes, since they were the Hartford Whalers. They are Carolina's nemesis team, much like Buffalo is Toronto's.

Scheduling note;

Tonight's Leafs game is at 7:30 pm.

Plan your drinking accordingly.
- Atomic Wedgie

Non-stop.

I dislike your prediction and comments associated with it however I do appreciate you got it out of your system someone other than in here though.

I also very much hope you eat those words you wrote.



- Cush29

I heavily troll on the prediction threads, it's part of why I love them so much. My actual opinions are more balanced.

Question for y'all, say I wanted to pay for a streaming package to watch the leafs games, is there one that doesn't black games out in the toronto region?
- TheMussel

Digitaldirect tv

Scheduling note;

Tonight's Leafs game is at 7:30 pm.

Plan your drinking accordingly.
- Atomic Wedgie

Afternoon nap for us early risers to go to work. It's on ESPN2 in the States. Boston/Carolina is on ESPN for those who have access to the American networks.

The Leafs have exactly one guy who can fight - Simmonds - and he's not a good fighter, he's under-sized, and I sincerely hope he doesn't dress, because his skills are gone.

Other than that, I love your plan.

At least the bit about the huge lead.
- Atomic Wedgie

Imo Clifford would rag doll Simmonds, but that’s just me.

Only if the games is in the Leafs favor and Tampa is being blown out.
- dmnted

Just saw your wedgie playoff predictions, and think someone has hacked, you're accu,nt.

Will do!

- Cush29

got my predictions in...

Long story short... Leafs win the Cup

The Leafs have Simmonds and Clifford dressing both of whom can and will fight if need be. Simmonds beat the brakes off Maroon last time they fought, I think if need be they are fine. As soon as Bunting is back there is no way both Simmonds and Clifford are in the line up at the same time, plus Spezza needs to draw back in at some point, having depth is a nice problem to have!

- Cush29

I don’t see fights being a big factor. I want our guys to hit their D on the forecheck and our D, especially Muzzin, Boosh and Gio (one on each pairing) to make Tamp forwards very uncomfortable in front of our net.

I’m way less worried about Matthews this series.

The way I see it, is game 1 is the key. If the Leafs can dominate Tampa and win decisively, they can ride the momentum into game 2. It's imperative that they win the first one, so they don't have the pressure for the second game. Losing game 1 probably means a short series and Tampa wins in 5. If Tampa is to lose, they must be defeated in the first round, before they can use their experience to win a 3rd Cup. Also watch for the Caps to lay a beatdown on Florida physically. They may not win that series, but Florida will limp out of it with injuries. That series will go deep. Other eastern winners are the Rangers over Pittsburgh, in 5 and Boston upsetting Carolina in 6 or 7. Boston has always had the psychological edge on the Hurricanes, since they were the Hartford Whalers. They are Carolina's nemesis team, much like Buffalo is Toronto's.
- PrinceLH

I could be in the minority but I think Washington can beat Florida

Imo Clifford would rag doll Simmonds, but that’s just me.
- Garnie

simmonds is very hard to fight, hes strong for his size and lanky , long reach....

clifford would have no chance

I don’t see fights being a big factor. I want our guys to hit their D on the forecheck and our D, especially Muzzin, Boosh and Gio (one on each pairing) to make Tamp forwards very uncomfortable in front of our net.

I’m way less worried about Matthews this series.
- Canada Cup

i want boosh bombs all night long.....

I don’t see fights being a big factor. I want our guys to hit their D on the forecheck and our D, especially Muzzin, Boosh and Gio (one on each pairing) to make Tamp forwards very uncomfortable in front of our net.

I’m way less worried about Matthews this series.
- Canada Cup

You know what would go a long way?

A strong performance from Marner from the get go.

He needs that monkey off his back asap.

You know what would go a long way?

A strong performance from Marner from the get go.

He needs that monkey off his back asap.
- Scabeh

A strong opening game from Matthew/Marner would go a long way.

i want boosh bombs all night long.....
- CarlitoBrigante

I hope he makes stamkos regret re-signing with tampa

2 cups notwithstanding

I could be in the minority but I think Washington can beat Florida
- PatC80

It might be an upset but I think Ovi is too beaten up to carry the team this year and Florida is mighty. Florida will do well to come out of that series in a 5 or less and be rested and injury free.

A strong opening game from Matthew/Marner would go a long way.
- AdamFrench

A strong close too

The way I see it, is game 1 is the key. If the Leafs can dominate Tampa and win decisively, they can ride the momentum into game 2. It's imperative that they win the first one, so they don't have the pressure for the second game. Losing game 1 probably means a short series and Tampa wins in 5. If Tampa is to lose, they must be defeated in the first round, before they can use their experience to win a 3rd Cup. Also watch for the Caps to lay a beatdown on Florida physically. They may not win that series, but Florida will limp out of it with injuries. That series will go deep. Other eastern winners are the Rangers over Pittsburgh, in 5 and Boston upsetting Carolina in 6 or 7. Boston has always had the psychological edge on the Hurricanes, since they were the Hartford Whalers. They are Carolina's nemesis team, much like Buffalo is Toronto's.
- PrinceLH

"If the Leafs lose game 1 it's probably a short series win for Tampa". Let me guess if the Leafs win game 1 it's no big deal for Tampa to storm back right? Such a biased and laughable take.