Mike Augello: Leafs could play Columbus in expanded playoff format

Leafs win every game 10-1, won't even be close.

Days 2 of nice weather-

I'm already burnt to poop.

Days 2 of nice weather-

I'm already burnt to poop.
- GreatGigInTheSky

you went from cracker ass cracker to lobster ass loser?

Mike Augello: Leafs could play Columbus in expanded playoff format
- mikeinbuffalo

Considering the layoff and the fact that both teams had the same amount of points, anyone saying anything other than 50-50 is a homer or a crack addict.

Roll the dice.

you went from cracker ass cracker to lobster ass loser?
- Symba007

My background is Irish so I'm looking like a roasted potato.

Considering the layoff and the fact that both teams had the same amount of points, anyone saying anything other than 50-50 is a homer or a crack addict.

Roll the dice.
- Atomic Wedgie

I disagree. But not in a Roger way.

I think the Leafs are a lot better than Columbus but also that Columbus is a tough matchup for the Leafs.

I disagree. But not in a Roger way.

I think the Leafs are a lot better than Columbus...
- GreatGigInTheSky

So the Leafs have an advantage!

but also that Columbus is a tough matchup for the Leafs.
- GreatGigInTheSky

.....aaaaaand that advantage is gone.

So...

50-50?

I'm trying to sit outside and work on my deck chair but the sun is making my black laptop hot

So the Leafs have an advantage!


.....aaaaaand that advantage is gone.

So...

50-50?
- Atomic Wedgie

Nah, I think the Leafs would win. Not should but would. Maybe I should've bolded the roll of the dice part.

Doesn't mean that I can't say that I think Columbus plays a style of hockey that the Leafs have troubles with.

I'm trying to sit outside and work on my deck chair but the sun is making my black laptop hot
- TheMussel

Only one option. Asian umbrella it!

Just to let you know how behind in schedule we are, on May 21, 2019, St. Louis beat San Jose to advance to the Stanley Cup finals.

I know that every Tom, Richard and Harry has released theoretical playoff formats, but I'd love to see a theoretical playoff schedule.

Only one option. Asian umbrella it!
- GreatGigInTheSky

hmm

does that mean i need huge black sunglasses and a giant brimmed visor too?

Just to let you know how behind in schedule we are, on May 21, 2019, St. Louis beat San Jose to advance to the Stanley Cup finals.

I know that every Tom, Richard and Harry has released theoretical playoff formats, but I'd love to see a theoretical playoff schedule.
- Atomic Wedgie

Nah, I think the Leafs would win. Not should but would. Maybe I should've bolded the roll of the dice part.

Doesn't mean that I can't say that I think Columbus plays a style of hockey that the Leafs have troubles with.
- GreatGigInTheSky

Clb is missing that top offensive threat too. No panarin this year, no bobrovsky.....leafs still have that top end talent with Matthews, Marner, Tavares and nylander...should be a good match up for the leafs to succeed

hmm

does that mean i need huge black sunglasses and a giant brimmed visor too?
- TheMussel

Dealers choice

Nah, I think the Leafs would win. Not should but would. Maybe I should've bolded the roll of the dice part.

Doesn't mean that I can't say that I think Columbus plays a style of hockey that the Leafs have troubles with.
- GreatGigInTheSky

I just checked the schedule:

We beat them 4-1 in Columbus on October 4 (2nd game of the Leafs' season).

They beat us 4-3 in OT in Toronto on October 21.

The rubber match was set for Saturday, March 21st in Toronto - the plan was that we would leave Vermont early that day and drive like a bat out of hell, so that I could attend the game with my brothers.

Gawd, that seems like a bajillion years ago.

Leafs win every game 10-1, won't even be close.
- Symba007

in scoring chances.

I just checked the schedule:

We beat them 4-1 in Columbus on October 4 (2nd game of the Leafs' season).

They beat us 4-3 in OT in Toronto on October 21.

The rubber match was set for Saturday, March 21st in Toronto - the plan was that we would leave Vermont early that day and drive like a bat out of hell, so that I could attend the game with my brothers.

Gawd, that seems like a bajillion years ago.
- Atomic Wedgie

By my memory, the 4-1 win the Leafs were lucky to win (Freddy won the game for them) and the other game they actually deserved to win, but didn't.

These past 2 months felt like 4 years.

Bolded- Love me some Meatloaf.

hmm

does that mean i need huge black sunglasses and a giant brimmed visor too?
- TheMussel

and a pitcher of iced tea.



the long island version.

Clb is missing that top offensive threat too. No panarin this year, no bobrovsky.....leafs still have that top end talent with Matthews, Marner, Tavares and nylander...should be a good match up for the leafs to succeed
- bryant

I agree. Plus, for the first time all season, Rielly should be healthy.

Clb is missing that top offensive threat too. No panarin this year, no bobrovsky.....leafs still have that top end talent with Matthews, Marner, Tavares and nylander...should be a good match up for the leafs to succeed
- bryant

they play a similar style to Boston. could be a good warm up for the Leafs.

they play a similar style to Boston. could be a good warm up for the Leafs.
- dmnted

I don’t like our chances vs CLB.

They’ll do to the Leafs what they did to Tampa, but this time they have experience. Leafs don’t match up well vs a rugged Torts team.

I agree. Plus, for the first time all season, Rielly should be healthy.
- GreatGigInTheSky

That’s absolutely massive.

Most valuable to the Leafs imo.

Matthews
Rielly
Marner
Andersen
Tavares
Muzzin

I don’t like our chances vs CLB.

They’ll do to the Leafs what they did to Tampa, but this time they have experience. Leafs don’t match up well vs a rugged Torts team.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

First round and maybe whole playoffs are such a crapshoot. Nobody has any idea what these teams are going to look like when they start. That’s especially true of the Leafs who at times played like one of the best teams in the league and at others were the ultimate Leafs.

Are they hurt cause they’re inexperienced?
Does it help because they start strong and this might not be normal playoff hockey?
Is it all down to goalies?

I’m not buying any of these predictions