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2017-18 Toronto Maple Leafs - Playoffs Edition

https://twitter.com/markhmasters/status/983165413419769857
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It's kind of crazy that we're here and this is now normal.  Two seasons ago Leafs were 30th (OK, they held back a bunch of young guys on purpose so the team might have been better than 30th) and now 2 short years later, we're not only expecting playoffs, but we're expecting some form of playoff success.  95 points last year, 105 points this year, I can honestly say this team might grow to be 110+ points in the next few seasons.  I never thought i'd live to be a fan of a team that was this good. 

Enjoy.
 
Zee said:
It's kind of crazy that we're here and this is now normal.  Two seasons ago Leafs were 30th (OK, they held back a bunch of young guys on purpose so the team might have been better than 30th) and now 2 short years later, we're not only expecting playoffs, but we're expecting some form of playoff success.  95 points last year, 105 points this year, I can honestly say this team might grow to be 110+ points in the next few seasons.  I never thought i'd live to be a fan of a team that was this good. 

Enjoy.

This has been the best season since I began following the team.  For me, playoff success would be beating BOS (i.e., winning a round).  That's a step forward.

I would be disappointed if they were blown out by the Bs, swept or in 5 games. 

However, if they do beat BOS then I think the confidence boost would hike their chances in a second-round matchup against TB.
 
https://twitter.com/IneffectiveMath/status/983173810798161920

This will be a very interesting matchup.
 
Leafs I noticed were getting much better at stopping 3rd period meltdowns. Learning that alone makes them a stronger team this time around. If they can keep their confidence high, all that skill and speed will naturally follow them around. Leafs in 5 
 
I think we beat them with speed.

If Bergeron is going to focus on Matthews than Marner should be able to step up.  I also see JVR coming up big as well.

I can't stand Marchand or the B's.  Let's get some revenge.
 
puckinthehead said:
Leafs I noticed were getting much better at stopping 3rd period meltdowns. Learning that alone makes them a stronger team this time around. If they can keep their confidence high, all that skill and speed will naturally follow them around. Leafs in 5

I like that the Leafs got better as the season went on.  Early season lineup didn't have Dermott, Kapanen, Johnsson, those 3 guys alone make our depth way better.  Hopefully video-game Marner shows up and propels that 2nd line to mucho offense.  Matthews seems like he's back and ready to go, I can't wait for this series to get going.
 
Marner/Kadri/Marleau will have an opportunity with Matthews drawing Bergeron. Our offensive depth needs to shine. Let's frustrate these bullies with our speed. Be elusive, quick and deadly. Let them chase the game.
 
I like the optimism here and I definitely think we can win this series but Boston has shown it's very good at playing a shutdown game.  And winning even when they have key guys out.  And they have home ice.  I don't see the Leafs winning this (if they do) in less than 7.  It's going to be a war.
 
herman said:
https://twitter.com/IneffectiveMath/status/983173810798161920

This will be a very interesting matchup.

How does this model work?  Why would the leafs be favored over Boston, Tampa and everyone else in their division?
 
princedpw said:
How does this model work?  Why would the leafs be favored over Boston, Tampa and everyone else in their division?

https://twitter.com/IneffectiveMath/status/983094040458559488

Toronto's shot generation numbers are insanely good:

TOR

TOR


Those red and purple shades show that they get a crap-ton more shots off in the slot than other teams.
 

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