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Forum: Armchair-GMYesterday at 10:04 p.m.
Thread: Game 4 lineup
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>princessTom</b></div><div>Agree with everything in the description. Dont think too much was expected of them going into the year, but after seeing how they performed for the first chunk of the szn, definitely felt like 2nd round was achievable. Now theyre showing that they are clearly not one of the top dogs in the NHL this szn and they cant compete with the high end teams

Id go Heinen over JVR if hes healthy and move Lauko to 4th line. Those 6 Dmen you have in are the only option IMO, Forbort, Griz and Shatty just cant keep up with the pace and physicality

Hopefully big improvements are made this summer</div></div>

I just made a 2024-25 ideal offseason team, it's pretty wild what they could do, fairly realistically. That includes resigning Debrusk and swayman to 5 and 7m deals, and signing E Lindholm, guentzel, and even trading for Rossi. All that happening is probably unrealistic, but it's not out of the question
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 4 at 10:27 a.m.
Thread: Game 7 lineup with everything on the line
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SharkTank</b></div><div>I picked Leafs in 7 before the series started.

I didn't see Matthews missing so much time. 😬

Leafs just seem to want it more.

Bruins pop gun offense isn't good enough.

Leafs 2, Bruins 1 again tonight.</div></div>

Same, I actually predicted the bruins would go up 2 or 3 games to 1 and Woll would come in and win the series for the leafs in 7. As much as I hate that it's becoming reality, that's a pretty cool bragging right :tearsofjoy

The bruins offense is their downfall. Yes they lack talent, we all know that, but they really have no killer instinct and that's the real issue. Getting sick of Coyle and Zacha, Geekie, etc... They need a major change this offseason and nobody is untouchable for me, coaches included, outside of swayman/pasta maybe mcavoy.

A legit hockey trade is needed, and I do trust Sweeney more than any I would new GM who's gonna be too conservative with their moves.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 3 at 4:19 p.m.
Thread: What Id consider for game 6
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Leafsfan98</b></div><div>Lol... But PTSD has been with me for 20+ years... You've only got 1 year 😂...

Swayman's been awesome... Really happy he's found his game as I've always liked him...

Hoping you are right... But the leafs love to ripped any hope I have, then give me a little bit, only to rip out more hope... So I've got Bs in 7, Bs in 6 is the next most likely thing... Leafs are 1-8 in their last 9 home games</div></div>

Looking good for the leafs at this point, they're shutting down any chance boston gets and they're keeping them to the outside. Woll leads the playoffs in save % and GAA, and I think that's far more reflective of the team than it is him. Of course he's played well, but the bruins haven't gotten any good looks, in large part to the leafs defense.

Swaymans playing out of his mind, but nobody else is even close to his level of compete/urgency

The most overlooked reason why the leafs are winning now is the fast that they instantly cleaned up their game penalty wise. 2 penalties in the last 2 games is incredibly disciplined. They realized Boston was winning off of power play goals, and when you take that away you see what the bruins really are.

Will be an interesting game 7, I'm going Leafs 4-1, knies/nylander/domi/marner the goal scorers

Although is it possible to pick both teams to lose? :tearsofjoy
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 3 at 4:07 p.m.
Thread: What Id consider for game 6
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Bcarlo25</b></div><div>you might be the most reactionary person on the internet.

first off, carlo is fine.
go back to the same lineup from game 4. done. sheesh.</div></div>

Geekie centering Pastrnak halfway through the game. What they're doing clearly has not been working, so it's logical to try something new.

The real issue here is the bruins have been exposed for relying too heavily on the power play. Now they're not getting calls, and sure enough the offense has completely dried up. You can call it reactionary but just about everything I've posted about has come to fruition. Luckily I was wrong about the Carlo injury haha.

But literally every game my lineup predictions end up being mostly correct. I guess Montgomery is reactionary too, whether it's for better or worse who knows.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 1 at 10:46 a.m.
Thread: What Id consider for game 6
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>bhavikp27</b></div><div>Frederic-Geekie-Pastrnak is a line that has not played at all together and it's questionable to work out. Same for 21-88-55. Aside from a goal, both JVR and Geekie haven't been really good, no chance I'd consider Geekie as 1C when he's struggled in the top6. You don't want Grzelcyk-Shattenkirk, but how is Forbort-Shattenkirk better or Forbort alone? He shouldn't be in the lineup unless they're missing 4-5 Ds.</div></div>

Rational takes. The Forbort one is tricky, because Griz has a lower ceiling defensively imo, but he's of course more fresh. I'm thinking ahead to PKs here, unless they put Beecher as a defenseman I'm just not sure I like having Mcavoy and Lindholm eat those minutes when they're gonna be relied on heavy 5v5 and P too. I guess what I'm trying to say is Forbort shouldn't be too bad on the PK, and that may be worth putting him in for.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 1 at 10:34 a.m.
Thread: What Id consider for game 6
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Leafsfan98</b></div><div>Makes sense... Now I'm really hoping it's nothing with Matthews...

What do you think the chances are for each team and each scenario (Leafs in 7, Bruins in 6, Bruins in 7)

I've still got Bruins in 7 (as a Leafs fan, crazy, but I'm sticking to what I said pre-G1)</div></div>

I picked leafs in 7, I think each fan base has PTSD :tearsofjoy I'll ultimately stick with that because I don't change my picks. To be more specific, I actually did predict that the Bruins would go up 2-1 or so then Woll would steal the series. Who knows if that actually happens, but kinda funny that it seemingly is a possibility now.

If things stay the way they are I think the Bruins end up winning. That being Swayman playing out of his mind, and Matthews clearly not being 100%. But Swayman comes back down to earth and/or Matthews heals up, I think the Bruins are done. If it goes to game 7, I think the leafs do win.

Ultimately, I'd say the Bruins have a 60% chance to win in 6, and if it goes to 7 I'd put my money on the leafs this time.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 1 at 10:26 a.m.
Thread: What Id consider for game 6
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Leafsfan98</b></div><div>I thought Griz looked fine... (Not spiteful by any means, just what I thought while the Leafs were playing Boston)

And what's up with Carlo... Is this a long term thing or is it something else...

Didn't even notice he left the game</div></div>

Yeah can't find anything on the Carlo injury unfortunately. It sounds crazy, but mcavoy might have to play closer to 32~ minutes at this point, which I do believe he's capable of. He's been able to ease from low 20's to high 20's with Peeke going down so quickly, so hopefully that helps. I'm a big Wotherspoon guy, but it's just the domino effect that worries me.

Griz was ok, aside from the GWG and a few sketchy turnovers in the first. I just wouldn't risk him and Shattenkirk in the same lineup let alone the same pair lol.