3/4: Adventures in T-dizzot O-dizzot

[RSN Diaspora]

Canada isn't exactly known for its hip hop artists. Sure, Torontonians like Drake and The Weeknd are major international stars, and Toronto's Maestro Fresh-Wes was the first Canadian rapper to break into the US Billboard charts, but that wasn't until 1989. It took another nine years for Canada to get its breakthrough track, Northern Touch, which Seth Rogan described as the Canadian "Stairway to Heaven". It was in Northern Touch that the occasionally used T.O. (pronounced tee-dot-oh) moniker for the city took off in the hip hop community, with rapper Choclair talking about "T-dizzot, O-dizzot".

Why is this relevant? It isn't. But in spite of their reasonably good season this year, there isn't a ton to discuss about the Leafs because they are a terrible franchise. Despite a rich history as an Original Six squad and being the lone team in a city that could probably support three of them, the Leafs haven't even sniffed a conference finals in over twenty years and haven't been to a Stanley Cup final since before the very establishment of the Eastern Conference.

Walk into Scotiabank Arena, score goals, drink their moonshine-grade beer, exploit the weakness of the Canadian dollar, and start winning again. The Leafs are favorites at -130 with a line of -1.5. Let's embarrass some sharps.

7p EST puck drop, NESN/ESPN+. Fucking win.

 

[Dewey's 'stache]

B's gotta show up and start on time, stomp on the leafs for a solid 60, and keep them at arms length in the standings. Can they do it? Hell yes. They just gotta get their collective shit together. Time to shake off the funk and get on a roll......

 

[NYCSox]

Matthews tonight and McDavid tomorrow night. Buckle up.

 

[TSC]

The Bruins are either going to win 6-1 or lose 3-2 in OT.

 

[Jordu]

You'd think that after Saturday night's self-inflicted humiliation, the Bruins would come out fast and strong. You'd think.

Make it so.

 

[mwonow]

I used to be a bit fretful about Leafs/Bs games - i did not want to go into my (Toronto) office and hear the chortling from colleagues.

Well, the team used to suck, and now it's pretty entertaining - no lead is safe in TO, whether the Leafs are up or down. BUT - bonus! - I don't work in an office any more, and none of my neighbors have seen me in my vintage Orr jersey.

Somethings remain the same, though. There's nothing sadder than a Leafs fan with hope, And the Bs should crush them, whichever side of the border the game is played.

Win like champs - regulation time, multiple goals!

 

[ColdSoxPack]

Jack is already in slow mode.

 

[patinorange]

Lots of dumb penalties lately.

 

[barclay]

You'd think that after Saturday night's self-inflicted humiliation, the Bruins would come out fast and strong. You'd think.

Make it so.

Unfortunately Picard is not on the team. Shows.

 

[NJ_Sox_Fan]

Come on Jake

 

[durandal1707]

Hit the net Jake

 

[The Napkin]

DeBrusk is never going to score again

 

[durandal1707]

GEEKS

 

[Ferm Sheller]

YEAH BABY!!!

 

[FelixMantilla]

FUCK YEAH!

 

[NJ_Sox_Fan]

Geeks!

 

[Dewey's 'stache]

Ohhh my those were some pretty pretty little shorty chances

 

[barclay]

THE GEEK restores the faith

 

[Dewey's 'stache]

Ohhh my those were some pretty pretty little shorty chances

My feed must be getting to Omaha Via cattle car. They JUST scored

 

[Ferm Sheller]

Bs are buzzin

 

[durandal1707]

I like making Toronto defend. Good possession.

 

[Murby]

Well well well. This team plays up to competition, eh?

 

[durandal1707]

ZACHA WILL SCORE AGAIN, THANK YOU VERY MUCH

 

[barclay]

Zacha? Really? Its a festivus miracle!

 

[FelixMantilla]

And I thought he'd never score again.

 

[The Napkin]

DeBrusk is never going to score again

He's gonna help set them up though!

 

[The Napkin]

And I thought he'd never score again.

We're on to DeBrusk

 

[The Napkin]

Well well well. This team plays up to competition, eh?

Play style. They're much better in fast paced games without having to take hits and heavy pressure clearing the zone.
I think.

 

[Dewey's 'stache]

Sweet Decoy by Debrusk with Zacha set up slightly deeper in the slot to take the pass

 

[Jordu]

Nice glove save on that rocket from Matthews.

 

[RSN Diaspora]

Nice glove save on that rocket from Matthews.

And nice bailing Heinen out on his lackadaisical defense.

 

[durandal1707]

Swayman.

 

[patinorange]

They are cruising at a different altitude tonight. Hope they can keep it up.

 

[Dewey's 'stache]

Tenacious Forechecking by Heinen and Zacha

 

[FelixMantilla]

Well they tried to give up a goal in the final minute...

 

[catomatic]

I don’t think Carlo’s stick caught anything but Marner’s shoulder.

 

[Dewey's 'stache]

Marner getting good at the stick in the face head bob. Faker

 

[durandal1707]

3 to 6 in HDC. Swayman's the difference so far. Need more possession or this is going to be the same script that we saw in Edmonton and Seattle.

 

[Ferm Sheller]

I don’t think Carlo’s stick caught anything but Marner’s shoulder.

I was going to post the same thing but I was too lazy.

 

[Murby]

Jake the Snake!!!!

 

[Ferm Sheller]

SNIPE!!!

 

[Jordu]

Jake!

 

[durandal1707]

We're on to DeBrusk

Good work.

 

[FelixMantilla]

And I thought he'd never score again.

 

[barclay]

Jake? My God, its another fesitvus miracle!

 

[The Napkin]

Hell of a shot Jake.

 

[GruberTaggedHim]

I feel old. JVR's 1000th game next game?

 

[IdiotKicker]

Why does Toronto play happy music immediately after a goal by the other team? I’m watching while working out and I keep thinking Toronto is scoring because of the music and cheering and then I look up and realize the Bruins scored.

 

[Dewey's 'stache]

Great shot Jake! Goalie down early, teach him a lesson.

 

[joe dokes]

2 scoring chances. Only difference is Bruins have better goalie. Thats the season story.