Zee
Active member
I have to agree with the whole Boston thing. At some point the Leafs have to be able to beat teams like that, why not challenge yourself right off the bat. Individual stellar performances can make all the difference, just look at the Habs of a few seasons back knocking off Washington and Pittsburgh on the back of stifling defense and great goaltending from Halak, nobody thought they were capable of it. I know that a first round playoff series win against Boston would mean a huge deal to the fans -- ok ANY first round series would mean alot, but it would be all the sweeter against a "nemesis" like Boston has been the last few seasons. In any event, it's a measuring stick of how far they've come, and how far they have yet to go.