C Auston Matthews (2016, 1st, TOR) VIII

[Hokinaittii]

carry them where?

Without them, how many goals would Toronto have this season? 5?

It's nicer to lose 5-3 than 5-1, gives you some confidence to the next games when you know the offence isn't the problem.

 

[KidLine93]

7-3 losses instead of 7-0

I tuned in since I noticed Nylander and Mattehws had a good night in my pool. Then saw the score... is it the goaltending or what??

 

[Plub]

As an Edmonton fan I echo this. Matthews is a joy to watch. I hope you guys feel the same when you watch McDavid. They make any game exciting.

I could just watch McDAvid skate and be entertained for hours, let alone watch him actually play hockey. I want them both to succeed because the NHL needs it.

 

[oil slick]

Edmonton fans are getting nervous.

I love watching Matthews. He's fantastic. If I'm going tk worry about anything about the oil its finally making the playoffs.

 

[DopeyFish]

I tuned in since I noticed Nylander and Mattehws had a good night in my pool. Then saw the score... is it the goaltending or what??

Refs not calling the game right and hunwick/polak being the disaster we expected

A bad mix

 

[93LEAFS]

I tuned in since I noticed Nylander and Mattehws had a good night in my pool. Then saw the score... is it the goaltending or what??

The awesome combination of below average goaltending and terrible defence. I'm sure you are familiar with the combo.

 

[Old Boys Club]

I love watching Matthews. He's fantastic. If I'm going tk worry about anything about the oil its finally making the playoffs.

Yeah, thing thats actually making me nervous is actually caring about the results of games in our conference/division for once and we're still <10% of the way into the season.

 

[snipes]

The awesome combination of below average goaltending and terrible defence. I'm sure you are familiar with the combo.

Sadly we had years of it. That's why the Hall for Larsson trade was exactly what we needed. Talbot is legit despite what some here say.

Matthews looks great, good game from him.

 

[snipes]

Better then Mcdavid?

It's almost starting to look that way.

The guy is the complete package.

You said the same about Gaudreau jj, we know how hilarious that is .

Matthews is great though, good for the Leafs to have a guy like him. It's nice seeing this much talent in Canada.

 

[Albus Dumbledore]

good game tonight, one bad turnover sorta but otherwise good.

 

[KidLine93]

The awesome combination of below average goaltending and terrible defence. I'm sure you are familiar with the combo.

must be Marincin

 

[DopeyFish]

Sadly we had years of it. That's why the Hall for Larsson trade was exactly what we needed. Talbot is legit despite what some here say.

Matthews looks great, good game from him.

Thing is our defense (D position only) is mainly intact from last year and our defense was good last year... so we get zaitsev and so far he's been by far our best defenseman.

Our best defensive line was mainly intact and it's been all over the place.

The vets are destroying this team. People were using the rookies as an excuse for failure but every single rookie has been our best players without question.

What is happening shouldn't be happening.

P.s. marincin is injured which is why our defense has become much much worse

 

[snipes]

Thing is our defense (D position only) is mainly intact from last year and our defense was good last year... so we get zaitsev and so far he's been by far our best defenseman.

Our best defensive line was mainly intact and it's been all over the place.

The vets are destroying this team. People were using the rookies as an excuse for failure but every single rookie has been our best players without question.

What is happening shouldn't be happening.

I agree, I've been watching pretty much every Leafs game this year. The rookies are not the problem at all, they've all looked good. Marner might even look the best despite the least amount of points, fantastic passer.

 

[93LEAFS]

must be Marincin

Sadly, I want him back in the line-up. It is much better than the Polak/Hunwick combo.

 

[Sonic Disturbance]

Is Matthews leading the league in goals and points right now?

 

[EXPECT THE LEAFS]

Is Matthews leading the league in goals and points right now?

Indeed.

6 goals 4 assists 10 points in 6 games.

 

[TIGERCOOL]

Indeed.

6 goals 4 assists 10 points in 6 games.

Unreal.

 

[Pi]

I think the Leafs are the second luckiest team next to the Oilers. First overall picks like this guy just don't come around often. He's just a really skilled player and he's not even scratching the surface of what he can do (I don't mean to say he can score 137 points before the sarcastic comments pile on here as well). I mean in terms of dominating the game with his size and reach, with his incredible hand eye coordination, ability to play with the puck in tight spaces.

 

[mrJT]

As an Edmonton fan I echo this. Matthews is a joy to watch. I hope you guys feel the same when you watch McDavid. They make any game exciting.

Yep, I feel the same, Mcdavids amazing.

Another 2 points for Matthews tonight, while the team got smashed. Imagine what he'll be doing when we get good!

 

[jj cale]

You said the same about Gaudreau jj, we know how hilarious that is .

Matthews is great though, good for the Leafs to have a guy like him. It's nice seeing this much talent in Canada.

You won't be laughing for much longer snipes, he is right there with McD.

And I never said gaudreau was better the mcDavid,I said I was not sure if he will go down as the better player when all is said and done.

But with matthews i will go out on a limb right now and say he is every bit as good. And as the record now stands and I know it is early................his play and skillset warrant it.

Feel free to bring this up when Mcdavid blows him away in points this year, my guess is it does not happen.

Cheers

 

[Mats13]

I tuned in since I noticed Nylander and Mattehws had a good night in my pool. Then saw the score... is it the goaltending or what??

Matthews and Nylander are basically responsible for 90% of our offensive opportunities. They're absolutely amazing to watch.

Nylander has been more consistently awesome, but Matthews just has those moments where you know he's something special.

As for what's costing us games, it's our defensive coverage. We've outplayed 5 of our 6 opponents and have one win. We've collapsed in the 3rd period 3 times. We have plays where our defence literally watches as 2 forwards get to high five each other in the crease before scoring on a helpless Andersen. The defenceman is usually Hunwick and whoever he is with. Hunwick is just

must be Marincin

As sad as it is, we desperately need him back. I've seen just about enough of Hunwick-Polak killing penalties in the 3rd. One is bad enough, but both at the same time just makes you want to cry.

 

[93LEAFS]

How he keeps racking up points in 5v5 situations is extremely promising. This rate isn't sustainable long-term (unless for whatever reason league-wide scoring goes up significantly), but the fact he can produce in these situations is promising.

 

[Semantics]

As sad as it is, we desperately need him back. I've seen just about enough of Hunwick-Polak killing penalties in the 3rd. One is bad enough, but both at the same time just makes you want to cry.

It's sad. Hunwick is a turnstyle and can't catch up to anyone or win any puck battles.

Polak's break out pass is usually a slap shot to a winger at the red line, who has a 50% chance of tipping it to negate the icing and limit the damage to a loss of possession.

I actually get excited when either of them blocks a shot and seems to be hurt.

 

[Mats13]

It's sad. Hunwick is a turnstyle and can't catch up to anyone or win any puck battles.

Polak's break out pass is usually a slap shot to a winger at the red line, who has a 50% chance of tipping it to negate the icing and limit the damage to a loss of possession.

I actually get excited when either of them blocks a shot and seems to be hurt.

Watching Stamkos skate right around him today almost felt like it was happening in slow motion. I saw the goal coming from a mile away.

And I don't know if you've noticed, but Hunwick is actually indestructible. He should have like 3 concussions this season and somehow doesn't have a scratch. He sucks and he won't go away

 

[TIGERCOOL]

Matthews and Nylander are basically responsible for 90% of our offensive opportunities. They're absolutely amazing to watch.

Nylander has been more consistently awesome, but Matthews just has those moments where you know he's something special.

As for what's costing us games, it's our defensive coverage. We've outplayed 5 of our 6 opponents and have one win. We've collapsed in the 3rd period 3 times. We have plays where our defence literally watches as 2 forwards get to high five each other in the crease before scoring on a helpless Andersen. The defenceman is usually Hunwick and whoever he is with. Hunwick is just



As sad as it is, we desperately need him back. I've seen just about enough of Hunwick-Polak killing penalties in the 3rd. One is bad enough, but both at the same time just makes you want to cry.

Keep in mind Willy has had about 25 more games in the NHL to get accustomed. They both have moments where they just take over the game though. You can tell willy's confidence is peaked right now, whereas Matthews' comes and goes.