That reminds me of another thing I see in all rhe team boards - a lot of fans don't really watch what theor own players do.Yes, it does...that's how Matthews has played all year this year.
No offense, but this comment looks like you trying to act like an internet tough guy and completely ignoring reality in the process.
Here is why - in November, the Oilers drew attention to the fact that Mcdavid was not getting any calls. True enough - he was something like 200th in the league in penalties drawn at the time. After the Oilers, as you would say, complained, Mcdavid started to draw an avalanche of calls. He now leads the league with something like 40+ penalties drawn. Matthews, btw, the current hart favourite, has drawn only 7.
So if our spineless management followed the example of the Oilers, and complained about Matthews not getting calls, there is reason to believe that this would change. But yet they remain silent, maybe trying to avoid fines, I don't know, and it's to our detriment.
Either they need to speak out or we need new management. I don't know if Dubas has any balls to show, but Shanahan surely has to.
The multi MVP got suspended right away. Not surprising.How does a guy with no track record go straight to two games when president says otherwise?
Well Babcock complained when Kadri got shafted by referees and after that it went way worse, so I don't think retaliating is the right way to go. If league, referees and Parros could admit that they aren't always right you could complain, but they can't and won't.have to laugh at all the angst towards our gm and president for not 'standing up' to the league on Matthews' behalf.
This was a BS suspension. No history, no injury, precedent for cross checks = $5,000 fine, not a 2 game suspension. f*** Parros.
Man that run of games after the Kadri stuff was nuts, the absolute insanity of the non-call against him was mind-boggling.Well Babcock complained when Kadri got shafted by referees and after that it went way worse, so I don't think retaliating is the right way to go. If league, referees and Parros could admit that they aren't always right you could complain, but they can't and won't.
They have to power in the league over officiating and they'll never admit that they made a mistake, so it's better just let it be.
It isn't right, but it is what it is. I hate as much as you do, but saw once how complaining affects your team so what can you do?
Man that run of games after the Kadri stuff was nuts, the absolute insanity of the non-call against him was mind-boggling.
Calgary had same treatment after Wideman hit that referee and it was fine for the league. You can't complain, because it is some sort of punishment for you, when referees are playing their own games.Man that run of games after the Kadri stuff was nuts, the absolute insanity of the non-call against him was mind-boggling.
Fully agree here! It is total BS.Keefe's comments are so sad and weak and pathetic.
What a spineless organization on and off the ice.
They can't stand up for Matthews on or off the ice.
Fire the management and coaching and bring in people who actually care about the players.
You know, it's a real strategy to build a solid special teams (the Leafs have it) and then play a dirty style that guarantees a game with plenty of calls. It likely ends in a parity of 4 calls each side and you'd get away with murder. This is what playoff teams do on purpose and the Leafs "playing clean" isn't ever going to sadly work.Leafs are in a pretty comfortable position, playoff wise. Part of me wants them to find the biggest goon in some minor league or even beer league, (think prime “missing Link” Gaetz) sign them to a bullshit contract and let them run mayhem over anyone who slashed or cross checks Matthews.
If the NHL doesn’t want to protect one of their biggest stars and won’t let him protect himself, then let them deal with a massive goon running rampant against the other team for a few weeks.
I’d fully expect this player to be suspended for life at the end of his reign.
4 periods isnt actually that much.Gaaaawwwdddd it feels like so long since this guy has played.
True. But it feels waaaaayyyy longer than that.4 periods isnt actually that much.
IMO.
Here is a St Patty's day FU to Parros, DoPS and NHL by Matthews