Around the NHL: Aweston Matthews

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Continuing what @Gurglesons said... The Leafs feel like the team of destiny this year. I'm going to go out on a limb and say they take home the Cup.

Also, RIP Mike Bossy

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[Gurglesons]

RIP Bossy.

 

[Al Smith]

RIP Bossy.

Too bad about Bossy. One of my past favorite players. Did a quick sum of his stats against the Pens: 53 regular season games, 42 goals and 31 assists. He was one of the best parts of an obviously ridiculously loaded team.

 

[Zirakzigil]

Bossy is one of the most underrated stars in the game. Guy was a goal scoring machine. Condolences to his family.

 

[Gurglesons]

How Fehr is still at the NHLPA after that report being released is insanity.

 

[td_ice]

Bossy is one of the most underrated stars in the game. Guy was a goal scoring machine. Condolences to his family.

One of the best players on a dynastic team. He was definitely a special player.

 

[canadianguy77]

I think it’s between Bossy and Mario as to who is the best pure goal scorer to have ever played the game. Don’t argue with me….my mind has been made up for years.

Rip Mr. Mike Bossy.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

How Fehr is still at the NHLPA after that report being released is insanity.

Considering all the scandals in the hockey world recently, does anything really surprise you about there still being almost an "old boys club" type mentality?

 

[Gurglesons]

Considering all the scandals in the hockey world recently, does anything really surprise you about there still being almost an "old boys club" type mentality?

It does simply based on how damning the report is.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

I think it’s between Bossy and Mario as to who is the best pure goal scorer to have ever played the game. Don’t argue with me….my mind has been made up for years.

Rip Mr. Mike Bossy.

It literally is those two. bossy is number one for goals per game and Mario is right there at 2.

Bossy was nuts to watch. He'd never be the best puck carrier but he found the spots And Trots just had to feed up a pass and that insane release always ended up in the back of the net more often than not.

It's crazy he went as low as he did in his draft year.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Considering all the scandals in the hockey world recently, does anything really surprise you about there still being almost an "old boys club" type mentality?

Habs hired a female exec and Mailloux is still a prospect.

The league is pretend woke to their own bullshit. Literally just PR stunts to fix things they have zero intentions to fix.

 

[66-30-33]

I hope Huberdeau wins artross and Matthews the rocket and MVP.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

The last time a 60 goal guy missed out on the Hart was when Stamkos lost to Geno, iirc, so it's pretty rare for somebody to have the kinda season Matthews is having and not win--but I still think Shesterkin is the league's most valuable player this season. The Rangers are fighting tooth and nail to simply make the playoffs without that dude in net, imo.

 

[Gurglesons]

Kind makes us want to face the Canes.

 

[66-30-33]

Kind makes us want to face the Canes.

They would beat us even with 25% of their roster gone.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

I hope Huberdeau wins artross and Matthews the rocket and MVP.

Huberdeau won't win the Art Ross. Florida actually distributes its ice time among all its forwards, especially in blowout games, so Huberdeau won't be able to "stat pad" as much on nights the Panthers are scoring a lot. In comparison, McDavid gets his 22+ minutes per night no matter what.

 

[Gurglesons]

Huberdeau won't win the Art Ross. Florida actually distributes its ice time among all its forwards, especially in blowout games, so Huberdeau won't be able to "stat pad" as much on nights the Panthers are scoring a lot. In comparison, McDavid gets his 22+ minutes per night no matter what.

You must have missed their last game. Huberdeau and Forsling were both out there so long trying to get the hatty the Jets tried to fight them.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

You must have missed their last game. Huberdeau and Forsling were both out there so long trying to get the hatty the Jets tried to fight them.

You mean the game where Huberdeau played 17:28?

 

[Gurglesons]

You mean the game where Huberdeau played 17:28?

I’m just saying as the race gets tighter I can see them playing him in favorable circumstances to score.

It’s kind of funny to see a Huberdeau - Bennett - Giroux line.

 

[66-30-33]

Huberdeau won't win the Art Ross. Florida actually distributes its ice time among all its forwards, especially in blowout games, so Huberdeau won't be able to "stat pad" as much on nights the Panthers are scoring a lot. In comparison, McDavid gets his 22+ minutes per night no matter what.

We will see. He's 2 points out and has 2 games in hand.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

We will see. He's 2 points out and has 2 games in hand.

Florida plays a shitty Detroit team tomorrow. If Huberdeau's not playing 21+ minutes tomorrow then I think it's clear Florida would rather roll their lines evenly so nobody's overplayed leading into the playoffs than worried about Huberdeau taking home the Art Ross.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Jordan got a hefty serving of Cale.

 

[Gurglesons]

Toronto just has that feel to it. They’ve got the all star talent. Depth is finally showing up. Gio was a great vet depth pull. Would be fun to see them finally do it.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

So anyways I just ordered my Pezzetta jersey. New fan.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Avs played a rookie yesterday, is that even allowed? Does Sully know?