Tribute Auston Matthews Discussion Thread II: Record Breaking Edition

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[DarkKnight]

I like him.

 

[leafsfan5]

Best player in the world

 

[Aashir Mallik]

had he played every game, he’d be 4-5 points back of the ross

he is so so good

 

[Stephen]

He kinda looks like Mario Lemieux out there sometimes but that's nothing new.

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/maple-leafs-auston-matthews-mario-lemieux-1.4359299

 

[TheGreatOne11]

But instead of Gaston it's Auston

 

[Dekes For Days]

5v5 goals per game:
(2016-2017 to present, 100+ games)

1. Matthews - 0.42
2. Ovechkin - 0.31
3. McDavid - 0.31
4. Kaprizov - 0.31
5. Kucherov - 0.29

Just insane.

 

[Leafsfan74]

Purest scorer in a Leafs uniform since Vaive and it might be argued he is already more prolific due to his consistency. If he chooses, he will have all Leaf goal scoring records and be a captain who raises a Cup. Dramatically improved his stick handling and drive with the puck in the last two years, his defensive game ensures he is a constant threat on the ice even when he isn't in the slot.

Would be nice to see him use his size and strength more often and it doesn't need to be hits. When the room on the ice disappears, does he?

 

[Bronxxx]

Most complete player this century. Elite skater. Great face off man. Top tier centre blocking shots. Best stick and defence steals since #13. Uses his body more and more. Needs to be meaner. Should be Captain. Did I say has a great shoot and can score. Needs to avoid cross bars.

 

[sittler rules!!!]

Best 200 foot player in the game today. This year, he is emerging as the leader of this team. Too bad the Leafs are saddled with # 91's salary.

 

[kevsh]

Just noticed this but Matthews has the same amount of even-strength points as McDavid (and Draisaitl) in 3 and 4 less games played respectively and with 2 less minutes of ice time per game.

 

[ThrowDemTongs]

We're gonna win the regular season

 

[Dekes For Days]

Just noticed this but Matthews has the same amount of even-strength points as McDavid (and Draisaitl) in 3 and 4 less games played respectively and with 2 less minutes of ice time per game.

He's also been just as good as them on the PP this season.

PP P/60:

McDavid - 8.85
Matthews - 8.72
Draisaitl - 8.43

 

[authentic]

Just noticed this but Matthews has the same amount of even-strength points as McDavid (and Draisaitl) in 3 and 4 less games played respectively and with 2 less minutes of ice time per game.

Also like 10 less empty net points.

 

[Dekes For Days]

Also like 10 less empty net points.

Yep. Empty net points:

McDavid - 8
Draisaitl - 6
Matthews - 2

 

[Dekes For Days]

Total Points per game:
(2021/22, no EN points)

Matthews: 1.31 (2:55 PP TOI/GP)
Kucherov: 1.30 (3:51 PP TOI/GP)
Draisaitl: 1.30 (3:56 PP TOI/GP)
McDavid: 1.29 (3:49 PP TOI/GP)
Huberdeau: 1.29 (3:43 PP TOI/GP)

 

[leafsfan2point0]

Absolute beast out there. He’s world class, and future captain of the leafs

 

[Mess]

Total Points per game:
(2021/22, no EN points)

Matthews: 1.31 (2:55 PP TOI/GP)
Kucherov: 1.30 (3:51 PP TOI/GP)
Draisaitl: 1.30 (3:56 PP TOI/GP)
McDavid: 1.29 (3:49 PP TOI/GP)
Huberdeau: 1.29 (3:43 PP TOI/GP)

Looks like those guys should be the 5 highest paid forwards in the game as they seem to be validating their contracts.

Matthews having a top 5 cap hit seems to justify his contract on Goals scored and PPG basis.

 

[authentic]

Total Points per game:
(2021/22, no EN points)

Matthews: 1.31 (2:55 PP TOI/GP)
Kucherov: 1.30 (3:51 PP TOI/GP)
Draisaitl: 1.30 (3:56 PP TOI/GP)
McDavid: 1.29 (3:49 PP TOI/GP)
Huberdeau: 1.29 (3:43 PP TOI/GP)

Is there really any doubt he’s on the level of the best players this millennium assuming you’re not an obsessive Leafs hater?

 

[Zybalto]

5v5 goals per game:
(2016-2017 to present, 100+ games)

1. Matthews - 0.42
2. Ovechkin - 0.31
3. McDavid - 0.31
4. Kaprizov - 0.31
5. Kucherov - 0.29

Just insane.

Pretty sure Matthews has more ES goals/60 than anyone else has ES+PP goals/60 other than Ovechkin. Thats even more insane.

 

[Legion34]

Is there really any doubt he’s on the level of the best players this millennium assuming you’re not an obsessive Leafs hater?

that’s a big assumption for mess

 

[Zybalto]

 

[RealisticLeaf55]

Kid is having an amazing season. Hoping he goes on a tear in the playoffs and actually gets us into the second round.

 

[saffronleaf]

Matthews is on pace for 60 goals, 47 assists, and 107 points in 79 games.

 

[zeke]

Scoring Leaders with no empty net points

1. Draisaitl 57gms, 73pts, 1.28ppg
2. Huberdeau 56gms, 72pts, 1.29ppg
3. McDavid 56gms, 71pts, 1.27ppg
4. Matthews 53gms, 70pts, 1.32ppg
5. Kaprizov 53gms, 68pts, 1.28ppg