Auston Matthews Discussion Thread

[justloveleafs]

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Wow, never saw this before. Thanks.

 

[harvestglen]

If a betting site still had the Rocket winner options open, might be fun to throw a few dollars on McDavid.

 

[Puckstuff]

If a betting site still had the Rocket winner options open, might be fun to throw a few dollars on McDavid.

yeah if you think losing your money is fun

 

[Mats13]

If a betting site still had the Rocket winner options open, might be fun to throw a few dollars on McDavid.

Losing money doesn’t sound all that fun to me

 

[harvestglen]

yeah if you think losing your money is fun

Losing money doesn’t sound all that fun to me

I'd think it'd be a pretty easy win-win. You get the satisfaction of seeing a Leaf win the rocket or you'd get what is likely a really nice payout for a small cost. Way better odds than a lottery ticket, and a desirable outcome even when losing!

 

[Puckstuff]

I'd think it'd be a pretty easy win-win. You get the satisfaction of seeing a Leaf win the rocket or you'd get what is likely a really nice payout for a small cost. Way better odds than a lottery ticket, and a desirable outcome even when losing!

you'd have better a chance making money playing roulette at the casino

 

[harvestglen]

you'd have better a chance making money playing roulette at the casino

It not being likely is the reason for the favourable payout. Though, I wouldn't count McDavid out as foregone conclusion just yet.

 

[MapleLeafs77]

He couldnt hold his stick at some points this year......that isnt good. Did you see that nhl.com article?

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

He couldnt hold his stick at some points this year......that isnt good. Did you see that nhl.com article?

Yep.

 

[MR4]

Yep.

Why tf were we playing him in this case?

Risks butchering his wrist for the long-term for nothing gained

 

[Legion34]

Yep that looks bad on toronto. You could see him for those 12 games.

 

[authentic]

Yep.

Why was he even playing then? Doesn't make much sense.

 

[Stephen]

Why was he even playing then? Doesn't make much sense.

Matthews' success this season is not only an indication of his ability to overcome adversity, but his commitment to trying to be the best player in the NHL, one that gained momentum with offseason tweaks to fitness and diet.
"It's not so much that you got knocked down, it's what are you going to do, how are you going to get off the mat, how are you going to respond?" Brian said. "And Auston, I think, has really taken that to heart."

I think it says more about the old school athlete in him willing to fight through the adversity than sit out knowing there was no permanent damage as was reported Unlike a Kawhi Leonard or Frederik Andersen who need to take the extra time to load manage or be at a certain level of health to compete properly at a high level. Probably says more about the player than the organization.

Matthews NHL goals leader for Maple Leafs in 'hard season'

 

[Menzinger]

Why was he even playing then? Doesn't make much sense.

Players can lie about how they feel if they want to play rather than spend time in the press box. He wouldn't be the first to do so

 

[Blitzkrieg365]

Just wanted to stop in and give an early congratulations to Matthews for his first of hopefully many Rockets. Just let Ovi have one more cup plz.

 

[kevsh]

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And he's going to give all that up as a UFA to go to ... Arizona?

Not a chance.

Elite players like him, Crosby, McDavid, Eichel want to be the very best, and win. For the latter two, the frustration in not winning is clear. Auston has it good in Toronto and he knows it. As long as the team is competitive each year and he believes they have a good chance to win, he's not going anywhere.

 

[HolyCrap]

And he's going to give all that up as a UFA to go to ... Arizona?

Not a chance.

Elite players like him, Crosby, McDavid, Eichel want to be the very best, and win. For the latter two, the frustration in not winning is clear. Auston has it good in Toronto and he knows it. As long as the team is competitive each year and he believes they have a good chance to win, he's not going anywhere.

I really hope you’re right. Leafs are built to be competitive for a long time and that should keep him here. Only place I see him going is one of the Cali teams if they start rounding out their rebuild. But I think he’ll stay in T.O.

 

[Confucius]

Why tf were we playing him in this case?

Risks butchering his wrist for the long-term for nothing gained

Ar rhw time didn't they say it was the type of injury that use wouldn't make it worse>

 

[Mats13]

Why tf were we playing him in this case?

Risks butchering his wrist for the long-term for nothing gained

I think the time being referenced in the article is when he sat out for like a week or two and had has weak shot for another week or two

I doubt the Leafs would make him play through an injury. It was probably his call on the pain.

 

[Peasy]

I think the time being referenced in the article is when he sat out for like a week or two and had has weak shot for another week or two

I doubt the Leafs would make him play through an injury. It was probably his call on the pain.

Exactly. The doctors also said it was fine that he was playing when it wasn't 100%. Certainly looks like his wrist is feeling better now, so I guess the people who are qualified to do their job made the right decisions.

 

[The Hanging Jowl]

Yep.

I wish we had a way of knowing where his wrist at now. I still don't see the laser beam shot he used to have. And I'd love to know how it happened and whether the Andersson take down was the main cause or just made it worse (or not).

 

[The Hanging Jowl]

Why tf were we playing him in this case?

Risks butchering his wrist for the long-term for nothing gained

Keefe said they were told playing wouldn't make it worse and that it just needed time to heal.

 

[The Hanging Jowl]

Just wanted to stop in and give an early congratulations to Matthews for his first of hopefully many Rockets. Just let Ovi have one more cup plz.

Nice jinx

Seriously though, McD is capable of catching him, I won't feel confident until the final game is over. And with three more games against a Canucks team that now looks like they've packed it in early, all bets are off.

 

[Hockey Crazy]

I wish we had a way of knowing where his wrist at now. I still don't see the laser beam shot he used to have. And I'd love to know how it happened and whether the Andersson take down was the main cause or just made it worse (or not).

It feels like it's still not 100%. I think our PP struggles are directly tied to it... we still have a format that optimizes his shot off the wing, but he hasn't sniped as many like that recently. It's crazy to think that this might not actually be his peak in scoring.

 

[Confucius]

Nice jinx

Seriously though, McD is capable of catching him, I won't feel confident until the final game is over. And with three more games against a Canucks team that now looks like they've packed it in early, all bets are off.

McDavid may catch him, Vancouver pulling their goalie every game, even with 7 minutes to go. McDavid already cashed in 1 empty netter.