Player Discussion Auston Matthews Discussion

[saffronleaf]

Play vs TB, sit vs fLA could be a nice balance between keeping matthews rhythm and momentum going and preventing an injury in a game that doesn't mean much ultimately

 

[Stephen]

I don't like the idea of him sitting out for 10 days without playing a game.

If they wanted him to rest, it might be better to skip the Detroit game and play one the TB or Florida.

He is hot right now and taking 7-10 days off could kill that.

I definitely don’t like this load management culture. If a guy hits 70, and us roaring to go exiting the regular season the last thing you want is to give him an extended break and let the mind wander.

What is the stat about teams that win in a 7 game series vs rested teams that sweep? Usually the team hot off a battle keep rolling but the load managed, rested teams fall out of rhythm.

Gotta cut this load management and limited innings mentality out of hockey. It’s not how this sport functions and certainly doesn’t normally apply to guys in their 20s.

Like you say, give him a beat between the last regular season games. You don’t want him taking a victory lap in his mentality or his routine.

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

Just jaw dropping amount of goals

 

[saffronleaf]

With 67g, Matthews sets new leafs and personal goal record

 

[socko]

This guy is pretty good.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

This guy is pretty good.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

50 even strength goals is crazy

 

[Leafsfanperson]

50 even strength goals.

I don't want to hear about Ovie's era being harder goals.

I don't want to hear about Mak's 2nd assists.

No one score harder goals, harder production than Auston ****ing Matthews.

 

[Gary Nylund]

50 even strength goals is crazy

It's not crazy, it's ... Matthews.

A while back, @Evilhomer said Matthews reminds him of Bossy and with each goal, I agree with this more and more. The quick release and perfect placement of that wrist shot so reminds me of Bossy. So good!

He's been so good, hard to see him not carrying this over to the playoffs. Now if we could only somehow get the PP fixed, we might be able to make some noise for a change.

 

[Evilhomer]

It's not crazy, it's ... Matthews.

A while back, @Evilhomer said Matthews reminds him of Bossy and with each goal, I agree with this more and more. The quick release and perfect placement of that wrist shot so reminds me of Bossy. So good!

He's been so good, hard to see him not carrying this over to the playoffs. Now if we could only somehow get the PP fixed, we might be able to make some noise for a change.

It's the seeing-eye goals for me. Identical to Bossy. Shots that mostly look harmless, that other guys take 100 of and don't score, end up in the net. I think it's simply a God-given skill.

 

[saffronleaf]

With 68g, Matthews sets new leafs and personal goal record

 

[IPS]

It's the seeing-eye goals for me. Identical to Bossy. Shots that mostly look harmless, that other guys take 100 of and don't score, end up in the net. I think it's simply a God-given skill.

It's definitely a lot less flashy than his old shooting style, the toe drag lasers were awesome to watch but it clearly wasn't sustainable for his wrist.

 

[ULF_55]

Wait just to be clear Sittler was a better center than … Auston Matthews?

Not a better player, a better center.

 

[sxvnert]

Wings will be an easy out on Saturday since they're basically done after tonight. 70 @ home is coming.

 

[Leafsfanperson]

Wings will be an easy out on Saturday since they're basically done after tonight. 70 @ home is coming.

Wing will be playing to make the playoffs, Auston has a better chance against the Floridas as they'll be playing half lineups and backups resting up for playoffs.

 

[Stephen]

With 67g, Matthews sets new leafs and personal goal record

Outdated information!

I was actually thinking he would score the game tying goal there and bust out the 70 in OT but maybe he'll save the fireworks for Saturday night.

 

[Martin Skoula]

Copying from main board but this stat is absurd: if Matthews had 0 assists right now he would be leading or tied for team lead in points in Calgary, San Jose, Chicago, Columbus, Anaheim, Buffalo, Detroit, Philly, Seattle, Vegas, Washington.

Within a few points of LA, Ottawa, Winnipeg.

That’s almost half the league lol.

 

[Rare Jewel]

Copying from main board but this stat is absurd: if Matthews had 0 assists right now he would be leading or tied for team lead in points in Calgary, San Jose, Chicago, Columbus, Anaheim, Buffalo, Detroit, Philly, Seattle, Vegas, Washington.

Within a few points of LA, Ottawa, Winnipeg.

That’s almost half the league lol.

Yeah, but how many 2nd assists does he have?


MVP.

 

[authentic]

Not a better player, a better center.

In what way

 

[WillyC]

Is it still too early to talk about 75 for next year?

 

[sxvnert]

This is why the LW grinder all those years should have been someone who could intimidate the opposition. Domi is a nice but a legit heavy weight who could pot 20-30 would be preferable.

 

[TopCheeseShotta]

See Matty!??! Him a di Top Shotta Don Dada, of di game! And Bad bwoy nah rest 'til the ques' is manifes'..!!!

Righteeeoouuuusssnessssss!!!

 

[Stephen]

This is why the LW grinder all those years should have been someone who could intimidate the opposition. Domi is a nice but a legit heavy weight who could pot 20-30 would be preferable.

I've always been curious what a Matthews-Rantanen duo would look like. Not a grinder at all but two high end big guys who can score, set up plays and just be an impossible to contain duo.

Anyway, Domi has been great. He's not at the caliber of a Marner but his playmaking is a little different, crisper, less frills.

 

[Welsh Maple Leaf]

9 in his last 7 games. Guys a cyborg.

 

[Jojalu]

13 goals and 24 points during his current 13 game point streak.