Auston Matthews Milestone 100th career goal at 21 yo

[Judas Tavares]

But he’s a leaf. And nostrils. So it means less than a normal milestone.

 

[Kelly]

So what's the Best One?

The price goal?

My favorite was his 2nd (?) Against Ottawa in his first game in the bigs.

Just undresses two players, embarrasses Karlsson of all players, and then picks the far corner.

Maybe not the most visually appealing, but it was the most impressive to me.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Tanking works

 

[TOGuy14]

Guy has a great release. Something about his shot is just deceptive, goalies don't know how to play it.

 

[GoJetsGo55]

Congrats!

 

[glucker]

Guy has a great release. Something about his shot is just deceptive, goalies don't know how to play it.

He has a way of changing the angle at the last second. He often combines that with using the defenseman as a screen... shooting right through their legs or under their stick.

 

[dangomon]

He has a way of changing the angle at the last second. He often combines that with using the defenseman as a screen... shooting right through their legs or under their stick.

Last night also showed his intelligence while shooting as well. Noticed that Fleury was cheating high, so he went low and absolutely froze a premier goalie. Good shot, good brain, good player.

 

[82Ninety42011]

Congratulations to Mathews and Leafs let's hope he stays healthy next year and has a chance for 50 plus. NHL needs goal scorers and he's definitely one !

 

[bionic]

Tanking works

Not always, ask Edmonton. Good drafting beyond the first round. player development and smart trades has a lot to do with team success.

 

[Nithoniniel]

My favorite was in I think Game 6 against the Caps when the puck kicked off the boards and he kind of cradled it and went top cheese.

Probably my favorite too. I was speechless.

Last night also showed his intelligence while shooting as well. Noticed that Fleury was cheating high, so he went low and absolutely froze a premier goalie. Good shot, good brain, good player.

Yeah. I think it's arguably more important to have good shot selection and a good head for offensive positioning than it is to have a bomb of a shot. Nylander has a bomb and sometimes shows that by just putting it shortside top corner before the goaltender can react, but if he doesn't do that then he basically won't score. His shot selection tend to be pretty bad, and he's not great at finding soft areas or rebounds either. Comparing him and Matthews is a good way to see what makes a goalscorer.

 

[Deadly Dogma]

To me its unparalleled in any sport. Only one that maybe comes close is Tiger Woods IMO.

Jim Clark to racing in the 60's is a pretty incredible story. A tidbit, he was British and decided to come over and race the indy 500. Since they haven't really heard of him they made him do a drivers test.......he ended up winning the race by over 2 minutes LOL

 

[NextYear67]

Worth every penny

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Good drafting beyond the first round.

What big contributor on the Leafs was drafted after the 1st? Matthews, Marner, Rielly top 5 picks. Kadri and Nylander top 10. Tavares huge FA signing. Andersen in a trade.

Its about nailing your 1st rounders, and tanking at the right time so you end up with Matthews and Marner instead of Yakupov, RNH and Puljujaarvi.

Winnipeg hasn't tanked per se but they are build upon great 1st rounders, as well as late bloomers like Wheeler and Buff becoming stars years after signing as FAs.

 

[Vaive50]

My favorite was his 2nd (?) Against Ottawa in his first game in the bigs.

Just undresses two players, embarrasses Karlsson of all players, and then picks the far corner.

Maybe not the most visually appealing, but it was the most impressive to me.

Yep, that was the best and most unforgettable. How can anyone forget that one

 

[Vaive50]

Tanking works

Not always, just ask Edmonton fans.

 

[BorntoLose]

This one + the OT winner in the same game are a couple of my faves

 

[bionic]

What big contributor on the Leafs was drafted after the 1st? Matthews, Marner, Rielly top 5 picks. Kadri and Nylander top 10. Tavares huge FA signing. Andersen in a trade.
you

Its about nailing your 1st rounders, and tanking at the right time so you end up with Matthews and Marner instead of Yakupov, RNH and Puljujaarvi.

Winnipeg hasn't tanked per se but they are build upon great 1st rounders, as well as late bloomers like Wheeler and Buff becoming stars years after signing as FAs.

Brown, Johnsson, Dermot, Gauthier sparks were players that were chosen after the first round. There are also players on the Marlies that are ready to come up soon. Good player development is something the Leafs have really worked on and improved over the years.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Brown, Johnsson, Dermot, Gauthier sparks were players that were chosen after the first round. There are also players on the Marlies that are ready to come up soon. Good player development is something the Leafs have really worked on and improved over the years.

Every team has players like that though, even Edmonton.

 

[Halla]

Every team has players like that though.

every team has 7th rounders that become the 2nd highest rookie scorers?

 

[34]

Every team has players like that though, even Edmonton.

Just looking at your posts over the last few days, and you quality for one the biggest Leaf haters on the board.

And no... Edmonton does not.

 

[Halla]

What big contributor on the Leafs was drafted after the 1st? Matthews, Marner, Rielly top 5 picks. Kadri and Nylander top 10. Tavares huge FA signing. Andersen in a trade.

Its about nailing your 1st rounders, and tanking at the right time so you end up with Matthews and Marner instead of Yakupov, RNH and Puljujaarvi.

Winnipeg hasn't tanked per se but they are build upon great 1st rounders, as well as late bloomers like Wheeler and Buff becoming stars years after signing as FAs.

yeah winnipeg as a franchise has been build on top 10 picks as well.
Laine,Trouba,Ehlers,Schiefele, and a couple mid rd picks in Morrisey and COnnor

Little was 12th overall from the thrashers and lets not forget the two top 5 picks (kane and bogosian) they parlayed into Myers ++

 

[tntkid]

Moved on from Laine I see ....

Marner is honestly better than Matthews.

Laine is still close to Matthews despite his huge slump.

 

[TIGERCOOL]

Marner is honestly better than Matthews.

Laine is still close to Matthews despite his huge slump.

Lol

 

[34]

Marner is honestly better than Matthews.

Laine is still close to Matthews despite his huge slump.

Not sure about that.

 

[bionic]

Every team has players like that though, even Edmonton.

Actually, no they don't.