Auston Matthews out for min 4 weeks with shoulder injury (Mod warning #70)

[Mulletman]

Out 4 Weeks?! That's a minimum of 13 games missed. So Matthews will only play 69 games at most this season. So basically Mathews lost the chance to win both the Art Ross and Rocket because of this.

And this could also affect Matthews' chances of getting his big Money deal. Matthews was on pace to get a McDavid+ kind of contract, but this could mean he has to settle for a Tavares like contract.

Seems like my Leafs can never have nice things.

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

Two years in a row. OMG, I made a mistake. No one has ever misspoke before.

You didn't just make a mistake you made your entire point invalid.

 

[McFlyingV]

Well, agree to disagree I guess. If Jamie Benn can win then Matthews can win too.

Jamie Benn would never win in the current NHL though. He lucked into it in a stale year where the few major stars in the league were either injured or exiting their prime, and the influx of young talent hadn't hit yet. You're talking about a year where Jiri Hudler was 8th in NHL scoring. That will not happen again in the foreseeable future.

 

[Fataldogg]

You didn't just make a mistake you made your entire point invalid.

Still, it's two out of three years he is missing at least a month worth of hockey in the season. Doesnt scream iron man.

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

Jamie Benn would never win in the current NHL though. He lucked into it in a stale year where the few major stars in the league were either injured or exiting their prime, and the influx of young talent hadn't hit yet. You're talking about a year where Jiri Hudler was 8th in NHL scoring. That will not happen again in the foreseeable future.

Of course it could, players get injured all the time. There is nothing to suggest that the Art Ross is a lock for anyone. McDavid might have the best odds but this isn't Gretzky or Lemieux.

 

[Plural]

Jamie Benn would never win in the current NHL though. He lucked into it in a stale year where the few major stars in the league were either injured or exiting their prime, and the influx of young talent hadn't hit yet. You're talking about a year where Jiri Hudler was 8th in NHL scoring. That will not happen again in the foreseeable future.

Basically all it would take is for him to have one of his better seasons and McDavid/Geno to get injured. I mean, it's not likely but I see Matthews being right in the mix after the big guns. But there's really no point in debating this since we won't be reaching an agreement. I see Matthews as being in the "dark horse" group of players who could win any given year if stars align. You don't.

 

[easton117]

As a Bruin fan I hope he heals well. Always like when teams can play at full (well as much as possible) capacity when the games start to matter.

I might’ve missed it. Was it dislocated or separated? Separated isn’t that bad. I did it in my youth. You look like a bent coat hanger the rest of your life but it doesn’t hurt at least.

Dislocated really sucks though. But I’m sure he has better doctors than the ones I got to see lol

 

[member 290103]

This is very alarming. As a Leafs fan, I'd be very concerned about where this team is headed. The team is now without Nylander and Matthews and rather than move Willie and upgrade a horrid d-corps, Dubas insists on trying to re-sign him.

Things are starting to fall apart in Toronto.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

This is very alarming. As a Leafs fan, I'd be very concerned about where this team is headed. The team is now without Nylander and Matthews and rather than move Willie and upgrade a horrid d-corps, Dubas insists on trying to re-sign him.

Things are starting to fall apart in Toronto.

If what is going on in Toronto right now is falling apart I can't wait to see what it looks like when it's put together.

 

[Holymakinaw]

This is very alarming. As a Leafs fan, I'd be very concerned about where this team is headed. The team is now without Nylander and Matthews and rather than move Willie and upgrade a horrid d-corps, Dubas insists on trying to re-sign him.

Things are starting to fall apart in Toronto.

LOL. What on earth are you on about?

 

[snipes]

That really sucks, hoping for a quick and full recovery for him.

 

[CupsOverCash]

This is very alarming. As a Leafs fan, I'd be very concerned about where this team is headed. The team is now without Nylander and Matthews and rather than move Willie and upgrade a horrid d-corps, Dubas insists on trying to re-sign him.

Things are starting to fall apart in Toronto.

Thats not true. Mathews will be back. Either way they still have the asset in Nylander so either way they resign or trade him could be a win for the Leafs. There are far worse situations in the league. They will make the playoffs again and teams will expect them to contend. Far from falling apart.

 

[trick9]

First and last forward in NHL history to make 12 million in a season before he reaches 70 points?

 

[Nizdizzle]

Falling apart = Tied for 1st in the NHL.

Just so we're all clear on the terminology here.

 

[CupsOverCash]

First and last forward in NHL history to make 12 million in a season before he reaches 70 points?

He may not now with the injuries he has sustained lately. Both on shoulders. Legit reasons to be skeptical to hand out that kind of money.

 

[EchoesoftheEighties]

Bad for the NHL when this guy's out. He's a terrific player. Hope he recovers quickly

 

[TheNumber4]

Feel bad for Matthews there was a decent chance he hit point per game this year and cemented his place as a top 10 center in the League. Oh well, full season next year and he's still got playoffs.

With any luck he can adjust his game to not be injury prone. It'll be really tough though, usually players who skate with their head down and puck focused don't really work it out of their game, I mean look at Lindros, and Lindros was considered generational.

Get well soon Auston!

 

[joe dirte]

He already has played a full season. The leafs are built to be able to withstand losing it's star player, unlike other certain teams. This also will be a blessing in disguise for the leafs. Brings down Matthews cap.
At the end of the day I'm not worried a bit. Like I said leafs are more then just one player and this injury will give other players a chance to shine.

They don't need to bring down his cap this year, they have something like $13M in room.

If he took a 15 or 20 game break next year, however, the $3M in space it could open up would be certainly helpful.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

He may not now with the injuries he has sustained lately. Both on shoulders. Legit reasons to be skeptical to hand out that kind of money.

8 years at 11. Same cap hit as J.T and move on. That is ideal in my opinion.

 

[McFlyingV]

Basically all it would take is for him to have one of his better seasons and McDavid/Geno to get injured. I mean, it's not likely but I see Matthews being right in the mix after the big guns. But there's really no point in debating this since we won't be reaching an agreement. I see Matthews as being in the "dark horse" group of players who could win any given year if stars align. You don't.

I think he could get there someday to be in the conversation, but he's not there yet imo. With the emergence of Mackinnon and Kane still kicking around, its highly unlikely at this point in time. If you require injuries just to be in the conversation then you're not a real contender imo.

 

[Plural]

I think he could get there someday to be in the conversation, but he's not there yet imo. With the emergence of Mackinnon and Kane still kicking around, its highly unlikely at this point in time. If you require injuries just to be in the conversation then you're not a real contender imo.

Fair enough. I disagree but it's just a case of personal definition.

 

[CupsOverCash]

8 years at 11. Same cap hit as J.T and move on. That is ideal in my opinion.

Probably what will happen imo.

 

[trick9]

He may not now with the injuries he has sustained lately. Both on shoulders. Legit reasons to be skeptical to hand out that kind of money.

I can't see him accepting less money than JT, to be honest. Even if the number is below 12 AAV then you propably don't get him for maximum 8 years. Maybe 5 years with a number like that and the media hype he is getting.

 

[Nizdizzle]

As a Bruin fan I hope he heals well. Always like when teams can play at full (well as much as possible) capacity when the games start to matter.

I might’ve missed it. Was it dislocated or separated? Separated isn’t that bad. I did it in my youth. You look like a bent coat hanger the rest of your life but it doesn’t hurt at least.

Dislocated really sucks though. But I’m sure he has better doctors than the ones I got to see lol

It was separated.

 

[HandshakeLineRespect]

Man, I'm bummed out about this. I've been enjoying watching Matthews really blossom this season into a bonafide top-tier forward. I really thought he'd be able to put up 80 points or so this year.

He was a top tier forward the moment he stepped on the ice.