C Auston Matthews - ZSC Lions, NLA (2016 Draft) V

JawandaPuck · May 21, 2016

Center LHS | 6'2" 194 lbs
Born: 17-SEP-1997, Scottsdale, AZ, USA

Stats: http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=199898

Previous thread: http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=2072929

Pi · May 21, 2016

He knew he was going to Toronto. Looking good in blue.

A1LeafNation · May 21, 2016

Matthews/Marner gonna be a sick duo.

voxel · May 21, 2016

Is he NHL ready? Serious question because even with McDavid I would have loved to put him a bubble to let him physically mature for 6 months.

I don't know any No. 1 pick that wasn't "rush" into the NHL except Eric Johnson... Matthews seems to be older than most in his draft and played pro with men so the jump shouldn't be too big.

A1LeafNation · May 21, 2016

voxel said:
Is he NHL ready? Serious question because even with McDavid I would have loved to put him a bubble to let him physically mature for 6 months.

I don't know any No. 1 pick that wasn't "rush" into the NHL except Eric Johnson... Matthews seems to be older than most in his draft and played pro with men so the jump shouldn't be too big.

Matthews is 6'2 210lbs, played against men this season and leading his country in the world championships.

He is NHL ready and can be a top 6 center easily as soon as this up and coming season.

Cotton · May 21, 2016

voxel said:
Is he NHL ready? Serious question because even with McDavid I would have loved to put him a bubble to let him physically mature for 6 months.

I don't know any No. 1 pick that wasn't "rush" into the NHL except Eric Johnson... Matthews seems to be older than most in his draft and played pro with men so the jump shouldn't be too big.

I forget who it was, I think it was Bob Mackenzie, said he was NHL ready last year. Watching him play in this tournament I'd say he's ready.

Irzi · May 21, 2016

He looks too much like Sami Kapanen in that pic! Shouldn't draft him.

snizzbone* · May 21, 2016

voxel said:
Is he NHL ready? Serious question because even with McDavid I would have loved to put him a bubble to let him physically mature for 6 months.

I don't know any No. 1 pick that wasn't "rush" into the NHL except Eric Johnson... Matthews seems to be older than most in his draft and played pro with men so the jump shouldn't be too big.

He looks more NHL ready than Foligno and Larkin so I'd say so yes. Instantly becomes the Leafs best player the second he joins the team.

FlareKnight · May 21, 2016

I think this is one case where the first overall pick is definitely NHL ready. He's playing well in the World Championships, seems physically able to handle the NHL next season.

Saitama · May 21, 2016

FlareKnight said:
I think this is one case where the first overall pick is definitely NHL ready. He's playing well in the World Championships, seems physically able to handle the NHL next season.

I don't even think there's a question about this. Matthews looks like he'll slot right into Toronto's top lines easily next season. Not because the other centers are bad, but because he's playing that good. I doubt he'll need any seasoning. Next season can't come soon enough!

agent082 · May 21, 2016

Irzi said:
He looks too much like Sami Kapanen in that pic! Shouldn't draft him.

If Kasperi ever becomes full time NHL'er and play in the same line than Auston, they can call them twins.

Eternal Leaf · May 21, 2016

voxel said:
Is he NHL ready? Serious question because even with McDavid I would have loved to put him a bubble to let him physically mature for 6 months.

I don't know any No. 1 pick that wasn't "rush" into the NHL except Eric Johnson... Matthews seems to be older than most in his draft and played pro with men so the jump shouldn't be too big.

He's about as NHL ready a prospect can ever be.

Size, experience in a men's league, maturity. It is all there.

Last year, a case could have been made that a little seasoning would help. At this point, he's been ready for months and an NHL spot is guaranteed barring an injury.

cheeeko · May 21, 2016

Excited to see how he handles himself today against Canada's very mobile defence

Future · May 21, 2016

Expecting a blowout today in favour of Canada. They dismantled the Swedes and Sweden has a better team than the Americans.

Znith · May 21, 2016

FlareKnight said:
I think this is one case where the first overall pick is definitely NHL ready. He's playing well in the World Championships, seems physically able to handle the NHL next season.

Reminds me alot of Ekblads draft year. He looked fully ready for the NHL too and jumped in his first year and made an impact.

REALTALK81 · May 21, 2016

Irzi said:
He looks too much like Sami Kapanen in that pic! Shouldn't draft him.

For real. Kapanen and Comrie's love child

snizzbone* · May 21, 2016

Heard this on the WPG radio the other day. Dreger sort of addresses the whole Babcock going to watch FIN/DEN instead of USA/CZE:

http://www.tsn.ca/radio/winnipeg-12...-of-canada-s-most-consistent-players-1.492778

8:00

I was not that far away from Mike Babcock watching that game, he was in St. Petersburg with us and the Americans obviously played the Czechs in Moscow. So we were watching it on the in house feed in the lounge. And when he hit the cross bar, I mean, Babcock was just shaking his head in disbelief. At the play that he made to get that scoring chance. So, he's as good as promised. And I think the Toronto Maple Leafs can't wait to get their hands on him.

Riellyfan04 · May 21, 2016

snizzbone said:
Heard this on the WPG radio the other day. Dreger sort of addresses the whole Babcock going to watch FIN/DEN instead of USA/CZE:

http://www.tsn.ca/radio/winnipeg-12...-of-canada-s-most-consistent-players-1.492778

8:00

This is a no brainer. I don't know who actually questions this... AM is and will always be the better player of this draft class. The guy does everything right... just the player the leafs haven't had since Sundin... u can't pass on that.

one77 · May 21, 2016

He's a special prospect. Just below McDavid/Crosby IMO, above Tavares/Stamkos tier. If he was in last year's draft, I'd have him go #2 behind McDavid, ahead of Eichel.

No question he goes #1. I don't know how there's even a debate about it, there's no chance he's going #2. It's almost as guaranteed as when McDavid went #1...

Future · May 21, 2016

Looked good in the first. Some great passes and solid defensive play for the most part, although his line was scored on. Had a couple of takeaways.

felixhockey · May 21, 2016

Future said:
Looked good in the first. Some great passes and solid defensive play for the most part, although his line was scored on. Had a couple of takeaways.

I didn't watch the first, but just heard Anson Carter say that he thinks "Matthews will want that period back"

Stavros · May 21, 2016

Future said:
solid defensive play

Definitely, Selke candidate next season?

chauron · May 21, 2016

So how long until they give him captaincy?

Bruce Granville · May 21, 2016

And back to being very un-clutch...

JA · May 21, 2016

felixhockey said:
I didn't watch the first, but just heard Anson Carter say that he thinks "Matthews will want that period back"

Matthews' line was stuck on the ice for a very lengthy defensive-zone shift; they were under siege from Brendan Gallagher's line. Matthews, in particular, was beaten in the corner by Gallagher just moments before Gallagher scored the 1-0 goal.

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