TSN: Matthews promoted Toronto at ASG: 'I’m not shy about how much I enjoy playing here'

[LeafsNation75]

Matthews promoted Toronto at ASG: 'I’m not shy about how much I enjoy playing here'

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[Joey Hoser]

"You guys just aren't gonna let this go huh? It was just a joke".

And yet, here we are.

 

[Kelly]

and I'm not shy about how much I enjoy you, Auston,

 

[IBeL34f]

"You guys just aren't gonna let this go huh? It was just a joke".

And yet, here we are.

He handles our media so well. I love it.

 

[Mr Hockey]

"You guys just aren't gonna let this go huh? It was just a joke".

And yet, here we are.

This is the media nowadays, it's just about the clicks and entertainment ...

 

[Buds17]

UFA isn't what it was, but I wouldn't doubt that we'll be able to attract some of them because of the ability to be teammates with Matthews (believe that was a consideration for Marleau). It's also important to be able to re-sign enough of your own core players prior to/when they hit that UFA stage, so it's great to "officially" know that such an important player really enjoys being a Leaf.

 

[Bullseye]

Gonna be an all-star team in Toronto. Everyone is gonna sign here for league minimum so they can help the Leafs win the Cup.

 

[LeafsNation75]

UFA isn't what it was, but I wouldn't doubt that we'll be able to attract some of them because of the ability to be teammates with Matthews (believe that was a consideration for Marleau). It's also important to be able to re-sign enough of your own core players prior to/when they hit that UFA stage, so it's great to "officially" know that such an important player really enjoys being a Leaf.

Besides Matthews possibly being a reason why Marleau signed in Toronto, I think some credit also goes to his relationship with Babcock to when he played for him at the 2010 and 2014 Olympics. Since Babcock is well respected that is another plus for the Leafs and future UFA's. Remember the dark days when Ron Wilson was the Leafs coach and voted the most hated in that players poll, how times have changed.

 

[Al14]

Gonna be an all-star team in Toronto. Everyone is gonna sign here for league minimum so they can help the Leafs win the Cup.

Beautiful Dreamer!

 

[TootooTrain]

Reporter "What you said during the all star game, must fill you and your online click baiters with some kind of overwhelming joy! How deep were you able to get in terms of trade/free agency negotiations???"

Auston Matthews "Move along sir.."

 

[inthe6ix]

Thought this was hilarious:

Maple Leafs' Matthews tried to recruit Kings' Doughty during All-Star Game

“I recruited him a little bit. He didn’t bite,” Matthews said. “I said: ‘Hey, how’s it going?’ He said: ‘Good.’ I said, ‘Are you coming to Toronto?’ He just laughed and skated away.”

How this isn't mild tampering in some form is puzzling, but makes for an amusing read about the informal recruiting all players do at the ASG.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Thought this was hilarious:

Maple Leafs' Matthews tried to recruit Kings' Doughty during All-Star Game



How this isn't mild tampering in some form is puzzling, but makes for an amusing read about the informal recruiting all players do at the ASG.

Matthews has no ability to sign players to contracts. Recruiting etc by other players probably happens all the time.

 

[ponder]

f***ing love Matthews, unreal player who really seems to enjoy playing here. If he can do a little recruiting for us too, even better

 

[Gabriel426]

All Star Game.

OEL: 'How are you Austin?'
AM: 'Not bad.'
OEL: 'Want to come home and join me with the Yokes?'
AM smiled and skated away.
OEL: 'Dude, I am kidding, I am planning to play with you and Willie in TO as soon as next year.'
MCDavid heard that and a drop of tears came out of his eye.
JT: 'Haha, I will be playing with them after this summer.'
Price: 'You guys are so lucky, I am stuck for another 8 yrs.'
McDavid: 'I know how you feel.'
Stamkos: 'I missed my chance.'

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Thought this was hilarious:

Maple Leafs' Matthews tried to recruit Kings' Doughty during All-Star Game



How this isn't mild tampering in some form is puzzling, but makes for an amusing read about the informal recruiting all players do at the ASG.

why would it be tampering? are you serious?

 

[Man Bear Pig]

why would it be tampering? are you serious?

Unfortunately, he probably is. Others were suggesting this too. People really need to understand context but with all the social media now its gone right out the window.

 

[LeafsNation75]

Unfortunately, he probably is. Others were suggesting this too. People really need to understand context but with all the social media now its gone right out the window.

I know there was no tampering involved with this however prior to Brad Richards signing that 9 year, $60 million contract with the Rangers on July 2, 2011 when he was the #1 UFA that year, no one was surprised because of his relationship with John Tortorella. My point is for months everyone said that is what will happen and no one claimed there was any tampering because of Tortorella.

 

[al secord]

Thought this was hilarious:

Maple Leafs' Matthews tried to recruit Kings' Doughty during All-Star Game



How this isn't mild tampering in some form is puzzling, but makes for an amusing read about the informal recruiting all players do at the ASG.

It's not much of a puzzle.

 

[ACC1224]

Thought this was hilarious:
Maple Leafs' Matthews tried to recruit Kings' Doughty during All-Star Game
How this isn't mild tampering in some form is puzzling, but makes for an amusing read about the informal recruiting all players do at the ASG.

Not puzzling at all.

I know there was no tampering involved with this however prior to Brad Richards signing that 9 year, $60 million contract with the Rangers on July 2, 2011 when he was the #1 UFA that year, no one was surprised because of his relationship with John Tortorella. My point is for months everyone said that is what will happen and no one claimed there was any tampering because of Tortorella.

They would have to have proof that Tortorella contacted Richards about playing in NY for it to be tampering.

 

[Spirit of 67]

How could you not love playing here? So long as you're winning.

 

[LeafsNation75]

They would have to have proof that Tortorella contacted Richards about playing in NY for it to be tampering.

I realize that. I'm just saying how Richards going to the Rangers was reported for months and it came back to his relationship because of Tortorella. However if someone really wanted to that's an example where they claimed how both spoke in advance about it happening.

 

[ACC1224]

I realize that. I'm just saying how Richards going to the Rangers was reported for months and it came back to his relationship because of Tortorella. However if someone really wanted to that's an example where they claimed how both spoke in advance about it happening.

Marleau came here because of Babcock.
Players will always follow Coaches they like.

 

[LeafsNation75]

Marleau came here because of Babcock.
Players will always follow Coaches they like.

That's absolutely true. However the difference is no one thought it would happen until July 1, 2017 when it was reported the Leafs were interested in him. It was talked about for months that the Rangers would want Brad Richards.

 

[IBeL34f]

That's absolutely true. However the difference is no one thought it would happen until July 1, 2017 when it was reported the Leafs were interested in him. It was talked about for months that the Rangers would want Brad Richards.

The Rangers want every UFA.

 

[ACC1224]

That's absolutely true. However the difference is no one thought it would happen until July 1, 2017 when it was reported the Leafs were interested in him. It was talked about for months that the Rangers would want Brad Richards.

Could be because Marleau was a Shark for 20 year, no one expected him to leave.
Everyone knew Richards was going somewhere, he was rumoured to be a Leaf as well.