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So...no proof? Great. ThanksWhy would I waste my time sifting through Hfboards to find the examples of it. They are there.
It’s really not that shocking.
So...no proof? Great. ThanksWhy would I waste my time sifting through Hfboards to find the examples of it. They are there.
It’s really not that shocking.
I mean you can believe whatever you want, it really doesn’t matter to me.So...no proof? Great. Thanks
most of these are result of being hurt and missing 14 games more than his actual ability. 1 fewer point than Backstrom in 12 fewer games is technically falling short, but hardly something to point and laugh about. Especially when only 55% of people predicted it
So...no proof? Great. Thanks
bet on 60.
I feel like 60+ is attainable. I don't see any good reason why he would only score at last seasons pace considering a better offensive lineup around him, another elite center to take off some pressure and motivate him to score more, actually being used on the stacked #1 powerplay unit and assuming good health. That's not to mention that he looks like a clearly improved player already, stats be damned. If I knew he would stay in this form for 82 games I wouldn't bet on him scoring less than 55.
Close to 60 this year and consistently threatening 80 when he reaches prime.
60 Goals 30 Assists 90 PTS
One quote where the poster says its possible to score 60 under the right conditions, another predicting 90 pts when he ended up short but still on pace for 89-90.Well I’m not sure about that...
What you’re not going to reply now that you got bodied? Silence is usually the outcome when the arrogant get humbled, so I can’t say I’m stunned.
This was just on the 1st page of 1 thread. It was almost too easy.
So let me get this straight, your problem is with the words “a lot”. I don’t even think “a lot” is an exaggeration. Those quotes had likes on them, aka people who agree.One quote where the poster says its possible to score 60 under the right conditions, another predicting 90 pts when he ended up short but still on pace for 89-90.
In order to spare you from the trouble of quote mining, I'd be willing to concede that there were indeed some Leaf fans who made lofty points predictions of Matthews. My issue is with your claim the mention of a lot of Leaf fans. So could you tell us what you considered to be a lot of Leaf fans? That way we can determine how representative that number is when describing the fan base on the main boards, or on the entire site, or the entire fan base all together.
It seems all too common for posters on this site to inflate the numbers of those making dubious claims while ignoring more rational statements. This makes it easier to push a narrative about an entire fan base. It is why a number of fans tend to stick to their team board, rather than spend time defending against the toxic atmosphere on the main boards.
Why isn't this Patrik Laine: the thread?
30 goals and 20 assists in 82 games.
Oh, right... it's main boards. The real dissapointment was the entire Maple Leafs roster
Tobias Rieder, William Karlsson, Valtteri Filppula, Ilya Kovalchuk, Jamie Benn and Kevin Shattenkirk
What am I deflecting?Plenty have said Laine, but nice deflection attempt.
The entire Buffalo Sabres
This is richIt's strange to me that you have Matthews listed seeing as he had 37 goals 73 points in just 68 games
Matthews has to be pretty amazing. On pace for 45 goals and 90+ points on a team that made the playoffs and he is a disappointment? How high are your expectations? Matthews is no more injury prone than Barkov was at the same age.
Why isn't this Patrik Laine: the thread?
30 goals and 20 assists in 82 games.
Oh, right... it's main boards. The real dissapointment was the entire Maple Leafs roster
He’s above PPG?