Savardian Spinorama
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What a fantastic player. A complete game changer and appears to have the right attitude to go with it. Going to have to add more Leaf games to my watchlist.
The Legendary Auston Matthews Thread!
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dubey
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As a Sens fan, of course he had that type of game against Ottawa. He turned me into a fan, though. And conducted himself very well. Very impressive debut all around.
Erik Alfredsson
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I'm pretty sure he was only on the ice for one goal against and on the ice for 4 goals for so nice try but I don't really think Erik Karlsson is to blame for Matthews 4 goal night. If you're saying that Erik Karlsson is likely to score on you, that would be more correct because he had a 3 point night including setting up the OT winner.
ResilientBeast
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You could tell he didn't celebrate too hard after the 2nd or 4th cause he was really just thinking, "well, it's just Ottawa".
I remember watching the TSN broadcast the night before and them talking about how well structured Guy Boucher teams are, about how they emphasize clearing the zone..... Then I remembered that he's never coached an NHL team that's been outside the bottom 10(worst 10) in goals against. More of a fun point, not a knock on Matthews. He put the team on his back on a night where the expected performers looked downright lethargic.
The kids and Rielly(who I am going to refer to as not a kid at his advanced age of 22) looked like they had some jump. Marner was left pointless(I think) but played excellent, the rest left their mark on the scoresheet.
I remember watching the TSN broadcast the night before and them talking about how well structured Guy Boucher teams are, about how they emphasize clearing the zone..... Then I remembered that he's never coached an NHL team that's been outside the bottom 10(worst 10) in goals against. More of a fun point, not a knock on Matthews. He put the team on his back on a night where the expected performers looked downright lethargic.
The kids and Rielly(who I am going to refer to as not a kid at his advanced age of 22) looked like they had some jump. Marner was left pointless(I think) but played excellent, the rest left their mark on the scoresheet.
Erik Alfredsson
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You do know Ottawa won the game right? If Matthews was truly thinking "it's just Ottawa" then he has a lot to learn. I'm pretty sure he just didn't want to gloat, which I think shows a lot of maturity and composure for his age. I think that Matthews has a great head and a great mindset for hockey.
The crazy thing is he didn't celebrate his 4th goal. A 19 year old rookie sets an NHL record in his first game and doesn't celebrate it... what a player we have here.
My point was that Ottawa gives up a lot of goals, and also that they hired a coach that has historically given up a lot of goals in this league. The "just Ottawa" part was sarcasm that I used to bring up the horrible pandering TSN was doing just before the season. Not the place for that discussion I suppose.
After how the NHL community erupted after Hertl and Yakupov's notable celebrations, this kid has to be their dream come true.. I'm all for personality in the league, and I don't think Matthews lacks it, he's just very humble(from my viewings at least).
HarrisonFord
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First of all, I wouldn't be proud of winning that game
to me it showed that Ottawa's defence still needs a LOT of work (and so does the Leafs)That being said, I think you're bang on about why he didn't celebrate. The reason he didn't gloat is the exact same reason why he took responsibility for the OT goal against - he's a mature kid with a good head on his shoulders. He really screams leadership role and captain potential to me
Erik Alfredsson
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First of all, I wouldn't be proud of winning that game
That being said, I think you're bang on about why he didn't celebrate. The reason he didn't gloat is the exact same reason why he took responsibility for the OT goal against - he's a mature kid with a good head on his shoulders. He really screams leadership role and captain potential to me
Meh, a lot of those goals were just a simple matter of picking up your man, I'm not too worried yet.
But back on topic I agree Matthews definitely has future captain potential and he earned a lot of respect from me that night. I hate liking a Leaf player.
Mr Positive
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That really was an amazing performance, but to me the fact that they lost the game puts a damper on it.
MoreMogilny
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You could tell it did for him too. The two points were really important to Matthews.
Only the first game of the season though, but not a great Start for a number of Leaf players.
ReginKarlssonLehner
Let's Win It All
To be fair to Matthews and the Leafs, Karlsson was unbelievable in OT, not much anyone can do there.
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MoreMogilny
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Part of me wishes Babcock didn't put the group out that he did to start the OT. One situation where Matthews doesn't have the experience in to go up against one of the best in the world. Definitely something to learn from. Don't chase one of the best skaters in the league behind the net in a 3 on 3 situation.
Like you said, he will learn and gain experience. I thought overall he had some pretty good decision making the whole game and was very smart all over the ice, was very fast to loose pucks and won a lot of battles 1 on 1, very impressed with his game. The only thing he did wrong like you said is he was too agressive on the 3 on 3 OT. Aside from that, and he will learn, he was very good.
Might have been a good idea to start some more experienced players in OT, the Leafs have some good one. Side topic, very impressed in Nylander, picked him in 2 different fantasy drafts this year and pretty happy.
Yeah I totally agree. He's got character for sure, however I think when you are as good as him and others im not going to mention you just naturally are that humble and confident, it would be odd if they weren't.
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Are you worried about the future having the leafs in your division?
thanks for the chuckle.
This thread has been painful to get through.
The leafs have a good player, let it go.
mashedpotato
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I'm not a Leafer but I'm jealous that they've finally turned the corner; Matthews is amazing and likely anchoring centre position for the next 15 years.
Plante
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Scared to see him hurt my team so much, but glad I'm in the same division so I get to watch him often.
Woll Smoth
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As much as Auston blames himself there for the loss, you've got to give him credit for taking them to OT in the first place. Carried the team on his back to an overtime loss in a 5-4 game.
