The Legendary Auston Matthews Thread!

[SI90]

He will definitely put up more points then Tavaras.

More than Stepan Nash and Kreider combined

 

[AvsGuy]

You have to understand the needless hyperbole though. Matthews was drafted 1st overall - we all know he's talented. What's the purpose of starting a thread saying he will "be a Sakic" when in reality that would mean having a near 20 year career with elite numbers and winding up among the top scorers of all time? None of this could possibly happen for two decades. Is it that hard to see why these threads are beyond obnoxious?

 

[Frank Drebin]

hes gonna be good, for sure

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

Tavares with toews defense imo. That should put him in the top 10 of the league

You realize that if he did become that he'd be the best player in the NHL, right?

 

[authentic]

You realize that if he did become that he'd be the best player in the NHL, right?

That would arguably still not be a better player than Crosby. Besides, it's not out of the question at all. Look how good he is already and he hasn't played a regular season NHL game yet and he's just turned 19. Would you actually be shocked if he ended up being arguably the best player at some point? If so I don't think you are aware of the potential he has.

 

[Metal God]

What about when you're watching CBC/TSN/SNET and it's the Matthews show all game, even when he's not in the game and it's not Toronto playing?

All based in Toronto. TSN & SNET are owned by Bell & Rogers, who in turn own the Leafs.

Isn't it great?

More Leafs please. Personally I can't get enough. It is Canada's team after all.

 

[Beukeboom Fan]

It's a little overboard to call it an "Insane" comparison.

How is not insane to compare a player yet to play a real NHL game to a 1st ballot HOF'er? And I like AM - but why make that comparison?

 

[Ringmaster]

He's A LOT like Trevor Linden, if anything.

Yep Linden 2.0

 

[njdevils1982]

sure bud... compare a player that havent played a game yet to a legend of the game

posters like you are posters that makes your fanbase look like a piece of ****

i second that emotion

 

[Kyle93]

sure bud... compare a player that havent played a game yet to a legend of the game

posters like you are posters that makes your fanbase look like a piece of ****

The crazy thing is, he might not even end up the best of Toronto's 3 top prospects. Marner is looking like a rich mans Patty Kane, and Will Nye the scoring guy has the potential to become the best Swedish forward since Forsberg.

 

[Eternal Leaf]

sure bud... compare a player that havent played a game yet to a legend of the game

posters like you are posters that makes your fanbase look like a piece of ****

And posters like you are the reason they troll.

 

[NobleSix]

sure bud... compare a player that haven't played a game yet to a legend of the game

posters like you are posters that makes your fanbase look like a piece of ****

You're replying to a troll account. Don't waste your time.

 

[Tralfamadore]

I think he has begun to be a little overrated at this point but it's pretty normal for a 1st overall pick. This 1st overall pick ended up being drafted by Toronto so is anyone really surprised?

He's looked good no doubt but I still have him in the same range of player as MacKinnon/Eichel. I'd be surprised if he puts up a rookie year as good as MacKinnon and he's an entire year older then he was when he entered the league.

 

[vippe]

You're replying to a troll account. Don't waste your time.

I dont think Dubey is a troll, I actually believe what he is writing. Based on years of observing his posts

 

[BruinLVGA]

It's clearly sarcasm.

All the boasting by Toronto fans every time that Matthews' name pops up, begs to differ.

 

[McFlyingV]

That would arguably still not be a better player than Crosby. Besides, it's not out of the question at all. Look how good he is already and he hasn't played a regular season NHL game yet and he's just turned 19. Would you actually be shocked if he ended up being arguably the best player at some point? If so I don't think you are aware of the potential he has.

I think he's going to be one of the best players in the league, but yes I would be shocked if he ended up arguably better than McDavid.

 

[snipes]

That would arguably still not be a better player than Crosby. Besides, it's not out of the question at all. Look how good he is already and he hasn't played a regular season NHL game yet and he's just turned 19. Would you actually be shocked if he ended up being arguably the best player at some point? If so I don't think you are aware of the potential he has.

Yes.

The most talented player on the planet is Connor McDavid. McDavid can do things no other hockey player can do at speeds unprecedented. We haven't even seen his best, the McDavid Era is just beginning.

Matthews is a great player, future top 5 player likely. He's NHL ready right now and has a very polished game that is rare for someone his age. But he's not in the same conversation as McDavid.

 

[MacDonald4MVP]

He might be better than Sakic, but he is no Jonathan Toews.

 

[User9992]

He might be better than Sakic, but he is no Jonathan Toews.

Toews is nowhere near Sakic...

 

[Sundinisagod]

All the boasting by Toronto fans every time that Matthews' name pops up, begs to differ.

Much of the boasting has been from analysts, scouts, and former coaches. That seems to be keeping some people up at night

 

[SpezDispenser]

At least expectations appear to be tempered lol

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

That would arguably still not be a better player than Crosby. Besides, it's not out of the question at all. Look how good he is already and he hasn't played a regular season NHL game yet and he's just turned 19. Would you actually be shocked if he ended up being arguably the best player at some point?

Yes.

If so I don't think you are aware of the potential he has.

Oh man, guess I'm just a hater or in denial.

 

[Borschevsky]

ITT lots of people who aren't familiar with dubeys posting style. I don't think I've ever seen a post of his where he wasn't being sarcastic.

As for the attention Matthews is getting, yeah, of course the fact that he's a Toronto prospect plays a huge part in it. But he's the 1st overall. A 1st overall in any Canadian market would get this much attention.

 

[Mr Donald Hangrider*]

Most if not all of my colleagues around the league would agree that AM is going to be a fine player and likely a top player in the league. However you will NOT find anyone that would take him over McDavid. Connor is on a level all his own. He is the single most valuable player in the entire league (trade value wise) and that will not change for the next 12 years at least.

AM will likely be a top 5 player in the NHL throughout his prime. Connor has the potential to be a top 5 player OF ALL TIME when he hangs his skates up.

End of discussion. Mods, lock this thread.

 

[Kelly]

Most if not all of my colleagues around the league would agree that AM is going to be a fine player and likely a top player in the league. However you will NOT find anyone that would take him over McDavid. Connor is on a level all his own. He is the single most valuable player in the entire league (trade value wise) and that will not change for the next 12 years at least.

AM will likely be a top 5 player in the NHL throughout his prime. Connor has the potential to be a top 5 player OF ALL TIME when he hangs his skates up.

End of discussion. Mods, lock this thread.

Are you lost?

Nobody who was serious has said he's better or is going to be better than McDavid.