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mapleleaf979 said:
Matthews will ask for 13.5 or 14. The negatives around his game are serious in my eyes. He doesnt seem to care as often as he should, he can be intimidated by Konency, Charot, etc. Tampa will try and goon him in the first round and we will see if he shuts his game down and floats. His compete level, isnt worthy of a captaincy but his skills are. Marner is worthy of a captaincy, compete level and talent. Matthews too often has no passion, determination to his game...I am fine trading him in the summer but Dubas will get fleeced in the deal.
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Matthews had more points than anyone in our series against Tampa
 
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Judas Tavares said:
Would be nice if he could hit 41, though 12 in 18 would be a heater as far as this year's concerned. 41 because it would be 300 in his career. But also the 40 mark I think is an important mark. Even in a down year, 40 is still a respectable total, and you could consider 40 when he is at his worst/lowest. Less than that and it's really off of not only last year's torrid pace. but in his career overall. In the years where he scored in the 30s due to injury, he was still at a 45 goal pace early in his career. This could be his worst pace of his career.
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It's easily his worst pace when you take league scoring levels and ice time into account. When he scored 40 as a rookie that was tied for 2nd in goals and he barely played over 17 minutes a game with hardly any powerplay time compared to the other top scorers. We know he's been playing hurt but I think his shot is looking better lately. Hopefully whatever it is he's been playing through it's healing in time for the playoffs.
 
Matthews needs to elevate his game to the next level and the way he has played this season is not going to take us very far. I believe he is going to show up in the playoffs
 
MJ65 said:
Matthews needs to alleviate his game to the next level and the way he has played this season is not going to take us very far. I believe he is going to show up in the playoffs
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Elevate* , we definitely do not want him alleviating any part of his game.

I think our big 3 is going to show up. They have to, it’s the only way we make it through.
 
Dekes For Days said:
At worst, Matthews has been our 2nd best player this season after Marner.
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I’d say third best actually, Marner and Nylander are both ahead of him.

The issue I have is AM getting paid like he is the second best player on the planet when he got his last contract and that has never been the case. Toronto media, fans and management need to start playing hardball with these players. He has never got us past the first round of the playoffs, he has never lead the league in points, and for his career has averaged just around 1.1 PPG. Look he is an amazing player and I am glad he is a TML but if his contract demands are more than 13 million this offseason you trade him and hope McDavid has a picture of himself in Blue and White PJs as a kid and he pulls a JT.
 
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Funk21 said:
If he wants to continue earning that sweet endorsement money he better realize it better to take a little less and build a winner in Toronto.
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True.

What's with the out of place black AI looking thing behind them. What a strange world.
 
Funk21 said:
I’d say third best actually, Marner and Nylander are both ahead of him.

The issue I have is AM getting paid like he is the second best player on the planet when he got his last contract and that has never been the case. Toronto media, fans and management need to start playing hardball with these players. He has never got us past the first round of the playoffs, he has never lead the league in points, and for his career has averaged just around 1.1 PPG. Look he is an amazing player and I am glad he is a TML but if his contract demands are more than 13 million this offseason you trade him and hope McDavid has a picture of himself in Blue and White PJs as a kid and he pulls a JT.
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Idk I think you can make a pretty compelling argument for the past 2 seasons
 
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I think we all can echo that the regular season is cruise control as a fan.... as long as we're ready for game 1. I'd rather that, than a tired 60+ 100+ player that feels like he's accomplished everything already.
 
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I think he was shooting the puck hard last night, unless he is taking some kind of pain or freezing treatment his hand strength looked recovered.
 
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Confucius said:
I think he was shooting the puck hard last night, unless he is taking some kind of pain or freezing treatment his hand strength looked recovered.
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Looks like he was shooting it hard when he took out ROR. Lol
 
Matthews is going to get a HUGE payday on his next contract, but I don’t think it should be with the Leafs. The return we could get for him would be massive, and I think it would be more beneficial for the Leafs, then re-signing him.
 
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Peace Frog said:
Matthews is going to get a HUGE payday on his next contract, but I don’t think it should be with the Leafs. The return we could get for him would be massive, and I think it would be more beneficial for the Leafs, then re-signing him.
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He is playing like uninspired trash for someone with his skill level. The year prior to his NTC kicking in no less. That's one way to limit ones return, don't worry he will be back next year scoring 60. So many catch lightning in a bottle the year of their contract. It's amazing.
 
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