Speculation: Are Matthews and Marner Choke Artists in Playoffs?

[BlueAzN]

Matthews will be a playoff beast once he figures it out. Marner doesn't bring enough for his salary.

 

[Leafshater67]

Marner apologists will harp on the idea that he’s a top 10 player in the league but that’s simply not true.

Hes good bud he’s one dimensional and disappears when it matters. Prove me wrong Mitch, score one right now

edit: wow, blow this team up. There’s severe team issues that are bigger than a coach and the GM needs to see that

 

[Racer88]

I would love to hear again how Marner and Matthews are not over paid.......when they shit the bed every freakin year in the playoff.
This team is a total disgrace

 

[VanW27]

Awful game from Matthews, looked like he didn't want to be there for the first 50 minutes.

 

[Menzinger]

It's up to them and then alone to shut their critics up next game.

 

[sxvnert]

Awful game from Matthews, looked like he didn't want to be there for the first 50 minutes.

..but hes leading in hits...he must be hurt....
The apologists will be out in full force to protect him.

 

[Cecithepylon]

Honestly this is their worst play offs. Can’t wait for the habs fans laughing

 

[Leaffan197703]

Maybe the the Leafs need a coach like John Tortorella to kick the players in the ass instead of we'll get them next game bullshit

 

[Menzinger]

Maybe the the Leafs need a coach like John Tortorella to kick the players in the ass instead of we'll get them next game bullshit

Tortorella doesn't have a huge track record of success lately. A guy like Bruce Boudreai though......

 

[Stephen]

Tortorella doesn't have a huge track record of success lately. A guy like Bruce Boudreai though......

Brucey is such a personal favourite but he also has issues closing out Game 7’s so proceed with caution there too.

 

[Pookie]

It's up to them and then alone to shut their critics up next game.

I think the damage is done... even with a game 7 win.

How many decisive games has it been with 0’s on the board?

that said, show up and win game 7. And we can talk about trades in the offseason

 

[sxvnert]

Go watch the post game interviews - Matthews and Marner
Both acting like this is no biggie and their play isn't a complete shitshow.

 

[Wafflewhipper]

In the pit of this cores stomach all they know is losing. Freeze right up under pressure is it maybe. That was a freeze up job except overtime. Matthews/Marner are failures again. Montreal was out shooting them who,e game no?

 

[Wafflewhipper]

Go watch the post game interviews - Matthews and Marner
Both acting like this is no biggie and their play isn't a complete shitshow.

I’m not watching but really. Pukes

 

[ORRFForever]

Go watch the post game interviews - Matthews and Marner
Both acting like this is no biggie and their play isn't a complete shitshow.

They have to act that way. All players do. They can't look panicked.

 

[sxvnert]

Seriously, this is worse than the Oilers getting swept.

 

[sxvnert]

They have to act that way. All players do. They can't look panicked.

Taking a bit of ownership is par for the course.

 

[Stephen]

Go watch the post game interviews - Matthews and Marner
Both acting like this is no biggie and their play isn't a complete shitshow.

It’s all about perspective. Just a silly game in a $10 million + lifestyle with nice long summers off.

 

[Menzinger]

I think the damage is done... even with a game 7 win.

How many decisive games has it been with 0’s on the board?

that said, show up and win game 7. And we can talk about trades in the offseason

If the Leafs win the series I doubt we will care what happened in the games prior. Even less so depending on how successful the team is in the next series

 

[HEAVY DUTY]

they certainly are. 41 goals in the regular season and nothing in the playoffs. horrible.

trade marner in the off-season.

 

[wingman75]

Until they lead the team to at least 1 series win, the answer is unequivically YES. How could it be anything but?

And if they do win a series, they they need to win a conference final. This will be an ongoing debate for years to come.

 

[Pookie]

If the Leafs win the series I doubt we will care what happened in the games prior. Even less so depending on how successful the team is in the next series

point taken.

short term memory is a real thing.

 

[CapspaceKiller]

Marner is, Matthews is well on his way

 

[AcerComputer]

$22 million can't score a goal. Pathetic.

 

[17 Clark]

Matthews will be a playoff beast once he figures it out. Marner doesn't bring enough for his salary.

Maybe when he wont resign and goes somewhere else he might he’s got no accountability here