Player Discussion Auston Matthews (Captain Edition)

[MilkofthePoppy]

Check their record with and without him, then tell us that again.




Someone has been reading Eklund.

I haven't read Eklund since 2005.

 

[therealkoho]

I’ll tell ya what type of captain he isn’t, matthews would never try and play every meaningless regular season game to get 70 goals then miss half the first rd because of sickness, he would always put the team before himself and rest

Yeah I hear ya.

I read that there might be a little tension between our Captain and management in regard to this injury situation. The team obviously needs him on the ice leading them into the playoffs, every player is nicked up this time of year, but somehow mostly all of them manage to dress and perform.

Look at Ovechkin he broke a bone in his leg 5 and a half weeks ago give or take. Just got the cast off, likely takes a needle and he's back on the ice. Why? Because he's the captain, because his teammates need him and because Wasington pay's a lot of money for his services.

So the point is, 34 wants to recover and make sure he's rested so he can wear the C on his USA uniform. Matthews makes what 13.4? no wonder there's a little tension!

 

[ULF_55]

Perhaps he has more confidence in winning the Bogus Tournament than progressing in the playoffs.

Have to pick you spots ... 4 Nations BT might be his choice.

 

[centipede2233]

Yeah I hear ya.

I read that there might be a little tension between our Captain and management in regard to this injury situation. The team obviously needs him on the ice leading them into the playoffs, every player is nicked up this time of year, but somehow mostly all of them manage to dress and perform.

Look at Ovechkin he broke a bone in his leg 5 and a half weeks ago give or take. Just got the cast off, likely takes a needle and he's back on the ice. Why? Because he's the captain, because his teammates need him and because Wasington pay's a lot of money for his services.

So the point is, 34 wants to recover and make sure he's rested so he can wear the C on his USA uniform. Matthews makes what 13.4? no wonder there's a little tension!

O not that I don’t believe you, where do u recall reading the tension part? If so interesting. What I do know is matthews puts himself first before the team. He will play in the 4 nations cup come back get injured and put on IR again, I’m sure leaf management would be thrilled at that haha

 

[Apex Predator]

O not that I don’t believe you, where do u recall reading the tension part? If so interesting. What I do know is matthews puts himself first before the team. He will play in the 4 nations cup come back get injured and put on IR again, I’m sure leaf management would be thrilled at that haha

This is where this is going. Then another first round exit. It’s sad how predictable everything with the leafs are.

 

[centipede2233]

This is where this is going. Then another first round exit. It’s sad how predictable everything with the leafs are.

Yup, and they have no one to blame but themselves.

 

[thewave]

Shut him down! Stem cell his hip or back or whatever.

 

[thewave]

They should load manage him rest of season yes. Not much left to prove for him reg season.

Goes for anyone really. Tanev, etc. Player health should be prioritized.

This year. Yes and in a big way

 

[BrannigansLaw]

Apparently he was a full participant at practice today.

If he comes back and plays the way he was before sitting out again, I won't be happy. If he's actually feeling good and close to 100 percent then great.

 

[Nineteen67]

Rest him until he’s healthy, yes.

 

[Apex Predator]

Apparently he was a full participant at practice today.

If he comes back and plays the way he was before sitting out again, I won't be happy. If he's actually feeling good and close to 100 percent then great.

Hes not practicing on the powerplay unit and left practice early. Sounds like he’s not ready yet.

 

[Ports]

The Leafs may have dodged a bullet in only signing him for 4 years. I know he is still relatively young BUT he does seem to be breaking down already.

I felt the same way at the time. If they continue to flame out in the playoffs when he’s in his prime then do they really want to continue with an overpaid group of poor playoff performers led by Matthews. Now that’s he seems injury prone and a diminished version of the regular season scoring machine, it’s even more beneficial to the team that he’s on a shorter term deal.

 

[centipede2233]

Matthews might have got too greedy

 

[Fogelhund]

""

Rinse, repeat.

 

[PromisedLand]

""

Rinse, repeat.

good thing only a 4 year contract

 

[PromisedLand]

LTIR him. VGK did it Stone. Bolts did it with Kucherov

why can't Leafs do the same thing? LTIR him till playoffs and use cap to ADD to the roster. We need a solid RHD and a center

he is out again tomorrow

 

[Stephen]

Doesn't seem like we need these daily reminders that Matthews is skating but won't play.

 

[BallardEra]

This will be the 14th game he has missed this season.

 

[Evilhomer]

This will be the 14th game he has missed this season.

I would sit him until Saturday's game against Boston.

 

[Tie Domi Esquire]

Doesn't seem like we need these daily reminders that Matthews is skating but won't play.

But how else will we know about his toughness and gritty scenes that seem to only occur offscreen if the narrator doesn't tell us about them?

 

[SprDaVE]

LTIR him. VGK did it Stone. Bolts did it with Kucherov

why can't Leafs do the same thing? LTIR him till playoffs and use cap to ADD to the roster. We need a solid RHD and a center

he is out again tomorrow

It's not March nor did he have surgery. I'm sure it will be something they could do at that point. It's way too early to shut down your franchise center for the season.

 

[Leafs98]

They've lost a lot of games lately and will likely lose as many more as they will win while the 13 mil is not in use.

 

[glue]

If Matthews after this still plays at the 4 nations it’s gonna piss me off. Dude would be putting himself ahead of the leafs for sure

 

[SprDaVE]

If Matthews after this still plays at the 4 nations it’s gonna piss me off. Dude would be putting himself ahead of the leafs for sure

If he's still injured he won't.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Doesn't seem like we need these daily reminders that Matthews is skating but won't play.

Hey the beat reporters have families to feed

Can we call up Minten for Christ's sake. We're swapping Kampf and Holmberg around at 2C.