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Player Discussion Auston Matthews (Captain Edition)

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horner said:
I said when he signed his 4 yr deal it was a blessing and now it has come true .
If this guy has a majored back issue that is not good for a long hockey career.
I was also shocked that he didn't sign for 8 yrs considering his injury history.
Thank gos it is only 4 yrs.
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Yeah if this ends up being a chronic thing then Matthew$ greed will have cost him a fair penny.
 
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The guy is pretty fragile, isn't he?

Best goal scorer in the world when healthy, but I've been saying for a couple years now that I worry about how poorly he'll age as a scroer given his history of wrist and shoulder issues. I also don't know what he's done to show any sign of being a leader (though I'm not in the room). He's never been one to elevate in the playoffs.

I really like Matthews. He's a phenomenal talent, the best the Leafs have had in my lifetime. And hell, he's a joy to watch on the few occasions he decides to play physical hockey. But he's probably not magically going to become a healthy player. It feels like every year we're speculating about something being wrong with him.

I'd be perfectly fine with the Leafs trading him this summer and going after McDavid if at all possible. I think McDavid wearing the blue and white brings the franchise a cup.
 
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Silver lining is that if he does end up more injury prone in the next several years, that the contract is only 4 years not 8.
 
DarkKnight said:
Given this is clearly a nagging injury, if he doesn't take the Four Nations break, I'll be beyond disappointed at his priorities. It's a nothing exhibition.
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If he is playing games leading up to the event he will be play of he will be suspended.
Its an NHL event and just like the All Star game players that miss end up getting a suspension.
Gary will make an example of him and the Leafs.
 
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Had it been confirmed what the injury is? Back issues? hip pointer?
oblique injury?

Would the leafs be wise to LTIR him like Vegas made popular to gain cap space to acquire more talent at trade deadline?

If it’s going to linger all year then why not take advantage of the loop hole.

We’re a playoff team without him in lineup even tho he is arguably our best player.

Dont get me wrong…I love to see 34 all yr and tear it up and be that special player we all love watching but if this injury is going to be a all year thing then the goal should be to have him at his best just before the playoffs
 
Da Mash said:
Had it been confirmed what the injury is? Back issues? hip pointer?
oblique injury?

Would the leafs be wise to LTIR him like Vegas made popular to gain cap space to acquire more talent at trade deadline?

If it’s going to linger all year then why not take advantage of the loop hole.

We’re a playoff team without him in lineup even tho he is arguably our best player.

Dont get me wrong…I love to see 34 all yr and tear it up and be that special player we all love watching but if this injury is going to be a all year thing then the goal should be to have him at his best just before the playoffs
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He’s playing tonight
 
ACC1224 said:
He’s playing tonight
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I understand that ….he came back not long ago to just go on LTIR again.
Just was wondering if this is a lingering injury and we all know players want to play etc. But if this injury is going to be an issue all yr, wouldn’t it be wise to take advantage of LTIR and cap savings?

Just wondering and has the injury been stated what it is?
 
Da Mash said:
I understand that ….he came back not long ago to just go on LTIR again.
Just was wondering if this is a lingering injury and we all know players want to play etc. But if this injury is going to be an issue all yr, wouldn’t it be wise to take advantage of LTIR and cap savings?

Just wondering and has the injury been stated what it is?
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If he was still injured he wouldn’t be playing tonight. I’m pretty sure the LTIR was just for book keeping.

If he is injured enough to be out for the season they will take advantage of LTIR but it doesn’t seem like it’s got to that point yet and probably won’t.
 
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Da Mash said:
I understand that ….he came back not long ago to just go on LTIR again.
Just was wondering if this is a lingering injury and we all know players want to play etc. But if this injury is going to be an issue all yr, wouldn’t it be wise to take advantage of LTIR and cap savings?

Just wondering and has the injury been stated what it is?
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For the record, he never went on LTIR. He was just on IR. They never said what his injury was.

Who knows what the future holds. Maybe he's healthy rest of the way? Why wouldn't you want your captain to play if he's good to go?
 
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This seems like a game where any other star would put a statement game up

Returning from an injury, against a divisional and heavy playoff rival? Shut the critics up and show the world you are back

I am expecting big things tonight
 
SprDaVE said:
For the record, he never went on LTIR. He was just on IR. They never said what his injury was.

Who knows what the future holds. Maybe he's healthy rest of the way? Why wouldn't you want your captain to play if he's good to go?
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I suspect it will be like this for the rest of the year.

My guess he'll be in an out of the line-up according the Load Management rules in place.
  • Only one star player is permitted to rest for one game
  • Star players must be available for national TV and in-season tournament games
  • Teams must balance between the number of one-game absences for a star player in home games and road games, with a preference for the former
  • Teams must abstain from long-term shutdowns or a possibility of one when a star player stops playing or plays in a markedly reduced role in situations that could affect the game's integrity
  • Healthy players resting for a game must be present and visible to fans

They need him playing, but there should be teams the Leafs don't need him for.
 
29Potvin said:
If he is playing games leading up to the event he will be play of he will be suspended.
Its an NHL event and just like the All Star game players that miss end up getting a suspension.
Gary will make an example of him and the Leafs.
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No way lol.
 
Da Mash said:
I understand that ….he came back not long ago to just go on LTIR again.
Just was wondering if this is a lingering injury and we all know players want to play etc. But if this injury is going to be an issue all yr, wouldn’t it be wise to take advantage of LTIR and cap savings?

Just wondering and has the injury been stated what it is?
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No, but its his back. He had back issues pre draft and back issues linger. Bruins will be cross checking his lower back at any chance tonight. Matthews wont stay in the lineup long, imo. He will play half assed/aviod all contact, as long as he can so he can put the USA jersey on for 4 nations. He should be making 9.5 million based on having no playoff dna and being a regular reason stat guy. Too soft and laughs offs getting bullied/ has no concept of the strong survive in the playoffs.
 
Let's start a pool to see which one of these monsters will cross-check AM in the back most tonight

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