Player Discussion Auston Matthews (Captain Edition)

[arso40]

The PP goal where it was a tip pass that went in.

That was a marner gimme full marks to marner on that play

 

[Stephen]

You think Matthews isnt being physical enough ?

At times he’s been a little on the passive side but he has been forechecking well and that run around Barkov to set up a pass was nice. But I think he’s gotta follow Knies into the battle more on the cycle and be closer to the loose puck.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

When have we ever seen the "A" version of Matthews in the playoffs?

Does it exist or is a myth based on a game or two?

Team success is happening in spite of Matthews, not because.

We have to be honest .. he is da 1,000 pound gorilla in da room right now .. he for sure is injured .. he lost all da key defensive draws last night .. his line got tilted virtually every shift he was on da ice .. he could help his line exit our end when Cats forechecked us .. to me da only major disappointment in da game .. Mitch even was better .. Mitch is getting affected by Matty's poor play .. and if he not injured then I would seriously consider trading him for lots of picks and a couple good roster players to free up CAP this summer

 

[Leafsfan74]

I'd like him to be a little heavier on the forecheck but he is leading the team. Berube said so after Game Six. I see it on the ice, he is part of the team and the old adage of individual play has disappeared from this team.

You lose as a team and you win as a team, You play for each other, to not disappoint your teammate. That's a strong bond when you go into the trenches.


I've been saying this for many years that they needed to play as a pack not lone wolves. Matthews is leading this effort and fans must understand that getting 16 wins in the playoffs is ultimately the only stat that matters.

By all means necessary, you have to secure the win. Simple hockey that pays attention to details. Win your 50/50 battles, get to the net, get the shot on goal, team defense and toughness by committee.

 

[sunstersun]

We have to be honest .. he is da 1,000 pound gorilla in da room right now .. he for sure is injured .. he lost all da key defensive draws last night .. his line got tilted virtually every shift he was on da ice .. he could help his line exit our end when Cats forechecked us .. to me da only major disappointment in da game .. Mitch even was better .. Mitch is getting affected by Matty's poor play .. and if he not injured then I would seriously consider trading him for lots of picks and a couple good roster players to free up CAP this summer

No chance, we have 0 centre depth.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

No chance, we have 0 centre depth.

I hope, and expect to her, he is pretty badly injured .. someone very very close to team told me last night he is taking freezing before every period for his back and his hand

 

[sunstersun]

I hope, and expect to her, he is pretty badly injured .. someone very very close to team told me last night he is taking freezing before every period for his back and his hand

Sucks, I hope he can reset in the offseason after we win a Stanley cup.

 

[arso40]

We have to be honest .. he is da 1,000 pound gorilla in da room right now .. he for sure is injured .. he lost all da key defensive draws last night .. his line got tilted virtually every shift he was on da ice .. he could help his line exit our end when Cats forechecked us .. to me da only major disappointment in da game .. Mitch even was better .. Mitch is getting affected by Matty's poor play .. and if he not injured then I would seriously consider trading him for lots of picks and a couple good roster players to free up CAP this summer

That’s one way to look at it another is Mitch needs to stop being one dimensional on offence it would really help the line cause he can score goals too he didn’t fluke 30 all the times he did it

 

[WTFMAN99]

I hope, and expect to her, he is pretty badly injured .. someone very very close to team told me last night he is taking freezing before every period for his back and his hand

Hand is new?

 

[ruaware41]

Matthews looks like he's doing everything in the o zone in slow motion. You couldn't convince me he's not injured.