Tribute Auston Matthews Discussion "the Beauty" Edition

[Gabriel426]

Yeah, I've wanted to see that line for a while. Tavares is a more well-rounded offensive player than Matthews, and Nylander is a better shooter than Marner (Although, his accuracy can leave you wanting more). So, it would be interesting to see if Tavares could unlock Willy's goalscoring ability. Marner's ability to create and capitalize by creating passing lanes would be very interesting with Matthews.

unless the Leafs get a shut down C, don’t think JT and Willie will be on a line together, as JT is going to be against opposing top line. At least that’s what I think

 

[authentic]

He's been amazing lately.

You know you have something special when this kid was always known of his scoring abilities, a pure goal scorer, yet he just managed to put up one of the best assist of the decade from a Leaf.

This tops his spinorama assist to Uncle Leo infront of the net a few seasons ago.

 

[34]

He looks rejuvenated like he's enjoying playing the game again under Keefe .. He and Marner are starting to show what they can do together. 2020 could get fun.

For sure. This team looks like they are having fun. Almost like a load of bricks have been taken off their shoulders.

 

[ruaware41]

For sure. This team looks like they are having fun. Almost like a load of bricks have been taken off their shoulders.

Aside from Nylander. He still half asses it on the reg :/

 

[Wafflewhipper]

Second in goals in the league now. I would love him to get a Rocket trophy this year. Not because he owes it to me or any Leaf fan, just because that would make me happy. I think he can score 60 or close to it this year.

The way Keefe loads up lines with top players its all up in the air how much fun and success all these guys are going to have. Willy playing with Tavares Is a nice touch by Keefe to recognize how dangerous these two will be setting each other up. Tavares is a really good set up guy that drives both goals and assists in the past quite evenly. We might see lots of Tavares and likely Willy scores 30 goals minimum playing with JT. Both can pass, both have a shot, Tavares jams the net and cycles excellently and makes play’s off the cycle, Willy is excellent at zone entries and puck possession off the rush. Tavares mentors Nylander better too. I like it.

 

[Stamkos4life]

That assist today was very nice! Good to see auston being more creative and getting more assists. On pace for 40 when his career average was 35 so he has progressed there.

9 points in his last 4 games. Strong 2 way play.

He is still very streaky and I stand by my past criticism but he deserves credit when he is playing well. We wouldn't be on a 5 game win streak without him.

 

[Mickey Marner]

I bet him and Marner practised that play a hundred times. Neat to do it in a game.

 

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Matthews isn’t even a top 5 player in his division

Check it out, the Leaf haters on the mainboard say Matthews is not even a top 5 player in the Atlantic.

f***ing hilarious!

 

[Dayjobdave]

As bizarre as yesterday’s game was, both Matthews and Marner made plays that are simply stunning. Or as they say on the main board, run of the mill.

 

[Rhaegar Targaryen]

Check it out, the Leaf haters on the mainboard say Matthews is not even a top 5 player in the Atlantic.

****ing hilarious!

Marchand, Pasta, Kucherov, Bergeron, Barkov

 

[Dekes For Days]

He is still very streaky

I think you meant to say the most consistent goal-scorer in the league.

 

[Notsince67]

Matthews and Marner are reminding people why Dubas paid them 11 million per.

The consistency will come for these guys. They’re too good not to figure it out.

Modern day Hull and Oates

 

[Puckstuff]

Check it out, the Leaf haters on the mainboard say Matthews is not even a top 5 player in the Atlantic.

****ing hilarious!

The top 5 is hard to narrow down

I’d say 9 of the top 15 players in the entire league may end up being in the Atlantic by end of year

In no order

Kucherov
Barkov
Eichel
Pasta
Marchand
Bergeron
Matthews
Marner
Huberdeau

 

[DarkKnight]

Nicest assist of his career, it was poetry in motion.

 

[Dekes For Days]

Marchand, Pasta, Kucherov, Bergeron, Barkov

Interesting how 3 of those 5 guys play on the same line, and all 5 play on a stacked super-line, eh?

Since 2017-2018:

ES P/60

Kucherov: 3.08
Marchand: 3.04
Matthews: 2.92
Pastrnak: 2.63
Bergeron: 2.39
Barkov: 2.39

ES P1/60

Matthews: 2.53
Marchand: 2.37
Kucherov: 2.30
Pastrnak: 2.19
Bergeron: 1.76
Barkov: 1.69

PP P/60

Kucherov: 8.88
Pastrnak: 7.92
Marchand: 7.31
Bergeron: 7.20
Matthews: 6.40
Barkov: 5.34

PP P1/60

Pastrnak: 6.32
Kucherov: 6.15
Matthews: 5.24
Bergeron: 5.04
Marchand: 4.74
Barkov: 3.83

PP TOI/GP

Kucherov: 3:36
Barkov: 3:29
Pastrnak: 3:19
Marchand: 3:15
Bergeron: 3:14
Matthews: 2:29

Empty Net Points:

Marchand: 17
Bergeron: 14
Barkov: 13
Pastrnak: 9
Kucherov: 7
Matthews: 4

Most common linemates:

(In brackets is league ranking in ES P1/60 since 17/18, 400+ min)

Bergeron: Pastrnak (5th), Marchand (2nd)
Kucherov: Stamkos (13th), Point (11th)
Pastrnak: Bergeron (43rd), Marchand (2nd)
Barkov: Huberdeau (21st), Dadanov (26th)
Marchand: Bergeron (43rd), Pastrnak (5th)
Matthews: Nylander (57th), Johnsson (105th)

Average ES P1/60 of two most common linemates:

(In brackets is separation from the player's own ES P1/60; the higher the negative, the worse the linemates relative to the player)

Bergeron: 2.28 (+0.52)
Kucherov: 2.10 (-0.20)
Pastrnak: 2.07 (-0.12)
Marchand: 1.98 (-0.39)
Barkov: 1.92 (+0.23)
Matthews: 1.60 (-0.93)

 

[kevsh]

Or, put another way, imagine what Matthews would do if he switched places with Bergeron and lined up with Marchand and Pastrnak for 82 games?

 

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Marchand, Pasta, Kucherov, Bergeron, Barkov

Not one of them are better than Matthews. All great players, but not better. Matthews is a tier above.

Your team does not have a player even close to Matthews, period. Not even close.

 

[BAM]

I think this will be Keefe's final form of the top 6

Hyman-Matthews-Marner
Milky-Tavares-Nylander

With the way Keefe uses his stars so far it's going to scary to have those 2 lines playing pretty much 2/3 of any game.

 

[goleafsgo1990]

Modern day Hull and Oates

What's Holl and the Goat have to do with this?

 

[goleafsgo1990]

I think this will be Keefe's final form of the top 6

Hyman-Matthews-Marner
Milky-Tavares-Nylander

With the way Keefe uses his stars so far it's going to scary to have those 2 lines playing pretty much 2/3 of any game.

Alternate Willy/Engvall if Willy gets complacent

 

[ACC1224]

Modern day Hull and Oates

Hard to compare from different eras but Matthews/Marner play a much faster pace, higher skilled game than those two did.

We always knew they'd be great together. They could go down as one of the all time great duos by the time they are finished.

 

[likecheese]

Nicest assist of his career, it was poetry in motion.

Fortunately, the pass was to Mitch.
There's probably a thousand ways to screw up that one-timer and anybody else on the team would have been happy to demonstrate.

 

[stickty111]

Alternate Willy/Engvall if Willy gets complacent

Well I mean if Matthews plays like the Oilers game, I would demote him too. Same with Marner.

 

[Rhaegar Targaryen]

Not one of them are better than Matthews. All great players, but not better. Matthews is a tier above.

Your team does not have a player even close to Matthews, period. Not even close.

They’re all better, and it’s not even close IMO. Matthews looks way too lazy and disinterested a lot of times. Plus, he doesn’t even have an 80 point season under his belt yet.

 

[Dekes For Days]

More Matthews fun facts!

Since 2007/2008 when these statistics started being tracked, Matthews is...

(500+ ES min, 250+ PP min)

3rd in even strength points per 60.
1st in even strength primary points per 60.
7th in powerplay points per 60
3rd in powerplay primary points per 60.

Only 1 other player is top 7 in all four; McDavid.

Pretty good company.