Player Discussion Auston Matthews Discussion

[Tie Domi Esquire]

Players that can't play because of a real injury come back and sit on the bench all the time. We just saw it with Brayden Point. This is just another example of how this "team" operates.

 

[saffronleaf]

Almost all players are prone to flues, colds and whatever goes around. Their immune system is basically zip. Probably due to the physical exertion they use.

this makes some sense. the one game matthews decided to exert himself (game two), he became very ill after.

 

[Jojalu]

It's bad lol.

You're basically puking and shitting the same liquid out both ends.

It was probably the worst I ever felt.

I slept on the bathroom floor one night because I was tired of running to the washroom.

Everytime you move a muscle it triggers a response.

 

[saffronleaf]

It was probably the worst I ever felt.

I slept on the bathroom floor one night because I was tired of running to the washroom.

Everytime you move a muscle it triggers a response.

he probably pooped himself seeing marchand coming at him

 

[keonsbitterness]

Players that can't play because of a real injury come back and sit on the bench all the time. We just saw it with Brayden Point. This is just another example of how this "team" operates.

If he was overcome by a vomiting and crapping rampage, he should have done that on the bench?

 

[Stephen]

If he was overcome by a vomiting and crapping rampage, he should have done that on the bench?

I can't tell if we're being figurative or literal anymore.

 

[ORRFForever]

NFL players have cut off body parts (infected fingers) in order to play in the playoffs. If Matthews doesn't play...

I don't know to say.

 

[saffronleaf]

If he was overcome by a vomiting and crapping rampage, he should have done that on the bench?

but then where will mitch throw his gloves?

 

[ORRFForever]

but then where will mitch throw his gloves?

You guys are on a roll.

Has it come to this where the fan base just laughs and makes jokes instead of cares?

 

[saffronleaf]

I can't tell if we're being figurative or literal anymore.

every year in elimination games matthews shits the bed. this time, literally.

 

[uncleben]

NFL players have cut off body parts (infected fingers) in order to play in the playoffs. If Matthews doesn't play...

I don't know to say.

Well that sounds idiotic

 

[mclaren55]

You guys are on a roll.

Has it come to this where the fan base just laughs and makes jokes instead of cares?

Why would you expect the fans to put an effort into caring if the players don’t?

 

[ORRFForever]

Why would you expect the fans to put an effort into caring if the players don’t?

That's fair and my point. It's just sad how resigned the fan base has become.

every year in elimination games matthews shits the bed. this time, literally.

He's had THREE days to recover. There is no one he can't find the energy to play.

 

[keonsbitterness]

NFL players have cut off body parts (infected fingers) in order to play in the playoffs. If Matthews doesn't play...

I don't know to say.

I think only Ronnie Lott did that.

I've had three infected fingers. Hurts like hell!

 

[Stephen]

That's fair and my point. It's just sad how resigned the fan base has become.




He's had THREE days to recover. There is no one he can't find the energy to play.

I hope Matthews just plays and they do well in Game 5 and avoid elimination this way. The last thing we need is the Matthews Flu Game turning into another thing.

 

[ORRFForever]

I hope Matthews just plays and they do well in Game 5 and avoid elimination this way. The last thing we need is the Matthews Flu Game turning into another thing.

Yes. Plus, we are all so sure they will lose? Why not win Game 5 and go from there?

This fan base, myself included, is so dejected.

 

[Action Jackson]

Please rumors of being injured be true, shanahan doesn't deserve to run it back

 

[ORRFForever]

Please rumors of being injured be true, shanahan doesn't deserve to run it back

???

I'm not sure what you mean. Please help.

I think only Ronnie Lott did that.

Hurts like hell!

Yes and yes.

Ronnie Lott Chopped His Pinky Off So He Didn't Miss a Game

Playing in the National Football League takes toughness, grittiness and sometimes a little craziness. Lasting a full 16-game (now 17-game) grueling season isn't for the weak, and many players play through injuries that no one in their right mind should. The NFL is about rookie cornerbacks being...

fanbuzz.com

I think only Ronnie Lott did that.

There was another NFL player, or two, who did something similar but their names escape me.

Edit : Here is one...

Saints' Marcus Davenport had part of his pinky amputated this offseason

Davenport had been dealing with an injury to that finger since college

www.cbssports.com

 

[colchar]

This was in the news today, I wonder if this might be what Matthews has?

Norovirus spreading at 'higher frequency' than expected in Canada

Norovirus is spreading at a 'higher frequency' than expected in Canada, specifically, in Ontario and Alberta, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.

toronto.ctvnews.ca

 

[Cap'n Flavour]

Norovirus is rarely something that lingers, I had it a year ago and the first night was awful but after some serious hydration I didn't vomit again after that. Certain respiratory viruses are much more likely to last weeks, or mono.

 

[colchar]

Norovirus is rarely something that lingers, I had it a year ago and the first night was awful but after some serious hydration I didn't vomit again after that. Certain respiratory viruses are much more likely to last weeks, or mono.

A former roommate had it and she was wiped for a few days, and she wasn't playing professional sports.

I was thinking about a certain respiratory virus too, but surely the league still has protocols about playing when infected with that.

As for mono, didn't someone else on the team have that this year?

 

[Bluebear]

its great and brave to play through injury but there are some things you can't play through, everybody should be able to relate we are all human...

 

[BLONG7]

Geez guys, everyone can get this stuff, but 24-48 hours later, and you are back and good to go, this guy has been not well now, for what, 7-8 days??
He has to play tonight......has to.

 

[Tak7]

Geez guys, everyone can get this stuff, but 24-48 hours later, and you are back and good to go, this guy has been not well now, for what, 7-8 days??
He has to play tonight......has to.

I highly doubt it's just an illness at this point - it has to be much more serious if he's been pulled out of games and isn't able to skate despite the numerous days off we've had in the series lately.

 

[Confucius]

You guys are on a roll.

Has it come to this where the fan base just laughs and makes jokes instead of cares?

Absolutely, when you realize you can't do anything about it you just have to laugh. Which ones are on the cusp of winning a Cup?