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Happy he's captain and he should be, props to JT for stepping aside and recognizing AM34 is the captain
But yeah this changes pretty much nothing
But yeah this changes pretty much nothing
There is no circumstance under which they will "let him walk". If history is a guide, they will sign him well before the end of the season.
Cs for sale, got Cs for sale both colors Cs for saleThis will sell a lot of jerseys.
Motivation, he used it all up in negotiationslawl
I guess they might as well put it on him as the highest paid player in the world.
I’ll be pleasantly surprised if it seems to do anything for his what his motivation looks like though.
I'm hoping for just hungry🍽Better make him twice as hungry.
Cs for sale, getch yer fresh hot Cs for salea letter stitched on Matthews Jersey. That is it. Literally nothing else.
The guy has Biebs on his side he's got lots of pull, and I mean lots!I dont think anyone but Lebron James has that kind of pull
Uhmm Matthews?Ohhhh wow. They actually did it.
Did someone check on Jenaya on Twitter? Lol. I very highly doubt she's taking this very well.
Then who are they going to strip the A from?
I'll be impressed with the change when AM sticks up for one of his team mates instead of a team mate sticking up for him. I'm not disparaging him. I don't want AM fighting any and all. But, if I were to call out JT for weakness as 'C', it would be the team's consistent lack of fight back by its best players. I wish JT had dropped the gloves to help a team mate, to provide the lesser lights a sense of being protected by the best on the team which in turn would hopefully lead to Matthews, Marner and Nylander having the same sense of responsibility to the team. Of our best players, I only (rose coloured glasses?) remember Rielly stepping up to physically support a team mate. If Matthews shows the rest of the team that he's going to go to war with them, to fight along with them, then I think this can be a good move for the team. However, if he continues to play the same way as he has, as good as that has been, I don't believe the 'C' affects the team to any great extent...deck chairs.
How can you even think to say that?This changes nothing. Its all optics
Yeah that would be ideal but going haywire on a pest is a good way to break a knuckle or sprain a wrist and I'd rather he keep those golden mitts in Rocket form. Also it opens up the possibility of the fighter actually knocking Matthews around and giving him a concussion. There's always that.Matthews needs to establish a baseline level of physical presence in the heat of the battle not to be seen as a soft giant to be picked on. That is when a Travis Konency comes knocking on your door you go unpredictably nuclear on him a la Potvin on Hextall so no one comes knocking for a long time. Then you can stand above the fray and be the dignified statesman out there to police trouble and people will know to leave you alone.
It's quite possible JT gave it up voluntarily, he's got lots going on off the ice atm. Stuff that can't be put off.what does that say about JT if they couldn’t even wait one more year? Yikes
This is the correct move.
JT being a willing participant is good of him.
Reminds me of SJ removing the C from Thornton and giving it to Pavelski.
there's only two choices
either the team striped him of the C
or
he went to the team and said to give the C to Mathews
you somehow disagree with both
Or Stamkos using his head like a speedbagMatthews needs to establish a baseline level of physical presence in the heat of the battle not to be seen as a soft giant to be picked on. That is when a Travis Konency comes knocking on your door you go unpredictably nuclear on him a la Potvin on Hextall so no one comes knocking for a long time. Then you can stand above the fray and be the dignified statesman out there to police trouble and people will know to leave you alone.
I know people feel bad for the guy and are trying to put a positive spin on him being stripped but it's about time this team put feelings aside and are at least attempting to try to change the country club culture Dubas built .I think it’s somewhere in between the two. I think they probably asked him if he would be comfortable transitioning and he more than likely said yes. Was probably more of a conversation as opposed to stripping.
Could totally also see JT going to management and saying it’s time. Maybe JT plays a little looser without the C.
100% imo. I can see the Marner extension coming before the season starts too. They won’t want the distraction.Now that AM34 is captain do we think he has significant pull on roster formation?
Like If he goes to Tre and Chief and says MM needs to stay, does that mean anything?;
He was always my vote.I still think Rielly would have been sufficient and been more appropriate for the role than any of the forwards. This team and management can really make you dwell on what ifs.
Agreed. Love Matthews but I don’t want to watch the captain picking up sticks during a scrum.I'll be impressed with the change when AM sticks up for one of his team mates instead of a team mate sticking up for him. I'm not disparaging him. I don't want AM fighting any and all. But, if I were to call out JT for weakness as 'C', it would be the team's consistent lack of fight back by its best players. I wish JT had dropped the gloves to help a team mate, to provide the lesser lights a sense of being protected by the best on the team which in turn would hopefully lead to Matthews, Marner and Nylander having the same sense of responsibility to the team. Of our best players, I only (rose coloured glasses?) remember Rielly stepping up to physically support a team mate. If Matthews shows the rest of the team that he's going to go to war with them, to fight along with them, then I think this can be a good move for the team. However, if he continues to play the same way as he has, as good as that has been, I don't believe the 'C' affects the team to any great extent...deck chairs.
We might see Keith Pelley in videos from the counting house, depending on how well the new Matthews' "C" jerseys are selling. Is C short for Charmin?So how does wearing the C change anything? What will be the main difference we see?
Couldn’t agree moreSounds like a move that's made when the rest of the moves are done and the team is pretty much set. It was bound to happen but still feels like lipstick on a pig.
Hahahaha yeah man today is just not my day. I have been having brain fart after brain fart moments all day. Even at work. I totally forgot Matthews was an assistant
Then why pick Matthews? The guy is one of the most nonchalant stars in the league.Maybe a guy like Berube would prefer a Captain that shows a pulse once in a while?
I've been a fan since 2002ish as a child. I can say without a second thought this has been far and away the most embarrassing era to be a fan. These pompous dickheads have all the talent in the world but none of the heart.No it won’t. Nothing will ever be as garbage as the Phaneuf era.
I agree, but where's the accountability for Matthews? What has he done to deserve the C? All he's done is cash cheques, give off a vibe like he's graced this team with his presence, and f***off come playoff timei know it's hard for Johnny's fan club to accept the team finally had the balls to hold him accountable for his poor play/leadership
If this team couldve traded off the loser 4 and brought in Miller, Guentzal, Konecny, and Wilson they'd be so much better off. Hell keep Hyman and get Schenn when Philly shipped him off...Matthews needs to establish a baseline level of physical presence in the heat of the battle not to be seen as a soft giant to be picked on. That is when a Travis Konency comes knocking on your door you go unpredictably nuclear on him a la Potvin on Hextall so no one comes knocking for a long time. Then you can stand above the fray and be the dignified statesman out there to police trouble and people will know to leave you alone.