The Winter Soldier
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McKenzie recently called that "Can't carry Matthews' skates" quote outlandish and has said that it's near-consensus that the order would have been McDavid-Eichel-Matthews. I'd argue that the consensus Matthews would have went 3rd last year is stronger than the consensus that Matthews goes first this year. If Matthews was in last draft, I would have still taken Eichel, I wouldn't trade Eichel for pick 1 now. I hope Toronto enjoys Matthews, because he's a helluva player and will be a franchise center for them for a long time.
Here it is. Bob called out that comment by a Toronto writer I believe. I can sense this thread pointing this way already, since Matthews may go to the Leafs and the influx of posters to this thread, since it is obviously he or Laine.
We may have more of these outlandish statements. I won't argue with anyone that says they are comparable. But best to address this right now. Absolutely ridiculous IMO. And glad Bob addressed it last night.