GDT: ECSF: (A1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs (A3) Florida Panthers - GAME 3 - 7 PM EST IN FLORIDA

[XO101]

I feel like

This series is amazing hockey

Yes. Totally different compared to WAS-CAR.

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

I gotta say. Matthews has looked like such a passenger. He does not look involved like most of the forwards who are getting "uncomfortable" in this series. He just does some perimeter skating, passes it off. Stick checks. He's not bleeding goals against or anything, but he can't even hit the net when he has a chance. I am looking for him to not look so soft. Hell, Patches is a hitting machine. Never thought I would see that lol.

I forgot he was playing to be honest

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

The relentless worshiping of Rick Tocchet on American broadcasts has now transcended multiple networks.

“The legendary Rick Tocchet” - Ed Olczyk

 

[Gjman2019]

John Forslund and Eddie Olczyk is the commentary version of Sidney Crosby and Dominik Simon.

So glad to watch it on Sportsnet....

 

[Leaf Fans]

I feel like

Yes. Totally different compared to WAS-CAR.

I thought game two was pretty good in that series.

 

[Master P]

I thought that Tavares goal looked familiar.

 

[IceManCat]

God these TNT intermissions are getting cringe...

Take a shot every time the Sportsnet old guy says

"Got take a hit to make the play"


You'll be dead by the end of the night

 

[Clint Eastwood]

I gotta say. Matthews has looked like such a passenger. He does not look involved like most of the forwards who are getting "uncomfortable" in this series. He just does some perimeter skating, passes it off. Stick checks. He's not bleeding goals against or anything, but he can't even hit the net when he has a chance. I am looking for him to not look so soft. Hell, Patches is a hitting machine. Never thought I would see that lol.

Leafs fans seem to believe he has some sort of wrist injury.

 

[sampollock]

Take a shot every time the Sportsnet old guy says

"Got take a hit to make the play"


You'll be dead by the end of the night

For every time they show nostrils on the bench spitting

 

[XO101]

I thought game two was pretty good in that series.

Last period maybe. Boring as hell before that.

 

[Summer Rose]

Leafs fans seem to believe he has some sort of wrist injury.

I've also heard speculation that it's a shoulder issue, but whatever it is, it's clearly affecting his shot (which a lot of various things could affect), which has the side effect of making him more reluctant to shoot, possibly.

 

[Bust]

Leafs fans seem to believe he has some sort of wrist injury.

He does.

Went to Germany for a 2nd opinion this season.

He cant wrist shot anymore. its all 1 timers or slapshots. Hence his 33 goal season and drop in shooting % by approx half his average.

 

[sampollock]

Leafs fans seem to believe he has some sort of wrist injury.

Well he didn't go to Germany for a beer

 

[lextune]

Carlo handles the puck like a grenade

As a Bruins fan; can confirm.

 

[WillTheThrill]

So glad he is a former Bruin.

Me too. He’s been a fantastic addition to the leafs backend

 

[Gjman2019]

He does.

Went to Germany for a 2nd opinion this season.

He cant wrist shot anymore. its all 1 timers or slapshots. Hence his 33 goal season and drop in shooting % by approx half his average.

He's due for some goals but if he's not healthy i guess the due factor might not apply here........

 

[Clint Eastwood]

He does.

Went to Germany for a 2nd opinion this season.

He cant wrist shot anymore. its all 1 timers or slapshots. Hence his 33 goal season and drop in shooting % by approx half his average.

I didn't know he went to Germany for a medical opinion. Thought it was more speculation, not 1+1=2. Good to know.

Well he didn't go to Germany for a beer

Well that could've been a side quest

 

[Strangle]

Well he didn't go to Germany for a beer

Honestly, not being able to shoot the puck this year is probably making Matthews an even better all around player

Assuming he gets his shot back in the off season, and taking everything he’s doing this year without shooting the puck, he might just become something on another level entirely

 

[Bust]

He's due for some goals but if he's not healthy i guess the due factor might not apply here........

He is ok IMO; really playing some solid, textbook hockey right now. He's got Marner and Knies to be the play drivers.He's still unreal at takeaways and the little things that go unnoticed.

 

[Strangle]

He is ok IMO; really playing some solid, textbook hockey right now. He's got Marner and Knies to be the play drivers.He's still unreal at takeaways and the little things that go unnoticed.

His passing, forecheck, decision making, defense, etc is all still unreal

He just can’t shoot

 

[Bust]

I didn't know he went to Germany for a medical opinion. Thought it was more speculation, not 1+1=2. Good to know.



Well that could've been a side quest

Nothing confirmed in the media or anything.

I've watched Matthews for years, he cant use his biggest weapon being his wrist shot. Really watch him this 2nd period (not saying yu're not!), its all slappers and 1T's

 

[sampollock]

Okay cats it's time to wake up and take control of this game

 

[Tobias Kahun]

The relentless worshiping of Rick Tocchet on American broadcasts has now transcended multiple networks.

“The legendary Rick Tocchet” - Ed Olczyk

Only special coaches tell their teams to shoot 20% and for them to listen

 

[FrozenJagrt]

I've also heard speculation that it's a shoulder issue, but whatever it is, it's clearly affecting his shot (which a lot of various things could affect), which has the side effect of making him more reluctant to shoot, possibly.

With Matthews, you should just default to assuming he has a shoulder or wrist issue. Always.

 

[sampollock]

Figs are playing better all round then the cat's