Is Matthews the worst playoff performer ever?

[CupofOil]

For a player of his caliber I can't think of a worse playoff performer. It's pretty much undeniable at this point.
The fact that plenty of folks had him over Draisaitl as recently as last season is downright criminal.

 

[Macheteops]

Not even the worst playoff performer on this current team.

That would be Marner

I did see Marner yell at someone. I don't think I noticed Matthews do anything

 

[MikeS24]

This dude had 2 shots on net and was a GHOST. Not one nice play that I remember. No passion tonight. One of many

 

[MikeS24]

Honestly, Matthews would thrive if he was the 2nd or 3rd best player on a contending team.

 

[PuckG]

It feels like just yesterday when he was “generational.”

 

[VainGretzky]

Leaf fans will Blame Marner but he averages 60 assists over 82 Playoff games he is not the Problem It's Murse Matthews

 

[Rhaegar Targaryen]

This dude had 2 shots on net and was a GHOST. Not one nice play that I remember. No passion tonight. One of many

I think you could say that for most of the games this series. It wasn't just his lack of goals, it was the fact he was nowhere to be found during those games.

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

#AlwaysLoseWithMatthews

 

[Master P]

It feels like just yesterday when he was “generational.”

Remember that massive McDavid vs Matthews thread?

 

[MikeS24]

I think you could say that for most of the games this series. It wasn't just his lack of goals, it was the fact he was nowhere to be found during those games.

Ya like seriously. Go pay a guy 3-5 million tops to be "elite defensively" and not score lol. Even though he gets overrated for being so elite defensively. It's the narrative when he is not scoring.

 

[MikeS24]

Remember that massive McDavid vs Matthews thread?

I still remember a thread started by a Leafs fan years ago asking if McDavid and Drai are playoff disappointments LMAO

 

[lawrence]

Just my take, but Matthews looked outplayed tonight. Even Pettersson in his Game 7 last year had more fight. Marner? At least you could see he was pissed and emotional. This one is on Matthews, but because hes a centerman might be harder for the Leafs to give up on.

 

[Prettyisland]

Who are the “passengers” he’s taking about? Total fraud

 

[drktmplr12]

But remember he got that one goal in game 6

 

[Kevinsane]

Who are the “passengers” he’s taking about? Total fraud

No personal accountability whatsoever in that interview. None.

 

[NVious]

This is the honest truth:

 

[BeranekAndNeck]

The difference between the Oilers and the Leafs is that they play the Stanley Cup Champions every season in the playoffs. They don’t get to play Against Talbot every year.

If you want to talk about the Oilers, you can go to their Conference Finals thread for that. Strangely, there isn’t one of those for the Leafs. Do you think it’s because Auston Matthews is- as the topic of THIS thread states- a horrendous playoff performer?

 

[Incognito]

He is not Him.

 

[FlameChampion]

Talented player but hes too comfortable with losing. Hes more of the problem than Marner in my opinion but both can’t get it done. I am sure they will re-sign Tavares as well.

 

[Plural]

It is starting to feel like he doesn't care. The passengers quote was utter shit. Can't imagine Barkov/McDavid/MacK saying something like that in interview after a performance like that.

You lead by example, success is team-work and you share the praise. When you lose, as a captain you stand up and face the music and support your team.

One of the most talented players I've ever seen. But also seems to be one of the biggest divas this game has ever seen....sorry to rant. He just pisses me off right now.

 

[NVious]

It is starting to feel like he doesn't care. The passengers quote was utter shit. Can't imagine Barkov/McDavid/MacK saying something like that in interview after a performance like that.

You lead by example, success is team-work and you share the praise. When you lose, as a captain you stand up and face the music and support your team.

One of the most talented players I've ever seen. But also seems to be one of the biggest divas this game has ever seen....sorry to rant. He just pisses me off right now.

He and Mitch think they're Gods.

Leave it to the Leafs to get two insanely talented players vying for being best in the game at times and then they become horrendous soft headcases.

 

[Tie Domi Esquire]

It is starting to feel like he doesn't care. The passengers quote was utter shit. Can't imagine Barkov/McDavid/MacK saying something like that in interview after a performance like that.

You lead by example, success is team-work and you share the praise. When you lose, as a captain you stand up and face the music and support your team.

One of the most talented players I've ever seen. But also seems to be one of the biggest divas this game has ever seen....sorry to rant. He just pisses me off right now.

This is what he always does. He also forces his teammates to defend him while he stands around like the mealy mouthed coward he is (being kind).

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Still can't believe Matthews was the highest paid player in the league this year. Unreal.

 

[Coffee]

Remember that massive McDavid vs Matthews thread?

Now or future?

 

[RorschachWJK]

Just coming around to say Matthews should muffin roth in switzerland where he belongs

Your avatar is perfect for this occasion