He's a very strong skater with great edges but is not a burner. He also protects the puck very well in traffic and can hold off defenders but isn't a banger. He's also very good at faceoffs and is a good two-way player. He's certainly more than just his shot, which ironically is what he struggled with the most this year and particularly in the playoffs.
Yes, that is where I first have seen the name when I used to casually watch Red Sox vs Yankees. Think Tito Ortiz's Nickname?
Yes elite. He cancelled out Barkov, so if Barkov is elite shut down then so is Matthews.
Yes and had Toronto won game 7 playing like they did in game 6, Barkov would still be elite. Because unlike you, I can be objective.
"Cancelled out Barkov"
so they are mental midgets? it's the fans fault? seriously? what?
Compared to the leafs core 4, Marchand is old, plays with checkers, gets paid the least, doesn't get the ice time or PP time like his Bruins days, and since he's getting old he's been trending down since his peak years around covid time.
I understand. You like 34 and rightfully also. If you like his career playoff performance and if you think Mathews was good against Florida, and played especially well in game 7, then we simply disagree.
I am trying to understand this logic...how about all the other series he's lost?
It’s okay to dress like a Dandy, but don’t play like one. Imo Matthews plays like he’s afraid to get a bloody nose. He’s soft and scared.
And is Barkov a 60 goal scorer? You could say barkov cancelled AM out. The guy known for scoring goals lol.
Why are you so concerned with who's "fault" it is? It's just the reality of the situation that Toronto's fans and media are absolutely brutal to play for when things don't go well, and these particular players don't seem to be able to handle it.
Isn't this the same in every real hockey market.I am not sure how different it is when NY, Boston, Montreal etc.. market are compared to Toronto
AM gets paid a premium to play in the fish bowl...the mecca of hockey...some excel and some wilt.
Some players can handle it, some cant.
I blame the players and the fans. Nobody gets away from this disaster without some accountability. But 60 years without a cup final isn't an accident. Every other Canadian market (except Winnipeg) managed to make it to the finals since then. You think that's a coincidence? Or do you think just maybe the brutality of the market adds a significant amount of pressure to that team that makes winning harder than it is for other teams?
There's a huge difference lol. Boston and New York have other sports to distract their fans. The only comparable market is Montreal, but their culture and pride in their team makes it a bit easier. You'll never see Habs fans hating their team, they're too proud to act like that. They'll act stupid occasionally out of frustration, like with the fake cheer for Roy, but for the most part the Canadiens are sacred to them.
Toronto fans, like everywhere, just want their players to show they give a damn.
