Gallagbi
Formerly Eazy_B97
- Jul 5, 2005
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He didDid my boy Ovie score tonight. If not we got a tight race.
He didDid my boy Ovie score tonight. If not we got a tight race.
My reservations about the Tavares signing aside I hope the Leafs can keep all their forwards and improve their dcore so they can make a solid run as a contender for many years, ultimately going to multiple finals and winning the holy grail over Tavares' time here. So Go Leafs Go! That includes you JT!
My reservations about the Tavares signing aside I hope the Leafs can keep all their forwards and improve their dcore so they can make a solid run as a contender for many years, ultimately going to multiple finals and winning the holy grail over Tavares' time here. So Go Leafs Go! That includes you JT!
Instead of wasting 11 million on this plug, they should've done a brilliant signing like they did with David Clarkson years ago.
Bozak and JVR combined make more than Tavares.
Pay your stars. DO NOT overpay supporting guys.
It's not a big deal what Matthews/Marner get as long as you are smart elsewhere.
I thought Matthews was going to the be the first Leaf in decades to score 50 goals in a season again in a Leaf s jersey, but it looks like its going to be Johnny T instead.
Maybe if Auston gets hot we have 2 of them, but that would be a long shot due to missed games this season.
Matthews could really learn a thing or two from Johnny T. What a professional.
Something seems off with Matthews, and it's not about his linemates. He has the potential to be even better than Tavares but as of now, there's no question in my mind that JT is our number one centre.
Worth every penny. Not sure how Matthews can justify getting more than him.
Something seems off with Matthews, and it's not about his linemates. He has the potential to be even better than Tavares but as of now, there's no question in my mind that JT is our number one centre.
1st in 5v5 goals, 1st in 5v5 primary points, and 2nd in 5v5 points with a game in hand. his PP role is diminished, but this is the best season he's ever had. outstanding defense as well. Still 2nd in the league in ixgf, so it's not even hard to expect him to sustain it
mostly because he's getting fewer powerplay minutes with a diminished role though. he's really never been this good, and I don't think it's fair to hold powerplay opportunity against him. it's not like he can control itHe's been a Hart finalist twice. He finished one point back from winning the Art Ross one year. And his teammates weren't nearly as good.
He's having a great year but the main reason so many keep calling this his best year is because it's happening in Toronto. Lol!
It's a whole different supporting cast in Toronto. He was always this good, he just had to carry a mess around him.mostly because he's getting fewer powerplay minutes with a diminished role though. he's really never been this good, and I don't think it's fair to hold powerplay opportunity against him. it's not like he can control it
Not a slight against Matthews, but you are entirely correct. If there is a physical problem affecting AM we then have a different concern. But to date, Matthews' efforts have been, while brilliantly exciting, inconsistent. However, he's still got some 'learnin' to do and JT is a wonderful example of how the game should be played. Imo, he's the closest example to Crosby with respect to 'style' in the game today, though presented at a lower skill level. Fully committed, 85/90% of the time, which is the best one can expect of any player over an 82 game season. If Matthews is watching, and I'm sure he is, he couldn't have a much better example of what professional means.
I'm sure that's part of it, but I also think it's pretty clear that he's better than ever. he already has more 5v5 goals and primary points than he did all of last year. he also has better relative possession statsIt's a whole different supporting cast in Toronto. He was always this good, he just had to carry a mess around him.
There he goes again scoring 2 non-clutch goals...friggin' waste of cap space. Not like those 2 goals were the difference between 2 points and no points in the standings... friggin' non-clutch John... trade this bum for a bag of day old bread.
I agree with this. After seeing Hyman come back and how much more offensive possession that line had compared to when Hyman was out. Matthews can't seem to float around anymore because he doesn't have Hyman winning board battles and buying him time to get into good positions or easy zone entries.Whoever plays with Hyman has the best chance for 50 goals.. JT stole Matthews wingman.