GDT: TSN turning point. Flyers @ Leafs 7PM on SN

[Community]

Why the f*** do people want the Rocket Richard winner with a history of wrist issues EVER fighting somebody?

Side note, Giordano flying in for the tackle was the fastest I've seen him skate in a Leafs uniform

 

[cyris]

That would create more space for the rest of his career, if he knocked Konecny out.

It could end our season if he hurt his wrist again too.

 

[BertCorbeau]

On one hand, watching Auston destroy Konecny would be fun to see, on the other hand, the reigning Rocket winner should never risk breaking a bone with less than 2 to go in a game that's over.

If he fought and got injury, people would be claiming how dumb he was for trying to be tough.

 

[ChadBigly]

I’d rather not with his wrists, just don’t shy away from the physicality

that's what I meant

 

[frizzer1]

I think Matthews’ issues this year are due to his wrist.
Speculation I know but that would explain why he is missing so many chances and why his shot seems to be off.

 

[3blizzard4]

Started with the captain showing up.

 

[The Hanging Jowl]

Konecny is 5-9, ive been beside him in street clothes....Matthews just confirmed to the NHL how soft he is, imagine if Matthews dropped the gloves and beat Konecny up, Leafs season would turn around, Leafs nation would go wild.

Jesus, why? Just enjoy the gawdamned win with a physical exclamation mark. This fanbase in unbearable.

 

[Gallagbi]

That's weak by Bunting - if you're going to stick up for your teammate, do it. Don't half-ass it like he did, and wait until Giordano does it for you.

Then he grabs the guy from behind when he's not looking.

Honestly he should have started throwing and just got the jump. If you dont want to fight get on it quick and take down Kocecny

 

[Kurtz]

These guys aren’t made of glass. Just throw a punch with the glove on

He did.

 

[Griffin76]

Konecny is 5-9, ive been beside him in street clothes....Matthews just confirmed to the NHL how soft he is, imagine if Matthews dropped the gloves and beat Konecny up, Leafs season would turn around, Leafs nation would go wild.

And Matthews could be sidelined for a few weeks with a broken hand but hey at least he fought someone in the meaningless last few minutes of a victory. Ridiculous

 

[ULF_55]

Matthews shooting isn't on, so maybe it is an injured hand or wrist?

 

[Commander Clueless]

Sweep the leg, Auston.

 

[egd27]

And break a thumb or a wrist in a game that's already won

And break a hand in a 5-2 game

Leave your gloves on......but stop skating away and letting the minimum wagers fight your battles. thats not captain material

 

[Canada4Gold]

I know it doesn't matter in a 5-2 game with a minute left but no idea why when the net comes off and they don't realize they don't rewind the clock when they do. Teams essentially burn off PP and game time where they literally cannot score because the ref can't see

 

[Notsince67]

Jesus, why? Just enjoy the gawdamned win with a physical exclamation mark. This fanbase in unbearable.

Fighting an idiot smaller than Marner is a loser move.

 

[Community]

That would create more space for the rest of his career, if he knocked Konecny out.

It 100% would not. You think any NHL defender is gonna give more space to the best player on the team because he won a fight in the past? Absolutely ridiculous take.

 

[horner]

Love konecny 's game

 

[DarkKnight]

Actually looking forward to Saturday night now.

 

[Tak7]

Why the f*** do people want the Rocket Richard winner with a history of wrist issues EVER fighting somebody?

He absolutely does not need to fight, but I'm not a fan of him going for a skate while his teammates are scrumming it up on his behalf.

Grab a guy's collar or something. Facewash. Anything.

 

[leafsfan5]

Gio is functional toughnesses we need more of

 

[tp71]

Leave your gloves on......but stop skating away and letting the minimum wagers fight your battles. thats not captain material

He didnt skate away...

 

[trellaine201]

Best game I’ve seen the Leafs play this year. Most complete.

 

[Cleetus]

Sweep the leg, Auston.

 

[Griffin76]

Leave your gloves on......but stop skating away and letting the minimum wagers fight your battles. thats not captain material

That's what the minimum wagers are there for.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

If he fought and got injury, people would be claiming how dumb he was for trying to be tough.

"Why didn't he fight". The same people "I can't believe he fought and got hurt with his wrist injury history"