Auston Matthews Extension: 13.25M AAV x 4yrs
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Guilt Trip
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And why wouldn't he? 16 was coming back from high ankle sprain and probably not even close to 100%. Add in they're friends.cabber24 said:
L K
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No one is going to throw players under the bus. One, Marner might be back next year if he refuses to waive his NMC or the team doesn't find a deal they are happy with. And beyond that, hockey players never throw shade like that.
This wasn't the first time Mitch struggled in the postseason but he did have a high ankle sprain. Look at how mediocre Woll was coming back in February. These injuries take forever to heal.
This wasn't the first time Mitch struggled in the postseason but he did have a high ankle sprain. Look at how mediocre Woll was coming back in February. These injuries take forever to heal.
Guilt Trip
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They take months and months which is why I will cut 16 some slack. Hrudey mentioned it during a broadcast in GM5 or 6 that Woll is still fighting the injury. I read a quote from may7be Simmonds or Bog that said some injuries take a year before you actually feel comfortable again.L K said:
Joe said:
Among the 258 forwards who logged 800+ 5-on-5 minutes this season Staal ranks 2nd in CA/60, 3rd in SA/60, and 1st in xGA/60. This is while taking the 11th highest defensive zone faceoffs per 60. And nobody who ate that many defensive zone starts had other numbers anywhere even remotely close to as good. Throw in tidbits like being one of the best face-offs guys in the league and leading the top PK team in the league in short-handed ice time.
His negative +/- is due to the fact that his offensive numbers aren't anywhere near as good as other Selke type players, but defensively he's absolutely as worthy as them.
bustaheims
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Joe said:
A lot of voters weren't sure who to put 3rd on their ballots? His possession numbers are actually quite good, to be fair. Early goaltending struggles were the cause of his poor +/- numbers.
bustaheims
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Zee said:
There may not be a specific issue, outside of him just not feeling right. Usually, they only disclose if there's a real injury and not just general discomfort.
https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1787859994706096345
No Hart for Matthews, which isn't too much of a surprise. Just a shame since there were really 4, maybe even 5 with Hellebuyck, Hart-deserving performances this season.
No Hart for Matthews, which isn't too much of a surprise. Just a shame since there were really 4, maybe even 5 with Hellebuyck, Hart-deserving performances this season.
Guilt Trip
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And he shouldn't have to. It's non of anyone's business. I ask without trying to stir things up. What difference will it make if he has X injury? Will it make you feel better? Bottomline is the doctors and himself decided he couldn't play so something was very wrong. Good enough for me.Bullfrog said:
dappleganger
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Maybe hockey writers aren't the wisest? 
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bustaheims
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L K said:
I suspect the vote totals for Matthews and whoever received the 3rd most votes is pretty close. In fact, the overall voting should be closer than it's been in some time.
https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1788223699390533665
I figured Matthews had a much better chance of winning, or at least being nominated, for this one.
I figured Matthews had a much better chance of winning, or at least being nominated, for this one.
Guilt Trip
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Player's know. I think he has a good chance of winning it...69 goals is incredible.CarltonTheBear said: