bustaheims
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Nik the Trik said:
Well deserved. Can make an argument others may be having good enough seasons to join him, but, he's the clear first choice.
Auston Matthews
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Well deserved. Can make an argument others may be having good enough seasons to join him, but, he's the clear first choice.
bustaheims said:
The Atlantic division forwards are such garbage. Trocheck (24th among Atlantic forwards in scoring) and Nielsen (30th) make the team so everyone feels included.
Nik the Trik said:
Well Zetterberg probably declined I'm guessing. But Nielsen over Vanek is definitely strange, especially since Vanek is having a hell of a come-back season. Scoring at a 70-point pace over 82 games (missed 11 games due to injury). Nielsen's on pace for 45.
bustaheims
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CarltonTheBear said:
Vanek would definitely have been the better choice - though, he could have declined, as well citing injury concerns and such. After that, I mean, I'd lean towards choosing Mantha, but, I get going with a vet who's played the full year over a guy who started the season in the AHL - I don't agree with it, but I get it.
herman
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https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/818865228360323073
www.twitter.com/reporterchris/status/818865228360323073
The cap dollars saved by shuttling Bibeau back and forth between the NHL/AHL helps pay for stuff like this. Also sending down Michalek, Laich, and Greening of course.
www.twitter.com/reporterchris/status/818865228360323073
The cap dollars saved by shuttling Bibeau back and forth between the NHL/AHL helps pay for stuff like this. Also sending down Michalek, Laich, and Greening of course.
Coco-puffs
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https://twitter.com/mirtle/status/818926814403952645
https://twitter.com/mirtle/status/818928230199599104
Love his confidence. Not going to become a superstar without it.
https://twitter.com/mirtle/status/818928230199599104
Love his confidence. Not going to become a superstar without it.
herman
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I noticed this about Matthews during the World Championships and the World Cup. He usually takes a couple of games to assess the competition, figure out how much he can do in it, and then just does it. If there's something that he wants to do, but currently cannot, he figures out what is required and then puts in the work to get there.
He's very vocal with his line, and directs the game flow with his communication and play. The beauty of it all is that he thinks the game at a crazy high level AND has the physical capabilities to match what he envisions doing.
He's very vocal with his line, and directs the game flow with his communication and play. The beauty of it all is that he thinks the game at a crazy high level AND has the physical capabilities to match what he envisions doing.
madkenstalin
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How many 42 year olds live with their dad?disco said:
(sorry) I know what you mean. He has a cool temperament. More confident than arrogant.
Zee
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disco said:
I like that about Matthews. Character guys are good to have. Sure in the end talent wins out, and you can have the biggest jerk as a person become a star in the league, but when you have the talent AND the character, those guys that are truly remembered as the greats. I like the quiet confidence that this guy exudes. He knows he's good, but he's not arrogant about it (or at least doesn't show that)
hockeyfan1
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Congratulations to Awesome Auston Matthews!
Not only is he multi-talented on the ice, but off it as well, through his attitude, character, sense of maturity, and his excitement to be a Leaf and to be the best.
Matthews and Marner are the magicians of this team!
Not only is he multi-talented on the ice, but off it as well, through his attitude, character, sense of maturity, and his excitement to be a Leaf and to be the best.
Matthews and Marner are the magicians of this team!
LuncheonMeat
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Babcock isn't going to let Matthews take any more draws if he keeps losing them so cleanly.
