good hit

I agree 100%!
- LeafGuy89

But im sure you're totally fine with giving it to McDavid or Sid after one season eh?

But our guy doesnt deserve it because,, well,, we just need to criticize our players more than others... its a disease with Leafs fans.. Never give our players enough credit for fear of being ridiculed by other fanbases...

But im sure you're totally fine with giving it to McDavid or Sid after one season eh?

But our guy doesnt deserve it because,, well,, we just need to criticize our players more than others... its a disease with Leafs fans.. Never give our players enough credit for fear of being ridiculed by other fanbases...
- Arctic_AARDVARK

I actually never cared when they were given the 'C'. They both play for franchises I don't give a poop about.

I am more than ok with going another full season without having a Captain, and im sure Auston feels the same way.

I actually never cared when they were given the 'C'. They both play for franchises I don't give a poop about.

I am more than ok with going another full season without having a Captain, and im sure Auston feels the same way.
- LeafGuy89

The team would benefit from having a captain..

It's not about what Auston thinks... We need that guy who answers questions after then game who sets a tone.

im not about to debate why teams give out "C's" and "A's"... its always been like that and if you think thats egotistic that fine lol...

So the Leafs should go rouge and not have lettered jerseys?

screw that...

You remember the guys who wore the C.. Sundin, Clark, Dougie.. (frank) pha9 you have a point.. he shouldnt have been captain.. but dont falsely equate AM34 to that pylon...

It matters, a lot.. and the Leafs need to name Matthews captain sooner rather than later.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Why do they need to? Not disagreeing with you, just curious why you seem it a need.

That GIF is just a little too short for the money shot. I want to see a little longer on that one and the Kadri/Buffalo goal GIF all the way to where he punches Risto in the face.


I WANT THE MONEY SHOT!
- underhill14

The team would benefit from having a captain..

It's not about what Auston thinks... We need that guy who answers questions after then game who sets a tone.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Again, an antiquated reason. In the present day the locker rooms of every sport are filled with reporters. Every player pretty much gets interviewed so the press is getting their sound bytes.

Back in the day, the Captain was usually the only player that spoke to the media outside of coach and management. One of the reason for having a C, then, was that was part of the duty.

Now, (frank), they're all gabbing to everyone all the time. Before games, after practice, during practice...poop, eating poutine in downtown they're giving interviews.

Toronto media is not suffering without a C.

Toronto Maple Leafs are not suffering without a C.

And who gives a (frank) about Crosby or McDavid?

McDavid got the C in his second year, waaahhhh, Matthews should have the C in his second year because he's gooder too.....waaaahhhhhh.

- Tumbleweed

Thanks Tums.



....and , it makes me laugh every time.

Is sounds like a nice bit of perverse nostalgia but then you have to buy a bunch of decoy items you don't really want and awkwardly mill about waiting for everyone else to leave the store. I can just fire up the hub and be done in the time it takes me to get to the store and back and it doesn't cost me anything except what's left of my dwindling dignity and self respect.
- BlueBallz

(frank) it. I don't have any dignity. I'm going to a porn store and picking a mag....next time i get away from the wife and kid's.

There's a center fold out there with my jizz's name on her

Again, an antiquated reason. In the present day the locker rooms of every sport are filled with reporters. Every player pretty much gets interviewed so the press is getting their sound bytes.

Back in the day, the Captain was usually the only player that spoke to the media outside of coach and management. One of the reason for having a C, then, was that was part of the duty.

Now, (frank), they're all gabbing to everyone all the time. Before games, after practice, during practice...poop, eating poutine in downtown they're giving interviews.

Toronto media is not suffering without a C.

Toronto Maple Leafs are not suffering without a C.

And who gives a (frank) about Crosby or McDavid?

McDavid got the C in his second year, waaahhhh, Matthews should have the C in his second year because he's gooder too.....waaaahhhhhh.
- underhill14

Nvm..

You don't get it.

Again, an antiquated reason. In the present day the locker rooms of every sport are filled with reporters. Every player pretty much gets interviewed so the press is getting their sound bytes.

Back in the day, the Captain was usually the only player that spoke to the media outside of coach and management. One of the reason for having a C, then, was that was part of the duty.

Now, (frank), they're all gabbing to everyone all the time. Before games, after practice, during practice...poop, eating poutine in downtown they're giving interviews.

Toronto media is not suffering without a C.

Toronto Maple Leafs are not suffering without a C.

And who gives a (frank) about Crosby or McDavid?

McDavid got the C in his second year, waaahhhh, Matthews should have the C in his second year because he's gooder too.....waaaahhhhhh.
- underhill14

I'm pretty sure the captain and the alternates are the only players the referees are required to speak to about on ice rulings. So that and lifting the Stanley Cup are really the only jobs requiring a captain.

I think they should wait.

He's a kid, just got to the center of hockey universe after being the #1OA, scored 40g and helped lead the Leafs to the playoffs for the first "real" time in a long time....let him enjoy that for a while.

Let him slowly get use to being the savior before you literally put the whole team on his back with the C.

I say one more year. Let him and the team get through this upcoming 7 rookie, sophomore year. Let him learn a little more from Marleau and Martin and Koma and Bozie and Kadri. Let the other players see his skill for one more year so they can really respect it. Let him settle into the league which I find takes 2 full seasons.

I can always tell the difference in a player after 2 full seasons, see: Kadri, Rielly, Gards....just go watch some old interviews. It's the year they really feel comfortable in the league...some take 3 but usually after 2 they feel right at home.

Then let that desert (frank)er loose...with the C on his jersey!!!!
- underhill14

agree.

give him the C when he gets his new big contract.

really good erotica discussion guys, I'm proud of us

I'm pretty sure the captain and the alternates are the only players the referees are required to speak to about on ice rulings. So that and lifting the Stanley Cup are really the only jobs requiring a captain.
- BetterCallSaul

Yep, mentioned that in an earlier post.

If they happen to go all the way this year, I'm sure they can all have a little pow wow before game 4, 5, 6, or 7 of the SCFs and figure out the order.

And how cool would it be to name the C after winning the Cup.

"Toronto, after 50 years of support and patience, welcome the new Stanley Cup Champs the Toronto Maple Leafs and there's more...after a closed door meeting this morning, the new Captain of your Stanley Cup Champions, Auston Matthews!!!"

Yep, mentioned that in an earlier post.

If they happen to go all the way this year, I'm sure they can all have a little pow wow before game 4, 5, 6, or 7 of the SCFs and figure out the order.

And how cool would it be to name the C after winning the Cup.

"Toronto, after 50 years of support and patience, welcome the new Stanley Cup Champs the Toronto Maple Leafs and there's more...after a closed door meeting this morning, the new Captain of your Stanley Cup Champions, Auston Matthews!!!"
- underhill14

Lay off the glue man

Lay off the glue man
- Arctic_AARDVARK

*inhale from brown bag**cough*


What?

really good erotica discussion guys, I'm proud of us
- Zezel

- Tumbleweed

Uh-oh..

Uh-oh..
- bobbyisno1

I ran out of goal gifs

- Tumbleweed

I trust in the shanaplan

He ain't gonna learn poop from those jabronis... he's already way better than all of them. This isn't your grandpas NHL, this is a young mans game. This team needs a clear leader and we have one in Matthews.. He did everything perfect last year, but people still want to wait.. i dont get it.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Leafs are being very patient with every decision they make. Very unLeaf like. Looks like it's working thus far

im not about to debate why teams give out "C's" and "A's"... its always been like that and if you think thats egotistic that fine lol...

So the Leafs should go rouge and not have lettered jerseys?

screw that...

You remember the guys who wore the C.. Sundin, Clark, Dougie.. (frank) pha9 you have a point.. he shouldnt have been captain.. but dont falsely equate AM34 to that pylon...

It matters, a lot.. and the Leafs need to name Matthews captain sooner rather than later.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Why?

Why?
- walshyleafsfan

Troll

Troll
- Steven_Seagull

Got it.

I honestly don't understand what a captain actually does compared to non-captains

Got it.

I honestly don't understand what a captain actually does compared to non-captains
- walshyleafsfan

Get to raise the Cup first? Cap'n Aus'n