I really hope Kap earns this top line spot for gud.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

He's the only reasonable Nylander substitute we have right now.

Tavares line looks fine, the rest are WIP right now.

Don’t you get the feeling Matthews is on a mission. I feel he’s out to prove he is the best on the team. 91 is actually good for 34 as he really looks inspired in all 3 games dialed in. 45-59g I hope!!

Johansson been no show all camp, preseason and through these first 3 games.
- burn

Johnsson had a bit of jump last night against the Sens... but otherwise very quiet.

but I dare say he would have been better served playing up in the lineup - than 4th line.

he could have done what Ennis(anus) has done so far

Don’t you get the feeling Matthews is on a mission. I feel he’s out to prove he is the best on the team. 91 is actually good for 34 as he really looks inspired in all 3 games dialed in. 45-59g I hope!!
- BreathLeafs2015

He's always on a mission. This is what elite players look like.

Don’t you get the feeling Matthews is on a mission. I feel he’s out to prove he is the best on the team. 91 is actually good for 34 as he really looks inspired in all 3 games dialed in. 45-59g I hope!!
- BreathLeafs2015

Matthews has been a force for the first 7 periods of the season. Best player on the ice and it's not even close.

Don’t you get the feeling Matthews is on a mission. I feel he’s out to prove he is the best on the team. 91 is actually good for 34 as he really looks inspired in all 3 games dialed in. 45-59g I hope!!
- BreathLeafs2015

I think he's out to prove he's best in the world.

34 seconds between Leafs goals in which Matthews was a part of both? It’s a sign.

Matthews has been a force for the first 7 periods of the season. Best player on the ice and it's not even close.
- HealthyScratch6

Agreed love it.

He's always on a mission. This is what elite players look like.
- gravyface

Agreed.

Just like Babcock, this is what elite coaching decisions look like.

34 seconds between Leafs goals in which Matthews was a part of both? It’s a sign.
- Steven_Seagull

he was probably just pumped to NOT see Ennis on his wing.

Matthews has been a force for the first 7 periods of the season. Best player on the ice and it's not even close.
- HealthyScratch6

And how he has options on the wing

I think he's out to prove he's best in the world.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

4 goals, 2 assists in 7 periods? Better than McDavid.



*cue McDavid 20 points in a 5 game point streak*

34 seconds between Leafs goals in which Matthews was a part of both? It’s a sign.
- Steven_Seagull

Matthews:

English form of Ματθαιος (Matthaios), which was a Greek form of the Hebrew name מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu) meaning "gift of YAHWEH", from the roots מַתָּן (mattan) meaning "gift" and יָה (yah) referring to the Hebrew God. Matthew, also called Levi, was one of the twelve apostles. He was a tax collector, and supposedly the author of the first gospel in the New Testament. He is considered a saint in many Christian traditions. The variant Matthias also occurs in the New Testament belonging to a separate apostle. The name appears in the Old Testament as Mattithiah.

"Gift of God"

Meh, whatever Stevens: this isn't your era when you can hook and hold and crosscheck in front of the net for days.

I think Rielly played Toews pretty good there.

Matthews:

English form of Ματθαιος (Matthaios), which was a Greek form of the Hebrew name מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu) meaning "gift of YAHWEH", from the roots מַתָּן (mattan) meaning "gift" and יָה (yah) referring to the Hebrew God. Matthew, also called Levi, was one of the twelve apostles. He was a tax collector, and supposedly the author of the first gospel in the New Testament. He is considered a saint in many Christian traditions. The variant Matthias also occurs in the New Testament belonging to a separate apostle. The name appears in the Old Testament as Mattithiah.

"Gift of God"
- Arctic_AARDVARK

GODston Matthews

4 goals, 2 assists in 7 periods? Better than McDavid.



*cue McDavid 20 points in a 5 game point streak*
- Steven_Seagull

Matthews is a more rounded player.. Has all the same skills as CM97...

Matthews:

English form of Ματθαιος (Matthaios), which was a Greek form of the Hebrew name מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu) meaning "gift of YAHWEH", from the roots מַתָּן (mattan) meaning "gift" and יָה (yah) referring to the Hebrew God. Matthew, also called Levi, was one of the twelve apostles. He was a tax collector, and supposedly the author of the first gospel in the New Testament. He is considered a saint in many Christian traditions. The variant Matthias also occurs in the New Testament belonging to a separate apostle. The name appears in the Old Testament as Mattithiah.

"Gift of God"
- Arctic_AARDVARK

GODston Matthews
- Steven_Seagull

"He was a tax collector"

No poop.. He collects every game.

4 goals, 2 assists in 7 periods? Better than McDavid.



*cue McDavid 20 points in a 5 game point streak*
- Steven_Seagull

stop it...

LeBrun will be saying 16M for Matthews. 13M for Marner...

and it won't make any difference... because Nylander still isn't going to be traded to Montreal for a bag of pucks (which is all the Habs have).

stop it...

LeBrun will be saying 16M for Matthews. 13M for Marner...

and it won't make any difference... because Nylander still isn't going to be traded to Montreal for a bag of pucks (which is all the Habs have).
- BorjeFan4Ever

Nylander and Andersen for Price. Fight me.

stop it...

LeBrun will be saying 16M for Matthews. 13M for Marner...

and it won't make any difference... because Nylander still is going to be traded to Calgary for Tkachuk.
- BorjeFan4Ever

fixed

Matthews has been a force for the first 7 periods of the season. Best player on the ice and it's not even close.
- HealthyScratch6

Indeed

34 seconds between Leafs goals in which Matthews was a part of both? It’s a sign.
- Steven_Seagull

I’m with you

Nylander and Andersen for Price. Fight me.
- Steven_Seagull

via GIPHY

via GIPHY

- Arctic_AARDVARK

Harsh, but fair.