I'm not saying he's not good. I'm saying you would have a better team if the money was used differently, reallocated. you cannot win a cup with 4 players.
- fidopro

Agreed 100%

An elite regular season player. That is undeniable. Will be a bottom six forward on the Olympic Team. No chance he is RW1.
- fifty__missions

MacKinnon already said he’s taking reps with Marner only cause Sid was playing with McDavid. He also mentioned how gifted Mitch is and that they were really good together and that he doesn’t deserve the crap he puts up with in Toronto.

The posts today

“I hate this guy, he’s good but he’s not good enough”
“No way he’s good enough it’s this guy who isn’t good enough”
“No way he’s fine but this guy is only good enough 75% of the time”
“Yeah but your guy hasn’t done this or this for this long”

Fan favouritism and over the top judgement about wingers is being made beautifully
- Dozzer

Oh and I can complain about centers too, Taveras has looked pretty sad these 4 games.

Whats you point?
No fun in complaining if you can't complain.
- bobbyisno1

It’s even more fun to simply mock the complaining!!!

It took a few weeks but I think I’m finally returning properly lol

MacKinnon already said he’s taking reps with Marner only cause Sid was playing with McDavid. He also mentioned how gifted Mitch is and that they were really good together and that he doesn’t deserve the crap he puts up with in Toronto.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

So? Who gives a flying (frank) what Nathan Mackinnon thinks about how Marner is treated here?

Oh man don’t say I’m awful. I think Marner is a good player man. I also just happen to think Nylander is a good player. In the discussion regarding value I just think Nylander is a better value.
Just hockey talk man.
- Big23Questions

S’all good.

Didn’t mean to suggest that you were awful, and the disrespect Marner gets has nothing to do with Nylander. Just that he doesn’t deserve to be treated so poorly.

Oh and I can complain about centers too, Taveras has looked pretty sad these 4 games.
- bobbyisno1

He looked better the last couple tho, and had an assist Monday

He’s coming around.

Marner and Matthews will come around sometime this weekend is my guess, once Matthews gets what little bit of rust is still on him look out

So? Who gives a flying (frank) what Nathan Mackinnon thinks about how Marner is treated here?
- fifty__missions

So?

So? Who gives a flying (frank) what Nathan Mackinnon thinks about how Marner is treated here?
- fifty__missions

Other NHL superstars apparently.

He looked better the last couple tho, and had an assist Monday

He’s coming around.

Marner and Matthews will come around sometime this weekend is my guess, once Matthews gets what little bit of rust is still on him look out
- Dozzer

He was not rusty. He was all world on Monday night.

It’s even more fun to simply mock the complaining!!!

It took a few weeks but I think I’m finally returning properly lol
- Dozzer

Seriously, if there wasn't complaining would there be a hockeybuzz,

Oh man don’t say I’m awful. I think Marner is a good player man. I also just happen to think Nylander is a good player. In the discussion regarding value I just think Nylander is a better value.
Just hockey talk man.
- Big23Questions

Here is some hockey talk for you.

Nylander is killing penalties.FACT
Nylander is playing more minutes at the end of games in which the leafs have a lead. FACT
Those facts would lead most logical people to believe he has improved his defensive play significantly.

Nylander led the team in playoff scoring playing with a 3rd line center and a winger who could barely get a contract this year. FACT

He looked better the last couple tho, and had an assist Monday

He’s coming around.

Marner and Matthews will come around sometime this weekend is my guess, once Matthews gets what little bit of rust is still on him look out
- Dozzer

Marner actually looked really good last game. But Matthews couldn’t find the back of the net, so none of Marner feeds got in the scoresheet.

He looked better the last couple tho, and had an assist Monday

He’s coming around.

Marner and Matthews will come around sometime this weekend is my guess, once Matthews gets what little bit of rust is still on him look out
- Dozzer

Indeed they will. Marner will get going once Mathews starts zoning in.
The good news for you guys is Matthews to me looked like he gained a step speed wise - this should translate to him being able to get more chances from ‘slashing’ through the offensive zone into open areas with the puck.
I read that he picked up some tips from McDavid (and McDavids skating coach) last couple summers. My guess is he will look more ‘hoppy’ this year.

Marner actually looked really good last game. But Matthews couldn’t find the back of the net, so none of Marner feeds got in the scoresheet.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

well well well

He was not rusty. He was all world on Monday night.
- fifty__missions

He only hit the net with 50% of his shots

He’s still a tad rusty

Like I’m saying tho, I fully expect him to break open this weekend…. He’s that close

Here is some hockey talk for you.

Nylander is killing penalties.FACT
Nylander is playing more minutes at the end of games in which the leafs have a lead. FACT
Those facts would lead most logical people to believe he has improved his defensive play significantly.

Nylander led the team in playoff scoring playing with a 3rd line center and a winger who could barely get a contract this year. FACT
- jribout

Fact, he leads the team in points now.

Here is some hockey talk for you.

Nylander is killing penalties.FACT
Nylander is playing more minutes at the end of games in which the leafs have a lead. FACT
Those facts would lead most logical people to believe he has improved his defensive play significantly.

Nylander led the team in playoff scoring playing with a 3rd line center and a winger who could barely get a contract this year. FACT
- jribout

Not sure I dig the robust way you made your points haha - but I do agree with those points made.

Seriously, if there wasn't complaining would there be a hockeybuzz,
- bobbyisno1

No, can’t expect everyone to agree happily with each other lol

Marner actually looked really good last game. But Matthews couldn’t find the back of the net, so none of Marner feeds got in the scoresheet.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

You mean almost like Marner is not a point generator without a better player to play with and score goals. $10.9m??? P. Kane $10.5M.

Nylander in the playoffs with scrubs generates offense. $6.9M.


Hmmmmm???? Not sure but something seems off to me.

Marner actually looked really good last game. But Matthews couldn’t find the back of the net, so none of Marner feeds got in the scoresheet.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Really, Mathews had no post season an played his first game. He looked good.
Marner, not so much.

Marner actually looked really good last game. But Matthews couldn’t find the back of the net, so none of Marner feeds got in the scoresheet.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Like I’ve been saying, Matthews only hit the net with 50% of his shots, he’s got a small touch of rust to knock off yet

Fact, he leads the team in points now.
- bobbyisno1

4 games in lol…

Gotta love the Willy, but let’s not get carried away here.

To be fair Sportsnet thinks otherwise and has him on a line with McDavid and Mackinnon

https://www.google.ca/amp...ens-hockey-roster/sn-amp/
- Dozzer

I could see Marner on his line. I could also see someone who can snipe with McDavid as he gets a ton of assists and creates a lot of open space with his speed.

Not sure I dig the robust way you made your points haha - but I do agree with those points made.
- Big23Questions

Sorry. Was not directed at you. I agree with most of the awful things you have been saying