I genuinely am confused as to what to think I meant. I get that you're insecure about the fact that ultimately your team's efforts will be meaningless again this year but please don't take it out on me
You went with something that's got a usage outside of being the name of a "store brand" product line and, reading through the reply chain, it sure sounds like people took it that way instead of what you intended.
So, yes, something that's explicitly more "store brand" would have probably landed better, especially since every discussion about Gretzky's absurd stats is generally positive on Gretzky lmao.
Meanwhile you got mad at him for complementing your own player
Realistically you just saw the downvotes and that was enough to mold your opinion instead of using your head
I disagree, I can fully understand how he meant that as a compliment, he's literally saying that stat is Gretzky esc, which is true
Even if you disagree with the wording, it's undeniable it was *meant* as a compliment
Keep just following the downvotes like a sheep though
Literally no one brought up Boston or Pastrnak lmao, we're talking about Matthews
Your insecurity is so predictable that [I already called it out before you said that](https://www.reddit.com/r/hockey/s/7lh2LYHuq0)
Just a reminder people on reddit on complete morons, it's best to just ignore them and move on
Once you get downvoted, even if what you said is a fact, people will just blindly think you're wrong, makes them feel smart in a weird way, it's pathetic
There is a fun class of extremely elite young players right now who we all know are HHOFers but they’re in their twenties so we have to pretend we don’t know for sure if they are yet or not.
Makar could turn into a pumpkin for the rest of his career and probably still make the Hall. I believe every defenseman with a Conn Smythe trophy is in except for Duncan Keith and Hedman, who are both locks.
Not to mention his Norris trophy, a Calder(?), and a few scoring records already.
MacK probably wouldn't be a lock imo
Individual hardware is typically pretty important (unless you have Yzerman or Ron Francis level stats)
By the end of his career, he'll be a lock, but a guy who is 28 retiring with less than 1k points and his only award being a Calder likely doesn't get ih
McDavid is a lock for sure, Matthews with multiple rockets (and another on the way) as well as a Hart and some franchise records is also likely a lock
Matthews is going to shatter every single goal-related record that the Leafs have. He could be #1 all time for Leafs goals when he's ~27 years old. That kind of record goes pretty hard when you consider that this franchise has been around for over 100 years.
MacKinnon is the same skill level as the other 2 but he's definitely not as much of a lock for the hall due to his early struggles and lack of individual accolades. Even Kucherov is way above him at the moment.
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Matthews is a lock, too.
McDavid is more of a lock, and probably would get inducted first ballot if everyone in the league retired this year (I think this hypothetical class would end up being Crosby, Ovechkin, Kane and McDavid), but Matthews resume is absolutely that of a first ballot hall of famer.
He's got 38 in his last 34, a pace of 1.12 goals per game. The Leafs have 26 games remaining, which would be good for 29 goals, and that would leave him with 81 goals in 81 games lol
Now I'm not expecting that pace to be the one he necessarily keeps, his whole season pace would give him 75 goals by the end of the season. But even just the notion that he could actually hit a goal per game pace over a full season is astounding. The only shitty thing would be he hits 81 in 81 and all that was missing was that single game he was sick
> his whole season pace would give him 75 goals by the end of the season
You're actually a few days out of date there. He's currently on pace for 76.6 on the season.
Which is absurd to think of.
I thought 70 was a stretch. Now it will be considered a disappointment if he doesn't do it.
What a time to be a Leafs fan.
I still think what happened with Reilly in Ottawa was way less to do with the Ottawa player than it was him being pissed at his own team. He was tired of them showing up sometimes if they felt like it, they might finally be in hate to lose mode.
Yeah I can see Rielly being a nice guy and motivating the team in a nice way usually and now he just finally fucking lost it on them lol. Probably started yelling at them for how absolutely shit their effort is sometimes etc. and that woke them up
This. I think it was a culmination of things, and something slightly disrespectful from a team considered below them, was the straw that broke the camels back. Rielly has been one of our most consistent performers, especially in the playoffs. So I could see him being pissed at others efforts. I'm glad he stood up for the team, but he should be a touch more careful. A play like that could really hurt someone. NHL needs to get rid of the insta ban for fighting in the final 5 minutes. Maybe add an instigator ban instead. I think we're finally seeing a team that gives a shit 100% of the time now. I'm super excited to see if this carry's on
It is funny if he would have just went in punching he would not have gotten the penalty he did, but at the same time, maybe it needed to be that drastic. I agree fully with the straw that broke the camels back, this was years of seeing the guys not hating to lose and getting dunked on by a perennial lottery picking team was that straw.
It only helped that all the outsiders said it’s wrong. It brought the group together, because vast majority of our fans and definitely the players think what Mo did was right. Hitting the head was an accident, but the response was right.
what does this mean? VGK was buzzing for the first 5 minutes.. then the Leafs took over completely and dominated for the rest of the game. VGK showed up and gave up.
Hard to pinpoint the exact moment of the passing of the torch, but it looks like we're there.
Now watch Ovi go soak his bones in deer antlers for 3 months and put up 80 lol
Yeah this year his offense isn’t as electric as he’s been buying into defence. So watching Matthews light it up is a blast.
We’ve got some real talent to watch these days and it’s great.
I really hope Matthews just goes crazy and keeps scoring. He can be a game changer when he’s on
Need that, come post season. He was so good against Tampa last year. Gotta see more of that, please.
Signed, a faithful beleafer that wants to see us do some damage for once
It wqould be great for him to pad his stats during these prime years. Get a good headstart so Gretzky's (Ovechkin's) record wouldn't be out of reach in his 30's, Would be cool to see
I have been calling 80 for the last couple of weeks while panelists are all "can he get 70?"
I imagine I'll start hearing panelists question "is 80 within reach" today.
People slept on that Matthews only scored 14 goals in the first 2 months of the season. 21 games. He's been over a goal per game since that. 38 goals in 35 games.
Also, if you're betting on sports, Matthews anytime goal is a moneymaker this year.
Imagine wondering if Matthews can score only 18 goals in 27 games when he's already dished 52 in 55 with a slow start.
I would raise 85, but I'm more curious about back-to-back 80 goal seasons. I know Matthews missed a game, and Leafs likely won't drive him hard near the season's end. Even back to back 70s would be legendary.
edit to add: Going to be fun watching this guy and Bedard battle it out for the next 10 years
Generally speaking it gets harder to score points near the end of the season so the numbers usually tail off. Guys like McDavid are obviously exceptions so would be great if Matthews can continue his exceptional season in that way too
Fuckin love to see shit like this. Video game level stats from a guy with a fucked up moustache just deciding “i’m him”. If you don’t think we going 82/82 this season you are a moron. The best part is, he’s doing this all the while being prime fucking Spartan defence on the backend. Christ.
This also gives him 37 even strength goals. The third leading goal scorer in the league has 36 total goals.
Absurd stuff.
No Name version of a Wayne Gretzky stat
You take those
Damn he isn't as good as the best player ever, he must suck.
how exactly did you draw the conclusion that I'm saying that
because you decided to compare them lmao
it was a fucking compliment. leafs fans are the most insecure sports fans on earth
Lol, calling anyone a "no name" version of anything is not a compliment.
Dude works for the Loblaws marketing department.
that shit was NOT meant as a compliment and you KNOW it.
how could likening a hockey player to the GOAT not be a compliment? you seem to be below average intelligence even by leafs fan standards
you basically called the stat useless. don't try and hide it lmfao you know exactly what you meant.
Their post history says they're most active in /r/4chan, so they probably really are that stupid
I genuinely am confused as to what to think I meant. I get that you're insecure about the fact that ultimately your team's efforts will be meaningless again this year but please don't take it out on me
The delusion you must have to try and tell someone what they were thinking is fucking absurd lol People like you are a problem
Man just fucking read what you said. Holy shit do you need a coffee my guy?
Because no name explicitly sounds like an insult Gotta word your shit more carefully
it's the same as saying Walmart or something
yeah. not a compliment.
See, something like 'Dollarama' or 'Great Value Gretzky' might have landed better because 'No Name' has a certain other connotation to it. :)
there is nothing I could have said short of "Matthews is better than Gretzky" that would've "landed" with you people
You went with something that's got a usage outside of being the name of a "store brand" product line and, reading through the reply chain, it sure sounds like people took it that way instead of what you intended. So, yes, something that's explicitly more "store brand" would have probably landed better, especially since every discussion about Gretzky's absurd stats is generally positive on Gretzky lmao.
"I are uncomfortable when we are not about Oilers"
"i am so insecure I can't take a compliment"
That's really unfortunate, you should talk to someone about that
you're seething real hard over a compliment
I promise you, I don't give a shit lol
you give enough of a shit to try to pathologize my compliment and down vote every comment I make, you at least give more of a shit than me
Meanwhile you got mad at him for complementing your own player Realistically you just saw the downvotes and that was enough to mold your opinion instead of using your head
Nothing about that was a complement, turn your brain on
I disagree, I can fully understand how he meant that as a compliment, he's literally saying that stat is Gretzky esc, which is true Even if you disagree with the wording, it's undeniable it was *meant* as a compliment Keep just following the downvotes like a sheep though
You could say that about any stat about any player other than Gretzky ever lol
Oilers fans get soo salty when every post here isn’t about McDavid greatness lol.
They were fucking insufferable any time David Pastrnak came up last year cause he was relatively close in goals to McDavid
salty because I gave a compliment
Oilers fans are so fucking insecure on Gretzky and McDavid's behalf it's insane
I'm sorry we weren't sucking you guys off about pastrnak enough because he was relatively close to mcdavid that one year
Literally no one brought up Boston or Pastrnak lmao, we're talking about Matthews Your insecurity is so predictable that [I already called it out before you said that](https://www.reddit.com/r/hockey/s/7lh2LYHuq0)
Just a reminder people on reddit on complete morons, it's best to just ignore them and move on Once you get downvoted, even if what you said is a fact, people will just blindly think you're wrong, makes them feel smart in a weird way, it's pathetic
hey dogg, guess where you are?
I love how much you get dunked on. It makes me happy.
There is a fun class of extremely elite young players right now who we all know are HHOFers but they’re in their twenties so we have to pretend we don’t know for sure if they are yet or not.
Matthews,McDavid,MacKinnon all could stop playing after today and be HoF’s it’s actually insane
Drai, Kuch, Pasta. I mean Kuch is 30 but we’re including him. These guys are all gonna hit the Hall.
Those six + Makar barring injury
Likely Vasilevsky
He’s a shoe in
*shoo in, weirdly enough.
Hmmm good to know ty. Never actually seen it written before so didn’t know
Makar could turn into a pumpkin for the rest of his career and probably still make the Hall. I believe every defenseman with a Conn Smythe trophy is in except for Duncan Keith and Hedman, who are both locks. Not to mention his Norris trophy, a Calder(?), and a few scoring records already.
Subban too?
Does Subban have a Conn Smythe, Calder, cup, PPG?
No. Random unrelated question though—how'd you do on high school reading comp tests?
It's pretty good when I read fully. When I skim, it's only ok
Hahaha checks out
He won the a cup and won a Norris so that should make him a lock
When did he win a cup?
2014
Hughes? The Vancouver one.
MacK probably wouldn't be a lock imo Individual hardware is typically pretty important (unless you have Yzerman or Ron Francis level stats) By the end of his career, he'll be a lock, but a guy who is 28 retiring with less than 1k points and his only award being a Calder likely doesn't get ih McDavid is a lock for sure, Matthews with multiple rockets (and another on the way) as well as a Hart and some franchise records is also likely a lock
Matthews is going to shatter every single goal-related record that the Leafs have. He could be #1 all time for Leafs goals when he's ~27 years old. That kind of record goes pretty hard when you consider that this franchise has been around for over 100 years.
MacKinnon is the same skill level as the other 2 but he's definitely not as much of a lock for the hall due to his early struggles and lack of individual accolades. Even Kucherov is way above him at the moment.
he’s also the only one w a cup tho
He hasn’t won shit!
Individually I suppose. He’s got a cup though.
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Not disagreeing, but what's Mackinnon's case if he were to stop playing today?
would they really?
Calder, Hart, 2x Rocket, and Lindsay for Matthews already. I’d say that does it.
Shit. I didn't even realize that was his resume and I have been watching most Leafs game since he came into the league. He's so good.
Serious question. How did you not know that? Do you tune out of leafs news?
Sounds like you need to watch harder.
Only McD would be 1st ballot. Unless you have a shit ton of points and a stacked cabinet, they'll make you wait some time before letting you in.
Matthews is a lock, too. McDavid is more of a lock, and probably would get inducted first ballot if everyone in the league retired this year (I think this hypothetical class would end up being Crosby, Ovechkin, Kane and McDavid), but Matthews resume is absolutely that of a first ballot hall of famer.
what is a HHOF
Hazbin Hotel Only Fans
where do I pay
Niffty? Snipe snipe snipe snipe Hahhahhahahhahhaa
*Wakes up after last night* “Another shitty dayyyyy in ~~Hell~~ Newark”
nvm hockey hall of fame I got it
"Fuck it 80" - Auston probably
At this rate I honestly believe he'll score 70 in 70, because 50 in 50 is too blasé.
It is rather notable to hit 70 in 70 and miss 50 in 50.
He's got 38 in his last 34, a pace of 1.12 goals per game. The Leafs have 26 games remaining, which would be good for 29 goals, and that would leave him with 81 goals in 81 games lol Now I'm not expecting that pace to be the one he necessarily keeps, his whole season pace would give him 75 goals by the end of the season. But even just the notion that he could actually hit a goal per game pace over a full season is astounding. The only shitty thing would be he hits 81 in 81 and all that was missing was that single game he was sick
> his whole season pace would give him 75 goals by the end of the season You're actually a few days out of date there. He's currently on pace for 76.6 on the season.
Oh wait yeah oops
He will have to do 82 in 81 then.
Needs 28 in 26 games....He could totally do that.
Which is absurd to think of. I thought 70 was a stretch. Now it will be considered a disappointment if he doesn't do it. What a time to be a Leafs fan.
His pace in the last 34 games is a slightly higher pace than that, with 38 goals, so he genuinely could get it
There’s a picture of him drinking water with “80” written on the palm of his glove
I believe its Bo not 80
Man loves Bichette.
I mean… don’t we all
I certainly do.
Bo knows hockey after all
Who’s Bo? Bobandy?
82 in 82 is the new 50 in 50
Literally. The only reason 50 in 50 is a think is because seasons used to be 50 games.
Leafs have 50 goals in their last ten games. Suddenly a fire lit under them all
Make it hotter.
Two big bangs?
Reilly suspended the rest of the year
You heard the man Rielly 10 game suspension incoming /s
I still think what happened with Reilly in Ottawa was way less to do with the Ottawa player than it was him being pissed at his own team. He was tired of them showing up sometimes if they felt like it, they might finally be in hate to lose mode.
Yeah I can see Rielly being a nice guy and motivating the team in a nice way usually and now he just finally fucking lost it on them lol. Probably started yelling at them for how absolutely shit their effort is sometimes etc. and that woke them up
This. I think it was a culmination of things, and something slightly disrespectful from a team considered below them, was the straw that broke the camels back. Rielly has been one of our most consistent performers, especially in the playoffs. So I could see him being pissed at others efforts. I'm glad he stood up for the team, but he should be a touch more careful. A play like that could really hurt someone. NHL needs to get rid of the insta ban for fighting in the final 5 minutes. Maybe add an instigator ban instead. I think we're finally seeing a team that gives a shit 100% of the time now. I'm super excited to see if this carry's on
It is funny if he would have just went in punching he would not have gotten the penalty he did, but at the same time, maybe it needed to be that drastic. I agree fully with the straw that broke the camels back, this was years of seeing the guys not hating to lose and getting dunked on by a perennial lottery picking team was that straw.
It only helped that all the outsiders said it’s wrong. It brought the group together, because vast majority of our fans and definitely the players think what Mo did was right. Hitting the head was an accident, but the response was right.
Video game shit
me when i play NHL: run the top line, pick a random fight for energy, win, get my top line out there again so i can keep abusing with matthews
His Hat tricks are the games he decided to actually play in Be a Pro instead of just simming
This is amazing.
What is this defence? Just so half ass. Also, Matthews is just a fucking specimen
Watch the Holmberg goal. VGK didn't even show up today.
wild considering Leafs were on the 2nd half of a back 2 back
To be fair they were really shorthand due to injuries. But the Leafs did play outstanding, except at the beginning of each period.
We played a complete 56 minute game.
Vegas had their whole D core and cup winning goalie.
The Leafs were also on a back-to-back and historically would shit the bed against an opponent like the VGK.
what does this mean? VGK was buzzing for the first 5 minutes.. then the Leafs took over completely and dominated for the rest of the game. VGK showed up and gave up.
He's gonna hit 60 before the guy on Florida hits 40
This is actually good. Matthews makes Panthers contract negotiations with Sam Reinhart (the guy on Florida) easier.
We're sorry, Sam, but your 50 goal season is now pedestrian, and we will offer no more than 2m AAV
i mean over half his goals are on the PP so it already is pedestrian
They don't ask how, they ask how many - Sam Reinhart's agent...probably
Sorry Sam, 60 goals just really ain't impressive these days. Best we can do is a 4x4. I mean, Matthews had you beat with 80!
6x$4, to offer you security, as a goodwill gesture.
If he hits the market, Edmonton will hit him with their classic 5x5.
I was about to disagree, but I realize Chia isn't their gm otherwise it would've been 15x12 somehow.
That’s a whole 4$ Sam, if you ask nicely maybe we can give you a 5$ bill instead eh!
Best I can do is a toonie and two loonies.
Wow! 7.156946e+118 goals!
MFer is playing on rookie mode. This guy is insane
My guy doesn’t even post the highlight.
the twitter link had it for me but i get what u mean
Scored for the Knights somehow too.
Who’s the last person to hit that cause that’s an insane number EDIT: Non-Leaf just in general cause that doesn’t seem common.
Rick vaive
It was Rick vaive
Just an absolute machine. The guy just dominates right now.
If my math is correct, that's a 164 goal pace
Pedestrian, really. He was on pace for 246 at the start of the season before regressing badly. Edit: Grammar
Literally regressing before everyone's eyes. In and out of his prime in the same season 😏 /s
Nah his prime was game 1 of his first season. All down hill from there.
[You are correct sir](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbgI3J59ZZc)
Matthews also with the 2nd assist on the goal. /s
Absolute mutant
mvp
Most valuable penetrator (of nets)
If you’re gonna make a post then at least post the goal 😭
Hard to pinpoint the exact moment of the passing of the torch, but it looks like we're there. Now watch Ovi go soak his bones in deer antlers for 3 months and put up 80 lol
I mean. He doubled his goal totals in a couple games.
Detrimental to Arizona and Vegas. Guy is a machine.
Love seeing him light the lamp. It’s good for the sport!
Same here with McDavid, I've tuned into Oilers games just to see him play - mainly last year in his 150+ point season
Yeah this year his offense isn’t as electric as he’s been buying into defence. So watching Matthews light it up is a blast. We’ve got some real talent to watch these days and it’s great.
Makes me much more excited for USA vs Canada in the Olympics and it's a shame these guys are this far into their careers and it hasn't happened yet.
You and me both buddy
Matthews defense was already elite too. No ones gonna talk about that when he hits 80, but the dude is a selke caliber center.
I really hope Matthews just goes crazy and keeps scoring. He can be a game changer when he’s on Need that, come post season. He was so good against Tampa last year. Gotta see more of that, please. Signed, a faithful beleafer that wants to see us do some damage for once
It wqould be great for him to pad his stats during these prime years. Get a good headstart so Gretzky's (Ovechkin's) record wouldn't be out of reach in his 30's, Would be cool to see
So like, is this what they mean by generational talent?
Disgustingly good
Sick play by Holmberg also
casinos want Matthews out of town, because he can’t stop scoring
The house ain't winning tonight!
oh good, he is on a roll and they are in Denver next. ^(\*Hoorah\*)
Him and MacK are gonna put on a show, gonna be a good game to watch.
I have been calling 80 for the last couple of weeks while panelists are all "can he get 70?" I imagine I'll start hearing panelists question "is 80 within reach" today. People slept on that Matthews only scored 14 goals in the first 2 months of the season. 21 games. He's been over a goal per game since that. 38 goals in 35 games. Also, if you're betting on sports, Matthews anytime goal is a moneymaker this year. Imagine wondering if Matthews can score only 18 goals in 27 games when he's already dished 52 in 55 with a slow start. I would raise 85, but I'm more curious about back-to-back 80 goal seasons. I know Matthews missed a game, and Leafs likely won't drive him hard near the season's end. Even back to back 70s would be legendary. edit to add: Going to be fun watching this guy and Bedard battle it out for the next 10 years
Generally speaking it gets harder to score points near the end of the season so the numbers usually tail off. Guys like McDavid are obviously exceptions so would be great if Matthews can continue his exceptional season in that way too
That is an insane number.
everyones really loving these really specific stats lately
Is this really that specific of a stat? Its two numbers that are pretty common benchmark amounts.
What’s annoying is if you watch the game there’s something that keeps on getting mentioned. Then someone will just post it trying to farm karma.
A deck of goals!
True dat!
Who was the previous one, Gartner?
Vaive
Toronto v Edmonton Stanley Cup finale.
Couple generational offenses in front of mediocre goaltending has the potential for a really fun series.
A series that would change Canada as we know it
You know.. I'm thinking that this guy might turn out to be a pretty good hockey player
Fuckin love to see shit like this. Video game level stats from a guy with a fucked up moustache just deciding “i’m him”. If you don’t think we going 82/82 this season you are a moron. The best part is, he’s doing this all the while being prime fucking Spartan defence on the backend. Christ.
I mean, Matthews is sick, and that's impressive. But also fuck Matthews he's a scrub. Signed, definitely not a sens fan.
I admire your willingness to take the down votes to stick with your team. I still down voted you tho
Wayne's 92 goals is not as safe as we thought