Mike Augello: Tavares and Giordano Out, Rumors Of Fleury; Leafs vs. Ducks

Ferdst

He was on fire offensively before he signed his contract.

He’s been mid since.

And any fires that are on him, were set by Keefe. Whom I suspect is getting annoyed with always having to waste time and energy starting fires. Especially since Nylander has 11.5 million reasons to be motivated already.

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- Arctic_AARDVARK

Players today are taught to stickcheck instead of bodycheck because it’s a better outcome.

Watch Matthews stickcheck - probably the best in the league.
- Atomic Wedgie

Ya he’s unreal at it. All three are good at it. But guys still need to battle for pucks sometimes, and that outcome isn’t usually good, except for Matthews sometimes.

Willie 4th in the league in takeaways. Imagine how good he would be if he actually battled.

Hard pass on Fleury

He’s been mediocre for years

In Woll we trust
💙

Hard pass on Fleury

He’s been mediocre for years

In Woll we trust
💙
- mr.sir

Fair enough.

Hard pass on Fleury

He’s been mediocre for years

In Woll we trust
💙
- mr.sir

Hard pass

A win would be nice, and it might keep the #madetheplayoffsonceinthelast8seasons trolls at bay.

Willie 4th in the league in takeaways. Imagine how good he would be if he actually battled.
- jribout

Part of the definition for “defensive liability” is it not? lol

Part of the definition for “defensive liability” is it not? lol
- Dozzer

No.

You don’t get to ignore the initial turn over of the puck, float back into your d-zone and strip someone unexpecting then get credit for being defensively reliable

Hard pass on Fleury

He’s been mediocre for years

In Woll we trust
💙
- mr.sir

Agreed. I know it’s shocking but an over the hill guy in his late 30s doesn’t seem like anything special.

No.

You don’t get to ignore the initial turn over of the puck, float back into your d-zone and strip someone unexpecting then get credit for being defensively reliable
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Man, you do realize nobody takes your Nylander opinion seriously right? lol

Your hatred of the guy is rather amusing actually. You’re an equivalent to a clown in a circus when you talk about him

Part of the definition for “defensive liability” is it not? lol
- Dozzer

I mean his takeaways are impressive. But only 28 giveaways. Playing with JT and Bert he always has the puck on his stick yet rarely gives it away. Almost always making a good play when he has it.

I'm going to have a whippet or three

Marner 4 pts tonight. Weak team. Lots of room to figure skate.

I mean his takeaways are impressive. But only 28 giveaways. Playing with JT and Bert he always has the puck on his stick yet rarely gives it away. Almost always making a good play when he has it.
- jribout

Yeah, the people criticizing him for going slow after the contract seem to fail to remember it was along with having two guys on his line that weren’t scoring at all. He’s an offensive winger and you cannot expect him to be rolling along when his two linemates are slumping BADLY.

Yeah, the people criticizing him for going slow after the contract seem to fail to remember it was along with having two guys on his line that weren’t scoring at all. He’s an offensive winger and you cannot expect him to be rolling along when his two linemates are slumping BADLY.
- Dozzer

Playing with or without Matthews makes all the difference in the world. There is no comparison JT to AM

I mean his takeaways are impressive. But only 28 giveaways. Playing with JT and Bert he always has the puck on his stick yet rarely gives it away. Almost always making a good play when he has it.
- jribout

Nylander has improved every year with a big jump this season. The only current Leaf with more game winning goals is Matthews. While on that subject Matthews is only 5 GWG shy of Dave Keon's 63 and has played about half as many games. He'll probably pass Sundin as the all time leaf leader next season.

I'm going to have a whippet or three
- dmnted

lol.

Have fun. They’re neat.

Marner 4 pts tonight. Weak team. Lots of room to figure skate.
- jribout

Sorry, I’m a Londoner so I’ve been saying that about him for quite a long time. I am more than happy I was wrong when I believed he wouldn’t succeed at a pro level with that over the top puck handling he does tho

Marner 4 pts tonight. Weak team. Lots of room to figure skate.
- jribout

And make those cute little backpasses.

Playing with or without Matthews makes all the difference in the world. There is no comparison JT to AM
- jribout

Yup, safe to say Matthews will be a future HoFer while with JT there won’t be a guarantee. Over 1000 points sure but he’s not even a PPG player career wise.

And make those cute little backpasses.
- winsix

You guys are laying the ground work for a Marner 4pt night, and it’s not even 3pm yet

Yup, safe to say Matthews will be a future HoFer while with JT there won’t be a guarantee. Over 1000 points sure but he’s not even a PPG player career wise.
- Dozzer

Matthews 100%
Marner 98 %
Tavares 60%
Rielly 40%
Nylander 8%

Clark Gillies and Bernie Federko are in the Hall of pretty good. JT will be there easily

Matthews 100%
Marner 98 %
Tavares 60%
Rielly 40%
Nylander 88%
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Fixed! 🖕🏻

Nylander has improved every year with a big jump this season. The only current Leaf with more game winning goals is Matthews. While on that subject Matthews is only 5 GWG shy of Dave Keon's 63 and has played about half as many games. He'll probably pass Sundin as the all time leaf leader next season.
- winsix

I mean for a guy who doesn't care he sure has improved a lot over the years. People forget as a 16 year old he was considered by far the best player in the world his age. Probably never even had to think about defense until he played in WJs. It was tough sledding at first but he plugged on and at least now the defensive effort is there on a fairly consistent basis. Cannot question his back checking effort. He still has some learning to do with defensive zone coverage but you can see him communicating out there so he is likely giving it a good effort.