Holy Austin Matthews!!

[CowboyB]

4 goes in his NHL debut for a record and its only the 2nd period!

 

[4thstreet]

It's only 1 game
remember Thomas Hertl (not exactly thrown in the Rocket Richard trophy conversation)

 

[CowboyB]

It's only 1 game
remember Thomas Hertl (not exactly thrown in the Rocket Richard trophy conversation)

I think the expectations that came along with Austin Matthews separates him from Hertl. I mean there's a big difference between 1st and 17th overall.

Obviously I'm not willing to put him in the Hall yet but damn that's a pretty sweet way to put him in the Hall.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Joe thornton remembers hertls 4 goal night

 

[jstewismybastardson]

For the record, i have zero expectations for austin matthews and i dont think he will ever be a star

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Belongs in this thread

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Gotta give Lou credit, he took a chance on this kid when few others would have.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

For the record, i have zero expectations for austin matthews and i dont think he will ever be a star

Canuck tears, almost as good as German tears

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Joe thornton remembers hertls 4 goal night

We are very lucky this isn't Thornton scoring 4.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

For the record, i have zero expectations for austin matthews and i dont think he will ever be a star

AustOn Matthews ... On the other hand

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Canuck tears, almost as good as German tears

Jeez ... I thought u were better than that lol

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Jeez ... I thought u were better than that lol

 

[esls79]

I know it would break team tradition and all but the Leafs should retire his number before Saturday night's home opener.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

I know it would break team tradition and all but the Leafs should retire his number before Saturday night's home opener.

Thats a bit much. Im fine with everyone honouring him by wearing his jersey in their next pre-game skate

 

[KennyBanyeah]

 

[Dacks]

Pretty damn impressive! You know, I have a lot of Toronto friends, typically hated Leafs players by default, but now that the Pens have won the cup on Kessel's back I can't hate on them anymore. Let's see what Matthews, Nylander, Marner, etc... can do. Pretty incredible start.

Oh and I hope they keep losing games on weak goaltending... Fleury should be available in a few weeks

 

[nappyvalley]

Decent night.

 

[juliansteed]

Meh he cost the Leafs the game looking for #5. Send him down to the minors until he learns how to play D.

 

[juliansteed]

 

[DragonfromTO]

Meh he cost the Leafs the game looking for #5. Send him down to the minors until he learns how to play D.

I'm guessing someone will take him aside and talk to him about the relative wisdom of chasing a Norris Trophy winner behind his own net with only 4 other players on the entire ice surface.