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Matthews or BUST

A Maple Leaf in all his glory...

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BUFFALO, NY - JUNE 24: Auston Matthews poses for a portrait after being selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in round one during the 2016 NHL Draft on June 24, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Jeffrey T. Barnes/Getty Images)

 
hockeyfan1 said:
A Maple Leaf in all his glory...

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BUFFALO, NY - JUNE 24: Auston Matthews poses for a portrait after being selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in round one during the 2016 NHL Draft on June 24, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Jeffrey T. Barnes/Getty Images)
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HE'S WEARING TUCKER'S OLD NUMBER AAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!






(yeah I know it's cause of 2016 draft) ;)
 
Good article from the Sun looking at Matthews vs. Eichel. They have their former NTDP coach Tony Granato breaking down multiple aspects of their games. He won't pick one player over another, but going through his breakdowns it really seems like the only edge he gives Eichel over Matthews is speed.

http://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/25/breaking-down-matthews-vs-eichel-piece-by-piece
 
CarltonTheBear said:
Good article from the Sun looking at Matthews vs. Eichel. They have their former NTDP coach Tony Granato breaking down multiple aspects of their games. He won't pick one player over another, but going through his breakdowns it really seems like the only edge he gives Eichel over Matthews is speed.

http://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/25/breaking-down-matthews-vs-eichel-piece-by-piece
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Thanks, CtB.

Btw, I think it was Don that coached the two of them. Tony coached alongside Babcock, and that connection was how Matthews and Tkachuk met with the Wings staff occasionally.

Sabres games will be my new favourite games to watch. Matthews vs Eichel. Ny vs Ny. Willy vs Jack too. Babcock vs butthurt Buffalo reporters.
 
herman said:
Btw, I think it was Don that coached the two of them. Tony coached alongside Babcock, and that connection was how Matthews and Tkachuk met with the Wings staff occasionally.
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Yeah it's Don in the article, just got the names mixed up. Thanks.
 
CarltonTheBear said:
herman said:
Btw, I think it was Don that coached the two of them. Tony coached alongside Babcock, and that connection was how Matthews and Tkachuk met with the Wings staff occasionally.
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Yeah it's Don in the article, just got the names mixed up. Thanks.
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I had the two of them mixed up for so long when we first started talking Matthews. As someone who has a brother with nearly the same name (haha, guess), I know the difficulty.
 
Heroic Shrimp said:
So... anybody else excited for the Leafs' Development Camp starting July 4?

http://mapleleafs.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=886560
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Should be fun!  Well, as long as our top prospects are there!
 
herman said:
The One Where Paul Henricks Hits On Auston's Mom in Front of Her Husband | video
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I watched that a little earlier, it actually made me feel uncomfortable it was so awkward.

His attempts at Spanish and his use of "you people" yuck.

I don't doubt Paul Hendrick is a good dude, but that was awful.
 
WhatIfGodWasALeaf said:
herman said:
The One Where Paul Henricks Hits On Auston's Mom in Front of Her Husband | video
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I watched that a little earlier, it actually made me feel uncomfortable it was so awkward.

His attempts at Spanish and his use of "you people" yuck.

I don't doubt Paul Hendrick is a good dude, but that was awful.
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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2c6Z5p-2Dw[/youtube]
In his defense, this happened the day before.  :-\
 
WhatIfGodWasALeaf said:
herman said:
The One Where Paul Henricks Hits On Auston's Mom in Front of Her Husband | video
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I watched that a little earlier, it actually made me feel uncomfortable it was so awkward.

His attempts at Spanish and his use of "you people" yuck.

I don't doubt Paul Hendrick is a good dude, but that was awful.
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Aww, man, I'm as sarcastic as they come, but it wasn't thaaaaat bad. A bit awkward as you say, but he seemed like he was honestly trying to put together a friendly welcoming interview somewhat off the cuff. 
 
From Friedman's 30 Thoughts:

25. Here?s why you can?t buy a Toronto Maple Leafs Auston Matthews jersey right now. Matthews hasn?t been given a number by the Leafs, and the new sweater isn?t available until September. (At last year?s NHLPA rookie showcase, Mitch Marner was the only player who didn?t have a number. He wanted 93 and the Maple Leafs weren?t doing that.)
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Lou, knock it off. Seriously.
 
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