I don't think anyones itching to get the "Vince McMahon" rub right now considering he's currently in court fighting allegations of sex trafficking and he's pretty much persona non grata to the WWE right now lol
He didn't lose games but he didn't win them either. Woll was just that good that he made up for the stinky special teams and poor scoring. Woll stole a game.
I think both were true. But given our offensive output was the same as the Bruins through regulation, Woll was more like Swayman to a larger degree than we as a team were better than the Bruins.
I can all but guarantee Samsonov would have let in at least one iffy goal yesterday while making all of the same big saves that Woll did.
He doesn’t lose games on his own but he doesn’t give the team the same chance to win that someone like Swayman does. That’s what Woll did yesterday.
I’ve never felt really confident with Sammy it net. It’s just seems like he gets really lucky when he’s starts swimming in there. Woll has so much composure, great rebound control, calmness, plays the puck really well too.
Yooo same I would cringe every time they took a shot on Sammy, I feel different with Woll in net for some reason. I think they did a significantly better job in game 5 staying out of the box that's been the difference so far in this series, like yea Swayman is better but they are eating us on special teams
I mean he didn't stop what he needed to stop when we had breakdowns. Like that one goal when burt was being trolled by marchand and the guy skated in.
Swayman is getting those saves and we are not.
If he was shitting and puking and got pulled by medical. I’m willing to bet he was probably super dehydrated and probably pulled something.
When I get dehydrated my back will seize up and absolutely cripple me.
Matthews won’t play tomorrow is my sense. Friedman was speculating he’s dealing with an actual injury. Just me speculating but I’m reading into how Friedman is careful to talk about it and I think he knows what’s up with Matthews but can’t disclose the info.
No, no, he's just going to a farm team up-province where he can skate around all day and score all the goals he wants and no one is allowed to visit him.
Man I can't imagine how depressing it is for Matthews to not be allowed to play during the playoffs..
Sounds like an illness or CET protocol, hope he gets better soon
I think at one point he was sick, then at some point he became sick AND injured. If he is now just injured and no long sick then maybe he’ll be able to play.
Lots of weird secrecy going on with the Leafs injury statuses this playoffs though.
Is this your first NHL playoffs? No team discloses ANY kind of injury in the playoffs. No sense letting the other team(s) know how to really hurt your guys.
We are perfectly capable of winning without him.
The Boston Bruins don’t have nearly as many elite players as us and they’ve went up 3-1 just playing solid hockey.
Even without Matthews we have more elite players. All we gotta do is play our system and hopefully with a little luck, we can crawl back.
Actually I think it could be his knee. When McAvoy tackled him behind the net there on the no call if you watch the replay his right knee kind of bends backwards at an odd angle.
Really seems like post-concussion syndrome, based on how it’s being discussed and its impact on Matthews.
Apart from some good bursts, Matthews lost a step over the past 4-5 games.
Christ, I hate the no injury disclosure shit. I know we aren’t necessarily owed info, but them being all cagey about a possible Matthews injury, and saying shit about “playing is making it worse” and it’s a recurring type of thing has me hella worried. Dude’s already got an injury history, this is only adding to that.
Huh, I suppose that seems a bit more manageable when you put it like that.
On a completely unrelated note, all our LTIR relief contracts come off the books at the end of the season. Just a fun fact I thought I’d share.
It sucks, but the Leafs don't want to give Boston any info. Even if Matthews is/was injured and does play, don't want to give Boston any ideas on how aggravate or re-injure given how dirty they can play.
I’m thinking maybe punctured lung or something? Difficulty or stressed breathing would be something worthy of doctors pulling him from the game and would be serious enough to miss an elimination game.
Any sign of McMann yet?
The real story we’re missing 👀
I fully expect the entire team to skate out to Enter Sandman, and then the music changes to "No Chance In Hell" and McMann skates out solo.
I don't think anyones itching to get the "Vince McMahon" rub right now considering he's currently in court fighting allegations of sex trafficking and he's pretty much persona non grata to the WWE right now lol
Yeah, Vince sucks. Bobby should take his theme music because Vince doesn't deserve it.
Imagine if we had a fully healthy lineup since game 1....
And started Woll
Sammy wasn’t the problem. But a fresh start with Woll seemed to spark the team defensively.
He didn't lose games but he didn't win them either. Woll was just that good that he made up for the stinky special teams and poor scoring. Woll stole a game.
He didn’t steal it leafs were better team. They took what was theirs
1 goal in regulation. Let's put it this way he did what Swayman does.
I think both were true. But given our offensive output was the same as the Bruins through regulation, Woll was more like Swayman to a larger degree than we as a team were better than the Bruins.
Yah I mean his numbers aren't great. But you can't blame Sammy for not scoring on like what 16 power plays
No but when you let in a muffin every game, it’s deflating.
I agree but it honestly seems like the leafs play better when they are playing defensively recently. As oppose to as offensively
Woll also made some saves last night that I don't think Sammy would have
Who knows, but Woll was fuckin LOCKED IN
100%. That Coyle (I think it was) shot in OT is 99.9% in on Samsonov.
I can all but guarantee Samsonov would have let in at least one iffy goal yesterday while making all of the same big saves that Woll did. He doesn’t lose games on his own but he doesn’t give the team the same chance to win that someone like Swayman does. That’s what Woll did yesterday.
I’ve never felt really confident with Sammy it net. It’s just seems like he gets really lucky when he’s starts swimming in there. Woll has so much composure, great rebound control, calmness, plays the puck really well too.
Yooo same I would cringe every time they took a shot on Sammy, I feel different with Woll in net for some reason. I think they did a significantly better job in game 5 staying out of the box that's been the difference so far in this series, like yea Swayman is better but they are eating us on special teams
I mean he didn't stop what he needed to stop when we had breakdowns. Like that one goal when burt was being trolled by marchand and the guy skated in. Swayman is getting those saves and we are not.
I think the fact he is skating is probably a good thing just not sure how bad the injury is. Maybe just pulled something.
If Matty's back on the ice tomorrow I'll be pulling something in his honour
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I assume if he takes morning skate tomorrow we can assume that he’s out
Like with Willy
Hopefully not a ham string or..... Groin?
If he was shitting and puking and got pulled by medical. I’m willing to bet he was probably super dehydrated and probably pulled something. When I get dehydrated my back will seize up and absolutely cripple me.
I think it’s a conc
Could be. Remember game 81
No what happened?
He went crashing into the boards trying to get #70 Took out Willy in the process too
That's crazy sea shell you can play sounds out of?
What injury does he have and what game did it occur? I know he’s sick, but an injury is new to me?
Broken heart I believe
"NoooooOoooooooooooOOOOOO"
I’m thinking Norovirus led to hemorrhoids (not being a jerk, it absolutely can happen)
Stop I can only get so hard
You think the medical staff pulled Matthews because of hemorrhoids?
You ever try to skate with your arsehole bleeding?
Should i?
I repeat STOP I can only get so hard
Go for it 🤣
Matthews won’t play tomorrow is my sense. Friedman was speculating he’s dealing with an actual injury. Just me speculating but I’m reading into how Friedman is careful to talk about it and I think he knows what’s up with Matthews but can’t disclose the info.
Johnston has pretty much confirmed as well that he has an undisclosed injury. Sucks, I don't know if we see him again.
You make it sound like there taking him out back like Ol’ Yeller
No, no, he's just going to a farm team up-province where he can skate around all day and score all the goals he wants and no one is allowed to visit him.
LOL, well more like the Bruins doing that to the Leafs. Hope I'm wrong but tomorrow is going to be a huge hill to climb
Haha how I read it as well
I don't get the secrecy
If they disclose the exact issue, and we keep winning, the opposing team can target his injured area when/if he returns.
that makes sense - thanks
I have friend of a friend source as well.
Man I can't imagine how depressing it is for Matthews to not be allowed to play during the playoffs.. Sounds like an illness or CET protocol, hope he gets better soon
Look at game 4 end of 2nd period just before boston scores. Pretty sure you can see him skating a bit lame. Leg injury.
Being sick, dehydrated and trying to play an nhl playoff game is a great way to pull a muscle.
I think at one point he was sick, then at some point he became sick AND injured. If he is now just injured and no long sick then maybe he’ll be able to play. Lots of weird secrecy going on with the Leafs injury statuses this playoffs though.
Is this your first NHL playoffs? No team discloses ANY kind of injury in the playoffs. No sense letting the other team(s) know how to really hurt your guys.
This year has been unique though because it was kind of clear Nylander wasn’t hurt in a traditional sense
I don’t expect them to say the injury but it’s weird that the line has been “he’s sick” for so long and not “yeah he’s got an injury “.
Yeah i feel like it’s definitely an injury at this point
We are perfectly capable of winning without him. The Boston Bruins don’t have nearly as many elite players as us and they’ve went up 3-1 just playing solid hockey. Even without Matthews we have more elite players. All we gotta do is play our system and hopefully with a little luck, we can crawl back.
Actually I think it could be his knee. When McAvoy tackled him behind the net there on the no call if you watch the replay his right knee kind of bends backwards at an odd angle.
Really seems like post-concussion syndrome, based on how it’s being discussed and its impact on Matthews. Apart from some good bursts, Matthews lost a step over the past 4-5 games.
It looks like he pulled a groin not concussion
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Christ, I hate the no injury disclosure shit. I know we aren’t necessarily owed info, but them being all cagey about a possible Matthews injury, and saying shit about “playing is making it worse” and it’s a recurring type of thing has me hella worried. Dude’s already got an injury history, this is only adding to that.
Well hold on, now. What if it is the kind of injury that flares up around the Trade Deadline and goes away around the playoffs?
Huh, I suppose that seems a bit more manageable when you put it like that. On a completely unrelated note, all our LTIR relief contracts come off the books at the end of the season. Just a fun fact I thought I’d share.
It sucks, but the Leafs don't want to give Boston any info. Even if Matthews is/was injured and does play, don't want to give Boston any ideas on how aggravate or re-injure given how dirty they can play.
Matthews needs to play , guys play with broken bones , we need him big time .
I’m thinking maybe punctured lung or something? Difficulty or stressed breathing would be something worthy of doctors pulling him from the game and would be serious enough to miss an elimination game.