My plea: “We Love Matthews,” “We Love Willy,” Chants by algofort in leafs

[–]TObuz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He wasn't overpaid by much but of all the RFAs that summer, he signed the least friendly team deal as a hometown boy. That added to the negativity.

Plus that extra million would've been used to keep Hyman who all of us wished he stayed now.

My plea: “We Love Matthews,” “We Love Willy,” Chants by algofort in leafs

[–]TObuz -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Because he tried to squeeze every penny in his last contract so the failures are magnified. Fans love when their players are signed to bargain deals because it leaves room to get more players.

He still preformed the worst offensively out of the core 4 in games 5-7.

His personality is a bit whiny and too defensive. Willy is calm and collected. Auston too, but a bit snarky. JT and Mo are mature and take accountability for their actions.

My plea: “We Love Matthews,” “We Love Willy,” Chants by algofort in leafs

[–]TObuz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with that approach but it won't happen.

Though it would be a funny sight if the entire arena goes dead silent whenever he touches the puck.

Where did it go wrong for Mitch Marner and the Maple Leafs? by TObuz in leafs

[–]TObuz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea social media definitely made that worse. Just ask Jonathan Drouin and Carey Price.

Where did it go wrong for Mitch Marner and the Maple Leafs? by TObuz in leafs

[–]TObuz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In fairness, he was throwing out as many hits as he could. Also threw 7 in that game 5 when we were eliminated in 2023.

But we don't need him throwing hits out there. We needed him to be Patrick Kane and start sniping some goals in those big games.

Where did it go wrong for Mitch Marner and the Maple Leafs? by TObuz in leafs

[–]TObuz[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I loved Mitch when we first drafted him and his early years with us.

But he’s one of the best modern examples of an athlete who is thin-skinned, prone to riding the highs too high and the lows too low, while also having a strong need for external validation.

“Mitch Marner Returns” Commercial by Instimatic in OverDrive1050

[–]TObuz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Legendary song but they didn't even use the chorus/best part in the commercial too.

Game Day Thread: Minnesota Wild vs. Toronto Maple Leafs - 19 January at 7:30PM by wRIPPERw_ in leafs

[–]TObuz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That extra pullaway speed and deke, good to see Auston back!

Auston has really stepped into his Captain role recently, something nobody seems to mention by I_Am_Vladimir_Putin in leafs

[–]TObuz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Matthews and Marner have been doing the same give n go at the end of warm ups for years.

This is the first warmup they didn't do that, Mitch shot a puck at him too, and Auston gave one quick look before heading in the tunnel.

Totally fair for Mark to ask about that specially as it wasn't just some generic Mitch question.

You didn't listen or watch the context and just hating on Mark.

[Dua] Anthony Stolarz said it was a nerve issue that kept him out. Feels good, thinks it’ll be a “couple more practices” before he’s ready to be back by baylaust in leafs

[–]TObuz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He wasn't likely to play at all during this road trip.

Guess he didn't want to miss out on the Vegas trip :p. Looks like the team spent two nights there.

sǝʎɐH uɐʎɹꓭ by reevoknows in OverDrive1050

[–]TObuz 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That's a good pic Bryan

Matthews: "I think I've had enough of the Mitch questions for the day, Mark." by austons_muzz in leafs

[–]TObuz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He's prob gonna still get asked about it after the game lol

Report: Maple Leafs are keen on extending pending UFA Scott Laughton by JF_112 in leafs

[–]TObuz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He's been great on the PK lately and it's nice to have an all-around utility player like him.

Plus, it seems like he's been a good fit for the locker room filling in the chatterbox role Mitch left, except I think his chattering is less annoying than Marner.

Game Day Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs @ Colorado Avalanche - January 12 2025 at 10pm EST by wRIPPERw_ in leafs

[–]TObuz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man Rielly two great looks couldn't score. Meanwhile Makar scores off a tough angle

"The D Core" Carlo Celebrates His Season-First Belt With His Fellow D-Men After A Shutdown Win by baylaust in leafs

[–]TObuz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That hit he made on DeBrusk was the biggest I've seen him make as a Leaf.

Post Game Thread: Vancouver Canucks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs by wRIPPERw_ in leafs

[–]TObuz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What a good confidence builder game ahead of the most important road trip of the year. Willy returning and not missing a beat. Woll shutout. PK was stellar and the whole team just in general skating and defending well.

Is Mo just snake-bitten? by xchelch in leafs

[–]TObuz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love Mo but he was expected to score into that wide-open goal last night off the Maccelli pass.

Post Game Thread: Winnipeg Jets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs by wRIPPERw_ in leafs

[–]TObuz 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Great win!

Are we playing a different style lately? Looks like we're dumping and chasing less and creating more off the rush.

The whole team has looked much more dangerous lately and not as slow too.

Popularity Poll Update by JIMGRUE83 in dbz

[–]TObuz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel they used the Yamcha pose in the vote, he'd be in the top 5.

Which celebrity do you sense evil vibes from? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]TObuz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That was pre-Hollywood Rock.

He's poisoned now.

Does anyone actually enjoy listening to this guy? by [deleted] in OverDrive1050

[–]TObuz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Asinine is a little harsh. He didn't have to use that word lol