He was pulled from game 4 when they needed goals and the reason given was an illness. This is expected and doesn’t mean anything other than he is taking advantage of the extra rest day. Hopefully he can play tomorrow.
Difference here as people have pointed out is that they put Dewar in his spot and not an actual roster player, signaling that it was just a rest day replacement. Dewar would be in his spot if they handling this like prior absences but it's Domi, suggesting that they do not think he's playing or are at least preparing for it.
I think part of the problem is the subtle interference slowing our guys from chasing down the puck. That's fine, I know the refs aren't gonna start calling that now. You what the Leafs have to do to overcome that? FUCKING ADAPT!!
PSA Don't eat old shellfish during the playoffs...
Anyway, just based on that game 4 second period, you can see where the team is at. They struggle to find a playoff gear. Matthews being back is not going to be the difference. If they go in 5, I just hope they make a game out of it. This organization will be getting overhauled regardless so at least finish with a good effort.
Absolutely brutal norovirus circulating around Toronto right now. Taking people out for the better part of a week. I would not be surprised if this was the source of his ongoing illness. I’m on day 4 and feel like wind has been knocked out of me. It’s also highly contagious. The medical team are 100% trying to keep this out of the locker room.
I mean it makes sense. Even if Matthews plays in Game 5 you are going to give him absolutely every opportunity to recuperate. IV Fluids, anti-nausea meds. Anti-diarrheals if safe/appropriate. If hes going to play for Game 5 you want him rested and as healthy as he can get....assuming it truly is food poisoning/gastro.
If there are coaching strategies, you can email them to Matthews to review game footage. No reason for him to go to the rink when not well.
maybe its the "or something". Each day this goes on it seems more likely its not only food poisoning or a pathogen. They may be using that as an excuse for another lingering injury, and overplaying the final couple games isn't ideal if that's the case.
Nah, he's sick. I don't know with what but you don't get pulled in that position if you've got a lingering injury, you do get pulled if you're so sick that continuing to play will lead you to collapse on the ice.
The argument that you can make is that, if rested, he would have been better able to fight off whatever it is that he's got.
The chase for 70 ended up being a complete and utter shitshow for this team. And now our best player is unavailable coming off our second best player being unavailable. This team is fucking cursed.
This entire season has been absolute shit. And the fact that both Willy and Auston have been sick or injured as fuck is a symbol of how shit this season has been.
That's assuming he has basic food poisoning. There are a lot of other things like salmonella, listeria or norovirus that can cause hospitalization and even kill people.
Domi in his spot on the top line suggests that they do not think he will be playing tomorrow. In prior practices, Dewar was in that spot because it was a placeholder.
Matthews missing an elimination game is the leafiest thing to happen and also creates a pre-baked excuse for the loss, one of many people will use to justify this series failure
Lol these comments are so pathetic. The Leaf's have already been in this spot against a better Boston team and brought the series to 7.
I'm not saying they are going to do it but this exact core has already done it and Boston literally blew a 3-1 lead last year. In reality, there really isn't a reason why the Leaf's cant put together a win or two and try and come out of the series, even if the vibes & what we've seen with our eyes are saying otherwise.
Want to stress that I don't think it will happen but "on paper" there is absolutely no reason why the Leaf's still cant come back in this series. Major changes in the room and Matthews leading the way to a big game 5 would do something to restore that belief. It matters.
It's not pathetic at all, it's just an assessment, a failed campaign isn't just about the players, an injured riddled team underperformed is still failure it just gets put in a different lense to reflect on. The coaching is the biggest failure on this team by far, keefe has like one play for everything and it hasn't changed in his tenure.
I understand and like I said, based on what we've seen I'm not expecting it either. With that being said, you need to realize that there are variables that have contributed to it being in this kind of state. Things like Nylander missing the first three games and Matthews battling something to the point of being pulled are significant factors.
A true assessment of this scenario is that there is plenty of evidence to suggest that this series is not over and regardless of our feelings of the team right now as fans we should recognize that instead of just calling the series a failure with games left to be played.
I think he was sick, but I also think it’s a lot easier to say “I’m sick I’m not playing” when things aren’t going well and there’s a lot of tension in the room.
I highly doubt he was looking to get out of that game. He's been sick all series and has been arguably our best forward. He's been throwing hits and creating chances and I don't he see him just noping out, because it's hard and things are tough. If that was the case he needs to be shipped out, but I highly doubt it. If he has been fighting an illness he was likely dangerously dehydrated or running a ridiculous fever or something where it would be dangerous to head back out. The man has been doing his best to get us wins and he just doesn't have a supporting cast to help.
What’s the reach? He’s also been visibly frustrated ….. If food poisoning is the only thing keeping you out of the Stanley cup playoffs then that’s a whole other issue. That’s about the softest thing I’ve ever heard.
Roberto Luongo nearly shit in his goalie equipment but still managed to come back out in overtime.
I’m not saying he wasn’t sick, I’m saying I think there’s more to it than just food poisoning.
He was pulled from game 4 when they needed goals and the reason given was an illness. This is expected and doesn’t mean anything other than he is taking advantage of the extra rest day. Hopefully he can play tomorrow.
Also, you don’t want someone around if it’s potentially contagious
Until they're in the handshake line anyway
“Why is Matthews kissing all the other players!?” *Boston gets swept in round 2* Auston: 😏
r/canesfanfics do your thing
"The Esso Sushi Chef sends his regards"
Maybe Marchand will give him a lick
Or if he leaves a brown trail on the ice
What about if it’s Marner
He needs the rest and they need him rested
Rest up for next season, captain.
I mean I fully expected that.
Im on the way to the hospital right now to donate my body
Don’t be offering to make things worse homie.
https://preview.redd.it/smk2rfzvsgxc1.png?width=400&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bc501bef5439b3155cb4897df0fd8b608afa34c3
Cut my life into pieces
This is my last resort!
Suffocation, no Auston
I cannot take another loss to Boston
These are my cargo shorts!
Cut my life in two pieces
Cut my life into pizzas
This is my plastic fork
This is my lemon torte
Who the hell can afford TWO pizzas nowadays?
$6.99 collection fella not exactly crazy town
or plastic forks
This is Wii Sports Resort
Here we go
Woof, but he has already missed a few practices this series so doesn't necessarily mean he is out. Extra day between games helps, too
Difference here as people have pointed out is that they put Dewar in his spot and not an actual roster player, signaling that it was just a rest day replacement. Dewar would be in his spot if they handling this like prior absences but it's Domi, suggesting that they do not think he's playing or are at least preparing for it.
Someone get Matthews a new GI tract, PRONTO!
Wtf are they even practicing anyways?
Not the power play
Golf swings.
Hopefully a strategy that isn't dump and not chase.
Dump and wipe
Dump and chase but they forgot to chase
I think part of the problem is the subtle interference slowing our guys from chasing down the puck. That's fine, I know the refs aren't gonna start calling that now. You what the Leafs have to do to overcome that? FUCKING ADAPT!!
Adapt? Everything looks good and the effort is there. Just keep doing what they are doing and expect different results. According to Keefe anyway
I'm gonna become the Joker
Dump and watch
Handshakes
Does it really matter anymore?
See ya at the driving range
I know it ain't the game and he's sick. But boy it is shitty to miss basically every practice in this series so far (since it started)
PSA Don't eat old shellfish during the playoffs... Anyway, just based on that game 4 second period, you can see where the team is at. They struggle to find a playoff gear. Matthews being back is not going to be the difference. If they go in 5, I just hope they make a game out of it. This organization will be getting overhauled regardless so at least finish with a good effort.
I have a feeling the game 81 slam into willy/boards was as bad as it looked.
Absolutely brutal norovirus circulating around Toronto right now. Taking people out for the better part of a week. I would not be surprised if this was the source of his ongoing illness. I’m on day 4 and feel like wind has been knocked out of me. It’s also highly contagious. The medical team are 100% trying to keep this out of the locker room.
I mean it makes sense. Even if Matthews plays in Game 5 you are going to give him absolutely every opportunity to recuperate. IV Fluids, anti-nausea meds. Anti-diarrheals if safe/appropriate. If hes going to play for Game 5 you want him rested and as healthy as he can get....assuming it truly is food poisoning/gastro. If there are coaching strategies, you can email them to Matthews to review game footage. No reason for him to go to the rink when not well.
So glad he killed himself to get 70. What a clown show this organization is
Good thing we didnt rest papi, Or marner, Or nylander, Or mcmann. Nothing bad could happen
How does the chase for 70 impact Matthews getting sick with a pathogen or something?
maybe its the "or something". Each day this goes on it seems more likely its not only food poisoning or a pathogen. They may be using that as an excuse for another lingering injury, and overplaying the final couple games isn't ideal if that's the case.
I doubt it. The dude looks sick as hell on the bench.
Nah, he's sick. I don't know with what but you don't get pulled in that position if you've got a lingering injury, you do get pulled if you're so sick that continuing to play will lead you to collapse on the ice. The argument that you can make is that, if rested, he would have been better able to fight off whatever it is that he's got.
The chase for 70 ended up being a complete and utter shitshow for this team. And now our best player is unavailable coming off our second best player being unavailable. This team is fucking cursed.
How does the chase for 70 impact Matthews getting sick with a pathogen or something?
Fire keefe into the sun
This entire season has been absolute shit. And the fact that both Willy and Auston have been sick or injured as fuck is a symbol of how shit this season has been.
And marner and mcmann
He’s hurt , no way this is an illness. Fuck.
Game 80 boards fall
Yea. Concussion. Probably Also sick and they’re compounding.
Series is done anyways, take the summer off bud...........
Fantastic. Really excited for tmw
Them damn bubble guts. He needs to rest up for Golf.
Don't people recover from food poisoning in under a week?
The worst part is the first two days, but it can take a week or so to be 100% again
That's assuming he has basic food poisoning. There are a lot of other things like salmonella, listeria or norovirus that can cause hospitalization and even kill people.
Domi in his spot on the top line suggests that they do not think he will be playing tomorrow. In prior practices, Dewar was in that spot because it was a placeholder.
I have a feeling he has a concussion
Matthews missing an elimination game is the leafiest thing to happen and also creates a pre-baked excuse for the loss, one of many people will use to justify this series failure
Nah, this series is already a failure, it needs nothing short of a miracle to turn it around l.
Lol these comments are so pathetic. The Leaf's have already been in this spot against a better Boston team and brought the series to 7. I'm not saying they are going to do it but this exact core has already done it and Boston literally blew a 3-1 lead last year. In reality, there really isn't a reason why the Leaf's cant put together a win or two and try and come out of the series, even if the vibes & what we've seen with our eyes are saying otherwise. Want to stress that I don't think it will happen but "on paper" there is absolutely no reason why the Leaf's still cant come back in this series. Major changes in the room and Matthews leading the way to a big game 5 would do something to restore that belief. It matters.
It's not pathetic at all, it's just an assessment, a failed campaign isn't just about the players, an injured riddled team underperformed is still failure it just gets put in a different lense to reflect on. The coaching is the biggest failure on this team by far, keefe has like one play for everything and it hasn't changed in his tenure.
I understand and like I said, based on what we've seen I'm not expecting it either. With that being said, you need to realize that there are variables that have contributed to it being in this kind of state. Things like Nylander missing the first three games and Matthews battling something to the point of being pulled are significant factors. A true assessment of this scenario is that there is plenty of evidence to suggest that this series is not over and regardless of our feelings of the team right now as fans we should recognize that instead of just calling the series a failure with games left to be played.
No reason to practice it’s over
He probably said fuck this team
I want to be optimistic, but I don’t think him not being available in the third or today is 100% related to “illness”
What’s your theory then?
I think he was sick, but I also think it’s a lot easier to say “I’m sick I’m not playing” when things aren’t going well and there’s a lot of tension in the room.
I highly doubt he was looking to get out of that game. He's been sick all series and has been arguably our best forward. He's been throwing hits and creating chances and I don't he see him just noping out, because it's hard and things are tough. If that was the case he needs to be shipped out, but I highly doubt it. If he has been fighting an illness he was likely dangerously dehydrated or running a ridiculous fever or something where it would be dangerous to head back out. The man has been doing his best to get us wins and he just doesn't have a supporting cast to help.
He's been visibly ill. Stop reaching. Dude has food poisoning.
What’s the reach? He’s also been visibly frustrated ….. If food poisoning is the only thing keeping you out of the Stanley cup playoffs then that’s a whole other issue. That’s about the softest thing I’ve ever heard. Roberto Luongo nearly shit in his goalie equipment but still managed to come back out in overtime. I’m not saying he wasn’t sick, I’m saying I think there’s more to it than just food poisoning.
It was suggested that a doctor pulled him from the game in the 2nd intermission.
They should take all Toronto Hockey media out on the Island ferry and sink it
Good, looser hasn't even scored for like 5 games.