Ahh, series…
Auston Matthews is obviously getting a lot of attention in Toronto. The same goes for Mitch Marner, who many people want to link to the Habs this morning following his playoff woes.
Matthews makes people laugh, because normally, in the playoffs, a player will do anything to play. There are plenty of examples of guys who played with serious injuries, and sports purists are happy to bring them up these days.
On the one hand, I’m thinking that if Matthews didn’t finish Saturday’s game, it probably wasn’t for the faint of heart. The Maple Leafs may be dysfunctional, but they know they’re better off with Matthews.
And who’s to say the doctors didn’t order him to stop playing on Saturday?
But hey. What’s done is done, and now the Maple Leafs can only look forward in a series where they’re not exactly in the driver’s seat.
We don’t know if Matthews will be able to play tomorrow night, but he wasn’t able to practice this morning.
No Auston Matthews at Leafs practice today.
– Jonas Siegel (@jonassiegel) April 29, 2024
It’s not unusual for him to miss so many practices in recent days because he’s sick (you knew that, right?)… but let’s just say it’s got people talking.
If I had to predict his status for tomorrow, I’d say he’ll play. The Maple Leafs will be playing a game with no tomorrow, and they’ll probably be going all out to win. And unless he’s at death’s door, Matthews is better than any other player who can replace him.
Note that the Maple Leafs aren’t the only ones who had to deal with an absentee at today’s practice. For the Bruins, Brad Marchand was also conspicuous by his absence.
No doubt it’s just to take care of his body, as he gives his all during games.
Brad Marchand is not at @NHLBruins practice this morning. @TVASports
– Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) April 29, 2024
– Who will win the Vézina?
Sergei Bobrovsky, Thatcher Demko and Connor Hellebuyck are the three finalists for the 2023-24 Vezina Trophy. https://t.co/3BW89Bci92 #NHLAwards pic.twitter.com/RnDLdqL19q
– NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) April 29, 2024
– Contract in Toronto.
The #LeafsForever signed ’22 5th Round Pick Nikita Grebyonkin to 3 year ELC that starts (burns) the 23-24 season.
NHL Salary 787.5K
Signing Bonus 87.5K
Minors 82.5KCap Hit/AAV 875K
Rep’d by @HockeyAgent1 @GoldStarHockey
19G 41P in 67 KHL GPhttps://t.co/AqF1A0Y4ci
– PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) April 29, 2024
– Indeed.
Free Puck | Capitals swept in four games: all for this… https://t. co/7Wmg2FNq4w
– La Presse Sports (@LaPresse_Sports) April 29, 2024
– He’s good.
The outfielder is having quite a start to the season. https://t.co/I5ZqQC4JmP
– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) April 29, 2024
– Possibly.
Was Sunday’s game T.J. Oshie’s last?https://t.co/o9MZgD3lxk
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) April 29, 2024
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