The unfortunate thing is that all the armchair managers have no idea what Tavares does behind the scene to lead the team as captain. It’s on record that he’s had the whole team to his cottage. He’s had rookies live at his house until they were comfortable in the city and with the team. He gives a substantial amount of time and money to Toronto area charities. None of us know what he says or does in the dressing room, but Johnny Toronto certainly acts like a captain off the ice. You don’t need to be the best player on the team to be the captain. You need to have the respect of the players, and I think he has that in spades.
Why does the team sit back and allow Tavares to take a beating without sticking up for him then? Both from players and from opposing fans (remember how bad he got booed against the Islanders?) Either the team has no respect for him or the team is heartless.
Make Morgan Rielly the captian, he played with the emotion and passion nobody else would. Remember what he did to Grieg? Thats what we like to see honestly. (besides the suspension)
I think the Leafs' new strategy is to piss off Tavares to the point he's willing to leave, and now you have the $ to sign Marner. This organization has a history of disrespecting their captains.
Saying Mathew’s got hurt is why he couldn’t do anything is kind of a cop out. The best players find a way to still produce McDavid put up 8 points in 2 games against Florida while dealing with an abdominal injury that requires surgery most likely. Drai single handedly destroyed Calgary a few years back with a brutal high ankle sprain he was basically on 1 leg.
@@johnsummerhill8323 All of McDavids friends have said he want to play in Toronto.The point is it's better to ride out their contracts and be 100% in control of who you get.McDavid will go where he wants and Toronto is his dream
i was one of the few fans that didn't want tavares. he was the biggest mistake of the matthews era. he wasn't what we needed at the time of his signing. and here we are...6 godamn years...we are still where we were when we first signed him. then we made him the captain over our drafted superstar. we even had a press conference, as if he led the islanders to a bunch of cup finals. his contract was also the reason why none of our drafted young stars took bridge deals. and no, nylander's contract wasn't a bridge deal either. his robotic demeanor pisses me off so much! have you EVER seen him try to rally his teammates? get angry? scream? It's always the same fucking robotic expression. The same words are always uttered. his playoff resume as captain is a grand total of TWO fucking rounds won! what more proof do you need to make the change?! hopefully, matthews learned how NOT to lead!
hahahaha captaincy change? Nothing can correct the imbalanced lineup and horrible contracts burdening the leafs. Not even signing two older defensemen to long term deals (for their age) - Ekman Larsson and Tanev? As a Habs fan this is music to my ears - again a top heavy Leafs team that will fall off the playoff tree the way that leaves do.... :)
Blah, Blah, Blah…all you talking heads in the Toronto sports media and your podcasts are full of shite! All you do is speculate and fantasize. Here’s the recipe to win: This is Matthew’s team, make him Captain…NOW. Let Auston select his Assistant Captains…and if he chooses Marner, then find a way to extend Marner. Then let this leadership group and Burube’s coaching team commit to each other and help Treeliving build the roster according to their commitment. Collaboration breeds innovation. F’ Tavares and his robotic cliches about learning lessons and above all, F’ Shannahan! Enough already. Do it!…NOW!
Tavares as captain is just dumb, 0 effort in playoffs at 2 points. Was not even winning face offs! He should do TML a favor and waive ! Fire Shanahan and maybe TML won't suck as much.
The unfortunate thing is that all the armchair managers have no idea what Tavares does behind the scene to lead the team as captain. It’s on record that he’s had the whole team to his cottage. He’s had rookies live at his house until they were comfortable in the city and with the team. He gives a substantial amount of time and money to Toronto area charities.
None of us know what he says or does in the dressing room, but Johnny Toronto certainly acts like a captain off the ice. You don’t need to be the best player on the team to be the captain. You need to have the respect of the players, and I think he has that in spades.
Not to mention he is still an amazing player, too. I love Tavares. The haters will always hate.
How does this relate to winning?
I agree, the captain doesn’t need to be the best player he’s the glue
Why does the team sit back and allow Tavares to take a beating without sticking up for him then? Both from players and from opposing fans (remember how bad he got booed against the Islanders?) Either the team has no respect for him or the team is heartless.
Nothing wrong with JT being the captan. If Matthews wants it. It should be him after next year but until then it’s JT
I think you wait until next year to do this when Tavares is either on a new team or re-signed to a much cheaper deal.
Yeah, spitting in his face just prior to asking him to stay on for a song isn't necessarily good business.
Doesn't matter. JT takes less money next year. Doesn't make him any less a captain. I think he's a better leader than Matthews would be.
Make Morgan Rielly the captian, he played with the emotion and passion nobody else would. Remember what he did to Grieg? Thats what we like to see honestly. (besides the suspension)
Absolutely not he sucks
Matthews would not commit to a long term contract . Are you sure he should be captain?
I think the Leafs' new strategy is to piss off Tavares to the point he's willing to leave, and now you have the $ to sign Marner.
This organization has a history of disrespecting their captains.
JT shouldn't be captain either way, Mo should be.
Marner shouldn't be back regardless of what JT does either.
@@people3865Wrong on both counts. But you are entitled to your opinion.
@@dh12. Look around the league like Tampa and how they treated Stamkos but it's correct Toronto has a long history of what you said.
@@johnsummerhill8323 In what way am I wrong? Lol
Tavares should remain captain for his last year and Marner is going nowhere.
Fella's .... this is the Laffs.... Another excuse, they never end..... SCF 20....67
yes! yes! yes!
Saying Mathew’s got hurt is why he couldn’t do anything is kind of a cop out. The best players find a way to still produce McDavid put up 8 points in 2 games against Florida while dealing with an abdominal injury that requires surgery most likely. Drai single handedly destroyed Calgary a few years back with a brutal high ankle sprain he was basically on 1 leg.
Really.Helo the plan is to let Marner and Tavares contracts to run out and let them walk then bring in Mcdavid and make him Captain.
Good comedy writing.
@@johnsummerhill8323 All of McDavids friends have said he want to play in Toronto.The point is it's better to ride out their contracts and be 100% in control of who you get.McDavid will go where he wants and Toronto is his dream
@@gwapogreg5837I would love it but I will believe it when I see it.
I think Matthews should be the captain
Matthews would not commit long term to the team.
I miss odog
Leave Tavares alone and win the Stanley Cup!!!!
7 years no results what do you think?
Stupid move yes that is why there loosing 😅. How about mathews score goals when they need them 🙄
i was one of the few fans that didn't want tavares. he was the biggest mistake of the matthews era. he wasn't what we needed at the time of his signing. and here we are...6 godamn years...we are still where we were when we first signed him. then we made him the captain over our drafted superstar. we even had a press conference, as if he led the islanders to a bunch of cup finals. his contract was also the reason why none of our drafted young stars took bridge deals. and no, nylander's contract wasn't a bridge deal either.
his robotic demeanor pisses me off so much! have you EVER seen him try to rally his teammates? get angry? scream? It's always the same fucking robotic expression. The same words are always uttered. his playoff resume as captain is a grand total of TWO fucking rounds won! what more proof do you need to make the change?!
hopefully, matthews learned how NOT to lead!
Should the Leafs try not to exit the playoffs in thr first round again?
It’s not going to happen but yeah
Auston is a heartless player too.
I love what the Leafs has been going in the last 7-8 seasons. Keep up the failures, please!
Yes
No, JT is our Captain
No, but fire shanny and brad immediately, this off season was garbage
“And then he got hurt”
Oh his tummy ache??
What a joke loooooool. Mathews as a captain? Y’all are fucked😂
hahahaha captaincy change? Nothing can correct the imbalanced lineup and horrible contracts burdening the leafs. Not even signing two older defensemen to long term deals (for their age) - Ekman Larsson and Tanev? As a Habs fan this is music to my ears - again a top heavy Leafs team that will fall off the playoff tree the way that leaves do.... :)
They need someone with a Wendel Clark attitude not these flakes to be captain
Nylander captain not mathews
I agree with this, thing is it would cause Matthews to likely hate the organization and play like shit.
😅😅 fu$$ no
Bam Son
Troll.
Already should have happened
Fuck it make Robertson captain 😂
🙄🙄🙄🤯🤯🤯
Jonas looks like a guy who was bullied in school.
IF anyone on the leafs should lose their letter it’s Marner. The last two playoff series this team has played he as BY FAR underperformed the most.
Alright guys, it definitely isn't you players' fault, it's who has the C -Shanny
What a pile of garbage
Blah, Blah, Blah…all you talking heads in the Toronto sports media and your podcasts are full of shite! All you do is speculate and fantasize. Here’s the recipe to win: This is Matthew’s team, make him Captain…NOW. Let Auston select his Assistant Captains…and if he chooses Marner, then find a way to extend Marner. Then let this leadership group and Burube’s coaching team commit to each other and help Treeliving build the roster according to their commitment. Collaboration breeds innovation. F’ Tavares and his robotic cliches about learning lessons and above all, F’ Shannahan! Enough already. Do it!…NOW!
Trade Tavares. Problem solved. Make Matthews captain. 2nd problem solved.
Tavares as captain is just dumb, 0 effort in playoffs at 2 points.
Was not even winning face offs!
He should do TML a favor and waive !
Fire Shanahan and maybe TML won't suck as much.