Maple Leafs Media Availability | Postgame vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | April 17, 2024
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- Players and Head Coach speak with the media following the Leafs' 6-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday.
00:00 Auston Matthews
03:36 TJ Brodie
05:31 Tyler Bertuzzi
08:15 Mark Giordano
12:09 Sheldon Keefe
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Loved Matthews' attitude here. Didn't seem too down, sounded optimistic but was still being honest and transparent. It was refreshing! 70 would've been nice but it's great to see his head's in the right place
69 is way more iconic of a number anyway. The guy scored 12 more than Reinhardt with 57???? Wow. What a year boys congrats. Love you Auston
Reinhart's career high before was 33 lol
Ovechkin had 13 more goals than Kovalchuk when he scored 65. So scoring is massively up these days
@@jake-qn3tlidk what you’re trying to say here lol. Yes scoring is up. Yes Matthew’s is a better goal scorer than reinheart. Dude held onto the Rocket trophy from game 1-82. Nobody came close lol
I like that he admitted that he really wanted 70 and was disappointed to not get it. He could have acted as if it didn’t matter to him and that all that matters is the team’s success…but we all know that would’ve been a lie. I respect the honesty.
@@bBrooksR The fact that Reinhart and Hyman had 57 and 54 goals is all you need to know.
@@jake-qn3tl thank you bot for letting us know scoring is up at the end of the season lmao. Fuckin casual
We need Matthews, Domi and Bert back together.
Marner is useless
Ya he was resting
@@Leafsfan44 He's injured actually.
@@tml184 He is injured but he was also resting actually
Yo Domi > Marner. Change my mind.
Auston, pure class!!!!
I have to be honest, if the Leafs had simply played their normal game and structure and made decisions like they usually do these last 2 games, Auston would have actually reached 70. I think the circus and chaos with how the team was playing-recklessly at times-actually lowered his odds to 70 instead of increasing them.
The best thing the Leafs could have done was come out blazing 4-0 in the first period-damn the record. And then, when Tampa felt like there was nothing to play for and eased up, THEN you let Auston get an easy goal. That was the way to do it. Instead, we saw a circus tonight.
You (a fan who posts on CZcams) see something that they cannot - and that seems all too telling to me. He got outcoached and they got outplayed. Yet again.
Anyone who says these games were meaningless is out to lunch. You can't just turn it on when game 83 starts.
I'd considered a playoff roadie this season - and these last 4 games have convinced me otherwise. They're not winning anything so that'll be money poorly spent.
@@angrydalailama6089they were they already clinched a while ago other than Mathew’s trying to get too 70 they were playoffs aren’t regular season just saying.
@@angrydalailama6089 tHeY gOt oUtCoUcHeD - they didn't get out couched. Its was a fucking circus around #70. That's it.
So tell me... How did you play when you were in the NHL? 😏@@angrydalailama6089
You seem to think you know how to play. How did you play when you were in the NHL? @@angrydalailama6089
Auston is a beast - I do not recall any player that can score like he does, in so many ways, but more than that his puck recovery has to be the best in my generation
He steals pucks like Datsyuk,,,his steals are sometimes more impressive than his goals.
Matthew’s had an incredible season! Disappointed for him that he didn’t hit 70….🤯 70! He will be (is) one of the greatest players to ever play the game!
Tampa was defending him like it was the Stanley Cup final. They should have just let him score him
Absolutely!!!
We❤Auston here in Toronto!! Congrats to him on an awesome regular season! As Leaf fans, let's show him some love when the team returns to Scotiabank Arena. Let's see #34 jerseys and t-shirts everywhere in the crowd...and BE LOUD!! Can't wait!!!
Auston, always appreciate your candor, honesty, and down to earth comments; Results driven. Congratulations on 69. Glad to see that smile that says it was all worthwhile. It will be a pleasure to watch you in the playoffs. All the very best!
Am I the only one pumped that Brodie got 1 on the season?
So proud of you Auston 69 goals is phenomenal. Go Leafs Go . L3afs Forever .❤
Just say we are here to win the fucking cup and keep it pushin
Seek help son and get off the meth.
😆
69 is still an unreal amount of goals. Generational player. Matthews will bring a Cup to Toronto.
We are so lucky to have such an incredible player on our team. The fan base appreciates Auston ❤
What’s crazy is that Kuch wasn’t even a first round pick as a hockey fan you gotta appreciate how good he is. For Matthews 69 goals is an iconic number.
First of all, congratulations on securing a spot in the playoffs! That's the ultimate goal for every team. Now, I want to talk first about Auston Matthews, and he deserves more than this! Auston has proven time and time again that he is a true leader, both on and off the ice. While some may focus solely on the fact that he fell short of the 70*goal mark, true fans and analysts recognize that his impact goes far beyond individual statistics. Matthews shows us what it means to never give up! He knows how to bounce back from tough times and keeps getting better, which is exactly what leaders do and what we need for Leafs. When things don't go the best way, he learns from it and gets even stronger for the next challenge and that's why Matthews is a true superstar. Also his consistency. Game after game, season after season, he delivers top- notch performances, leading by example and inspiring those around him to elevate their game.
AM's impact reaches far beyond the rink, as he represents his team and hockey in general with dignity and class. Just be real and admit that scoring goals like Auston Matthews is no easy feat. Many players have the same opportunity as him, but only few possess his sniper-like precision and ability to find the back of the net with such consistency. Hey 69 goals, it's a sexy nasty number! ;) It's a combination of skill, determination, and a bit of luck that sets Matthews apart from the rest. All Toronto players have their strengths, but in the playoffs, they'll need to step up big time! Toronto is one super great team with Matthews, Marner, Nylander, Bertuzzi, Reaves, Giordano, Brodie, Edmundson, Lybushkin, McCabe, Rielly, Tavares (he needs to lead with positivity and experience ...), Samsonov or Woll, ... I mean everyone ... the Leafs must bring their A-game and that's about it. In the playoffs, unity, grit, and confidence are crucial. Time to shine!
Good Luck in Playoffs and #GoLeafsGo #34 💙🏒💪 Let's Win that Stanley Cup ! ! ! 😎🥳🏆
Matthews has shown a lot of class this year and has shown he is far and away their best player.
69 is still great Auston! we love and appreciate you. Rest up and lets go kick some Bruins ass
Sorry for the big 34 missing the big 70. This guy wants to win. He needs the other guys playing big in the playoffs. Hopefully GM Treliving can upgrade the defence in the off season.
Treveling has all the wrong new players in there.
And maybe a coaching change.😏
You did Great, Matt's!
Im sorry you didnt get 70 Auston. Like you said turn the page and keep going, theres a bigger goal ahead.
Lets gooo!!
No there isn't. He failed.
@@jake-qn3tl imagine being that much of a hater you think 69 goals is a "failed season". Name a single active player that's scored more goals than him, I'll wait!
Heartbreaking having matthews not hit 70 in a game like this and a rotten 4 game losing streak to end the season. But what a great historic season for him nonetheless and I truly beleaf that Nylander will show us in the playoffs why he deserves that 11.5 and that matthews won't disappear and continue to play at this level. I truly beleaf 💙
Good luck on the playoffs 🔥
Wow! That was so hard to watch and not scream constantly! So I did.
I can’t wait to watch the two Florida teams battle. Finally my two most despised teams against each other.
As for my Maple Leafs, I felt so bad for Auston, his lovely parents and the amazing fans who travelled to witness his 70th.
It was not meant to be as Auston said.
The entire team wanted it for him, and sometimes when you want something so desperately, it doesn’t happen.
I am insistent that we acknowledge the extraordinary season Auston had, 69 goals!!!! And he is ours!
How lucky are we?
Thank you for the wonderful season PAPI.
On to the Bruins.
Don’t let Marchand intimidate you guys.
Play your game.
And remember your successes.
Your true fans will be cheering you on and without criticism.
Hockey is the greatest game in the world, and I feel lucky to be a Maple Leaf fan.
💙GO LEAFS GO💙
Thank you, Auston, for a tremendous
Regular season
I've been defending Keefe for years, saying he's not the problem. He was the only guy that hated this idiotic pursuit of 70 goals, and fans and media criticized him for it. Will you fools now admit he was right?
One of the best players in the world… 69 is outstanding… best two way playing in the game… Boston might be getting over confident… the Rat said early in the season he didn’t want to face the leafs …
man, i know the game didn't matter much and the boys were just trying to keep safe, but this isn't really a good look going into post. 4L streak. Hope you guys are able to shake off these losses. Even though it wasn't a 70 season, holy cow, AM69 (nice) is quite the achievement. Hopefully everyone is good for Saturday and go into it mentally strong considering the history. LFG Leafs.
GREAT performance this year 2023-24 Austin . Without you in the LINEUP this team would never SNIFF the Playoffs in the past 7 years ... Without you this team is NOTHING its 100 % TRUE FACT
Mr. Matthew's Thank-you for the thrill...next game I will root. Go Buds Go!😊❤
What are they talking about?! 'He fell short of 70" goals. No he didn't. Papi scored 69 NHL GOALS! There was no one close to that, not short at all. It is the other players in the league that fell short of 69 goals.
I feel for you my guy you deserved to get it you busted your ass had an amazing season have a strong playoff and let’s smack some bruin
This game was just proof God has a sense of humour. The one shot since 2022 Brodie doesn't want to go in goes in and prevents the last best shot of Matthews getting 70...leaving him with 69 goals. lol it hurts but it's also funny. Shake off the meaningless losses and throw it into full gear and this team shouldn't be afraid of anyone in the playoffs. Round 1 is likely gonna be the hardest one to get through but if they play playoff hockey, if they all compete all throw the body and all play with intensity they could be a real underdog darkhorse this year. This is not the same team that's disappointed in the past, these Leafs are not getting pushed around and they have the ability to do the pushing this time. GO Leafs GO!
Head up papi 💙
Sheldon keefe you are a brutal coach. Keefe hasent made lines in 2 years, absolutely absurd lines change every game, and terrible line combos
Bert got special treatment lol. Bruins in however many it takes. *LFG STARS*
Auston will get 70 plus next year. Just the start. Time to get the Cup!
Why do I feel like they just got eliminated again in the first round of the playoffs!
69 is aa good as 70 in my mind
there's literally no difference, people obsess over the round number. If one hits off his ass and goes in, now he's magically a better player hahaha
@@mixremusicThe difference is 1. Did you miss math class?
@@jake-qn3tl huhuhuh that's so funny
I don't know any woman that likes 70 !
Go LEAFS Go
4 or 5 games and no more stress.
Why not ask a smile😊question once in a while❤
When does 34 get the C?
What a way to go into the playoffs this Coach really should go 2 games left in the season and both Stinkers cant motivate the Refs take advantage of Keefe the creampuff .
69 goals is still better than 100 assists.
They looked playoff ready. For another first round exit. And I bleed Leafs blue.
I can careless for 70. More worried about Boston haunting this team
Less than 2 weeks until golf season begins
auston hit so many crossbars n posts this season, most in the league! he also didnt get too many powerplay goals, i say this guy can hit close to 80, possibly 80!!! remember i said this! lmao
Fun fact shots that hit the post, don't count as shots on goal.
@lightningfan9484 fun fact, shots that hit the post most definitely beat the goalie, most players hit the odd post here or there, Matthews does it all the time because he finds space and has that lethal shot
@@northerngurl6178 lol it still doesn't count towards team shots, it's like he missed the net. Hitting the post means nothing.
@@lightningfan9484 I didn't say it counts as a shot, I said he hits the post more than others by far because he consistently beats the goalie, the reason he has more goals than any active player atm is largely due to his ability to beat goalies, it ain't that deep, I know alot of people hate that Matthews is the best goal scorer on the planet they're afraid to acknowledge a great player cuz he doesn't play for their team, jeesus go get a hug from your mother
@@northerngurl6178 did I ever say something negative towards Matthews? Pretty sure I'm just talking about how hitting the post means nothing regardless of beating the goalie. But nice try.
Love Marner and Willy but they built better for a non-contact league
LETS GO BOYS!!! time for the Bruins. Time to beat em
Is it me or did look like auston was getting a little choked up when asked about kucherovs accomplishment?
Leafs were distracted by Matthews’ chase for 70 goals. Should have rested him
Your going down in 4 straight !
Mike.
Why do they say "obviously" so often?
that ahhh wanted it has made me sad our pookie bear needs to understand how amazing he is
Mathew’s should be captain
Go get 70 next year Auston. 20+ posts hit, he’s gonna do it easily. Go slay that bear/dragon/monkey off back lmao
Is it just me or was this team playing better before Marner came back ?
Keefe needs to go I think, he has nothing loading up a line and playing your top players constantly isn't working so maybe try something else. What do you have to lose you are losing anyway. Play some new d that you signed. But congrats you got kucherov his milestone, and made your selves look back. Just don't see how a team that breaks all these records be so bad. Really you had maybe 10 really good games all season.
Holy shit is bertuzzi done with Toronto media LMAO wish we could resign him but this dude ain’t playing here next year
Nice
7.62 DUD.
On any other night with those shots he'd have another hatty. Now he'll be even more driving to finish
Seven comments listed. Zero show.
Show time kids
This Leafs team got slaughtered by two of their divisional rivals heading into the playoffs. And I mean they got bombed into oblivion. And now facing Bruins. It's David vs Goliath all over again. God helps the Leafs.
Matthews is right. This teams defense stinks. Letting in way too many pucks
The leafs were like no shows in the game, just sad their top players couldn’t do anything, it’s like, we have our big pay cheques so we don’t really need to play our best. The leafs need some better goalies, maybe the should look into that during the offseason, goalies are terrible, except Samsonov.
Matthews will have fire in his eyes in the playoffs. The only way to beat Boston is play the trap. It's a different game in the playoffs. Low scoring!!!
Well that went well. As long as Leafs dont play in Florida they might get past the first round
This was not a good way to go into the playoffs against Boston.
Alright let’s focus on the first round series with Boston and smoke Brad Marchand not one, not twice but thrice.
Domi vs the rat turned chicken all series we win this in 4 or 5
Soon to be golfers!
I actually feel bad for Matthews he should have had 70 tonight 😢
never feel bad for a millionaire , i feel you it sucks , but 69 is still niceee
I feel bad for him only in the sense that it felt like Keefe almost seemed like he was resisting letting him out in crucial situations from early on to help his count. Goes all the way back to his hatrick against Philly in the first period and then he hardly saw the ice that game. He was zooming.. terrible coach man. Let him dominate when he’s going strong. But no let’s play our fourth line against every teams top line for some reason? .. 69 goals is still tremendous though! Savage
@@haleykeir5720why not he’s still human just like you and me just with more money than others.
Giver again boys
Austin 69
This will be the year
Great team and individual accomplishments during the regular season. Post season is all that matters. I personally do not feel confident with Marner and Matthew’s being together. I’ve been watching for years how Marner in particular becomes so much more ineffective in heavy high pressure moments and games which is playoff hockey. If this pattern continues this post season it’s time to move on from Marner regardless of his immense talent. Very important that Nylander folded his tent the past month or so. It’s really sad to see Nylander mail it in when a player like Homberg plays warrior like every shift. I’ll be supporting the team as usual but my confidence isn’t the highest
I'm not sure you can say that Nylander's poor month = 'folding his tent'. All players have bad stretches. I wouldn't be surprised in the least if Willy was the most important contributor to beating the Bruins (along with Domi and Bertuzzi in particular).
it’s called the eye test. There is more to it than numbers. Having said that 88 was in a position to significantly increase his numbers with 3 weeks to go in the season but didn’t. Again. It’s the eye test. I watch his play and judge the effort he does or doesn’t spend. Any observant fan knows the effort isn’t always there and liaise faire and flippant attitude when interviewedc is obvious. I personally can’t make excuses for what my eyes tell me
@@davelindey8023 I get it. Eye test, and all. But, look, he had a really good season last year, and excelled even more in the playoffs. I will bet that he does the same, this time around. He will be a factor, in my humble opinion.
fucking hate the maple leafs. Lose every game like bitches!
facts
Men v boys next week.
Who you calling boys?
@@red3here he called you a boy...... i heard him.
Production quality of this video suckkks. A 6th grader could do better. No one hears the questions again.. toronto media is the absolute worst 😂
So many bad vibes with the team right now. 4 straight L's, Matthews not getting to 70, bad goaltending, bad special teams, injuries etc. Going to need a complete 180 in 3 days if the leafs want to have a chance at winning
Domi will be back but I don't think he'll make a huge difference. We all know how Boston plays against the leafs and like you said, bad goaltending and not to mention this defense.
Leafs are tougher this season but Matthews line will have 2 tough guys, which basically sets up the 2nd and 3rd line to get murdered
Losing streaks happen dude.
@red3here yea they do. But it's how they're playing and losing. Defense has sucked all year. Goaltending is inconsistent and special teams suck.
Leafs not good enough.
Breaking news, Auston caught on tape with groupie having ironic 69 after last night's failure to reach 70.
...ya, no.
@@JcraftCharger Apparently so. It gets worse, groupie reported to be a parking lot security guard.
He really looks down by his failure to not score 70. He probably knows how poorly the Leafs are structured and he’ll never win a Stanley Cup as a Leaf. 😀
Go Leafs go & maybe at least Leafs can win two second round games ?
How are they poorly structured and why do you think that are you even a leafs fan?
@@red3here I am a new Leaf playoff supporter this spring. Well - has any team ever played as low as a Wildcard Team in the standings and never had a playoff run - when it has 4 of the 9 $11 Million NHL player contracts?
Having $50 Million tied up - mainly in four forwards - (one JT looked best as 3rd line Centre this year) looks bad. Oh yes - with Marner playing while Domi sat out - Matthews stopped scoring in the last two games & missed out on getting 70.
My question is - why would anyone think this Leaf Core 4 - is well structured?
And where is a justification for the $50 Million spending on this Leaf Core 4 with 8 years of zero playoff runs?
Those are just honest straightforward comments.
But as a new Leaf Playoff support for only this spring - I can add: Miracles do happen - and maybe Leafs should bring back pyramid power this spring. At least the Leafs aren’t eliminated yet - that is some good news. 😀
@@red3here Defense is a mess.
@@red3here They are absolutely poorly structured lol, what is this delusion
Matthews failed to beat Matt Tomkins. Let that sink in...😅
Who’s Matt Tomkins?
Thanks for comin out
@Joseph And you still live in your parents basement. Let that sink in 😂😂
@@1madmaxx80 I live in my parents basement. Do you realize how much I save!
@@1madmaxx80 huh? You?! Are you on your parents, home wifi?
Loser performance. Let the end of the season derail to help you score then choke .
Lmao what a joke of a team first round done
That's likely what you and everyone like you said last year ha ha. Didn't happen, did it? Boston going down, mark my words, Leaf-hater.
Out in 5-6.
Nah, win in 6
Congratulations Matty 69 goals is amazing!! Now go get em in the playoffs!!
Love the enthusiasm 😅
@@alchemical.fitness they've learned NOTHING. It's pathetic.
That's what your dad said yet here you are.
On the ice for 4 of Tampa's goals.
Lazy backchecking and looking confused in his own end.
He's not on the PK but yet leaf media says he should get Selke voted
😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
Funny stuff.
I actually feel bad for matthews not getting that 70 , it’s gotta sting
Sheldon is sure steering them in the rite direction, clown 🤡 should been fired months ago
We don’t got Gretzky we got bertzky
@@mikemacmaster4260mikemcmasterbater
Bertsky, along with Domi are key guys we'll need to step up in order to get past the big bad Bruins. Along with a rejuvenated Nylander...
😡Keeefe! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON'T PLAY BRODIE IN THE PLAYOFFS! Once again, the first goal of the game and who is right there lost in the weeds? BRODIE! That just takes the sails right out of the team before the game has really begun. ⛵
⛳🏌🏻♀Well, warm up the golf clubs fellas cuz after the effort of the last few games we should see you there before the end of next week.
This team is NOT listening to the coach re defensive coverage. It's been clear for most of the season that Keefe has lost the room. The team needs a coach that will make them play the right way, regardless of $$ (yes William, I'm looking at your lazy a$$ that only back-checks once in a blue moon, meanders to the bench, and gives up on the puck when he loses it) or trade them if they refuse (don't give me this "no trade clause" crap because they'll be begging to be traded after you've sat them long enough!).
It's hard to believe, but this team has actually been going BACKWARDS over the last few years and getting worse, not better (and no, getting lucky and winning a series doesn't mean you're a better team)! You'd think it wasn't possible, but there it is! I was hoping for my last hockey season alive that the addition of Bertuzzi and Domi would add some grit this year and maybe make it "the year" to go deep. But even those two can't change the fact that this team refuses to play proper defense. God they are the most frustrating team to watch! (they'll give me a heart attack before my other ailments kill me!)
We need Matthews, Domi and Bert back together.
I have to be honest, if the Leafs had simply played their normal game and structure and made decisions like they usually do these last 2 games, Auston would have actually reached 70. I think the circus and chaos with how the team was playing - recklessly at times - actually lowered his odds to 70 instead of increasing them.
The best thing the Leafs could have done was come out blazing 4-0 in the first period - forget the record. And then, when Tampa felt like there was nothing to play for and eased up, THEN you let Auston get an easy goal. That was the way to do it. Instead, we saw a circus tonight.
69 goals is still unreal. Generational goal scorer. He doesn’t need another superstar beside him.
Boys Matthews had an amazing season 69 goals. The Leafs had an amazing season altogether next season