What you're doing here is constructive criticism. Nothing wrong with that. I think what Suzuki, Nilan and myself (amongst others) are referring to is the "over-the-top" criticism, borderline attacks on the guy. He doesn't deserve that one bit.
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I have never liked his way of playing. Too many high risk plays even in at rimes he’s spectacular to watch. But to personally attack him is wrong. He didn’t deserve the hate I saw after the game Saturday.
Agreed Gilles. I believe I may have missed the personal attacks. They would be wrong. However, critiquing his miscues are most certainly not offside. Others, deflecting criticism of him is also fair. Opinions are for all.
This is my main gripe with Matheson. As a veteran, he should already know that going for high risk plays are not a part of his job. It feels like he doesn't know he's getting older and thus can't do what he did in years past.
When you get to a certain level, you are what you are. It seems at time we're expecting a $9M performance from a $5M player. And that's not just about Matheson, but in general. I feel like on his strong side, with a defensively liable partner, he would be excellent. We're asking too much of him.
And when I say "we", I'm not speaking only of us #Habs fans, but also the coaching staff playing him in all situations, 25-30 minutes a game. He's played as a number one defenseman when that's not his chair. But he's definitely a top-4 on just about any team in the #NHL.
I’ve tried on a lot of theories with MM, and yours work for me in terms of over use=brain cramps . I think it was always assumed that he’d become consistent over time and it hasn’t quite happened. He can make brilliant defensive plays, stand up against the best, then lose Tatar.
Exactly!
Someone put up a Matheson is the dumbest player ever meme, which is crossing the line!
I 🚫 right away .
No negative bullshit is required!
#GOHABSGO
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We always knew Hutson/Ghule were going to be our top 2 LD, with Xhekaj 3rd.
From that simple fact, Matheson never fit going fwd.
Someone put up a Matheson is the dumbest player ever meme, which is crossing the line!
I 🚫 right away .
No negative bullshit is required!
#GOHABSGO