It takes balls to do this in an NHL game

[@chrisg1556]

Eck is no longer a Rangers fan. He's all in on the Leafs. Let's go!

[@xViperGTR]

To be fair there’s nothing fun about Rangers hockey anymore lmao

[@TyroneC1995]

If that's the case, he wasn't an authentic Rangers fan to begin with.

[@XPrezObamaX]

@@TyroneC1995 The Rangers arnt Ranger fans at this point 🤣

[@akaseanyp]

Hard to care about the team when they players don't even care about the team

[@TheGatrGamr]

I also wonder if taking the C off his chest has played a role for Tavares, that pressure especially in Toronto would've been killer

[@jeffreycairns767]

Has absolutely nothing to do with anything

[@edited1325]

You know what that means! Another 10+ million dollar contract for 4-8 years 😀🔫 same with Marner

[@thereaversden6847]

It also the coach imo. Keefe was a high octane, high speed offense coach. Berube slows the pace and coaches a strong transitional style hockey which fits his current play style.

[@josht3326]

I mean historically speaking it technically takes balls to be in nhl game to begin with

[@stevenfleet1382]

Manon Rhéaume disagrees

[@Renegade322]

The picture of tavares floating over the sabres with his amulet sucking in hats is prpbably one of my favorite fan arts ove ever seen

[@petermills-c1h]

This is the same Tavares Leafs fans keep complaining about:2nd on the team in goals; 3rd in points. The complaints always seem to revolve around the money. Tavares is the only big paycheque who sees his own side of centre. If they think he should stay in Toronto for half of what he is getting, they better say goodbye.

[@ComicallyLargeGrape]

I don’t get why people give updates on the leafs. Here is the end of season update. Toronto makes playoffs, fumbles first round or gives the second round team a free win. And marner does nothing as usual. I’d have better odds letting a make a wish team play for the leafs instead of

[@thenickfoxx]

Bro this game was 3 days ago lmao

[@Brandon4916]

I'm kinda with you here lol, these are 2-3 minute videos that are 2-3 days after the buzz of the incident

[@XPrezObamaX]

@@Brandon4916 Takes time to make videos... If you think you can do it better and faster, then do it. Dont just comment on another persons video... Loser Kiddo

[@ethanparker7900]

I was never a fan of the isles or leafs but man JT i have always been very fond of. People only give him shit cause of his contract load or cause he chose to go to his hometown rather than stay with the isles. While it was ofc disappointing to see him leave the isles after so long, i don't blame him for choosing the leafs of all teams since he's from the area and grew up rooting for them specifically. And the contract salary so many debates about that but man the guy he's been almost a point per game player almost his whole career. The 2009-2010 season ofc was rough cause it was his rookie year but the 2010-2011 season, his sophomore season was when he really started to take off into the stud we all expected and even today while he's not quite the badass he was in 2023, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2013 or 2011, he is still going quite strong and provides excellent leadership and is a great mentor for young players to look up to. He also was the one that finally got the leafs out of round 1 in 2023. Given how much of a struggle round 1 was to the leafs, him getting that series winner in 2023 was quite the accomplishment for them cause of how long they'd been waiting to get out of round 1. Same goes for 2016 with the islanders a first round hero. It doesn't seem like much being the first round but given those respective droughts, its worth noting to his name and legacy since those things likely wouldn't have happened without him

[@CamGoldberg3796]

Eck talk about the Avs please (desperate Avs fan)

[@jimb.7523]

I'm glad they got rid of Georgiev and Annunen. They were terrible.

[@Luke-qs1yc]

eck dont talk about the nucks please (depressed nucks fan)

[@timetowakeup6302]

Avs are heating up and they got themselves a solid goalie. Look out

[@aspirindamage5152]

i suck at hockey compared to anyone who ever played semi professional hockey, BUT OMG do i wish my linemates had more consistent positioning. every time i played with the top line (i was the enforcer) id have the most amount of assists from plays like this. go to the corner, knock 2-3 guys off the puck, then send a blind pass directly to where theyd be and we’d get so many points holy shit. then when the coach didnt like me or just life happens and i was on lines where they played like mini mites and scrambled for the puck i looked equally as bad because i was never the fastest, or the best shot, or anything. so id get the puck and just sit there trying to figure out what to do because when you have good linemates you can simply tic-tac-toe it. i always knew where a good player was going to be on the ice, without even looking. just had a tough time figuring out where the other ones were as quickly hehe

[@johnblouch]

I love the amulet references, I always forget about those lol

[@jeffreycairns767]

It's idiotic

[@Fraustyy]

JT is a beast and is every year since joining the league, dude has 24/7 security footage hooked up behind his head

[@kazuhiramiller1616]

Marner and JT will always be way better than Matthews and Marner. Hated when they were seperated few years ago.

[@jeffreycairns767]

Matthews is better with Marner on his wing. Marner, overall, is better without Matthews

[@jeremy9717]

@@jeffreycairns767exactly

[@kazuhiramiller1616]

@jeffreycairns767 13m I'd expect him to be good on his own. Marner with JT makes the team way better than AM and Marner.

[@jeffreycairns767]

@kazuhiramiller1616 I'm not saying he shouldn't be. BTW, players don't get paid just because of their skill. $13M is more, just like the other core 4

[@kazuhiramiller1616]

@@jeffreycairns767 Performance and skill makes up that 13m. But the point is, it makes little sense to not play JT with Marner. Marner is more complete, and we even saw that first year Marner and JT were together, JT had a career year. No reason to not continue that, but the galaxy brain of Keefe decided otherwise, and while Matthews had a career year, Marner was less of a complete player, and JT was being critiqued for forever. Thankfully Berube has seemingly taken note, and hopefully when Matthews is back, he is not auto paired with Marner again.

[@jakeweston13]

I think the NHL really needs a comeback player of the year award like the NFL. Each season it seems like one or more vets in the league has a monster season after having a few down years.

[@CojoSC]

With that title, I'm SHOCKED you didn't mention blocking a shot off the boys this game.

[@JanneAirDotCom]

Love what you do Eck!

[@balkthor]

Wasn’t able to catch the insane Kraken game this weekend since I’m on vacation with the family. Hope you’re able to sneak in a video on it, David!

[@kultaseppa]

Are you going to cover USA - FIN U20 game?

[@rednwhite67]

The regular season champions

[@friskywarrior6866]

He’s here all the chatter , plus hes the true Captain

[@Bigsby-g2o]

The leafs.. a regular season juggernaut

[@Electron-qg1oy]

Key words regular season juggernaut no playoffs in there

[@Jayyyyyoh]

I’ve noticed a few times that Larkin lets soft passes go by him. Look at the Tavares empty net goal a few games ago.

[@msideshiftr1121]

This is the last year of his (Tavares) contract. He is playing for a favourable negotiating position. He knows this will probably be the last contract he signs and has his eyes on a big payday.

[@tsaageotrimm]

contract years work like magic for players lmao instant production boost 🤑🤑🤑

[@theantbuster7754]

Using this title and not mentioning Benoit's blocked shot off the balls in this same game is an unfortunate oversight

[@mateo1726]

No expects that pass so no one is trying to defend against it. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see a few more guys try it

[@Gowingslions-11]

Am I the only one who cried when we were down by 5😅

[@andersbondensson2042]

Everyone seems to be playing better when Matthews is not in the line up. Hm..,

[@ethanparker7900]

cause matthews gets carried by other players like JT and marner and without them he doesn't perform as well and when he's in the lineup, other players don't get quality opportunities like he does

[@kkerbawy]

is it leafs like they get blown away or leaves like they do in the first round ?

[@devilsarebeastly]

Matthews will come back with just enough games to slow Marners point production to 99 preventing him from cracking 100 points.

[@ethanparker7900]

true since marner and tavares tend to carry him

[@junk3996]

mitch will 100% break 100 points this year if he stays healthy

[@jiml5837]

He needs a new contract. Nuf Said.

[@bns9915]

Yeah, for about 3mil less

[@blakedubty8965]

It take Johnny over papi for my team any day

[@skrillzd]

you're amazing keep up the god work eck

[@0...00..19]

Cause hes a good captain that jyst cant be in the spotlight as one lol

[@Lightzsszszs]

Matthews need marner on his wing but for marner he is better without Matthews

[@Off-The-X]

Sorry, thought this was an adults channel. Better look at the 90's games, Fing Tool!

[@brendan8637]

JT contract year

[@russell-di8js]

JT like most of the Leaf's elite players are good & sometimes great regular season players; but no1 except rabid Toronto fans expect much post season, we just don't. This isn't solely based on dislike for the Leafs but the knowledge that their pretty play, based mainly on a few players wont be enough when the going gets tough. Like seriously who'll be surprised when they don't make the Eastern Conference final?

[@d2c341]

Leafs should trade Matthews.

[@rayzr8945]

For who

[@coastaku1954]

I'm sorry what? This is what I hate about other leaf fans, when their star players have an off night or are on injury leave, people instantly crucify them and want them gone

[@jeffreycairns767]

​@coastaku1954 95% aren't real fans. They know little to nothing about the players or game. They watch highlights, maybe, and see who the goal scorers were and who won. Based off that, they think they know everything.

[@d2c341]

@@coastaku1954 Congrats but never call me a Leafs fan. Matthews' insane cap hit and his lack of performance in the playoffs have been obvious to anyone paying attention. The Leafs fans I can't stand are too blind to notice. Leafs always fall come the playoffs and you get what you asked for with Matthews.

[@coastaku1954]

@@d2c341 How many rocket richards has he won? How many Hart trophies has he won? How many Matthews jerseys do you see? How many little kids say that Auston Matthews is their favourite player? Face it, Auston Matthews is an elite hockey talent, and you cannot blame one player for playoff woes, that's literally not how hockey works

[@RTWC269]

leafs need to trade Tavares now because his contract is up next season and he's playing decently well rn. trade for some solid d.

[@iamNotHereB]

Solid d? Have you watched any games this season? LOL The only weak player there is Timmons and he's scratched for Meyers often and will be all the time when Hakkanpaa is back

[@ethanparker7900]

he has a nmc in deal and since he is a toronto native and all his family being there there would be no way in hell he'd waive it lol

[@iamNotHereB]

@RTWC269 solid d? Have you watching any games this season? They need a 2C or 3C more than anything. Trading away JT means they need both. D is not the problem this season.

[@RTWC269]

@@iamNotHereB sorry I meant to say centres idk where defence came from lol

[@RTWC269]

@@ethanparker7900 you’re not going to win a cup with Tavares. Trade him while he’s still hot and get some good centres in return that will bolster the lineup. Look at what Florida did with huberdeau