Auston Matthews to be named captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs
In a groundbreaking announcement from Darren Dreger of TSN, the Toronto Maple Leafs are set to name Matthews as their new team captain .
This decision marks a significant shift in the team's leadership, as the captaincy will transition from the seasoned John Tavares to Auston Matthews, signaling a new chapter for the franchise.
Matthews, who has been with the Maple Leafs since being drafted first overall in 2016, has rapidly developed into one of the NHL's premier players. Renowned for his scoring prowess, Matthews has consistently delivered impressive performances, including a remarkable season where he netted over 60 goals.
His evolution into an elite two-way player is further underscored by his recent contract extension and accumulating votes for the Selke Trophy, an award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.
John Tavares, the outgoing captain, has expressed his full support for this change in leadership. Tavares's endorsement of Matthews underscores a unified front within the team, crucial for their success moving forward. The shift comes at a time when the Maple Leafs are desperate to overcome their playoff hurdles, having struggled to advance deep into the postseason in recent years.
This leadership change coincides with other significant adjustments within the team, including the appointment of Craig Berube as the new head coach. With General Manager Brad Treliving at the helm for his second season, these changes are indicative of his strategy to leave a lasting impact on the team's dynamics and performance.
As Auston Matthews prepares to don the captain's �C' in the upcoming weeks, all eyes will be on him to lead the Maple Leafs into a new era of potential and success. This strategic move might just be the catalyst the team needs to shake off their playoff disappointments and finally capture the long-elusive Stanley Cup.
Source: Darren Dreger
Leafs announcing Captaincy change
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Do you believe that the team will be impacted in any way by Matthews being named captain? | ||
| Yes, it's a wind of change | 7 | 19.4 % |
| No, does nothing | 29 | 80.6 % |
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