The Toronto Maple Leafs will title Auston Matthews as their subsequent captain, in line with Darren Dreger. Matthews, 26, was chosen first total by the Leafs in 2016. He has 368 targets and 649 factors in 562 profession video games with the workforce. He has been an alternate captain for the previous 5 seasons.
This stunning resolution will strip John Tavares of the captaincy following his four-season run with the title. He additionally captained Canada on the 2024 IIHF World Championship the place he scored two targets and 9 assists in 9 video games and the New York Islanders for 5 seasons previous to becoming a member of the Leafs.
With Tavares heading into the ultimate season of his seven-year, $77 million contract signed again in 2018 with the Leafs, Matthews taking on as captain was anticipated to happen subsequent season. Nevertheless, this resolution will probably depart Tavares as an alternate captain as he helps Matthews transition to the title.
Any issues of animosity between Matthews and Tavares must be put apart as Dregger experiences Tavares and normal supervisor Brad Treliving labored collectively within the resolution. Heading right into a pivotal 12 months for the franchise, the Leafs may have a brand new head coach and captain.
