*******If you are interested in sponsorship or advertising your business in the Greater Toronto / Southern Ontario area on this column, please send a message for more information by clicking on the “Contact” button at the top of the page.
*******
The Toronto Maple Leafs held a media availability on Wednesday to announce Auston Matthews as the club’s 26th team captain, taking over from veteran John Tavares.
“When Brad Treliving and I met at the end of this past season and discussed ways for our team to take the next step, we both agreed that Auston is ready and it’s his time to lead,” Tavares said. “It’s been an incredible honor to serve as captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs these past five seasons. Looking forward, I will do everything to support Auston as we continue our pursuit of the Stanley Cup.”
The 26-year-old is well on his way to being the franchise’s most impactful player. Matthews was selected first overall in 2016, and has won the Hart Memorial Trophy, three Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophies, the Ted Lindsay Award, and the Calder Memorial Trophy. The Leafs hope that under his leadership that he can add a Stanley Cup ring to the list of accomplishments.
"I’m incredibly humbled to be named captain of the Maple Leafs," Matthews said. "I’m honored to follow in John’s footsteps and continue our work in leading this team along with so many other leaders within our dressing room. This team, this city, and our fans mean everything to me. We all embrace the history of this franchise, and we are determined to get the job done.”
Toronto Maple Leafs Blogger • 
Join the Discussion:
»