Matthews has ‘my full support’ as Maple Leafs captain, Tavares says
Aug 14, 2024 · TORONTO -- Auston Matthews was stunned. On the other end of the line in late July was Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares. Matthews figured he was calling about …
How John Tavares handled passing Maple Leafs' captaincy to Auston Matthews
Aug 15, 2024 · Anna Dua and Luke Fox discuss takeaways from the Toronto Maple Leafs naming Auston Matthews as their new captain, including why the change was a foregone conclusion …
Matthews named Maple Leafs captain, replaces Tavares - NHL.com
Oct 2, 2019 · TORONTO -- Auston Matthews was named the 26th captain in Toronto Maple Leafs history Wednesday. He is the first United States-born player to be captain in the franchise's …
Auston Matthews is named captain of Maple Leafs, succeeding John Tavares
Aug 14, 2024 · The 26-year-old Matthews succeeds John Tavares, who had worn the “C” for the Maple Leafs since 2019 and is set to become a free agent next summer. Matthews signed a …
Why Are The Maple Leafs Changing Captains From John Tavares to Auston …
Aug 14, 2024 · The Toronto Maple Leafs officially announced Auston Matthews as the 26th captain in franchise history on Wednesday. The club held a press conference where now …
John Tavares' family makes heartfelt gesture to support Auston Matthews
Aug 14, 2024 · John Tavares ' family made a heartfelt gesture to support Auston Matthews during the Toronto Maple Leafs' press conference to announce his captaincy. After five years of …
NHL News: Auston Matthews' Maple Leafs confirm final update
Jan 17, 2025 · Alarm bells went off for the Toronto Maple Leafs after Wednesday’s practice when star John Tavares left the training game injured during a power play drill. The latest update on …
Maple Leafs captain: Why John Tavares is giving Auston Matthews …
Aug 13, 2024 · The Athletic's Chris Johnston reported on Monday that the Maple Leafs are expected to name star center Auston Matthews as the new captain of the team, removing the …
Auston Matthews to Replace John Tavares As Maple Leafs Captain
Aug 12, 2024 · The Toronto Maple Leafs will have a new captain for the 2024-25 season, with veteran forward John Tavares set to remove the "C" from his jersey, according to multiple …
John Tavares cedes captaincy to Auston Matthews in Maple …
Aug 13, 2024 · Tavares, who left Long Island during the 2018 NHL offseason for his hometown Maple Leafs, will hand over the captaincy to star forward Auston Matthews, The Athletic reported.