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 the upcoming season and what...
Why Are The Maple Leafs Changing Captains From John Tavares to Auston …
Aug 14, 2024 · It’s the start of a new era in Leaf land. The Toronto Maple Leafs officially announced Auston Matthews as the 26th captain in franchise history on Wednesday. The club held a press conference...
Matthews named Maple Leafs captain, replaces Tavares
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 107-year...
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 wearing the C on his jersey, John Tavares finally passed the torch to Matthews , who became the 26th captain in Toronto Maple Leafs history.
Toronto Maple Leafs name Auston Matthews captain
Aug 14, 2024 · The Toronto Maple Leafs formally announced Auston Matthews as the 26th captain in team history on Wednesday, with now-former captain John Tavares expressing his unequivocal support in passing the...
Auston Matthews 'got chills' when John Tavares told him he was …
Aug 14, 2024 · When Auston Matthews’ phone buzzed sometime near the end of July and he saw it was John Tavares calling, he didn’t hesitate to pick up. What Tavares had to say, though, threw Matthews for a...
John Tavares on passing on the captaincy to Auston Matthews: …
Aug 14, 2024 · Former captain John Tavares discussed handing over the captaincy to Auston Matthews, how it will change his role in the team, and his desire to remain a Maple Leaf beyond the season.
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 reports.
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.
Auston Matthews to be named Maple Leafs captain, taking over from John ...
Aug 12, 2024 · Auston Matthews is set to become the next captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, taking over the team’s top leadership role from teammate John Tavares, according to multiple sources familiar...