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NHL 2024 Free Agency: Pittsburgh Penguins preview

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images A look at where the Penguins stand on the biggest day of the off-season: the start of free agency Welcome to July 1st, which despite being in the heart of summer serves as one of the most im

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Published: 1 year ago

Stripping John Tavares of the captaincy was a huge move: Leafs Morning Take

But seriously, why August 12th? In case you missed it (not sure how you would), according to multiple sources, the Leafs are expected to introduce Auston Matthews as the 26th captain in franchise history at a press conference on Wednesday morning in

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Published: 1 year ago

FTB: Auston Matthews to be named Toronto Maple Leafs captain this morning

How do we feel about this?

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Published: 1 year ago

Will Maple Leafs’ captain switch make a difference?

NHL analyst Justin Bourne joins Ken Reid on Sportsnet Central to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs switching the team captain from John Tavares to Auston Matthews and the impact the change may have on the group.

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Published: 1 year ago

Reports: Matthews to be named Leafs' captain

Star center Auston Matthews will be the Toronto Maple Leafs' next captain, according to multiple reports Monday.

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Published: 1 year ago

Analysis: John Tavares passes the torch, making Auston Matthews the 26th captain in Maple Leafs history

How’s this for some dog-days-of-the-offseason news content: The Toronto Maple Leafs will be naming Auston Matthews the 26th captain in franchise history this week. TSN’s Darren Dreger first reported the news, which will be formally announced at a

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Published: 1 year ago

The decision to hand Auston Matthews the captaincy was long overdue: Alberga’s Take

Following yet another Game 7 loss, the Toronto Maple Leafs preached change this summer, and to an extent, they seem to be following through on it. Sort of. Frankly, I wasn’t expecting a captaincy change period, so indisputably, I was utterly shocke

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Published: 1 year ago

Matthews to Be Named Maple Leafs Captain, Replacing Tavares

The post Matthews to Be Named Maple Leafs Captain, Replacing Tavares appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Auston Matthews will be named the new captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, replacing John Tavares after extensive discussions. The post Matthews to

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Published: 1 year ago

NHL Rumors: Auston Matthews to Replace John Tavares as Maple Leafs Captain

The Toronto Maple Leafs will reportedly have a new captain during the 2024-25 season. Darren Dreger and Chris Johnston of TSN reported Monday that the Eastern…

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Published: 1 year ago

Toronto Maple Leafs to name Auston Matthews captain on Wednesday

Matthews has been an alternate captain with the Leafs for the last five seasons.

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Published: 1 year ago

Auston Matthews set to become the 26th captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews will be the new captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs next year. The move has been heavily speculated this offseason, as the team tries to move in to a new era, and with current captain John Tavares heading in to the last year of his con

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs to Name Auston Matthews Captain

The Toronto Maple Leafs will name Auston Matthews as their next captain, according to Darren Dreger. Matthews, 26, was selected first overall by the Leafs in 2016. He has 368…

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Published: 1 year ago

Maple Leafs to name Auston Matthews as 26th captain in franchise history

Auston Matthews will be named as the next captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday at a press conference, the team confirmed Monday. TSN’s Darren Dreger was the first to report. John Tavares, the incumbent captain is on board with the decisi

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