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Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Tavares, Samsonov & Schultz

In today’s edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll dive into today’s biggest headline: Auston Matthews being named captain. After this significant decision, I’ll also explore what’s next…

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Published: 8 months ago

Maple Leafs Notes: Tavares, Marner, Hakanpaa

John Tavares’ concession of the captaincy today doesn’t mean he’ll be phased out of the Maple Leafs’ leadership group entirely, general manager Brad Treliving told reporters (via David Alter of The Hockey News). Tavares will serve as an alt

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Published: 8 months ago

‘That’s the goal, to be a Leaf for life’: Auston Matthews’ captaincy represents the best path forward

The Maple Leafs have now made it official, Papi is now Cappy. This is unquestionably the best path forward for the Maple Leafs and one that seemed destined from the moment that the Maple Leafs selected Auston Matthews first overall. Great players wan

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Published: 8 months ago

Maple Leafs name Auston Matthews new captain: Watch the full presser

Watch the full press conference from the Toronto Maple Leafs, as the team announces that Auston Matthews will become the 26th captain in franchise history, succeeding John Tavares.

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Published: 8 months ago

‘Another step’: Why Treliving was ready to make leadership move

Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving discusses the move to name Auston Matthews as the new captain of the team, and why it represents the team looking to take another step forward in its chase for a Stanley Cup.

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Published: 8 months ago

Matthews overcome with emotions when receiving phone call from Tavares

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews talks about the many emotions he went through when receiving the initial phone call from John Tavares, where he first told him he was going to pass the captaincy to him.

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Published: 8 months ago

Leafs officially name Auston Matthews captain

Auston Matthews was officially named the Maple Leafs' captain Wednesday, succeeding John Tavares, who had been captain since October 2019.

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Published: 8 months ago

‘I got chills’: Matthews honoured to become Maple Leafs next captain

New Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews talks about how honoured and humbled he is to take over the captaincy, and how special it is to play for the city of Toronto and wear the Maple Leaf on his chest every single night.

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Published: 8 months ago

Auston Matthews Named Maple Leafs Captain; 26th Player to Earn Honor in Team History

Auston Matthews has been named the 26th captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He is the first American-born player to captain the 107-year-old franchise.…

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Published: 8 months ago

‘Now is the time’: Maple Leafs’ Tavares honoured to pass captaincy to Matthews

Though the names and faces are the same, the Toronto Maple Leafs are entering a new era — one with Auston Matthews at the helm.

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Published: 8 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs officially name Auston Matthews captain, replacing John Tavares

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

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Published: 8 months ago

Ex-Leafs defenseman Bogosian sounds off on Marner critics

Zach Bogosian might not have played for the Toronto Maple Leafs for three full years, but it’s clear he’s still got a baseline of respect for his old teammates. During an appearance on the Cam & Strick Podcast, Bogosian went no holds barred

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Published: 8 months ago