Auston Matthews will have the 'C' on his jersey going forward.
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.
Instead, it will be superstar center Auston Matthews taking up the captaincy for the Maple Leafs, a decision which was reportedly agreed upon by Tavares. TSN'sreports that Tavares has been heavily involved in the process of instating Matthews as captain. An official announcement is expected Wednesday, at which point Matthews will become the 26th captain in franchise history. Tavares, 33, had been Toronto's captain since 2019, but will take a step back as Matthews assumes the leadership role.
Matthews is entering his ninth season with the Maple Leafs and has been the face of the franchise since his rookie year in 2016-17. Last season, Matthews led the NHL with 69 goals and recorded a career-high 107 points. It was his second season in three years with at least 60 goals, and he's netted 368 in 562 career games for Toronto.
The Maple Leafs are still seeking to end their Stanley Cup drought, a streak which dates back to 1993. The fan base and the front office will certainly be hoping that Matthews will be the leader to guide the team to that title.Karl Rasmussen is a staff writer for the Breaking and Trending News team for Sports Illustrated. A University of Oregon alum who joined SI in February 2023, his work has appeared on 12up and ClutchPoints. Rasmussen is a loyal Tottenham, Jets, Yankees and Ducks fan.
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