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...
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 and how former captain...
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...
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.
'It was a smooth process': Auston Matthews inherits Leafs …
Aug 14, 2024 · Matthews, 26, takes over the role from John Tavares, who had held the captaincy since 2019. Treliving said he first approached Tavares about the change shortly after the Maple Leafs' season...
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.
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 with...
Johnston: John Tavares’ graceful exit as Maple Leafs captain …
Aug 15, 2024 · He displayed an unusual grace during Wednesday’s official captaincy handoff to Auston Matthews, hitting the right notes in prepared remarks and posing for photos on stage with his teammate.
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.
Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews to take over captaincy from John Tavares
Star forward Auston Matthews will replace veteran John Tavares in the role, Sportsnet can confirm. The 26-year-old will be the Maple Leafs’ 26th captain in franchise history.