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Maple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews Reflects on Toronto’s Off-Season of Change
Matthews said the Leafs’ new additions fit well and that his future remains under his control with two years left on his contract.
- On Wednesday, Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews addressed the media as training camp opened, expressing optimism about the roster overhaul and managerial changes led by new general manager John Chayka.
- The Original Six franchise enters the season following a difficult 2025-26 campaign where they finished last in the Atlantic Division and missed the playoffs, prompting significant personnel shifts.
- Chayka bolstered the roster with new additions including two-time Stanley Cup winner Sergei Bobrovsky, Darren Raddysh, and Nick Paul; Matthews praised the "great mixture" of energy these players bring to the locker room.
- Recovering from surgery to repair a knee injury sustained in a collision with Radko Gudas last season, the star centre aims to move forward, emphasizing that everyone now shares a common goal and vision.
- The team prepares for their regular season opener on September 29 against the Montreal Canadiens, as the American captain remains focused on the organization's future following the recent 19-week organizational sprint.
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‘Some great changes’: Leafs captain Auston Matthews on Toronto’s hectic off-season
Auston Matthews spoke to the media Wednesday as the Original Six franchise opened training camp with physicals, and gave new general manager John Chayka a thumbs up after a frantic 19-week sprint since taking charge in May.
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thealbertan.com'Some great changes': Leafs captain Auston Matthews on Toronto's hectic off-season
TORONTO — Auston Matthews needed some room to breathe. The Maple Leafs were picking up the pieces following their worst season in a decade — and his career. A transformative summer was on the horizon.
·Prince George, Canada
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Auston Matthews wanted to take his time. The Maple Leafs just had their worst season in 10 years – and the worst of his career – and there were changes on the horizon.
·Montreal, Canada
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Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews reflects on Toronto’s off-season of change
TORONTO - Auston Matthews wanted to take his time.
·Toronto, Canada
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