Why Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews is 'extremely motivated' on eve of NHL training camp

Auston Matthews has a glint in his eye, and the Maple Leafs hope the goals will follow

“He’s smiling and he’s having fun … and he’s being the great leader that he is,” GM Chayka says.

Why Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews is 'extremely motivated' on eve of NHL training camp

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews had some things to say during a one-on-one interview with team host Ryan Leslie.

Leafs’ Auston Matthews feels ‘the best I’ve felt in a long time’ going into 2026-27 - Daily Faceoff

It’s become an annual tradition for professional athletes going into their respective training camps to say they’re in the best shape of their careers, and the Toronto Maple Leafs captain is no exception. Auston Matthews sat down with Leafs host Ryan Leslie to discuss how the team’s previous season ended, his offseason and what his expectations are going into the 2026-27 campaign. Prove a lot of people wrong. Prove ourselves right. Auston Matth…