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. Primary Menu Sections US News ...

Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares, left, hands the captains jersey to Maple Leafs new captain Auston Matthews in Toronto, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Credit: AP/Cole Burston ...

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 ...

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 what the ...

I expect him to be at Wednesday's news conference when Auston Matthews is formally given the 'C'." Tavares has been eligible to sign a new deal with the Maple Leafs since July 1.

John Tavares’ sons ran around Real Sports restaurant in their new Auston Matthews sweaters, too young to comprehend the significance of their father’s role in the day’s events. Whenever anyone has ...

Auston Matthews is a key player for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and while his absence has been noticeable, his return to the NHL ...

Veteran center John Tavares has signed a four-year contract extension to remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team announced Friday.

Maple Leafs captain John Tavares and All-Star Auston Matthews each reiterated their desires to remain with Toronto at the team’s end-of-season media availabilities Monday. Here’s what you need ...

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 ...

‘We Should Be Pissed Off’: Maple Leafs’ John Tavares, Auston Matthews, React To Another Blown Lead In Collapse Against Predators. Evan Doerfler. March 23, 2025 at 3:22 AM UTC ...

Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews, ... The 26-year-old Matthews succeeds John Tavares, who had worn the “C” for the Maple Leafs since 2019 and is set to become a free agent next summer.