Auston Matthews' legal troubles blocked his path to becoming the Leafs' captain
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Auston Matthews' criminal incident in 2019 played a crucial role in the decision to not make him captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, leading to John Tavares being chosen instead.
Back in 2019, the Toronto Maple Leafs were poised to name Auston Matthews as their captain. However, just days before the anticipated announcement, Matthews found himself entangled in a legal issue.
The forward faced charges in Scottsdale, Arizona, a situation that led the team to reevaluate their decision. Instead, they opted to appoint John Tavares as captain, despite Tavares being relatively new to the team.
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Auston Matthews' legal troubles were linked to a disorderly conduct charge. This term encompasses various actions, including public intoxication, disturbing the peace, and other disruptive behaviors. The incident involved Matthews allegedly engaging in reckless public behavior, which led to the charges.
Despite the initial fallout, Matthews' legal issues were eventually resolved when the charges were dropped.
He continued to excel in his career with the Leafs, amassing impressive stats with 368 goals and 649 points across 562 NHL games.
With his exceptional performance, it's anticipated that Matthews will be named captain of the Leafs in a forthcoming announcement.
Stay tuned for more.
Source: House of Hockey
Auston Matthews' criminal record kept him from becoming the Leafs captain
Auston Matthews' criminal record kept him from becoming the Leafs captain
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