During today's Sportsnet broadcast, Kypreos disclosed that there is contemplation within the team about appointing Auston Matthews as captain. This development is noteworthy, especially considering the team's previous consideration of Matthews for the role before ultimately selecting Tavares.
Switching captains typically doesn't drastically alter a team's on-ice performance. Nevertheless, Leafs fans appear receptive to the notion of Auston Matthews assuming the captaincy. Overall, the reaction from Leafs fans to this news seems predominantly favorable.
Tavares exhibited signs of age-related decline last season, possibly affecting his captaincy prospects. He tallied 29 goals and 65 points, his lowest totals for a full season with the Leafs. In the playoffs, he managed just one goal and two points. Matthews stands out as the team's top player, central to their offensive strategy. Shouldn't he, like other elite players such as Connor McDavid, wear the captain's C? This is the question Brad Treliving and the Leafs are contemplating. Stay tuned to see if Toronto makes this change.
