Former Maple Leafs player and current Sportsnet analyst Nick Kypreos is questioning Matthews' fit for the captain role, one Matthews inherited at the start of the 2024-25 season. Speaking on Sportsnet's “Real Kyper and Bourne,” Kypreos said Matthews' talent isn’t in question, but his leadership ability should be.

Matthews is an unbelievable player during the regular season, shaped as one of the best goal scorers in the NHL. Once the playoffs begin, though, the script is flipped, especially

There’s no denying that changes are in the works in Toronto. They’re just waiting for the offseason to come around before they begin. Mitch Marner, the belle of this year’s free agent ball, is likely off looking for greener pastures,