Earlier this summer, Matthews was named the Leafs' captain, and fans have gotten glimpses of his leadership style. However, his recent comments about Knies during training camp caught many by surprise.
When asked about Knies' claim that he beat Matthews in tennis, the captain was quick to clarify that Knies had lied, expressing his surprise at the comment.
Though it's still early in training camp, the atmosphere around the team feels relaxed, but there's a clear sense of purpose. Everyone knows there's work to be done before the 2024-2025 season begins.
While the exact line combinations are still uncertain, it's refreshing to see the team in sync. However, the Maple Leafs remain under intense scrutiny, and anything less than winning the Stanley Cup will be seen as a major disappointment.
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21 SEPTEMBRE | 128 ANSWERS Auston Matthews calls out one of his teammates for being a liar Do you think Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies should play together on the same line? | ||
Yes | 85 | 66.4 % |
No | 43 | 33.6 % |
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