In his latest video titled "I Challenged The World's #1 Tetris Player (He's 14)", Paul introduced Auston Matthews as an "NHL captain," sparking rumors and speculation about a possible captaincy change in Toronto this summer.
Matthews, undoubtedly Toronto's star player, is widely regarded as the successor to current captain John Tavares. This speculation gains weight considering Tavares has only one season left on his contract with the Leafs, which includes a full no-movement clause (NMC), making his return likely yet not set in stone.
Has left fans and analysts buzzing. Although Matthews currently holds the title of alternate captain, the designation in the video was clear and has led to widespread debate over his future role with the team.
This wouldn't be the first time a new coach has made bold changes to team leadership. Craig Berube, the new head coach for the Leafs, could follow in the footsteps of Rick Bowness, who, upon joining the Winnipeg Jets, reassigned the captaincy from Blake Wheeler to Adam Lowry last fall. Could Berube be planning a similar move in Toronto?
As the hockey community waits for official confirmation, the discussion continues to grow. Is Matthews ready to step up as the Leafs' next captain? Has Logan Paul's video given us a glimpse into Toronto's leadership plans, or is it merely coincidental?
