Maple Leafs name Auston Matthews captain

[SI90]

It doesn't appear that he has been stripped of anything. In the OP it states that
"This is part of the evolution of Matthews as a leader and current Maple Leafs captain John Tavares fully supports the change. Tavares has been heavily involved in the process with GM Brad Treliving."

BS. So should Landeskog be stripped of the captaincy because of the evolution of Mackinnon?

This doesn’t happen to great leaders no matter the skill levels. It’s also not like Tavares play on ice is subpar. Hes still a top6 player. This is solely based on leadership.

Tavares has a year left on his contract. To do this a year before he leaves speaks volumes.

 

[Coffey]

Lmao at the all hate and chirps in here for such a small move

 

[Leaf Fans]

Literally Blake Wheeler two seasons ago

Yes, I forgot about him.

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

My condolences

 

[Tres Peleches]

The only thing that could possibly be sweeter is if Captain Matthews up and leaves after his contract expires in a few years

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Lmao at the all hate and chirps in here for such a small move

It's the Leafs and the main boards. I'd expect nothing less.

 

[clydesdale line]

Toronto pulling a page out of San Jose's book back in the day of stripping a captaincy from a guy and giving it to another. Worked out so well for them...

 

[SensFactor]

I wonder how this affects Tavares this season in terms of production

 

[JTToilinginToronto]

BS. So should Landeskog be stripped of the captaincy because of the evolution of Mackinnon?

This doesn’t happen to great leaders no matter the skill levels. It’s also not like Tavares play on ice is subpar. Hes still a top6 player. This is solely based on leadership.

Tavares has a year left on his contract. To do this a year before he leaves speaks volumes.

What do you mean leaves?

He said he loves Toronto and wants to remain there.

And if there's one thing you can do, it's trust John Tavares at his word.

 

[Leaf Fans]

The only thing that could possibly be sweeter is if Captain Matthews up and leaves after his contract expires in a few years

It will be his right to do so, he will have earned the choice of free agency at that point.

I wonder how this affects Tavares this season in terms of production

His role on the team will have more affect on his production than him transferring the C to Matthews. (duh)

 

[SI90]

What do you mean leaves?

He said he loves Toronto and wants to remain there.

And if there's one thing you can do, it's trust John Tavares at his word.

Lmao

He probably ends up signing a cheap team friendly deal if I had to guess. If they even want him at that point. Guess a lot depends on how this up coming season goes

 

[Tres Peleches]

It will be his right to do so, he will have earned the choice of free agency at that point.


His role on the team will have more affect on his production than him transferring the C to Matthews. (duh)

I’ll be sure to bookmark this for 4 years from now

 

[Leaf Fans]

I’ll be sure to bookmark this for 4 years from now

Ok, suit yourself.

 

[Sol]

Makes no difference

 

[Johnny Rifle]

Rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.

 

[Leaf Fans]

What do you mean leaves?

He said he loves Toronto and wants to remain there.

And if there's one thing you can do, it's trust John Tavares at his word.

Sure, he does now, but things and circumstances could change. He can choose to become a free agent even if he loves it in Toronto. If an opportunity arises that he feels fits his career and personal life, than he can pursue that opportunity. He might even retire - it really is up to him.

Rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.

Why would anyone do that with hindsight?

 

[LeafGrief]

Great to see it. Nothing against Tavares the man, but he was not a strong leader for this team. It's now Matthews' to sink or swim with.

 

[yeaher]

I'd like to say this is the dawn of a new era...but it isn't

it's the same players, on the same team, playing the same way

unless Joseph Woll becomes Dominik Hasek we aren't winning much

Even then an all time goalkeeper isn't what it was in the late 90s and 00s

 

[Namikaze Minato]

Seemed to work out great for the Kings when they transitioned from Dustin Brown to Kopitar.

 

[Oilslick941611]

Don’t really see Matthews as a leader given his abysmal playoff performances

The C doesn’t stand for ‘Captain” it stands for “Casper”

 

[Oilslick941611]

It doesn't appear that he has been stripped of anything. In the OP it states that
"This is part of the evolution of Matthews as a leader and current Maple Leafs captain John Tavares fully supports the change. Tavares has been heavily involved in the process with GM Brad Treliving."

Nothing more than flowery prose to protect ego’s

 

[McDoused]

The C doesn’t stand for ‘Captain” it stands for “Casper”

I think it stands for cash.

 

[deca guard]

- just getting tavares out of that role which wasnt working for him is a good move because at minimum the less pressure on him could improve his game
- and nobody knows how cheif in mathews corner will work out , cheif might be able to push the right buttons . thats what good coachs can do . this is a proper attempt imo

 

[Voight]

Toronto pulling a page out of San Jose's book back in the day of stripping a captaincy from a guy and giving it to another. Worked out so well for them...

They made the finals the following season.....

 

[FoxYou727]

God this is amazing. Tavares would have been immortalized on Long Island. Now he has the legacy of the guy that went home, couldn’t lead the dream team to success in the playoffs or a cup, and to top it off he embarrassingly gets the “C” taken away.

You forgot to mention how his former team has won just as many playoff series IN TORONTO as he has won in his ENTIRE CAREER

Most overrated player in NHL history and it really isn't close