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A recent development in Toronto has caused a stir among Maple Leafs fans as their captain and former Hart Trophy winner, Auston Matthews, left practice early on Tuesday. Matthews, who topped the league with an impressive 69 goals last season, exited the ice after just 25 minutes. TSN Leafs Reporter Mark Masters noted that there was no clear issue visible when Matthews departed.
Despite concerns from fans, Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube assured reporters that Matthews is not expected to be sidelined for an extended period of time. “Just an upper-body thing. It’s not serious,” Berube stated. “He should be fine.”
In other Maple Leafs news, the team is set to send a few of their confirmed roster players to Ottawa for Tuesday’s game. Alex Nylander will team up with David Kampf and Matthew Knies on a line, while William Nylander will not be dressing for the game. Excitement surrounds Nick Robertson as he makes his preseason debut, joining Pontus Holmberg and Bobby McMann on the ice.
The Maple Leafs’ net will be guarded by Anthony Stolarz as he begins his tenure with the team, adding to the anticipation of the upcoming season. Stay tuned for further updates on these developments and more with daily Ice Chips.
