The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to name former MVP Auston Matthews their new captain this week.
. Johnston says that the team will officially announce the move during a press conference on Wednesday at 11 a.m. ET.
"This is part of the evolution of Matthews as a leader and current Maple Leafs captain John Tavares fully supports the change," Dreger writes. "Tavares has been heavily involved in the process with GM Brad Treliving."
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