Anything that seems to be this much of a forgone conclusion deserves at least a little debate. We all know Matthews is probably going to be the Captain, but I think there are at least two other good contenders. With that in mind, let’s take a look at should be named the next Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs?
#1: Auston Matthews
Matthews has undeniable talent. He is already an elite NHL player, and the only question is about his age and experience levels. . If being named Captain was strictly about ability to play the game and put pucks in the back of net, then Auston Matthews would absolutely be the first choice for the position.