Auston Matthews Breaks Silence On Why He Chose To Stay In Toronto
Auston Matthews big deal was one of the biggest moves of the summer in the NHL, as he locks in with Toronto for another four-years, and now, the Leafs and perhaps the NHL's biggest star has opened up on the latest episode of the Pat McAfee Show.
Staying in Toronto
Among other topics, McAfee asked Matthews what it was like playing in Toronto, especially with the expectations and famed Maple Leafs media and fans, and Matthews gave a very interesting answer.
While some players can get overwhelmed by the media and fans constant criticism in Toronto, it appears Matthews takes it in stride and enjoys all aspects of it, and along with having talented teammates, this is no doubt a reason why he inked a new deal.
It appears as though Matthews was never likely to go anywhere else as a free agent, because he's become synonymous with the city of Toronto and the Maple Leafs, and it's obvious just how much this team means to him.
Hockey Growing
At this point it's no secret that the NHL lags behind MLB, NFL and NBA as leagues in North America, and perhaps the biggest reason for that is the lack of awareness and personalities, but Matthews addressed that too.
Ultimately, having players like Matthews on shows such as thing will bring more awareness to the NHL, along with the widely successful Frozen Frenzy broadcast on ESPN, and if the league is smart, they would look to capitalize on all this momentum.
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