The True Nature of Auston Matthews' Injury Finally Revealed by Insider
A major update has been announced in the injury status of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews that provides the first major clarity on where things stand.
After weeks of speculation in the media and from fans, the first major update on the health of Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has been revealed.
NHL insider Chris Johnston has reported on TSN 1050 that it is not believed that Matthews will need surgery for the injury that has kept him out of the lineup.
There's no confirmation on specifics, and it's not something he wants to discuss, with the team respecting his wishes.
While some have speculated about a back issue, it could be a range of things, but it appears to be related to how he moves.
Auston Matthews has 11 goals & 23 points in 24 games this season, under PPG for the first time since his rookie season and a season after a whopping 69 goal effort.
Questions Still Remain In Toronto Over Continued Absence Of Auston Matthews
While it's a positive that Auston Matthews won't need surgery for whatever his injury is, we still don't know if Matthews will return this season.
There's little surprise that the Toronto Maple Leafs will be keeping the injury status of Auston Matthews tight-lipped, something the team has made clear is their goal to both not give opponents an advantage to prepare, and for the player's privacy.
It is likely that Matthews not needing surgery will mean that he will not miss a major extended period of time, at the very least seeming as if he would be back before or by the NHL playoffs potentially.
The Toronto Maple Leafs internally seem to be hinting at a positive outlook for Auston Matthews, but without knowing when he'll be back, it'll be a tough translation for fans wanting something good to happen on the Matthews front.
