“Not exactly the words I was hoping to hear from #34,” Auston Matthews’ comments reignite fans’ concern

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews says he feels better heading into training camp, but his words have sparked mixed reactions. After a season marked by injuries and career-low numbers, fans are wary of reading too much optimism into his statement. With Mitch Marner gone, Matthews’ health could decide how far the Leafs go this season.