Toronto Maple Leafs fans on social media speculated that Auston Matthews’ injury will be the main topic when GM Brad Treliving addresses the press on Tuesday.
The Leafs are 8-9-2 and on a five-game losing streak, with questions swirling about head coach Craig Berube’s job security and the overall direction of the team under Treliving.
To make matters worse, Auston Matthews sustained a lower-body injury last week against the Boston Bruins. Berube said Matthews has not yet returned to the ice, raising concerns among fans.
Thus, fans speculated that Matthews’ injury would be the primary focus of Treliving’s press conference.
“Sounds like Matthews is done for the season?” one fan chimed in.
“Matthews is out for the season,” another fan said.
@mikeystephens81 Matthews is out for the season
Another chimed in:
“We believe in the group. Injuries have played a factor. Lots of new faces trying to adjust. Saved Brad some time.
Here are some of the other top reactions on X:
“Unless it’s a trade tell him. To kick rocks. Don’t need to hear about the injuries excuses and we are always looking to improve quotes. Let’s see some actions or get lost,” a third fan wrote.
“Either he’s gonna say nothing’s changing or we’re gonna find out Matthews succumbed to his stomach flu two years ago and that the 34 we’ve been watching was just some guy they pulled off the street. No in-between,” one X user said.
“Matthews done for the year,” another posted.
How long has Auston Matthews been injured for the Maple Leafs?
Auston Matthews sustained a lower-body injury during last week’s game against the Boston Bruins. According to head coach Craig Berube, Matthews has not yet returned to the ice for skating since the injury occurred.
In addition to Matthews, the Maple Leafs are also missing several other key players: defensemen Chris Tanev and Brandon Carlo, goaltender Anthony Stolarz, and forward Scott Laughton.
Auston Matthews has notched 14 points through nine goals and five assists in 17 games this season.
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Edited by Abhishek Dilta