Toronto Maple Leafs struggles spark criticism as Trevor Connors questions Auston Matthews' leadership

The hard season of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL 2025-26 has led to both internal and external criticism, and the recent words by Auston Matthews caused a spike in such criticism. NHL reporter Trevor Connors challenged the evaluation of the team mentality by Matthews because of the apparent disconnected activities in the Leafs' dressing room.

Dec 23, 2025 1

Toronto Maple Leafs struggles spark criticism as Trevor Connors questions Auston Matthews' leadership
The hard season of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL 2025-26 has led to both internal and external criticism, and the recent words by Auston Matthews caused a spike in such criticism. NHL reporter Trevor Connors challenged the evaluation of the team mentality by Matthews because of the apparent disconnected activities in the Leafs' dressing room.
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