The Toronto Maple Leafs have not had a captain since the 2015-2016 season when defenseman Dion Phaneuf donned the "C", but it appears that is about to change. That's according to Steve Simmons, sports columnist for the Toronto Sun, who says he was personally told by Brendan Shanahan that the Leafs would be naming a captain this season. While Simmons claims Shanahan didn't tell him who it would be, his bet is Auston Matthews
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Meanwhile, both Twitter and Reddit are speculating about an image seen in a video released by the Leafs Thursday as part of a behind-the-scenes look at "Media Day." It shows Matthews in a dark setting with what appears to be a fuzzy or partially blocked-out "C" on his jersey. Some believe it's just part of the equipment he's wearing underneath (possibly CCM shoulder pads), while others say that's not possible.
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Last season, the Leafs had three alternate captains, John Tavares, Morgan Rielly and Patrick Marleau. Marleau is, of course, no longer with the team. He was traded to Carolina during the offseason and was promptly bought out of the final year of his contract by the organization. He currently remains a free agent.
