Look away, Leafs fans.
NHL insider Chris Johnston broke the news recently of Matthews apparent injury, and brought even worse news that it might require extensive treatment to fix it. He spoke about the issue recently in an interview, and it's not pretty.
That's probably the last thing you want to hear as a Leafs fan, when it seems like so much of Toronto's success depends on Matthews.
While it could be nothing, and his injury could be gone by the start of next season, Leafs fans should start preparing themselves for an Austin Matthews-less 2023-24 season. In the event that his injury requires surgery, he could be facing a long-term recovery plan that would keep him out for an extended period of time.
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18 MAI | 152 ANSWERS Scary Turn of Events for Auston Matthews as Injuries May Force a Major Career Decision Do you think Matthews will need surgery? | ||
Yes | 101 | 66.4 % |
No | 51 | 33.6 % |
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