Auston Matthews finally spoke after head coach Craig Berube publicly challenged the Toronto Maple Leafs’ urgency and leadership following a tough loss. The comments came after practice, not immediately after the game, giving Matthews time to address the situation with clarity as pressure continues to build around the team.
With the Maple Leafs sitting outside the playoff picture during the 2025–26 season, every result has added weight. Inconsistency and late-game struggles have kept the team chasing points, leading Berube to call on the leadership group to raise their level when games tighten.
Subscribe for more NHL news, Leafs coverage, and season updates.
#AustonMatthews #TorontoMapleLeafs #NHLNews #LeafsNation #CraigBerube
11 Comments
Brad trivliving is destroying the maple leads
There have been 3 coaches under this group. It isn't a coaching issue…
To all the Marner haters do you miss him now?
A effin I. Click bait.
zzzzzzzzzzzz repeating same old over and over and mostly pointless gibberish.
TRADE MATTHEWS….
Low effort in speaking and playing. Give Tavares back the C
His fcuking name is BE RUBE A
Yup! Trade Matthews to Vegas for Marner
Matthews hasn’t been the same since his first game as a Leaf when he scored 4
Until he actually says I have to play better he should be benched. He wanted to be the leader so act like one and stop generalizing about the leaders. He has been the weakest link and he needs to say it out loud and acknowledge his part.