At a press conference in Toronto on Wednesday, Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving named Auston Matthews the 26th captain in franchise history. Upon receiving a jersey with the captain’s “C,” Matthews said “I'm so honoured. And humbled. Since being drafted here eight years ago, you realize how special it is to play for the city of Toronto to wear the Maple Leaf on your chest every single night.” “It's truly an honour,” Matthews added.