The Toronto Maple Leafs are making a leadership change.
Auston Matthews is expected to be named captain Wednesday, replacing John Tavares, reports TSN's Darren Dreger.
The Maple Leafs have already called a press conference for 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Tavares, who's worn the "C" for the last five seasons, reportedly fully supports the decision.
Toronto has made the postseason eight years in a row - tied for the longest active streak in the league - but only has one series win to show for it. The Maple Leafs lost to the Boston Bruins in Game 7 in Round 1 in 2024.