A couple of times this September, Craig Berube has been asked about Auston Matthews ’ growth as captain, a year into inheriting the ‘C’ from John Tavares. Article content

It’s a good question in light of an eventful season where Matthews fought injuries to still produce 78 points in 67 games, played in the 4 Nations Face-Off, suffered another stinging playoff defeat and saw his longtime linemate Mitch Marner leave. Matthews is not the most demonstrative of NHL captains on the ice, but Berube is in his corner. Article content Article content Read More

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“I thought he grew quickly as a leader,” Berube said Thursday. “You guys don’t se

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