Matthews is coming off of an incredible 2023-24 season, where he exploded for 69 goals and 107 points in 81 games. However, following yet another postseason loss to Boston, the players are doing their very best to try to forget about it, filling their summers with as many distractions as they can.
For Matthews, it has been a lengthy summer spent with family, friends and his dog, on the ice, the golf course and ring side at a UFC event with close friend and Utah HC forward Clayton Keller. He even made time to attend Michael Bunting's wedding.
Auston Matthews with Clayton Keller, and former Maple Leafs teammate Joe Thornton at UFC 303:
Matthews with a bunch of former and current Maple Leaf teammates at former linemate Michael Bunting's wedding:
Auston Matthews with his parents and sister at the NHL awards, where Matthews captured his 3 Rocket Richard trophy:
Auston Matthews out for a skate with his dog, Felix:
Matthews on a cruising around with his mom, sister and dog:
Matthews has clearly had a jam-packed summer full of friends and family time, but has also remanded very diligent on his off-season routine as he gets ready for the 2024-25 season. Matthews made time to skate with prospects in Toronto while he was in town for Bunting's wedding, which is an incredible example of his focus for the season and for the Leafs prospects.
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28 JUILLET | 2028 ANSWERS Auston Matthews gives us a glimpse of what he's been up to this summer Will Auston Matthews score 70 goals this year? | ||
Yes | 801 | 39.5 % |
No | 1003 | 49.5 % |
Maybe | 224 | 11 % |
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