Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Auston Matthews will not participate in any on-ice events at the All-Star festivities, but will be still be there in St. Louis. Matthews is dealing with a wrist injury and has been listed as day-to-day by the Maple Leafs. In his place, Brady Tkachuk of the Ottawa Senators will join the Atlantic Division roster.
Matthews was the captain of the Atlantic squad last season when the game was held in San Jose, and took part in both of his first two years as well. While the fans won’t get to see him participate in any of the action, he will still join Maple Leafs teammates Frederik Andersen and Mitch Marner at the event.
For Tkachuk though, this is a significant honor. Not only will this be his first time at the event, he’ll get to make his All-Star debut in his hometown of St. Louis and alongside his brother Matthew Tkachuk who will participate for the Pacific Division squad. Linemate Anthony Duclair will also be there from the Ottawa Senators.
The younger Tkachuk is in his sophomore season and has 27 points through 45 games. Selected 4th overall in 2018, the big winger won’t turn 21 until September.
what a tool
I don’t know how anyone could look at his mustache and argue with you.
2 insightful comments above.
Duclair has had a nice year, but an All-Star?
They have to stop playing this pointless game.
The Senators having 2 All-Stars just proves what a joke the All-Star Game has become
@Eric Lord – Imagine the horror if two or more Dead Wings had been “elected”! YOIKES!
I will also be sitting out this “all-star” sham, I mean game, too. Haven’t named a replacement for my viewing chair yet though. :)