Overview

• Matthews said the team will miss Mitch Marner, called him a great friend and teammate, and wished him the best as he moves to Vegas.
• His remarks were his first public comments since the trade and came at the Hockey Night in Brampton charity event.
• Asked about his status for training camp, Matthews described his health as good.
• Marner was dealt June 30 in a sign‑and‑trade that secured him an eight‑year, $96 million contract with the Golden Knights, with Toronto acquiring Nicolas Roy.
• Pointing to offseason changes, Matthews expressed excitement about new additions after Marner’s 102‑point season, citing depth moves that included Dakota Joshua, Matias Maccelli, Henry Thrun and multiple free‑agent signings.