Toronto Maple leafs: Comparing Mathews First Two Years

With Auston Mathews first two seasons with the Toronto Maple leafs under his belt, how does he stack up with other superstars.

Since being drafted 1st overall in 2016 by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Auston Mathews has had to deal with the pressure and expectations of playing in hockey’s biggest market. It is incredible that Mathews has even exceeded these gigantic expectations placed upon him. A 40 goal rookie campaign, followed up by 34 in only in only 62 games puts Mathews in some good company.

Comparing players has always been commonplace in the sports landscape. We can’t just enjoy a player for what he is, we have to talk ad nauseam about what past or current player he reminds us of.

Since before his draft year had even arrived, we have heard Auston Mathews compared to: Anze Kopitar, Ron Francis and a more skilled Jonathan Toews. Lets take a look at how the Toronto Maple Leafs young Phenom compares to other stars throughout the league.