Leafs Captain Auston Matthews Rejects Controversial Question From Reporter
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Speaking to the media on Monday, Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews declined to answer a very controversial question about fans at Scotiabank Arena.
On Sunday at Scotiabank Arena, the NBA's Toronto Raptors hosted the Los Angeles Clippers and the singing of 'The Star Spangled Banner' was once again almost completely drowned out by a chorus of boos.
Although the Leafs are in the midst of a four-game road-trip, being affiliated with the Toronto Raptors was sure to garner at least one question about the actions of fans at Scotiabank Arena, as well as in Ottawa and Vancouver over the weekend.
After pausing for a moment to digest the question, Matthews politely declined.
"Not to get into politics, but you're going to get into politics," said a smiling Matthews. "Well, I'm not going to get into politics, so I'll take the next question."
The 27-year-old won't experience any booing during the U.S. National Anthem on Tuesday, but may find on Thursday when the Leafs visit
the Seattle Kraken whether U.S. fans will return the favour by booing the Canadian National Anthem.
Through 37 games in an injury-filled season, Matthews has managed to tally 20 goals, and 40 points and will look to get back in the goal category on the score sheet on Tuesday after not scoring in his last 3 games.
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FEVRIER 4 | 2214 ANSWERS Leafs Captain Auston Matthews Rejects Controversial Question From Reporter Should reporters be prevented from asking political questions to players without pre-approval? |
Yes, most are just doing it for click-bait | 1774 | 80.1 % |
No, freedom of speech | 440 | 19.9 % |
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