Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman is leading the charge on uncovering the truth behind Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews' absence versus the Boston Bruins in game five of their first-round matchup and he has just dropped major news on national TV.
Just now, Elliotte Friedman dropped a bombshell on the Sportsnet panel.
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"Recognizing that these are the playoffs and we're not going to know exactly what happened until it's over, I don't think this is [illness related]. An illness doesn't last like this, so I think something else developed in the aftermath, whether it be something the fallout from that or an injury - obviously we're not going to know before the Maple Leafs finish their run, but I don't believe that this is the illness [that is keeping Matthews out of the lineup for Game 5]." - Elliotte Friedman
If the Leafs are eliminated tonight, we will likely find out the true reason behind Matthews' absence within the week.
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More details to come.
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Is Auston Matthews just sick or is there something more?
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