As many of you already know, Matthews was dealing with an illness during the NHL Playoffs. It was an illness that kept him out of three games, and while he came back for Game 7, he simply was not the same. Now, he had a full summer to recover. Unfortunately, a new image of the forward is beginning to spark fear in the minds of some Leafs fans.
Below, you can see that Matthews seems to be a lot lighter than normal. He is typically listed at 215 pounds, but some believe he has dropped perhaps 15-20 pounds. There is no confirmation that this is the case, but some worry his illness as made him drop weight.
Hockey fans are known for being a worried bunch at times, so perhaps his measurements come training camp will quell some fears. What we do know is that the first goal he scores this season will likely end any debates about what kind of player he will be this upcoming season.