PAPI

In late June 2016, Matthews was selected first overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs, becoming the first American to be picked with the top selection since Patrick Kane in 2007. Matthews had been widely expected to go first overall for several months leading up to the event.
 
As recent as the 24/25 szn Matthews was named Captain of the Leafs after Tavares dropped down to Assistant Captain.