Auston Matthews

“I just want to play hockey and help the team win.”

“The captaincy in hockey in general is a huge honor, but especially in Toronto.”

“I don't mind wearing a suit.”

“My mom's side is from Hermosillo. It's about six hours south of Phoenix. I've been there, went there a lot growing up. I'm not really sure how to really describe it.”

“I believe I can be a franchise centerman, a No. 1 centerman in the NHL. That's my ultimate goal.”

“I think it's cool to go outside the box and try new things.”

“The whole process, getting drafted as a top pick, it's stressful.”

“It's all about winning.”

“The Oklahoma City Thunder has always been my team, so I like rooting for them.”

“I always try to set goals and just try to be the best that I can be.”

“It's funny that people just forget that I'm not Canadian.”

“I mean obviously the 200-foot game, play without the puck, that could always use improving, as well as everything.”

“Just because you're good at some things doesn't mean you can't be better at them.”

“I bought a Rolex Submariner. I had never really owned a nice watch like that, and it was a big investment, so that's my go-to. I always wear it when I travel with suits and stuff.”

“My dad was kind of the one that, pushed me, I think in the right ways.”

“I was really into baseball because my dad and grandpop played it growing up. I really enjoyed hitting the most, and that was really my strong suit. I enjoyed catching as well.”

“I would always go hunting with my dad, my grandpa and some of their friends. We'd hunt quail.”

“Not many people get to be on the cover of the video game. I consider myself pretty lucky.”