"Bro the new Noah Lyles": NHL fans react as Druski turns up for 40-yard dash event in Auston Matthews jersey

NHL fans react as Druski turns up for 40-yard dash event in Auston Matthews jersey
NHL fans react as Druski turns up for 40-yard dash event in Auston Matthews jersey

On Saturday, Druski, a comedian, ran a 40-yard dash recently dressed in an Auston Matthews jersey. The Toronto Maple Leafs star is already a popular name in the NHL. He gained even more popularity thanks to the famous comedian's hilarious efforts decked out in his uniform.

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Druski unofficially ran the 40 in 2.63 seconds, the fastest time ever by a wide margin. Xavier Worthy set the official record at the NFL Combine this year with a 4.21, and Druski hilariously broke that record by a second and a half.

Fans reacted on X, formerly Twitter, to the comedian running in Matthews' iconic jersey.

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"It took 1.63 seconds for him to get out of breath," another tweeted.
"It’s the Auston Matthews jersey," one tweeted.
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"Ey he could’ve played some mad defense with how athletic he is," one tweeted.
"@cheetah ain’t beating druski anytime soon," another tweeted.

Druski has a big fan following on the Internet, and Matthews may benefit from the recognition the comedian will bring.


Auston Matthews officially named new Maple Leafs captain

After months of speculation, the Toronto Maple Leafs have finally named a new captain. John Tavares had held the mantle for five seasons, but he ceded it to Matthews.

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Auston Matthews is the new captain (Imagn)
Auston Matthews is the new captain (Imagn)
"I'm incredibly humbled to be named captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs. I'm honored to follow in John's footsteps and continue our work in leading this team along with so many other leaders within our dressing room," The newest captain said (via ESPN).
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"This team, this city, and our fans mean everything to me. We all embrace the history of this franchise, and we are determined to get the job done."

It wasn't a unilateral decision, though. Tavares agreed that it was time to move out of his role as captain. He said that he and manager Brad Treliving met at the end of last season, and both agreed that Matthews is ready to lead.

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"It's been an incredible honor to serve as captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs these past five seasons. Looking forward, I will do everything to support Auston as we continue our pursuit of the Stanley Cup," he added.

The Maple Leafs are looking to get further in the playoffs than they have lately moving forward and believe Matthews is the man for the job.

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