Auston Matthews is set to return to on-ice training with the Toronto Maple Leafs after a six-month absence, with his team confirming he is physically prepared for the session. The forward’s recovery marks a significant milestone following an injury that sidelined him for half a year. Coaches have reportedly given him the green light to resume full activity, signaling a potential return to form. Fans and analysts will be watching closely as the star player takes his first steps back toward the ice.

TORONTO -- John Chayka said Auston Matthews is pretty much “100 percent ready to go physically” for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first on-ice training camp session Thursday, six months after their captain ...