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 return marks a significant milestone in his recovery following an injury that sidelined him for half a year. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how he performs in his first practice since the setback. The timing of his comeback could have major implications for the team’s upcoming season.

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 ...