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Auston Matthews may be the reason Gavin McKenna can skip the usual rookie treatment
Hockey Patrol - Charlie McAfeeneutral sentiment
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Hockey Patrol reports on injury involving Auston Matthews. Gavin McKenna may be able to avoid the traditional rookie route and start besi Auston Matthews right away as it allows him to thrive without needing to do it alone.
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- Topic classified as Injury.
- Players mentioned: Auston Matthews.
- Treat as a rumour until confirmed by an official or primary source.
- Source: Hockey Patrol.
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8/8/2026 from Hockey Patrol
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