The heavy hit by Vegas Golden Knights’ Zach Whitecloud on young forward Matthew Knies still has a lot of people talking, but Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has taken a stance — against his own player.

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube provided an update on injured captain Auston Matthews today, stating that Matthews is “actually improving and in a real good spot right now going forward.” From Berube via Leafs insider Mark Masters: What on Earth is going on with this guy?

Auston Matthews’ injury status remains a focal point for the Toronto Maple Leafs, after general manager Brad Treliving told reporters Tuesday that Toronto’s captain went to Germany to see a specialist to receive treatment for his upper-body ailment.