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When the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Auston Matthews with the No. Blank Jersey . 1 pick of the 2016 draft, the center -- widely considered the best American prospect in a decade -- instantly became the presumed savior of the Original Six team, which is looking to end its 49-year Stanley Cup drought.Those are weighty expectations for anyone, never mind an 18-year-old. But Matthews has never shied away from defying expectations. Born in Northern California and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, he blazed a non-traditional path to the league and starred for the U.S. national under-18 team. Then, rather than play college hockey or in the?Canadian junior leagues, he signed a one-year contract to play in the Swiss?National League A?for the?ZSC Lions and test himself against professional players.Matthews, who has also been named to Team North Americas roster for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey, understands well the expectations hell face as the franchise center of the future for the Leafs. Hes an otherworldly talent, to be sure. Hes also a pretty interesting guy off the ice. Here, in his own words -- and impeccable handwriting -- Matthews dishes to ESPN.coms Craig Custance about his secret fear, favorite athlete, celebrity crush and more.If I could change one thing about hockey it would be ...The actor Id want to play me in a movie is ...Id do anything to avoid ...The best advice I ever received was ...If could go to dinner with one person, dead or alive, it would be ...My dream job (if I wasnt an athlete) would be ...My favorite athlete growing up was ...My favorite sports memory is ...My favorite sports movie is ...My celebrity crush is ...My last meal on earth would be ...The last thing I read was ...I never leave the house without ...If I could give my younger self one piece of advice, it would be ...My secret talent is ... My biggest regret is ... Pedro Jersey . John Lucas, signed as a mentor for rookie Trey Burke, showed he can score if required, scoring 12 points of his 16 points in the second quarter as Utah built an 18-point lead. NGolo Kante Jersey .com) - Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Roger Federer were easy first-round winners Tuesday at the Australian Open. http://www.chelseafcproshop.com/Kids-Willy-Caballero-Jersey/ . -- Cam Newton pranced into the end zone, placed his hands over his chest and did his familiar Superman pose. INDIANAPOLIS -- Colts quarterback Andrew Luck did not practice Wednesday because of a right shoulder and elbow injury, and coach Chuck Pagano did not say for sure that Luck will play against the Vikings on Sunday.[Luck] got whacked around pretty good [vs. Houston]. Should be OK, Pagano said. Wait until the [doctors] and trainers go through the rehab process.Luck suffered the injuries while taking a total of 13 hits against the Texans.Didnt feel as good after the game as you like, but again, its December football, Luck said. Nobody feels like they want to at this point of the year. You make sure youre ready to go on Sunday.Injuries have been a constant theme for Luck over the past ttwo seasons. Jorginho Jersey. He missed nine games in 2015 with rib, shoulder, kidney and abdominal strain injuries. Luck missed their Thanksgiving game against Pittsburgh with a concussion.He has been listed on the Colts practice report at least one day each week this season. Hes been sacked 37 times this season, which is tied for the second most in the NFL.It hurts your soul not to be out there practicing, but obviously some things are done for the better of this team, yourself, Luck said. Not practicing [Wednesday] was the right decision by those involved. Wholesale NFL Jerseys Wholesale Nike NFL Jerseys NFL Jerseys From China Cheap Nike Basketball Jerseys Wholesale Hockey Jerseys China Nike Baseball Jerseys Cheap College Jerseys China Cheap Football Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Canada Wholesale NHL Jerseys Canada Wholesale Nike MLB Jerseys Canada Cheap NBA Jerseys Authentic Canada Stitched Soccer Jerseys Canada Cheap Jerseys Canada NFL ' ' '