Blackhawks' Kane praises Maple Leafs, Matthews: He's 'fun to watch'

Patrick Kane is hopping on the Toronto Maple Leafs bandwagon.

While speaking at the NHL's media day, the Chicago Blackhawks forward was asked which team - other than his own - he thinks will win the Stanley Cup. His answer? The Maple Leafs, according to NHL.com's Mike Zeisberger.

Kane continued to praise Toronto, adding that Auston Matthews is his favorite player to watch.

"So big, physical, fun to watch," Kane said. "Being on the ice with him, you really get an appreciation for it."

Kane shared the ice with Matthews this past week as the two trained together in Tampa Bay. They also recently played in a charity game together in Plymouth, Mich., which helped raise money for the family of the late Jim Johansson and USA Hockey.

The 29-year-old will next get a chance to see Matthews play when the Maple Leafs and Blackhawks clash on Oct. 7 in Chicago.